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Welcome to all who have journeyed from afar. You have traveled a great distance. Where there is love and divine feeling, there is no distance; it is always close. This center now serves for spiritual practice. A story is shared about a disciple whose guru asked for a living lion as an offering. The disciple brought the lion and was told he himself would be the lion from then on. Another story tells of a king who served his guru unconditionally, even fetching lion's milk for him. These are not mere stories but realities illustrating the relationship between guru and disciple. The disciple's role is to accomplish the task, while the guru's role is to speak it. Your collective effort in preparing this place is a similar testament. Do not be like the fox who dismisses unreachable grapes as sour. The relationship is like a pot being shaped: firm on the outside but soft and protected within. A seed has been planted; with time, it will grow into a great tree bearing much fruit. "Bring the lion and put it in front of me, living. Then I will give you mantra dīkṣā." "Only two lips move, but others have to work and do what to do." Filming location: Slovenska, Slovenia

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. Focus the light toward the heart, the Anāhata Cakra. Reside there and let the heart open. Experience your true nature. Extend the light throughout the body and beyond. Perform physical movements slowly and with control to strengthen muscles. Practice Kaṭhu Praṇām with precise positions. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā requires stillness; it influences Udāna Prāṇa for awakening Kuṇḍalinī. Avoid it if blood or eye pressure is high or during menstruation. For Nāḍī Śodhana, sit erect yet soft, like a king with love, and use Madhu Mudrā. Inhale left, exhale right; inhale right, exhale left for ten rounds each side. Chant Oṁ three times while withdrawing inward. "With inhalation, you inhale light through your whole body—front side, back side. With exhalation, you dispel all the used energy, all tension, all your unwanted qualities." "Sit comfortably, but also feel within yourself softness, kindness, love—not pride. Even though you sit like a king, inside you are a kind, loving person." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Vajrāsana is a foundational posture with profound effects. It enhances memory, calms the nervous system, and improves concentration. Physically, it relieves stiffness in the neck and back, normalizes digestion, and supports pancreatic and lung function. It aids kidney health and can alleviate hemorrhoids. The posture stretches the lower legs, combating fatigue and aiding athletes in recovery. It harmonizes the heartbeat and awakens the heart center, fostering devotion and clarity, which is why it is often adopted in prayer. It is recommended for five to ten minutes after meals and as a preparation for meditation. However, it is unsuitable for those with ankle, heel, thigh, or hip issues, though props can help. Yoga's benefits are gradual and natural, requiring discipline and consistent practice, not competition. Mastery comes from perfecting one thing, not attempting everything. The postures are part of an ancient heritage, and their systematic application is the teacher's work. "It removes tiredness and gives you refreshment because the front muscles of your lower legs are stretched." "If you practice one thing, if you master one thing, you master everything." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 266

Seva, or selfless service, is the highest spiritual practice. Karma Yoga, the yoga of action, is the most accessible path. It involves using one's abilities for the benefit of others, leading toward liberation. God incarnates to perform seva, and saints hold a unique power to alter destiny through compassion. True service requires dedication and freedom from jealousy, which harms both the giver and receiver. The foundation of all seva begins with honoring one's parents, the primary pilgrimage. Cultivating pure relationships through selfless action is the essence of yoga in daily life. "Gurujī used to say that if you put Mokṣa on one side of a scale and Seva on the other, the side of Seva would be heavier." "Whoever can perform Seva achieves everything." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 235