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Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia
Gentle forward bends and backbends allow for intimate discovery of the body's condition and needs.Practice in tune with the body, dedicating the effort to the higher self. Use supports to create firm foundations, focusing on creating length and space. Work with the breath to soften and explore the corners of … read more »
A Personal Journey into Spiritual Practice
The spiritual path requires dedication to a single practice to discover its inner nectar.This principle applies to all aspects of life. Four primary yogic paths exist: selfless service, physical discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and devotion. Devotion means opening the heart completely to receive spiritual knowledge, much like preparing arid … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅg and the Guru's Grace
The essence of satsa g and the Guru's grace is the supreme opportunity for spiritual growth.A true Guru's discipline is a soft stick, acting only for the disciple's benefit. Such a presence is rare and precious. Spiritual practice is preparation for unknown future moments; its purpose is not constant ease. Knowledge … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 1st of October
Yoga, the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, is a blessing of wisdom bestowed by Śiva.The retreat on the Adriatic coast offers nature’s abundance and harmony. God Śiva, Param Yogeśvara, gave this secret knowledge to Pārvatī, not for all but for the rare. A fish overheard, and upon dying was born … read more »
Speech from Brisbane, Australia
Ancient wisdom and modern action share a common inspiration.The world and every being in it are imbibed by God. Realizing this oneness removes jealousy, as another's happiness or suffering is your own. For the magnanimous, the entire universe is one family. Our earthly family … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (7/9)
A guided practice of meditation, yoga, and pranayama.Chant Om to begin. Withdraw awareness inside, focusing on the body's stillness, each breath, and the mantra. Be present. Feel the heart center and repeat the mantra there, feeling the presence and love of the guide. … read more »
The Incomparable Value of Satsaṅg and the Guru
Satsa g and the Guru are of incomparable value.All celestial pleasures and worldly wealth are easily lost, but satsa g is difficult to attain. It purifies like bathing in sacred rivers, cutting away lower thoughts and transforming the individual. The Guru Aṣṭakam teaches that … read more »
The Fourfold Path of Karma: Body, Mind, Speech, and Wealth
Karma operates through four channels: body, mind, speech, and wealth.Whatever is done with the body, good or bad, returns as reaction. The reaction may be stronger than the action. Thoughts are already karma; they travel out and come back like a boomerang. The look of … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice from Umag, Croatia
Afternoon sādhanā guides through a sequence of āsanas and prāṇāyāma, emphasizing the connection between breath, movement, and awareness.Begin seated in Vajrāsana, focusing on relaxation with each exhalation. Proceed through postures like Marjariāsana, Hasta Uttānāsana, and Ākarṇāsana, coordinating each movement with the breath. The effect of each posture depends entirely on the practitioner's awareness … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia
The ocean of consciousness is our eternal resting place, and enlightenment is the realization of oneness.The entire world is alive with consciousness, from the ocean to the stones. Modern comforts have not brought peace, unlike past times of harmony. Great beings like Buddha renounced everything to seek truth. Enlightenment is not … read more »
Guided Meditation and Yoga Practice: Resting in the Heart’s Light
Resting in the heart’s light through relaxation, breath awareness, and inner focus.Relax the body completely. Observe the breath without influence. Then slightly deepen the inhalation. Exhalation happens automatically. Imagine inhaling light that purifies and nourishes. Exhale tension and unwanted qualities. This light is prāṇa, subtle and refreshing. … read more »
Building an Ashram and Spreading the Light: Updates from Australia and the United Nations
An ashram is being established in the Australian wilderness to serve as a center for practice and community.Yoga in Daily Life is active across the nation's major cities, with practitioners teaching in diverse community settings from schools to prisons. The organization holds a consultative status at the United Nations, representing an opportunity to … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 29th of September
Yoga in Daily Life: Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Practice.Begin in Ānandāsana: lie on the back, palms upward, double breathing. Stretch the whole body. Rub palms together, warm the face. Practice twisting postures: with bent legs, lower to the left, head to the right, shoulders … read more »
Yoga for children Umag, Croatia
Yoga for young children is a practice of playful movement and imaginative storytelling.Sessions are brief, lasting around thirty minutes, to match their attention. Parents are included to create a shared, supportive experience. The practice incorporates simple postures, animal imitations, and breath awareness. A story illustrates transformation through poses, … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (5/9)
A guided practice integrating Sūrya Namaskār, āsanas, Prāṇāyāma, and meditation.Begin with Sūrya Namaskār, synchronizing breath and movement to generate warmth. Feel its influence on body, breath, and mind. Practice dynamic movements to deepen postures, adjusting speed to warm the body. Then practice Kāṭha Praṇām to … read more »
The Strength of Hanumān and the Power of Fasting
Hanumānjī embodies inner strength, wisdom, devotion, and discipline.Fasting on his day develops willpower, health, and spiritual focus, not mere ritual eating. True fasting controls the senses, especially taste, to build self-mastery and remember one's purpose. It is a universal practice for cleansing and … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 28th of September 2010
The practice builds physical strength and flexibility through āsanas, then mental strength through prāṇāyāma.Begin with lateral stretches and Hare pose for abdominal massage. Move into Cobra pose, emphasizing thoracic extension. Keep the navel down if lower back discomfort arises. Lower heels fully in forward bends to stretch leg backs. … read more »
Morning satsang from Umag, Croatia
The individual soul must merge with universal consciousness.Śiva is the self-manifested consciousness, the essence of the universe. From this consciousness emerges the creative principle. The soul journeys through the elements, with water as the primary medium of life, containing the Viṣṇu principle. The … read more »
Morning Yoga Practice: Āsanas and Prāṇāyāma
Morning yoga practice integrates āsanas and prāṇāyāma to awaken the body.Begin with deep inhalation and exhalation, raising the upper body from the floor to stretch the neck and activate abdominal muscles. Shoulder stretches release tension in the shoulder girdle, preparing for later activity. In catuṣ pādāsana, … read more »
The Power of Giving
Giving is a power that can elevate or destroy.True giving is an act of non-violence, the highest principle of yoga. It means causing no pain—physical, mental, or emotional—to any being. Every thought or action that causes trouble returns to you multiplied by the law … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
A practice for vitality, moving from Marjari to Bhuṇamānāsana.Begin with Marjari to wake the back: on all fours, inhale arching up, exhale rounding the back, coordinating breath for ten cycles. Elbows-down variation follows—press elbows away while rounding. Then turn to one side, look over … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
Morning meditation by the sea reveals the ocean’s holiness.All rivers flow into the ocean, carrying holy dust from saints' feet across all lands and times. The ocean holds many divine powers and consciousnesses. Silently repeat a personal wish or pray for forgiveness. After breakfast, … read more »
Morning Yoga Sādhanā: Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, and Inner Stillness
Morning Yoga Sādhanā unites āsana, prāṇāyāma, and inner stillness during Brahmamuhūrta.Feel the whole body on the floor, press the lower back down. Bicycle the legs with ankle rotation, then relax. Twist knees to one side, head opposite, with breath. In Pavanamuktāsana, press thigh to chest, keep … read more »
The Path of Humility and Example
The path is shown through personal example, not words.Teaching without a guru's lineage leads to ego and slipping away. Remember "Nāhaṁkartā, Prabhudīpakartā"—you are not the doer. If surroundings view yoga poorly, the fault lies with the practitioner's example, not others. Changing others is impossible; … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 26th of september
Alternate nostril breathing is practiced to settle the breath and invoke the inner presence.Close the right nostril with the thumb. Inhale through the left nostril. Release the right nostril. Close the left nostril with the ring finger. Exhale through the right nostril. Inhale through the right nostril. Close the … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 26th of September
The sun holds profound healing power and spiritual significance.The first ray at sunrise, Uṣṇe, purifies negative energies. Uṣā Pāna means drinking copper-vessel water at dawn, then walking for five to ten minutes. This practice aids high blood pressure, stomach ailments, and headaches. The body … read more »
Guided Yoga Practice with Āsanas, Prāṇāyāma, and Mantra
The practice integrates āsana, prāṇāyāma, and mantra.Lie in Ānanda Āsana and relax. Stretch, then cycle legs at your own rhythm. Sense warmth at Maṇipūra Cakra. Sit in Vajrāsana for Mārjārī. Focus on movement, then on breath. Feel the flexibility of the spine. … read more »
Swamijis evening satsang, Umag, 25th of September
The search for eternal truth reveals Brahman as the only reality; the world is illusion, and time is mighty.Brahman is everlasting divine consciousness, pervading all. Everything manifests from, exists in, and dissolves back into Brahman. The ocean and wave are inseparable; waves are motion, which becomes emotion born of ignorance. Conflicts arise in the … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, 25th of September
Yoga practice integrates āsanas with conscious relaxation.Begin by stretching and rolling the body to the sides, then relax to feel its warmth and circulation. Sit in Vajrāsana, focusing on straight posture and breath. Proceed with Marjari, coordinating breath with movement to relax … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia
Yogic practices cultivate inner resonance and physical vitality.Sit in Vajrāsana. Chant Om eleven times with ears plugged and listen to the inner sound. Nāḍī Yoga in Vajrāsana normalizes blood pressure if practiced six times daily. It treats hearing problems by improving circulation in … read more »
Morning Yoga Sādhanā on the Beach
Practice Yoga in Daily Life, first level, with second-level exercises, beginning with warm-ups.Begin with Mṛjāvanam in Daṇḍāsana: interlace fingers, circle right and left with deep breaths. Next, stretch arms by spreading fingers, tucking thumb, making fists five times. Circle hands three times at shoulder height. Palms up, move … read more »
Opening Satsang from Umag, CRO
Awakening spiritual potential requires motivation, knowledge, and inspiration.You possess great spiritual energy. Progress depends on mastering your own thoughts, for happiness and unhappiness originate from within. Your body is the temple of your dharma, and the soul is here to fulfill this human … read more »
Prayer for world peace on world peace day in Vienna
Peace is the essential work for all on this International Day of Peace.The natural world inherently possesses a state of peace that humanity must learn to embody. A tree of peace grows as a symbol for this global aspiration. The prayer extends to the entire world—its environment, climate, … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Krems, Austria, 15th of September
Yoga is the science of uniting body, mind, and soul.Space and consciousness are infinite. Energy called Yoga connects them. A cosmic sound, Oṁ, initiates creation. Five elements compose our planet and bodies. These elements are held by prāṇa, life force. The soul recycles through 8.4 … read more »
The Mantra of Surrender
Surrender is the dissolution of the personal will into the divine will.The ego claims authorship, saying "I am the doer," which is the root of bondage. True freedom is realizing you are not the actor. All action belongs to the supreme power. Your only duty is to … read more »
Swamijis Satsang from Swechat, Austria
The path of wisdom begins with Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles and ignorance.Peace always starts with Śrī Gaṇeśajī, who dispels conflict rooted in ignorance. Ignorance stands opposite to buddhi, the light of wisdom. When wisdom shines, jealousy and duality dissolve into contentment. Sad-buddhi, a truthful intellect, guides right … read more »
Satsang by Swami Jasrajpuri
Bhakti is devotion in action, demonstrated through unwavering service and readiness.The first lesson in service was learning to sit patiently through physical discomfort. True devotion is shown when one rises to sing praises despite severe illness, honoring the divine connection. The teacher was perpetually prepared, whether … read more »
Lecture by Swami Jasrajpuri, Australia
Sādhanā is the personal, continuous practice that purifies and transforms.The guru lights the lamp, but the practitioner must supply the ghee through sustained effort. Practice must be balanced and adapt over time, aligning with one's inner and outer conditions. Through long experience, one learns to … read more »
Swamijis public lecture from Schwechat, Austria, 10th of September
Gaṇeśa is the universal principle of success and the remover of obstacles.He is a spiritual figure remembered since the Satyuga, embodying the energy of accomplishment. God loves all equally, granting grace to anyone who prays with a pure heart. The power of apology, saying "I am sorry, … read more »
Swamijis evening workshop in Edinburgh
The path of peace requires overcoming ambition and ego through sacrifice and selfless action.Since creation, two forces have existed: negative energy, which seeks power through harm, and positive energy, which seeks harmony. Human ambition for wealth and status creates endless conflict and suffering, yet life is fleeting and our … read more »
Planting of peace tree in Birmingham, 6th of September 2010
A peace tree is planted as a symbol of unity and environmental care.Representatives gather to welcome a spiritual ambassador recognized for global peace and reforestation work. The city values its cultural diversity and sees the garden as a vital tranquil space for all. The tree is a living … read more »
Swamijis morning workshop in Edinburgh
Yoga is yoga, defined by its universal principles, not by location or branding.The practice is inherently individual, addressing specific physical issues like joint pain or digestion, but becomes a general tool for prevention when one is healthy. A proper sequence is vital: dynamic movements for body warming, followed … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Edinburgh
The power of thought directs life.Theory provides inspiration and a clear vision for practice. Everything is possible by changing one's way of thinking. A strong, focused thought generates inner strength and makes achievement easier. Practice perfects this intention. Persistent action, like … read more »
Meditation practice with Swamiji
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Swamijis morning workshop in Birmingham Ashram, 6th of September 2010
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Swamijis morning lecture, London, 5th of September
The three guṇas shape existence and are regulated through prāṇāyāma and diet.Sattva Guṇa is purity, bringing health, peace, and absence of negative thought. It is cultivated through sattvic food and association. Rajas Guṇa is activity and heat, necessary but requiring control through sattvic principle. Tamas Guṇa is … read more »
Swamijis evening lecture, London, 4th of September
A reunion with spiritual family precedes the practice of Haṭha Yoga.The distance grew over years of travel, yet the connection remains as one family. We began early and have just arrived. We will now engage in the practice. This is Yoga Kṛiyā, the Ṣaṭ Kṛiyās. The … read more »
Swamijis morning lecture, London, 4th of September
Meditation is the practical technique to reach a level of consciousness where the seeds of past karma can be burned.Our actions in this life yield their fruits as destiny, which are reactions we must experience. If we cannot properly address these karmic fruits, they will return. The practice involves discipline and austerity to purify these … read more »
Swamijis evening lecture, London, 3rd of September
Meditation is the practice of conscious awareness and discipline.First, relax the body completely and become aware of its motionlessness. Bring awareness to the natural breath, observing its flow without change. This breath is life itself. Then, turn awareness inward to the space of consciousness … read more »
Planting of peace tree in London, 2nd of September 2010
We plant a tree as a symbol for world peace.This is the first World Peace Tree in the UK, planted by a world peace ambassador who has planted over thirty such trees globally. It is dedicated to the local community, a symbol of unity for … read more »