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Calming down the vrittis

15:25 - 16:18|Recorded on 9 Feb 2018
Yoga is the stilling of the mind's modifications. Discipline in all aspects of life is the foundation. The mind's thoughts are like waves in a pond; a single ripple obscures clarity. As long as thoughts are unpeaceful, meditation is not present. To calm the vṛttis, one must practice and seek solitude. A retreat to a peaceful natural place allows the system to recharge and quiet. The practice of Brahmari Pranayama specifically calms the brain and sharpens the senses through sound vibration. This sound connects to the primordial Om, the formless source of all creation. Everything visible and invisible arises from this sound. "Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ: through the practice of yoga, you can calm down all your thoughts, your vṛttis." "Everything—all that is visible, invisible, hearing, tasting, feeling—all this is only from one source: from the Aum, the sound."

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The human body is like a beautiful coach

16:25 - 17:17 | From: 4 Jul 2018
The human body is a wondrous coach given by God. This physical form is a mobile house pulled by ten horses: the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action. These indriyas must be trained and controlled by the intellect and mind. A pure mind filled with good thoughts provides the inner light of knowledge. One must search within the Self, not externally. Cherish this human birth among 8.4 million life forms. Live with clarity, peace, and non-harm, creating peace in the world. Practice yoga and good actions. Understand that desires drive activity, but do not be enslaved by them. All creatures are beautifully different. Maintain a vegetarian lifestyle to avoid causing suffering. Destiny waits patiently, but forgiveness is paramount. The soul is cared for by God and seeks a comfortable vehicle. "My brothers, my coach is wonderful." "Search within you. Oh, my friend, where are you searching for me?" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Bhajan about Yoga Nidra - yogic sleep

17:25 - 18:15 | From: 9 Apr 2017
Yoga Nidrā is a state of conscious rest distinct from ordinary sleep. A story illustrates this. Sādhus once criticized a master for apparent daytime sleep. The master explained he was practicing yoga nidrā, a conscious sleep where one remains inwardly awake. In this state, awareness is fully alert while the body rests deeply, rejuvenating more than ordinary sleep. It is a practice for rare yogis. The practitioner's awareness turns inward, ascending beyond the physical. Chakras open like blossoms in this state. One perceives past, present, and future, connected to pure consciousness without physical base. The experience is of limitless light and bliss within the astral space. The mantra guides and sustains this awareness. True understanding of this technique comes only through the guru's guidance. "Listen, sādhus, I was not sleeping, I was in Yoga Nidrā." "In that sleep of yoga nidrā, you are completely awakened." Filming location: Cherkassy, Ukraine

Be the example!

18:20 - 18:59 | From: 22 Aug 2015
A yoga teacher must embody the discipline they teach, beginning with diet. Modern food is manipulated and unhealthy, causing illness. Dairy products like milk are contaminated with chemicals; minimize their use. Cheese is tamasic and unhealthy, though paneer is better. Commercial bread contains harmful additives like chicken feather and human hair powder. This artificial food attacks our glandular systems and weakens immunity. We are slaves to taste, a mighty sense. Control it, eat less, and practice more to draw nourishment from prāṇa. Discipline is not easy, as even teachers struggle, but practical application transforms health. One disciple lost 35 kilos and reversed chronic diseases by strict dietary control. Practice yoga daily, sleep early, and wake early. Health and longevity come from consistent practice and dietary restraint. Begin discipline now. "Tons of theory is nothing without a grain of practice." "Yoga begins with discipline. So when should we develop discipline? Aṭṭa means now." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Chakras, Nadis and Kundalini

19:05 - 19:44 | From: 20 Sep 2014
Chakras are rotating circles of energy within the body, representing major energy centers. They are symbolic, not literal anatomical structures. Thousands exist at the junctions of the nāḍīs, the body's nerve network. This system exists for the soul's journey, supported by five bodily sheaths and the five elements. The three main channels are the Iḍā (Moon, mind/emotion), Piṅgalā (Sun, action/temperament), and central Suṣumnā. Their intersections form powerful chakras, like the Viśuddhi at the throat for purification. The mind is a messenger between senses and intellect; do not block it, but give it direction. Problems arise from suppressed emotions, which can manifest as physical illness. Practices like prāṇāyāma maintain this network for health. Awakening energies like kuṇḍalinī requires great care, as improper handling can be harmful. "These chakras are a methodological representation. You will not see this exact picture if you look within your own body." "The mind is a river; we should not block it. If we block a dam, we must provide an outlet." Filming location: London, UK

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Good Health and Peace

3:30 - 4:23 | From 8 Sep 2021
Yoga is the science of the human being, the culmination of life's evolution. Animals evolve toward humanity, but humans can regress if they do not heed divine instruction. Do not kill other creatures; animals kill from ignorance, but humans know better. God is one, like an ocean of which we are all drops. Science progresses but leads away from God, while yoga leads toward God. The ego resides in the heart and brain; one part is for self, the other for all. A yogi must never give negative talk or do negative things to anyone. Life is a staircase; one goes down through harmful actions, and one goes up through respect and care for all creatures. The soul passes through one door determined by our actions. Protect all life; that is yoga. "Don't kill them. Protect them, love them, protect them, don't kill them. That is yoga." "Science is good... but we have to come, please, all animals." Filming location: Brno, Czech Republic

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The senses are powerful and create the entire world of entanglement. The ten senses within the body are difficult for any yogi to fully master. The world is ensnared by their play, particularly by the lower senses like taste and procreation. All beings, from Brahma to animals, are bound by these senses. Their force is the great delusion that must be conquered. "The senses are a powerful force of delusion; what has this entangled world become?" "All beings of the world are under the control of these senses. What has this world become, so entangled?" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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