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World Peace Prayer in Umag
A gathering for peace through prayer and commitment to non-violence.We are on the Adriatic coast, holding candles and offering prayers for global peace, harmony, health, and love. We pray to live together in mutual understanding, to never cause pain to any creature, and to stand … read more »
Closing satsang from Umag, Croatia
A ten-day gathering provided a profound opportunity for purification and release.Such extended immersion allows deep healing, akin to a sustained treatment that strengthens one's spiritual constitution. The practice of trāṭak, focusing on a flame, releases accumulated tensions and stress. This focused vision is a means to … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (9/9)
A morning sādhana sequence integrates breath, movement, and awareness.Begin by warming the body with gentle stretches and deep breathing. Practice foundational āsanas like Pavanamuktāsana and Marjaryāsana to activate the spine and muscles. Flow through a warming sequence, coordinating each motion with inhalation and exhalation. … read more »
World peace and present situation - summit
Non-violence is the foundation of lasting peace and personal transformation.The tree is a profound symbol of non-violence. It stands rooted, offering shade and fruit without retaliation, enduring all seasons. This principle requires deep, collective effort. True change begins within; one must embody the peace they … read more »
Planting of peace tree, Umag, Croatia
A tree is planted as a symbol of peace and a vessel for wishes.It is declared a wishing tree where any wish made upon touching it will come true. The tree is also designated a World Peace Tree, linking it to the day of non-violence. The speaker emphasizes the … read more »
Day of Non-Violence for World Peace - Umag, Croatia
This gathering commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring Mahātmā Gandhi's legacy.The event, organized by the Śrī Svāmī Madhavānanda World Peace Council, continues a tradition of peace prayers begun in 2001. Hundreds assemble on the coast to share dialogue, plant a peace tree, and light candles. The … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (8/9)
Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia
The Power of Will and the Practice of Trāṭak
The path to liberation requires overcoming destructive habits and cultivating willpower through personal discipline.Habits govern life, imprisoning individuals in unhealthy patterns. Freedom depends solely on oneself; one must decide to change. The world is filled with trouble, primarily from violence within families. Harmony arises from mutual respect between husband … read more »
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 »
Satsang from Sunshine Coast, Australia
Satsang by Swami Jasrajpuri from Sunshine Coast, Australia
Satsang from Sydney, Australia
Satsang from Sydney, Australia with Swami Jasrajpuri
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 1st of October
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, a blessing of wisdom from Śiva.The original, secret knowledge is now widely misunderstood and polluted, with most practice being misguided. Authentic Haṭha Yoga is the essential foundation, comprising the six purifying kriyās, not merely postures. Without mastering it through years of … 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 »
Satsang from Brisbane, Australia
Satsang from Brisbane, Australia from 17th of September 2010.Need EDITING !!!!!
Evening satsang from Umag, Croatia
Karma manifests through body, mind, speech, and wealth.Every action generates a corresponding reaction. Spiritual development and health must be cultivated through personal effort. Group practice provides essential discipline and harmony, countering the mind's restlessness. Our thoughts are potent forces; negative thinking primarily harms … 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 »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (6/9)
A guided practice integrates relaxation, breath awareness, and physical postures.Begin by relaxing the entire body and observing the natural breath without influence. Gently deepen the inhalation, allowing exhalation to happen automatically, imagining the body expanding and contracting with each breath. Use the exhalation to dispel … 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
A gentle practice of āsana and prāṇāyāma begins with relaxation in Ānandāsana.Conscious breathing and systematic relaxation prepare the body. Simple twisting postures follow, performed with awareness of the breath and body. Pavanamuktāsana and dynamic movements like cycling are practiced, with cautions for specific conditions. Postures on the … 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
A gentle yoga sequence integrates breath with movement to stretch, strengthen, and circulate energy.Stretch upward to engage the lateral muscles, then relax into poses like Śaśā gāsana, feeling the spine massage with each breath. Move into Bhuja gāsana, focusing the stretch in the thoracic spine while protecting the lower … 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, Umag, Croatia (4/9)
A morning practice integrates physical postures with breath awareness to prepare the body and mind.Begin by lying down, interlocking fingers behind the head, and lifting the upper body with an exhalation to feel the back stretch. Move through sequences to stretch the shoulders, back, and legs, coordinating each movement with … read more »
Evening satsang from Umag, Croatia
Evening satsang from international yoga retreat, Umag, Croatia, on the 27th of September
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
A morning yoga sequence integrates postures, breath, and awareness to awaken and revitalize the body.Begin with Marjari to awaken the back, rounding the spine with breath. Sumeru Asana creates an inverted peak, directing circulation to the head for memory and energy. Katha Pranam involves a flowing sequence of postures to … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
The ocean is the holiest water, receiving all rivers carrying the sacred dust from saints' feet across all time.Life is the ocean, and all will merge into it. This water, Sāgara, holds divine powers and consciousness. Offer your wishes or prayers for forgiveness to the listening ocean. Practice conscious breathing here on the beach. … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (3/9)
A guided yoga practice integrates movement, breath, and awareness.Begin by feeling the body's contact with the floor, focusing on the spine. Proceed through a sequence of postures, coordinating each motion with the breath. Maintain awareness of specific body parts, such as the ankles during … 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
This practice integrates āsana, mudrā, and prāṇāyāma to strengthen the body and calm the mind.Begin with Kaṭhopraṇāma to activate and stretch the muscles. Move slowly, feeling each position and using abdominal breathing. This sequence removes unnecessary thoughts and balances the glands. Perform Skandhārāsana to benefit the reproductive organs and strengthen … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 26th of September
The sun and water are ancient therapies for modern life.The sun is the source of life for this planet. The first morning ray, called Uṣā, purifies negative energies. Practice Uṣā Pāna by drinking room-temperature water from a copper pot upon waking, then walk for several … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (2/9)
A guided session integrates mantra, meditation, and āsana for holistic practice.Begin by sitting comfortably and chanting the Gāyatrī Mantra to greet the inner and outer light. Relax the entire body systematically, from forehead to legs. Observe the natural breath, receiving fresh prāṇa and releasing stress. Concentrate … read more »
Swamijis evening satsang, Umag, 25th of September
The ultimate truth is Brahman, which is eternal and unchanging.Everything arises from, exists within, and merges back into this divine consciousness. The perceived world is transient, like waves on the ocean. The wave is not different from the ocean; it is a temporary form of … 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
A guided session of postures and breathwork for digestion, circulation, and inner awareness.Sit in Vajrāsana. Chant Oṁ and focus on the breath and stomach. Plug the ears and chant Oṁ to listen to inner resonance. This Nāḍī yoga practice aids digestion and normalizes blood pressure. It also addresses … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (1/9)
A guided practice integrating meditation, yoga, and prāṇāyāma to cultivate awareness and inner harmony.Begin by relaxing the body and mind, aligning the posture. Follow the breath, using the mantra "So Ham" to synchronize with the inhalation and exhalation. Feel prāṇa entering and tensions releasing. Center awareness in the heart … 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 »
Swamijis morning lecture from Swechat, Austria, 12th of September
Morning meditation and practice with Swamiji from Swechat, Austria on the 12th of September.
Swamijis Satsang from Swechat, Austria
Gaṇeśa is the divine wisdom that removes conflict and ignorance, establishing peace.Conflict arises from ignorance, the opposite of knowledge. Where the light of wisdom appears, the darkness of ignorance vanishes. This dispels jealousy, ego, and duality, bringing contentment and oneness. We seek this positive intellect, sad-buddhi, for … read more »
Satsang by Swami Jasrajpuri
Satsang by Swami Jasrajpuri, on the 11th of September
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
Swamijis evening workshop at Quaker Meeting House in Edinburgh, UK
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
Swamijis public lecture at Quaker Meeting House in Edinburgh on 7th of September 2010.
Swamijis morning workshop in Birmingham Ashram, 6th of September 2010
Swamijis morning workshop in Birmingham Ashram, UK on 6th of September 2010.