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Advice for good health
Haṭha Yoga is the inner purification of the body through natural wisdom and technique.Astrological predictions are secondary to life's inherent function. Humans support each other, as in older communities where goods and services were shared. Modern systems of employment and commerce continue this interdependence. Nature provides all necessary remedies, … read more »
See God in your heart
Haṭha Yoga is a living path encompassing the body's subtle energies and the soul's journey.The human body contains the entire Sanskrit alphabet as divine letters within its chakras. These fifty-two centers are part of Kuṇḍalinī Yoga, connecting the five sheaths from the physical to the blissful. Every element of creation … read more »
Strength of the Hatha Yogi
Haṭha Yoga is a path of determined will leading to divine union beyond the physical body.It begins with worldly forms of willfulness: a child's insistence, a woman's resolve, and a ruler's command. The yogi's will, however, transcends desire and fear, seeking nothing, as illustrated by a yogi who refused Lord Śiva's … read more »
Wisdom of the Holy Scriptures
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Many many Masters knew the past and present and wrote numerous books and scriptures. Some books were destroyed, but light can't be destroyed. Knowledge awakening within us is Guru Vidya. Our brain is slowly becoming sleepy … read more »
Practise and live disciplined
Discipline is the foundation of genuine yoga practice.Without it, even decades of practice lead nowhere. The world offers two paths: the rare life of total renunciation and the integrated life of a householder. The latter is recommended, where one lives fully in the … read more »
Evening Satsang from Strilky
Human life is a rare opportunity for spiritual progress.This retreat offers time for purification through yoga practice. Spirituality is one essence, though cultures differ. God is understood both with form and as formless space; both are valid. Human birth allows experience and relationship. The … read more »
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Morning satsang
The Responsibility and Path of a Yoga Teacher in the Yoga in Daily Life System
A yoga teacher in the Yoga in Daily Life system carries a profound responsibility distinct from physical fitness instruction.The role is to be a selfless channel for spiritual guidance, not a proprietor of knowledge. Adherence to the specific, gradual levels of the system is essential for safe and effective teaching; one must not alter … read more »
Guru Purnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji
Bhajans are a vital spiritual practice that transforms energy and preserves knowledge.They are distinct from emotional kirtan, often structured as a dialogue containing the wisdom of sages. Poetry is the language of the wise, encapsulating truth. Singing activates the vagus nerve and requires an open heart center. … read more »
Celebration of Vishwaguruji's Birthday
Today is a day of grace and celebration, marking a confluence of sacred occasions.Being with the Guru is the most important thing for a disciple. His presence on this earth opened our eyes to divine knowledge. In his presence, we change our quality, like a tree near sandalwood takes … read more »
There is life in every creature
Glory is an expression of respect and victory for all that is good, returning to the giver.It is simple and great. Proclaiming "Jaya" honors masters and divinity, creating happiness. This respect transcends time, as seen with figures from millennia past. Giving glory uplifts others, as a kind word can save a soul … read more »
The Serpent's Blessing: A Story of Kuṇḍalinī
The path of Kuṇḍalinī is systematic, like climbing a building step by step.Each person possesses a vast inner kingdom with levels to traverse. Awakening this energy is not simple. Many seek it out of curiosity, but without true mastery it becomes a dangerous business. A story tells of … read more »
Knowledge is always good
All knowledge is valuable, and the true battle is within.Study diverse scriptures and learn from all traditions. Prohibitions against learning from others create division. In this age, many rules are merely symbolic. The essence is to seek wisdom, not to claim superiority. Reading holy books … read more »
Worldly joy is just an illusion
The essence of spiritual longing is the heart's suffering for the Divine.This viraha is not negative but a profound belonging to God and the Guru. Worldly pleasures are a poisonous mirage of ego and pride, ultimately unreal and unattainable. The joy they promise is less than the … read more »
You are king of your senses
Relax completely from head to toe, releasing all thoughts.After morning spiritual practices, one remains relaxed despite activity. Feel the fresh air and the presence of the trees. Be with Mother Nature to recharge. See the vision of the park with closed eyes. Sit up … read more »
Satsang has a divine vibration because of singing bhajans
Devotion opens the heart to divine presence.The pure being has five sheaths, from the physical to the bliss body. The saint's heart is a blooming lotus of divine vibration, while a negative heart withers. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal duty to protect … read more »
Different aspect of discipline
The kingdom of the self is within.Life is a journey of attention from the cradle to the grave, guided by the spine. A disciplined life protects this inner kingdom. True family begins when a couple's love transcends physical attraction and becomes a … read more »
Kapalabhati pranayama
Yoga in daily life transforms existence on this earth.The Gurudeva's protection and the divine personal mantra are essential; all other practices are empty without this connection. The path requires endurance and a guide, for it is narrow and filled with temptations. Progress is made … read more »
Wisdom and bhakti of the saints are in the Bhajans
The ashram lives through the gathered devotees and the guidance of the master.We gather for retreat and sādhanā, utilizing this precious time. The mind must surrender its own will to consciousness. The master reveals the secret of the ātmā, the source of indescribable happiness beyond worldly pleasure. To … read more »
The nature of the Guru
The one Ātmā resides within the five layers of the body.Through correct practice, these layers—Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya Kośa—melt away. The soul then progresses from Jīvātmā to merge with the eternal. Do not create duality or follow other paths. This one Ātmā is within … read more »
The Oneness of Ātmā
The ātmā is one; perceived difference is a pollution.Consider a cherry tree. Its thousands of fruits share the same seed, form, and sweetness. From one seed come millions, yet the quality remains identical. All souls are this one seed. Life exists everywhere: in water, … read more »
Consciousness and Space
Consciousness and space are one living reality.Space does not expand or contract, for it is limitless. Consciousness is the life of space, present within all. This consciousness is the Paramātmā, the singular supreme Self. The apparent many are like beads on a … read more »
Conference the Yoga is Science of Human The Destiny of Soul
Yoga is the science of humans and the destiny of the soul.This science existed before Śiva manifested. The human body is its own hospital, containing all treatment within. Discipline must begin now, not tomorrow. Health is the primary happiness, gained through proper nourishment and self-care. The essence … read more »
Protect Yourself, Keep Discipline
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Try to eat organic food, as far as possible. The main problem in the world is pollution. It is very hard to protect ourselves. Human life is an opportunity, it is not certain that you will … read more »
The Ambassador of India in Mahaprabhu Dip Ashram, Strilky
A traditional cultural event welcomes distinguished guests to a yoga ashram.This gathering celebrates shared spiritual purpose and cultural exchange. The ashram serves as a spiritual lighthouse, a place for seekers to cross the ocean of illusion through practice. It has created a pure and harmonious energy … read more »
Prayer before eating
Food is a holy source of life and nourishment.The dried Panchkuta vegetable requires significant effort to harvest and prepare. Its ingredients, like guṇḍā, benefit the gums and joints. Cooking involves frying spices in oil, adding a mixed masala, and combining it with the pre-cooked … read more »
The Vedas
The Vedas are the holy scriptures of Sanātana Dharma, representing a vast river of knowledge.This knowledge was originally transmitted orally from master to disciple through Śruti, listening, and Smṛti, memory. In the Kali Yuga, human memory declined. To preserve the Vedas, the sage Vedavyāsa dictated them continuously. Gaṇeśa agreed to … read more »
Pranayama and the five elements
Prāṇa is life, sustained by breath and water.Practice prāṇāyāma diligently, inhaling through the nostrils and exhaling through the mouth. Reduce food intake gradually over years, not through abrupt fasting, to build strength and oxygenate the body. Breath nourishes the 72,000 nerves, which are … read more »
Regular yoga practice leads to good health
The yogic path advocates health and peace through conscious living.Completing this year, practitioners have progressed toward the highest goal. Peace is scarce in the world, and a vegan diet is advocated to care for nature and all creatures. The consensus for the planet is to … read more »
Practice and try to purify your karma
Spiritual practice requires vigilance and faith to remain uncorrupted.Some individuals spread negativity like infection, causing others to fall from wisdom. Stay close to the Guru's shelter for protection, as some grains avoid being ground by staying near the mill's central pillar. Do not carry … read more »
Maya is a big cheater
The planetary influences and days of the week affect all beings, not just humans.Constellations and lines on the body, like those on the foot sole, indicate influences. Destructive patterns in a person can bring unrest to an entire household. The illusion of Māyā is a great cheat, depicted as … read more »
Swara Yoga
Svara Yoga is a profound practice aligning breath with life's rhythms.For the sincere practitioner, it is a simple sadhana, yet difficult for the mere trier. This discipline reveals indications of past, present, and future. It involves understanding the flow of the Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna nadis. … read more »
Practicing with AUM
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Our roots and origin are in the navel. It is the centre of the Earth and sky. Sadhana awakens the shakti, energy, here. Asana makes you comfortable.
Pranayama calms down the emotions
Yoga requires strict discipline and practice to succeed.Announcements are made, but discipline is not followed. Special seating should not exist; everyone should rotate. Sannyāsīs are not exempt and must also work, like cleaning the garden. Work with the earth is essential for health … read more »
Karma and destiny
The soul's journey after death is governed by divine justice.Upon death, every being faces judgment by Yamarāja, the lord of death, and Dharmarāja, the lord of righteousness. Yamarāja's messengers retrieve souls, often involving struggle for those attached to life. Modern medicine can prolong the body's … read more »
Sound can guide us
Sound and its resonance, nāda, are a profound spiritual path.Sound and color generate immense energy affecting the body. Rāga means resonance, but also implies attachment and duality. This sound is Nāda Yoga. One must understand it; otherwise, it is merely noise. An instrument is holy … read more »
Meditation with flute
Meditation is supported by music to create an environment for being with oneself.Sound naturally captures attention and draws awareness inward, unlike vision which pulls it outward toward desires and objects. The practice uses this quality, allowing one to simply be with the sound. Life contains contrasting experiences, like … read more »
Practice and eat healthy food
Yoga requires holistic knowledge of practices like āsana and of natural remedies.Specific postures like Sarvā gāsana benefit the entire body, especially the thyroid, spine, and circulation. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā aids digestion and prevents constipation when performed correctly, such as on an empty stomach. However, these inverted poses must … read more »
Why we do Anusthan
Anuṣṭhāna is a dedicated spiritual practice undertaken with a specific sa kalpa, or resolve.This resolve is a personal vow to perform disciplined sādhanā for a purpose, such as spiritual growth, health, success, or family harmony. In a household, partners perform anuṣṭhāna for each other's well-being, fostering oneness. A family … read more »
Practicing for the animals
The Ānandamaya Kośa represents the sheath of bliss, a peak from which the soul may descend back into the mortal world or ascend to the highest freedom.When the physical body ceases, the soul departs within the subtle body; its destination is not in our hands. The elements of the body return to their sources. The soul, liberated from bodily suffering, sees all … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life is everywhere in the world
Yoga in Daily Life is a unifying light spreading globally.This system connects East and West, now reaching China. The initial journey faced obstacles, as prevalent yoga there focuses on gymnastic feats, not inner strength and stress relief. A student from China shares her challenging journey … read more »
Explanation of Shank Prakshalan kriya
Haṭha Yoga practices purify the body and awaken energy to support all spiritual paths.Aspirants seek happiness and health, finding a primary yoga path according to their nature—Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, or Jñāna—yet all paths are interconnected. A strong, healthy body is essential, cultivated through Haṭha Yoga's cleansing techniques. These include … read more »
Going to Brahmaloka
The foundation of practice is essential, regardless of one's level.The complete system of yoga begins with basic exercises, which are more beneficial than advanced postures. Even advanced practitioners must regularly return to foundational practices for proper preparation and health. The science of prāṇāyāma also requires … read more »
The Master key
The essence of learning is not in theory but in practice and direct transmission from a master.Tons of theory cannot compare to a gram of practice. You gain knowledge from lectures, but retention is low; one may only remember ten percent. True understanding requires concentration, which is fleeting for the modern mind. … read more »
Harmonious life and successful sadhana
Harmony and sādhanā begin by mastering the present moment.The past is gone and the future is not here; dwelling on either wastes the precious now. Modern distractions, especially mobile phones, isolate individuals and fracture family connection, teaching a life of solitary desire. This fosters … read more »
Manas and family life
The mind is the central sheath governing life.Our being is a replica of Brahman, composed of five elemental sheaths. The Anandamaya Kośa handles the Vijñānamaya Kośa, which indirectly handles the Manomaya Kośa. These three function together inseparably. The mind is the house of … read more »
The soul and sound
The soul is a Ṣoḍaśīpuruṣa, a sixteen-fold formation at the center of the five sheaths.The universe began from Brahma and its Śakti, forming the first Bindu, the Avyaya Puruṣa. This possesses five characteristics: Ānanda, Vijñāna, Mana, Prāṇa, and Vāk. From it emerges the Akṣara Puruṣa, with five indestructible characteristics. These … read more »
Speech and communication
The universe is created from sound, and our speech is a powerful creative force.Life is constant communication. The fundamental element is Vāk, meaning both speech and the underlying substance of reality. Modern science and the Vedas agree the universe consists of matter and energy, which are interchangeable with sound. … read more »
Purify your body and eat proper food
Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a regenerative practice akin to Kāya Kalpa, renewing the body and spirit.Practicing collectively provides mutual energy and support, preventing the isolation and difficulty of solitary practice. This process purifies the body's five elements. The natural environment, such as a meadow with an old tree, radiates vital energy … read more »
Yoga Nidra with Vishwaguruji in the open air
Connect with the healing power of the five elements through direct earth contact and conscious breath.Lie down and relax. Feel the earth's subtle vibrational energy through your heels, palms, and arms. The sun's energy comes through the earth. Touching the earth daily can heal diseases and remove allergies. Feel your breath … read more »