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Preparation for advanced postures
Preparing the body and mind is essential for Kriyānuṣṭhāna.Discipline is required, not all must perform advanced postures like a handstand. A foundational requirement is the ability to sit motionless for a minimum of one hour, cultivating kāya-sthairyam for a steady mind. Physical preparation over … read more »
Guru is here for the whole world
The Guru principle is the universal light of knowledge within, not a physical form or cultural possession.All beings have a guide. The true self is the immortal Ātmā, a spotless diamond within the perishable body. Realization of this oneness is the aim of human life. This supreme Brahman is pure bliss and … read more »
There is prana in every creature
We continue our deep study of prāṇa, the vital force.Modern yoga is often reduced to mere postures and quick certifications, but true yoga is the ancient science of harmonizing body, mind, and soul. Our training aims to create masters, not just teachers. You learn the … read more »
Yoga, the inner engineering
The inner mechanism requires understanding nourishment and energy for self-knowledge.Life's symbols contain wisdom. The five bodies constitute our being, from the physical to the causal. Energy is singular but functions diversely, present in food, water, air, and earth. The body possesses an automatic balancing mechanism. … read more »
Vajra Nadi
The Vajranāḍī is the root of immunity and the regulator of prāṇa.Yogic science describes a network of 72,000 nāḍīs through which prāṇa, or life energy, flows. Modern medical science often conflicts with this view, denying the existence of these channels and the central nāḍīs: Iḍā, Pi galā, … read more »
Prana and Kundalini
The Vajranāḍī is the foundational energy channel governing immunity and consciousness.Prāṇa flows through 72,000 nerves, with cosmic energy entering via the Sahasrāra and distributed by the Suṣumnā, Iḍā, and Pi galā. The Vajranāḍī, originating between the big and second toes, is the root stabilizing this entire … read more »
Three levels of the consciousness and prana
The nature of prāṇa and consciousness is explored.Consciousness shifts through waking, deep sleep, and dream states. The precise mechanism and the role of prāṇa in these transitions are subtle. Mastery over the dream state is a path toward samādhi, achieved through specific practices … read more »
Awakening of the consciousness
Consciousness is pure and cannot be manipulated.It manifests in three states. The waking state, jagrata, involves awareness of the external world. A deeper awakening is Self-Realization, where one knows the ātman. The deep sleep state, suṣupti, is essential for rest, yet a … read more »
How prana is functioning
The strength of prāṇa and the law of karma govern our life.Depression arises when awareness falls deep, creating feelings of hopelessness or guilt. The law of karma states you cannot run from problems; suicide does not solve them. One must go through difficulties, surrender, and pray for … read more »
Purify your prana
The nature of prāṇa is difficult to explain.Prāṇa is life, distinct from oxygen. When the soul leaves the body, the prāṇa departs as well; the body is declared dead. These two are very close, perhaps one within the other. Once prāṇa leaves, it … read more »
Pranayam brings you close to your soul
Prāṇāyāma is the spiritual science of life force.Prāṇa is the universal source of life, given freely by the divine to all creatures. True spirituality is equal vision towards all beings, not confined to religion. Humanitarian concepts often discriminate, focusing solely on humans while … read more »
The way Gurudev is teaching
True spiritual knowledge arises from practice and the Guru's grace, not from books or intellect alone.This wisdom flows through an unbroken lineage. The master, like a tree, provides shelter without seeking followers. Many practitioners are lost because they lack a true master or fail to follow instructions. Mere theory is worthless … read more »
Pranayama and spirituality
The science of prāṇa and the practice of Kriyā govern the journey of consciousness.Prāṇa and Apāna are two forces within the body. Their union in the Maṇipūra chakra during sound vibration allows consciousness to ascend. This pure prāṇa flow merges the Iḍā and Pi galā channels into the Suṣumnā, … read more »
Prana is life energy
Prāṇa is the vital force sustaining life beyond apparent death.A young man declared dead after a cobra bite was placed in the Ga gā, yet returned after fourteen years. His prāṇa entered a deep samādhi, halting breath so water could not enter his lungs, preserving … read more »
Chandra Bhedan Pranayam
Prāṇāyāma is a vital science for harmonizing body, mind, and soul.Many practitioners are unfamiliar with yogic terms like prāṇāyāma, mistaking yoga for mere physical exercise. A complete system includes āsanas, breathwork, and meditation for holistic health. Prāṇa is life force, inhaled through the entire body, not … read more »
Go back to Nature
The body is a composite of five elements housing the soul, which finds comfort within it.We fear death because the soul is not eager to leave this vessel. While we may intellectually know we are the eternal Self, we are attached to the physical form. Therefore, care for this body, which … read more »
Kayakalapa
Prāṇa is the vital force in all existence.Everything lives from prāṇa. Water needs prāṇa to flow and not stagnate. A sādhu should be moving, not attached to one place. Yet, it is also said water should stay in one place but be deep, … read more »
Practicing pranayam
Prāṇāyāma is the technique to calm the restless mind and achieve concentration.The vṛttis, or restless thoughts, prevent meditation. You cannot control these thoughts directly. By controlling desires and expectations through prāṇāyāma, the vṛttis are calmed. This practice involves focusing on the breath and the center of the … read more »
Pranayam and peace
Prāṇāyāma leads the practitioner to profound peace and samādhi.It calms the mind's waves, enabling deep concentration. This concentration becomes a steady flame, leading to meditation. In meditation, the knower, knowledge, and object merge into oneness. This process culminates in samādhi, a state of bliss … read more »
Prana in food
Prāṇa is the vital essence sustained through breath and nourishment.Prāṇāyāma regulates this life force. Do not practice breath retention without months of preparatory inhalation and exhalation, as it harms the respiratory system. This exercise fills the body's tissues with prāṇa, whose deficiency causes aging. Physical … read more »
Prana and pranayam
The science of prāṇāyāma addresses the profound pollution of our existence.Prāṇa, the vital energy, is managed through three processes: Pūrak (inhalation), Rechak (exhalation), and Kumbhak (retention). Sanskrit, the language of this science, resonates deeply, expanding consciousness. Our existence relies on the five elements, with the earth … read more »
Practicing the second version of Khatu Pranam
The time has come to demonstrate the value of yoga in daily life.Yoga is now a world-renowned system. Decades of work have moved its definition beyond spectacle to a practical science for body, mind, and consciousness. The system must be preserved and propagated correctly, avoiding acrobatic or commercial … read more »
What is the Dharma of human life?
The Himalayas are a living source of spiritual power and sacred knowledge.All mountains are holy, but the Himalayas are unique, home to immortal sages and powerful medicinal herbs. These herbs can sustain life without food, generate heat against the cold, and aid survival at high altitudes. The … read more »
Yoga for the physical body and beyond
Yoga's global rise signals a return to spirituality, which encompasses all of life, not just religion or meditation.The last century's wars fostered a materialistic mindset focused on money, creating distance between people and even within families. Many now practice yoga only for physical fitness, and some teachers compete in wealth, which is contrary … read more »
Interview with Vishwaguruji on Lok Sabha
Yoga is the highest system of thought for human evolution, uniting body, mind, and spirit.It is a global people's movement, not confined to physical exercise. International Yoga Day on June 21, established through a UN resolution proposed by India's Prime Minister, is celebrated worldwide. The practice aims for health, peace, … read more »
Our source is Alakhpuriji
Mastery requires disciplined training, perfection, and practice before one can teach.Everything, from engineering to medicine, follows this sequence. In yoga, mere physical postures are insufficient; one must master the inner world—desires, likes, and dislikes—across the five kośas: the bodies of nourishment, energy, mind, knowledge, and bliss. … read more »
Kriya for opening to knowledge
The practice of mantra and mudrā purifies the chakras and cultivates divine speech.Chant the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra to awaken energy and concentration. A specific hand mudrā channels a flow like a sacred river, bringing calmness. The mantra seeks nectar for the tongue, meaning speech should be humble, kind, and … read more »
Mastering the subtle energies
Yoga is a practical path, not a theory.Survival in this age requires practice, not just philosophy. The current era is governed by material illusion, where excessive pursuit of wealth distracts from true purpose. True richness is devotion, which accompanies the soul eternally. Modern … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Shiva Yoga
The Śiva Purāṇa concludes, emphasizing the path of yoga and meditation for liberation.Everything with a beginning has an end. This sacred text, heard in the company of the Guru, provides the wisdom to transcend that cycle. The teachings detail the symptoms of approaching death and the yogic methods … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: The way a Yogi can defeat death
The Śiva Purāṇa reveals the signs of approaching death and the yogic path to overcome it.Eighteen definitive signs herald death. If vultures chase a person, death comes within six months. The appearance of a blue blowfly signals death within one month. A vulture, crow, or pigeon alighting on one's head indicates … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Shukracharya
The transformation from demonic to divine nature is achieved through sincere penance and surrender.When one cannot overcome a force, the path is to worship and appease it. A demon, after a long battle, became weak and surrendered, promising to abandon his demonic nature for a godly one. Through intense … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Tulsi and Shankachuda
The story of Śa khacūḍa and Tulasī reveals the power of spiritual union and the origin of sacred herbs.This narrative from the Śivapurāṇa explains the divine purpose behind Tulasī and the Śāligrām stone. Kaśyapa Ṛṣi, born from Brahmā’s lineage, married thirteen daughters of Dakṣa. Among them, Aditi gave birth to the Devatā, and Diti … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Success and the power of prayer
Dharma is re-established when evil prevails.Demonic nature seeks to harm others, while divinity protects. The three demon sons performed meditation and received a boon for three indestructible cities that would align only once a year. As devotees of Śiva, they initially … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Qualities of Ganesh Bhagawan
Gaṇeśa is the primordial energy of beginnings, worshipped before any undertaking.Scriptures describe his many origins across different ages, yet his essence remains the energy that initiates all action. He is the leader of the gaṇas, the remover of obstacles, and the bestower of success. His wisdom … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Ganesh
The origin and spiritual significance of Gaṇeśa is explained.Gaṇeśa represents never-ending spiritual happiness and is the leader of the divine hosts. Parvati created a guardian from the dust of her body. This guardian, following her strict order, blocked Shiva at her door. A conflict … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Kartikeya
The supreme reality is one, appearing as many due to human division.All scriptures and deities point to a single divine essence. Creating distinctions between forms like Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva is a grave error arising from ego. The soul is eternal energy that merges with the source, … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: The story of Kama Dev
The Rudra Saṁhitā describes three types of persons.The true knower always remains a student, bowing the head, never claiming to know. One with little knowledge claims to know everything, which is dangerous. Another remains in the deep sleep of ignorance. Knowledge is never … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: The marriage of Shiva and Parvati
The union of Śiva and Pārvatī illustrates the inseparable principle of Prakṛti and Puruṣa.After Satī's self-immolation, her soul was reborn as Pārvatī, daughter of Himālaya. From childhood, she exhibited unwavering devotion, worshiping Śiva and declaring him her sole goal. To test her, Śiva disguised himself as Viṣṇu and disparaged … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Without meditation there is no power
The Śiva Purāṇa teaches the discipline of desire, power, and meditation.Brahmā created Kāmadeva, the deity of attraction and desire, to bring beauty and continuity to creation. However, this power requires control. Brahmā instructed Kāmadeva to meditate on Śiva to learn the proper use of his power, … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: How we can benefit from mantras
The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra grants life and fulfills desires through devoted chanting.Everything is created first in the mind, then in reality. Pure thoughts lead to pure actions and ultimate goals. Śiva is simple to appease; chanting this mantra with specific counts yields specific boons, from darśana to … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Make time for your meditation
The Śiva Purāṇa provides ancient wisdom for attaining liberation and material pleasure in modern life.The world is an ocean; knowing how to live correctly brings enjoyment, while ignorance leads to suffering. Śiva, the supreme truth and remover of obstacles, is the focus of this non-dualistic philosophy. The scripture details the … read more »
Listening to Shiv Mahapuran Uplifts the Soul
The Śiva Purāṇa reveals how ego and desire obstruct truth and peace.Brahmā and Viṣṇu debated supremacy until Śiva directed them to meditate, where the eternal truth is found within. Ego arises with "I," and desire with "want"; cutting both yields peace. Dakṣa Prajāpati, filled with pride, insulted … read more »
God is Endless
The infinite radiance of Śiva pervades all universes, endless and beyond imagination.Our limited being is fundamentally one with this limitless Śiva consciousness, present in every atom of creation. The individual soul is like a drop destined to merge with the ocean of Śiva. This realization frees one … read more »
Purify yourself!
The holy city of Ujjain is a center of divine light and consciousness.This place is described as the first appearance of Śiva's light and the navel of the universe. The gathering occurs during the Mahākumbha Melā, where sacred rivers unite in consciousness. The human condition is one of … read more »
Naham Karata for Yoga teachers
The human journey requires integrating intellect with devotion under a teacher's guidance.Mistakes have significant consequences, pulling one back into cycles of existence. Intellect alone cannot achieve realization; it is like climbing a mountain without oxygen. That essential element is the Guru's grace. Practice is paramount, yet devotion … read more »
Vairagya and Trapt Atma
Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria.Vairagya - Gyan - Vigyan - Trapt Atma
Perfection comes at the end of the life
The Master's way requires the disciple to follow without argument or doubt.Three types exist: the transient flower, the follower who falls away, and the true follower. The relationship is like the Pāras stone turning iron to gold; failure means either the stone or the iron is not … read more »
As far as water flows it remains clean
Health depends on nourishment, society, and thoughts.Laziness is the biggest enemy, a disease of tamas guṇa. This inertia makes one sick, believing "I can’t do anything," yet when danger comes, action proves it is not sickness but laziness. Rajas guṇa, from anger … read more »
Avoid manipulated products
Modern illness stems from artificial consumption and neglecting natural living.Good health is an art most fail to practice. Chewing gum falsely signals digestion, harming the system. Artificial sugars and chemical sweeteners cause diabetes, unlike natural honey or cane sugar. Refined oils lack nutrients and are … read more »