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Yoga for Kids (1/2)
A children's yoga practice for relaxation, using stories and playful techniques.The session begins with attunement through chanting and breath awareness. A guided visualization follows, imagining a beetle moving with the wind, then finding rest, teaching that calm can be found even when troubled. Physical practice involves … read more »
Yoga against burn-out syndrome
Yoga provides the essential foundation for preventing and addressing burnout syndrome, a modern lifestyle illness born from constant time pressure, performance demands, and the disintegration of personal harmony.This condition, once linked to helping professions, now threatens all under the strain of contemporary life. True health in this century requires active education in lifestyle management, where yoga's unifying principles offer critical tools. The syndrome … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life - exercise program
Morning practice begins with relaxation, proceeds through āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and culminates in meditation.Lie on the back, relax fully. Tense and release the right arm, then the left, each three times. Draw the right foot toward yourself, press the leg down, release; repeat left. Tense the entire body three … read more »
Sunset in Strilky
Zalazak sunca 30-06-2010 Musical recording. … read more »
Satsaṅg: The Union of Bhakti, Rāja, and Jñāna Yoga
Satsa g is the union of bhakti, rāja, and jñāna yoga through singing truth.Kīrtans repeat God’s name many times, connecting to devotion and surrender. Bhajans contain many truths, Ātmā Jñāna, and the path. One bhajan declares that time passes without God’s name. The mind must repeat the mantra to … read more »
The Puruṣottama Chapter: The World as a Tree and the Path Beyond
The fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gītā describes the path to liberation using the symbol of an inverted tree.This aśvattha tree represents the ever-changing world, its roots above in the divine and its branches below. The leaves are the eternal Vedic teachings. One must cut this firmly rooted tree with the strong axe of … read more »
Yoga Teacher Program
Advanced yoga practice integrates physical postures, breath control, and deep relaxation to recharge the system.Begin with Ānandāsana, focusing attention on each body part without physical movement to relax and recharge the cells. Follow with gentle torsion exercises and sequences like Kaṭhūpraṇām to warm and stretch the body. Perform isometric holds … read more »
Yoga for Stress Management
Stress is a mental symptom requiring management on every level.The body's stress response is positive, providing energy for fight or flight via adrenaline and cortisol. Modern life traps us in situations where we can neither fight nor flee, causing harmful accumulation. Daily practice breaks down … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life - excercise program
A morning yoga practice integrating movement, breath, and awareness.Begin by lying down, releasing tension systematically from the feet to the head through conscious exhalation. Practice alternating tension and relaxation in the limbs, cultivating awareness of the contrast. Move through deliberate stretches for each side … read more »
Morning lecture about Yoga in Daily Life,
Yoga in daily life is the path from separation to wholeness.Yoga is absolute eternal completeness. The universe and our existence within it are Viyoga, separation from that completeness. In separation, there is restlessness, hunger, and suffering. We search for completeness through transient things, which only brings … read more »
Time according to Vedas and Puranas II part
The Vedic concept of time describes vast, cyclical ages presided over by Manus, with our current age beginning after a great flood.Time is measured in divine years, where one divine year equals 360 human years. The cycle consists of four Yugas, each representing a decline in dharma and human virtue. These ages are also reflected within the … read more »
Practising fifth level of Yoga in Daily Life System
A guided practice of relaxation, gentle movement, and breath awareness.Sit comfortably with a straight back. Relax inwardly, drawing attention into the body. Begin with conscious diaphragmatic breathing. Systematically relax each part of the body from the feet to the head. Perceive the body as one … read more »
Time according to Vedas and Puranas I part
Time is a cyclical concept without beginning or end, where everything repeats across countless independent universes.Each universe operates under its own laws and has its own trinity of creator, preserver, and destroyer. The structure of time is mathematically precise, defined by repeating ages called yugas. Four yugas—Satya, Tretā, Dvāpara, and Kali—form … read more »
Children Programme from Strilky
A children's yoga practice integrates movement, breath, and imagination to develop the body and calm the mind.The session begins by attuning to the practice with breath and sound. Simple postures are introduced through imaginative journeys and animal metaphors, guiding the body from activity to stillness. The practice cultivates awareness of posture, coordination, … read more »
Human Nerve System and Yoga practicing
The nervous system is the central controller of the body.We often focus only on the passive movement apparatus of bones and muscles. A controlling system is required to direct how and what to move. The nervous system governs the movement apparatus, inner organs, and endocrine … read more »
Practising third level of Yoga in Daily Life System
A guided practice integrating āsana, prāṇāyāma, and relaxation begins with breath awareness and gentle movement.Settle the body and deepen the breath to receive prāṇa. Coordinate movement with inhalation and exhalation, maintaining inner attention. Practice stretches, Pāvanamuktāsana, and Vajrāsana with focus on spinal alignment. Perform inverted postures like Viparīta Karaṇī Mudrā … read more »
The Five Kleshas
Kriyā Yoga consists of tapas, svādhyāya, and Īśvara praṇidhāna.Tapas is self-discipline and purification through sādhanā. Svādhyāya is self-study to discover what needs purification. Īśvara praṇidhāna is surrender and devotion to the divine. The aim of Kriyā Yoga is to reduce the kleśas for samādhi. … read more »
Lecture about Vegetarianism
Nourishment is understood through the dimensions of quantity and quality.Quantity involves macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—which provide energy and structure. Quality involves micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, which are essential for health. In Western civilization, the primary issue is excessive quantity, leading to major causes … read more »
Evening lecture by Sadhvi Shantiji, 6th of July
Life is brief, and attachment binds the soul across lifetimes.A farmer repeatedly postpones spiritual liberation for worldly family duties. After death, he is reborn as a calf, then an ox, a dog, and a cobra, each time bound by the same attachments. His master, a … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life program
The play of prāṇa and the path of the sannyāsī are the reality of spiritual life.Prāṇa is the divine energy manifest as thunder, lightning, and the life force within. Enlightenment reveals this inner lightning, yet living in the world continues to generate karma through simple acts like drinking milk. This karma … read more »
The Radiance of Supreme Consciousness
The body's vitality depends on prāṇa and a strong apāna śakti for internal cleansing.Rain cleans the air and generates fresh prāṇa, vital for the five senses, especially the skin. A proper diet with spices like turmeric and capsicum, not harmful chilies, supports circulation and health. Pure water is essential. … read more »
Fear Is Our Own Creation: The Ghost of Ignorance
Fear is our own creation, the ghost of ignorance.A young son-in-law was sent to sleep in a farmhouse. Gossip had planted the idea that a ghost lived there. That blackmail resurfaced in his mind. Lying in the dark, he saw a white chimney in … read more »
Prana, apana and vyana, Strilky
Prāṇa is the source of life, originating from the divine.This energy is channeled through the body's 72,000 nāḍīs. Specific prāṇāyāma techniques purify and balance this vital force. Nāḍī Śodhana harmonizes the mind and intellect by alternating breath through the lunar and solar channels. Subsequent practices … read more »
The Science of Prāṇa and the Guṇas
Prāṇa is the cosmic energy manifesting as physical strength, mental willpower, and vitality.This pure energy is filtered through the three guṇas upon entering the body. Sattva Guṇa represents purity and balance. Rajas Guṇa drives activity and creativity but also manifests as destructive anger and jealousy. Tamas Guṇa enables … read more »
Ahimsa Dharma and the Yamas and Niyamas: A Talk by Swami Gajanandji
Ahimsa, non-violence, is the highest rule.The teacher explains the yamas and niyamas from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. These are the first two limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. The limbs are not sequential steps; they must be practiced together simultaneously. Many practitioners skip to … read more »
The Parrot’s Counsel: A Dialogue Between Ātmā and Mind
Listen to the counsel of the two parrots, an allegory for the soul and mind.The world is unreal; only devotion is true. The mind flutters, consuming the poisonous fruits of desire and pride, which appear sweet but bring bitterness. These desires are a mirage, leading to exhaustion like a thirsty … read more »
Prāṇa Sañcalana Kriyā: Directing the Life Force
Prāṇa Sañcalana Kriyā directs the life force through the body.Practice begins with the yogic breath, inhaling into the abdomen then chest and exhaling from chest then abdomen. Maintain a relaxed, natural flow. Lie with the back flat, knees bent or straight. Concentrate on the navel … read more »
The Roots of Dharma and the Nature of Prāṇa
The root of dharma is mercy, and the root of sin is ego.Prāṇa is life itself, not merely oxygen, air, or breath. It is the vital energy present in all beings and the five elements. Mercy, or Dayā, is the foundation of all righteousness and is an expression … read more »
Welcome Address and Teachings on the Universality of Yoga
Welcome.Yoga is universal, authored by Lord Śiva before any religion existed. Śiva manifests from universal light as the first resonance, Aum. That resonance prevents the body from dissolving. A tendency within consciousness gives rise to multiplication. … read more »
Yoga for the knees
Foundations for healthy knees, hips, and feet begin with correct standing alignment.The body's weight must be distributed across three points on each foot: the base of the big toe, the base of the fifth toe, and the outer edge of the heel. Grounding these points aligns the … read more »
A Week's End at the Ashram: From Source to Practice
Purity flows from the source of wisdom through the Guru Parampara; only spiritual practice aligns theory and practice for liberation.Mental pollution is the worst pollution. Nourishment on mental and spiritual levels requires clean water from the divine source. The Guru Parampara transmits this light. Be pure, be good, realize crystal-clear spirituality. Change yourself; you cannot … read more »
A Final Blessing and a Story of the Seed
The seed of spiritual practice must be cultivated, not stored.A master gave two men a single soybean to safeguard. One locked it away, preserving it untouched. The other planted it, nurturing and multiplying the harvest each season. When the master returned, the stored seed was … read more »
Yoga for a Healthy Spine: Stability and Flexibility in Daily Life
Yoga trains spinal stability and flexibility for daily movement.A common error is bending the spine instead of the hips when leaning forward. Practice stabilizing the back to move from the hips, as in picking up objects. Begin with a straight spine, visualizing length from … read more »
The Light of the Guru and the Door to Heaven
The light of the Guru dispels the darkness of ignorance.Great masters manifest profound spiritual power and grace. The Himalayas hold sacred sites like the door to heaven, Svarga Rohiṇī, where the Pāṇḍavas ascended. Saints like Devpurījī possessed siddhis, commanding rain and fire. Such masters remove … read more »
Yoga for a Healthy Spine: Addressing Lumbar and Thoracic Issues
Addressing common spinal issues begins with posture.Hyperlordosis often stems from the chest leaning back, forcing the head and pelvis forward, compressing the lumbar spine. Correct this by aligning head, chest, and pelvis and activating the abdominal muscles. The ilio-sacral joint requires minimal … read more »
Morning lecture from Strilky
The search for the divine is the soul's ultimate aim.Every soul has a pre-destined arrangement. The search does not stop until the goal is found. Music deeply influences the psyche. Calm, spiritual sounds uplift consciousness, while harsh music creates agitation and stress. The world contains … read more »
Destiny is result of our karmas
The soul experiences a twofold birth shaped by destiny, with the Satguru providing shelter from its grip.Destiny is created first, only then the body. According to prārabdha, a soul receives a particular form. The soul is not bigger or smaller in different creatures; it is a quality, the light of life. The … read more »
The Multi-Stars Hall and the Path to Relief
The hall provides a perfect environment for sound and healing.Neck and shoulder pain often stems from poor posture during sitting, working, and sleeping, as well as an unsuitable mattress. Consult a doctor for anatomical issues. The Yoga in Daily Life system offers exercises, known as … read more »
The Axe and the Tree: A Lesson on Desire and Destruction
Technology is for use, not abuse.Assess necessity to avoid being controlled by desire. Knowledge of the material world is valuable and should be used wisely. The problem arises when desire joins with external temptation, creating a tool for self-destruction. A parable … read more »
The True Wealth That Endures
True wealth is that which accompanies you beyond this life.We arrive empty-handed and must leave all temporary possessions behind. Only permanent, everlasting attainments remain yours. Humanity now faces a crisis of lost self-confidence, chasing unreality while ignoring the truth within. A realized king, both ruler … read more »
Yoga against neck and shoulder pain
A gentle sequence for neck and shoulders begins lying down, focusing on relaxation and breath.Start with full yogic breath, feeling the wave-like movement in abdomen and chest. Perform side stretches and a spinal twist to release one-sided tensions. Practice Pavan Muktāsana, bringing the knee to the chest, to stretch the … read more »
A Morning of Prāṇāyāma and Meditation in the Ashram Park
A morning session of prāṇāyāma and meditation unfolds in the ashram park, surrounded by ancient trees and sacred energy.Sit in meditation posture, upright and relaxed. Close eyes, relax shoulders, hands on thighs. Release jaw tension and relax the tongue. Feel the body from toes to head and head to toes. Become aware of the … read more »
The Beauty of Emptiness
Emptiness is completeness and formlessness.From this original state, forms emerge, creating the illusion of separation and loneliness. Consciousness is pure but becomes divided by duality, creating layers like the subconscious. These layers are borders created by intellect and ignorance. When … read more »
The Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra
The Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra is for victory over death and liberation from suffering.Death means separation from all attachments—possessions, relationships, and the sense of "my." True freedom is becoming detached without pain, like a ripe fruit naturally separating from its vine. This mantra aids in purifying karma and fostering … read more »
The Art of Living: Food, Body, and Mind
True nourishment integrates proper diet, mindful practice, and inner harmony.This retreat offers a rich program for spiritual development through practice and philosophy. Utilize this opportunity fully; do not return to old habits. Physical and mental relaxation here requires a mindset beyond mere consumption. The provided … read more »
Gurupurnima evening satsang
Guru Pūrṇimā is a day to honor the guru and the spiritual lineage.Devotees from many countries gather to express gratitude for the guru's presence and blessings. The continuity of the tradition is seen as families across generations receive the guru's darśan. The day reminds all that for a … read more »
Celebration of Gurupurnima
Guru Pūrṇimā celebrates completeness and the passage from darkness to light.Pūrṇimā means completeness; Brahman is complete. The mantra Pūrṇamadaḥ pūrṇamidam declares that from the complete, completeness arises, and the complete remains unchanged. The Guru leads from mortality to immortality, from ignorance to truth, dispelling attachment, anger, … read more »
The Light of Guru Pūrṇimā: Seeking Solitude, Sādhanā, and Self-Surrender
Guru Pūrṇimā reveals the necessity of solitude, sādhanā, and self-surrender.Spirituality requires ekānta vās, living in remote peace free from pollution. In solitude, senses and mind become content, desires subside. Desires are the sole cause of suffering. In this age, aggressive temptations thwart successful practice. Seekers … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Ljubljana
The Kumbh Melā is a cosmic festival symbolizing the quest for immortality and the purification of consciousness.Ancient tradition speaks of Sanātana Dharma, the eternal cosmic law governing all existence. Within this framework, divine and antagonistic forces emerged. Seeking the nectar of immortality, these forces churned the cosmic ocean. From this churning arose … read more »
The Art of Chutney and the Culture of the Home
A practical introduction to making chutney and understanding spices.Preparing chutney involves grinding whole spices on a stone to release their natural oils and flavors. Select spices according to the vegetable and desired taste, such as ajwain, coriander seeds, mustard, black pepper, chili, turmeric, cumin, … read more »