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Vegetarianism is presented as the optimal path for health, mental performance, and planetary survival. Animal foods lack protective antioxidants and amplify environmental toxins. Cooking meat creates harmful free radicals. Dairy consumption correlates with higher osteoporosis rates, a calcium paradox. Scientific consensus now confirms plant proteins are sufficiently digestible, even for children, eliminating past concerns. The average protein intake greatly exceeds requirements; plant sources alone provide adequacy. Practical cooking focuses on making vegetarian food appealing using familiar spices and meat substitutes. Smoked tofu can replace smoked meats in dishes. Seitan, made from wheat gluten, can be prepared as strips or rolls to provide a expected "piece of meat" on the plate. For flavor, fry tofu or seitan to create a crust, then marinate in sauces like tomato with herbs or ginger with soy sauce. Dry-roasting spices in oil unlocks their flavor. Pressing tofu removes water for better flavor absorption. Boiling dry soy chunks removes bitter oligosaccharides before use. "Foods of animal origin do not contain antioxidants." "The actual protein requirement is about 50 grams. If we excluded all animal foods and ate only plant-based, we would still receive sufficient protein." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is a lifelong path, integrating prāṇa, Āyurveda, and spiritual wisdom. Over recent weeks, detailed practical instructions on prāṇa were given for various health issues. The retreat’s place and time, deśa and kāla, are highly significant for spiritual development. Yoga is a lifelong path; like a horizon, it recedes yet is always present. Many came seeking health. Āyurveda, the mother of medicine, arose from the Vedas. The Vedas, the first written scriptures, hold the entire universe in a single word. They teach harmony with nature. The first happiness is a healthy body, nirogī kāyā; sukha defies precise translation. Sukha and duḥkha are opposites; desires for position and money bring suffering. All beings constantly seek sukha, yet this world is a city of suffering. Āyurveda imparts knowledge of life, health, body, and mind. Holy Guruji said every being day and night searches for sukha. Patañjali precisely mapped mind, consciousness, and emotion. Vedic knowledge is so vast that one would need hundreds of lifetimes to read it; modern education is like a frog in a small pond. The ṛṣis’ intense tapasyā sought shorter paths; spiritual seekers realize that however much is realized, it is too little. In Kali Yuga, where abilities decline, Bhakti Yoga is the bypass; the Guru’s mercy is the sole refuge. Disobeying the Guru’s word causes suffering across births; a disciple’s tiredness led to ice cream, a claim of ownership, and arrest, but the master’s knowledge secured his innocence. Shelter is the Name of God; through continuous mantra practice, one crosses the ocean of ignorance. "Pehlā sukha nirogī kāyā." "Guru kṛpā he kevalam." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True education is founded on love, not mere information. Current education lacks love, creating a disconnect between teacher and student. Knowledge transmitted without this connection remains ununderstood. Real learning occurs through shared experience and joy, not rigid rules. From a young age, children are separated from parents, disrupting the natural law of care and belonging. This early separation fosters a deep restlessness, contributing to societal conflict. Much modern education is irrelevant, causing stress while neglecting practical life and inner development. The true aim of human life is self-realization, not the accumulation of 'mine'. Education should cultivate harmony, simplicity, and a loving heart. "Once, I was asked to give a mathematics class... After fifteen minutes, I said to myself, 'You don’t know anything.'" "By natural law, one of the parents must stay home... humans have gone too far from children, and that is the main factor... for the restlessness, conflict, fighting, wars, and criminality in the world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga practice cultivates balance and harmony for body, mind, and spirit. Begin by sitting with a straight spine. Assume the bliss posture, focusing on the three-part breath. Practice gentle rocking and spinal rotations to prepare the body. The work demands focus, integrating movement with breath. Balancing postures require steady concentration, finding a focal point to maintain stability. These exercises develop inner equilibrium, supporting health, effective learning, and harmonious relationships. A story illustrates that nothing truly belongs to us. A merchant, after a pea became stuck in his nose, was directed to a white hen. Upon seeing the hen, he sneezed out the pea, which the hen then ate. The master explained the pea was always meant for the hen, teaching that we must not claim what is not ours. "Let us hold on to the truth and keep God in mind." "Nothing belongs to us." Filming locations: Střílky, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic.

A crisis is a state of psychological imbalance with potential for improvement or deterioration, originating from the concept of medical criticality. It represents a fork in the road, a delicate situation demanding a choice with unknown outcomes. Such periods disrupt automatic routines, forcing presence and new decisions. Crises are often triggered by loss—be it physical, emotional, or anticipated. Two primary types exist: accidental crises, which are sudden and overwhelming, and developmental crises, which occur during sensitive life stages. The accidental crisis phase typically lasts six to eight weeks, beginning with shock, where reactions vary from freezing to frantic activity, followed by a phase of helplessness. How one emerges defines four coping outcomes: creative coping leads to higher integration; compromised coping returns to the same level; unorganized coping results in a lower functioning state; and breakdown leads to personality disintegration. Notably, crises can also be triggered by sudden gain, like wealth or spiritual expansion, which can destabilize by severing one's roots without proper guidance. "A crisis is a chance to become better or worse." "Sudden expansion without a guide can be dangerous, as abilities are given to an unpurified personality." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The syllable Oṃ is the cosmic foundation, revealing the ultimate reality of the Self. The Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad states Oṃ encompasses the entire universe—past, present, future, and beyond time. All this world is Brahman, and this Ātmā is Brahman, a Mahāvākya. The Ātmā has four aspects: waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and Turīya. Turīya is not inner or outer consciousness, nor a mass of consciousness, nor unconsciousness. It is unthinkable, indescribable, the essence of consciousness, peace, bliss, beyond duality. This is the Self to be realized. The Upaniṣad concludes Oṃ is the Ātmā; knowing this merges the individual into the universal. Holy Guruji’s bhajan echoes that Oṃ’s creation is the body, and the wise who know this secret abide in bliss. Oṃ is Parabrahma, the formless light illuminating all, like the sky without support. Through Oṃ, the three guṇas arise, manifesting the world as māyā’s shadow. All beings live in Oṃ; it sources wisdom, the Vedas, and every true mantra. Oṃ awakens inner light; its meditation removes fear and grants bliss. Saints hold Oṃ in the heart; without it, sādhanā remains fruitless. Oṃ purifies karma and crosses the ocean of existence. The bhajan salutes the personified Oṃ—the realized master—as the living divine. Devotion to the master opens the way to the formless ultimate. Thus, Oṃ is both the cosmic principle and the practical path, integral to all mantra and meditation. "Oṃ—this word contains the whole universe. Whatever existed in the past, exists in the present, or will exist in the future, all that is Oṃ. And whatever is beyond these three times, that too is Oṃ." "Oṃ is the Ātmā, verily. He who knows this merges his self into the universal Self." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The sixteen samskāras are scientific rites of passage that purify and guide life's journey. These rituals create profound impressions, steering the mind toward liberation and ensuring healthy, sattvic future generations. Neglecting them leads to societal degeneration. Most ceremonies occur in childhood, requiring a knowledgeable priest and uniting the family and community, fostering connection against modern loneliness. The rituals begin before birth. Garbhādhāna is conception, where parents purify themselves with sattvic diet and harmonious thought. Puṃsavana protects the embryo, honoring the mother as divine Śakti. Sīmantonnayana develops the child's mental faculties, requiring the husband to care for his wife. Jātakarma is the birth ritual, where the father writes "Oṁ" on the newborn's tongue to stimulate wisdom. Nāmakaraṇa is the naming ceremony, where an astrologer gives a name based on the birth constellation. Niṣkramana is the first outing into nature for health and long life. Annaprāśana is the first solid food. Cūḍākaraṇa is the first haircut. Upanayana is the sacred thread ceremony, a second birth accepting moral duty. Vidyārambha begins formal study. Samāvartana marks the end of studies. Marriage follows, with astrological matching to ensure a strong foundation. Vānaprastha is retirement to spiritual life. Sannyāsa is complete renunciation. Antyeṣṭi is the funeral rite, where cremation helps the soul detach. Daily life also includes five sacrifices to atone for minor harms: to God, the gods, ancestors, creatures, and guests. "Samskāra means a rite of passage in the cycle of life, or also an impression." "A guest in the house is God in the house." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A guided afternoon yoga practice integrates relaxation, postures, and breath control to harmonize body and mind. Begin with systematic relaxation, feeling and releasing each body part from the feet to the face while observing the natural breath. Proceed through gentle movements and postures like spinal twists and Trikoṇāsana, maintaining awareness and relaxation. Advanced techniques like Nauli and Agniṣāra Kriyā stimulate digestive fire and circulation, particularly beneficial for sedentary lifestyles. Inverted poses like Śīrṣāsana benefit the brain and glands. Conclude with Prāṇāyāma, using rhythmic breathing and breath retention to oxygenate the body and cultivate energy. The entire practice is a step-by-step awakening of awareness within the present moment. "Feel your body; do not do anything. Let them be relaxed, without expectations, stress, or hurry." "Agni Sākṣīkriyā is a blessing for urban lifestyle... it aids digestion. You will feel active and the day will go nicely." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The world is an ever-changing tree to be cut with non-attachment. The individual soul enters with senses and mind; only the pure realize the divine essence within. God is present as light in the sun, moon, and fire, as sustaining energy in all beings and vegetation, and as the digestive fire within all living bodies. God dwells in every heart, granting remembrance and wisdom, and is the sole aim of all Vedic knowledge. Beyond the perishable creation and the imperishable principle of nature stands the Supreme Self, the Highest Being who pervades and sustains all. Realizing this supreme truth requires a purified mind, free from delusion, and leads to liberation. "That is my light. I am giving the light to the sun." "Since I surpass the perishable and am even higher than the imperishable, I am called in the world and in the Vedas Puruṣottama, the Supreme Self." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 shaking out tension, rocking like a boat, and breathing deeply. Animal poses are introduced: the elephant for greeting friends, the cat to release the back, the hare for deep belly breathing, and the tiger for rest. A story of an ant persevering to carry a straw teaches not to give up. For older children, the practice deepens with tension and release exercises like becoming a wooden then rag doll. The focus is on observing the breath and relaxing the spine. A story of a yogi facing a tiger without fear, only with kindness and a calm heart, illustrates how inner peace disarms outer threat. Practice concludes with chanting. "Sometimes, even when something troubles him, and he carries great sorrow... even in this little beetle, one can find calm and be freed from that suffering." "He had no fear... he had great love in his heart, and the tiger had to bow its head and leave." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 manifests as profound physical exhaustion, emotional apathy, social conflict, and a loss of ideals, moving from the physical to the spiritual realm. Studies on teachers reveal severe physical strain, postural issues, and feeling undervalued, despite the profession's low caloric demand. A yogic intervention model is built upon relaxation, appropriate movement, nourishment, active prevention, and professional harmonization. Techniques like mauna and integrated practices from systems like Yoga in Daily Life are perfectly suited for this era, addressing the root causes through breath, movement, and self-awareness. Applying these principles from an early age through health education is vital, creating opportunities for yoga's practical integration into schools and society. "Burnout syndrome today is understood more as an illness characterized by a kind of disintegration of personality." "Yoga itself becomes the best foundation for the prevention of this disorder." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 times, then deep inhale and exhale. Inhale raising the right arm overhead, stretching the right heel; exhale lower; repeat twice. Raise both arms, bend knees; exhale rotate legs right, head left; inhale center; then switch sides. From the same position, exhale cross left hand to right palm twisting, inhale return; then switch sides. Roll onto the right side, join palms; inhale left hand up, exhale return; then switch sides. From bent knees, bend knees right, exhale left palm to right; inhale sweeping arms overhead while rolling to the other side. Lift pelvis vertebra by vertebra, lower three times. Raise the right leg, draw the knee to the chest; repeat left. Turn onto the stomach, lift torso and arms, lower; lift extended legs in Śalabha, lower, relax in tiger pose. Sit in Uttāna Praśṭhāsana with elbows held, head hanging; inhale lift torso parallel, exhale release; sway side to side. Kneel with a wide stance, sink the pelvis to each side. Stand, fix the gaze, draw the knee to the chest; practice Katupranām stepping forward, kneeling, crawling back. Relax in Ānanda Āsana, then sit for prāṇāyāma with full yogic breath; perform Nāḍī Śodhana: twenty breaths left nostril, then right, then a shorter round. Chant Om three times, rub palms over the eyes, and open the eyes. "Always practice only to the extent that feels comfortable; never try to practice to the point of pain." "With the inhalation, energy flows throughout the entire body. With the exhalation, the body cleanses itself, relaxes, and releases tension." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Satsaṅg 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 avoid stress. This is a healthy way of life. The webcast serves social health, leading to spiritual health. Collectively singing “Juga Juga” helps the health of a revered one. All wish first for health, then to see that one. Satsaṅg means sitting with truth by singing it. Groups from many regions contribute their voices. The teacher speaks little, allowing the singing to prevail. The truth is sung, not merely spoken. This union of yogas is practiced here. The way is yoga in the Indian tradition. Kriyā Sanātan Dharma lives through this practice. “Your time is passing without God’s name. Oh my mind, repeat my mantra.” “Satsaṅg means to sit with the truth, and it means that we can sing this truth.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 non-attachment. The individual soul is a divine spark that attracts the senses from nature. When the soul governs these senses and mind but then enjoys sense objects, it becomes entangled. Only those free from pride, delusion, attachment, and desire, who are ever-centered on the divine Self, can attain the highest goal. Yogis who strive and are purified perceive the soul within; the unpurified, even if striving, cannot see it. The highest divine abode is that state of consciousness from which there is no return. "The leaves are the Vedic hymns. One who knows this tree is a true knower." "Only those who possess the eye of wisdom can perceive the soul." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 and poses such as Ardha Padma Halāsana for circulation. Practice Agni Sākriyā during breath retention to stimulate the digestive fire. Conclude with inverted postures like Śīrṣāsana for mental clarity and Bhastrika Prāṇāyāma for oxygenation. The session ends with chanting, integrating effort with deep relaxation. "With each exhalation, you are recharging with energy. The exhalation reaches all the cells of your body." "After such exercises, we know what joy is, Ānanda Āsana. Especially with hard stretching, strong stretching, we also create some kind of stress for the muscles. But then we will get the balance with nice relaxation." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 this buildup. Sound, through mantras like Oṃ or Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma, uses vibration to release tension. Āsanas target areas where stress manifests: neck, shoulders, and chest. Prāṇāyāma techniques regulate energy; Ujjāyī calms, while Kumbhaka strengthens the nervous system by working on Vyāṇa. Mental relaxation, especially Yoga Nidrā, is the definitive anti-stress technique. Mantra and Bhakti Yoga, through surrender and devotion, release mental burdens. Practice must be gentle and conscious to be effective. "Sound is the strongest power in the universe, so it should be strong enough to help us with stress." "Bhakti Yoga is really a wonderful way to get rid of stress."

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 of the body, coordinating breath with motion. Perform gentle spinal twists and hip rotations while maintaining mindful connection to the breath. Incorporate postures like a bridge pose and knee-to-chest stretches, emphasizing comfort and absence of pain. Practice back-strengthening poses such as a cobra variation and locust pose, concluding with a wide-legged standing stretch. Sit for pranayama, focusing on straight spine and full yogic breath. Practice nadi shodhana, alternate nostril breathing, to purify the energy channels. Conclude with chanting and a moment of silent integration. "Never try to practice to the point of pain." "With the exhale, the body cleanses, relaxes, releases tension."

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 stress. Each day is an opportunity to move from separation toward yoga. This requires becoming the witness of all movement within the body, breath, and mind. Through consistent practice, one develops the fitness for wellness, tuning into the axis of life. This practice is the means to realize the absolute life that never dies. "Yoga is absolute eternal completeness. In that phenomenon, all other ideals are completed." "Yoga in daily life means to learn how to be the witness of the movement." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 human mind, where positive thoughts align with higher ages and negative thoughts with the lowest. Satya Yuga, the Age of Truth, lasts 1,728,000 years. Dharma stands fully on four legs. People live in harmony with divine order, requiring no intermediaries to reach God. Tretā Yuga lasts 1,296,000 years, with dharma on three legs. Ritual and law become necessary, and the social order begins. Dvāpara Yuga lasts 864,000 years, with dharma on two legs. Attachment to matter grows, and the Vedas are compiled by a Vyāsa. Kali Yuga, our current age of 432,000 years, has dharma on one leg. Virtue is minimal, but even small spiritual efforts yield great fruit. The recommended path is devotion and the repetition of the Divine Name. "In Satya Yuga, meditation was the best path. Those who meditated could attain liberation." "Blessed, blessed is the age of Kali Yuga... even a small virtuous deed performed now equals the long austerities of previous ages." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 shared space, with breath flowing to every cell. Initiate slow, smooth arm movements coordinated with the breath. Practice gentle stretches, alternating tension and relaxation in the body. Perform rolling movements and spinal twists while maintaining awareness. Move through a sequence of postures with mindful attention to alignment and breath. Do not force the body; practice with gentleness to build trust and avoid contraction. Conclude with breathing exercises and a moment of integration. "Try to feel how you inhale and exhale, as if the breath flows through your entire body, into every part of the body, to every cell." "We practice yoga in such a way that we are considerate and gentle with the body."

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 a Mahāyuga of 4,320,000 years. One thousand Mahāyugas constitute a single day of Brahmā, known as a Kalpa. This cycle of creation and dissolution repeats across vast scales, from the lifespan of a Brahmā to the final Mahā Pralaya where all existence withdraws into unity. Realizing this immense scale puts personal concerns into perspective. "The concept of time in the Vedas and ancient scriptures is cyclical. Everything moves in a circle, a cycle that neither begins nor ends." "Four Yugas make one Mahāyuga. One thousand Mahāyugas form one Kalpa. A Kalpa is one day of Brahmā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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, and relaxation. It concludes with a focus on inner quiet and gratitude for the body's effort. The journey uses playful imagery to explore movement and rest. "Before we begin the practice, let us sing to calm ourselves." "Relax the belly, the eyes, the mouth, everything softens." Filming locations: Mahāprabhujī Ashram, To be determined.

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 system. Exercises influence all systems, not just muscles. Nerve signals travel between muscles and the central system, exchanging vital information beyond just pain. This conscious awareness allows regulation of the entire body. Modern medicine acknowledges psychosomatic illness, where mind and body are linked. Holistic practices are therefore up-to-date. Yoga serves as prevention, therapy, and complementary treatment. Following the complete system step-by-step resolves issues more effectively than isolated exercises. For healthy movement, conscious yogic movement is key. It begins in the brain, allowing us to change unhealthy movement patterns fixed since childhood. Modern neurodevelopmental rehabilitation mirrors this ancient approach. Orthopedic pain often involves a psychosomatic circle. The system addresses this by naturally sequencing relaxation, elongation, then strengthening. One need not be a doctor; faithfully following the gradual system is sufficient. "Movement does not start from our muscles; that is only the second step. The first step is some form of this movement in our brain." "In the right way, we can influence problems with our organs and glands of inner secretion. From this point of view, we are trying to perform the harmonization of our body." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 with care, distinguishing it from Śīrṣāsana. Practice standing āsanas such as Garuḍāsana and Trikoṇāsana with balance and concentration, avoiding force. Conclude with Prāṇāyāma, specifically Nāḍī Śodhana, to purify the energy channels. Chant Oṃ to complete the practice. "Throughout the entire practice, strive to maintain your attention within yourself." "For all balancing postures, it is essential first to calm the mind, and only then can the balancing postures be performed well." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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. The five kleśas are avidyā, asmitā, rāga, dveṣa, and abhiniveśa. Avidyā, ignorance, is the root cause of all others. Avidyā means regarding the perishable as eternal, the impure as pure, the painful as pleasant, and the non-Ātmā as the Ātmā. Asmitā is false identification, creating duality and ego. Rāga is liking pleasure; dveṣa is disliking pain. These likes and dislikes drive daily decisions. Abhiniveśa is the fear of death, clinging to life. Even advanced yogīs may harbor abhiniveśa. Viveka, discrimination, chooses the good over the pleasant. This choice between pleasant and good is constant. The bhajan reminds to awaken from ignorance and use the body for realization. "Avidya means to regard the perishable as eternal, the impure as pure, the painful as pleasant, and the non-ātmā as the ātmā." "The thought of ‘I’ and ‘my’—that is the root of ignorance." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 of death such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Studying groups like the Okinawans and Seventh-day Adventists reveals that a diet lower in calories and rich in fresh vegetables promotes longevity and health. Scientific studies on reduced-calorie, high-quality diets show improved heart and brain function, effectively reversing biological age. A diet focused on plant-based foods and minimal processing directly lowers the risk for prevalent diseases. Avoiding food additives and junk food further supports physical and cognitive well-being. "Eat three to five portions of vegetables or fruits a day; it is really insurance for health care." "People on this diet definitely will not die from heart problems, high blood pressure, or infarct." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 sādhu, follows his soul through these forms, offering liberation. Even as a cobra guarding his grandson, the farmer's attachment persists. Finally, as a worm placed inside a lotus flower, he receives divine grace and is liberated. The story illustrates how attachment perpetuates suffering and how a master's blessing pursues the soul until freedom is attained. Spiritual practice requires austerity, renunciation, and dispassion. "Swāmījī said, 'Now you see what your son is doing with you. For whom you were suffering for many lives, now he is beating you.'" "The farmer said, 'Mahārāj Bābājī, if he kills me, or burns me, or beats me, he is my son.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 transfers to others; admirers receive the good, critics receive the bad. Prāṇa is God present in the body, the formless energy. Practice of prāṇāyāma, prayer, and meditation brings one nearer to God. Holy places retain the spiritual energy of saints who performed tapasyā there. Going there on a difficult pilgrimage, holding the master in mind, merges one's aura with that divine aura. Satsaṅg is for the fortunate seeker to experience truth; the unprepared create disturbance. The sannyāsī's path is the highest, bound by strict rules like Cāturmāsa, a four-month retreat. It is not a change of dress but requires tapasyā, tyāga, and vairāgya—austerity, renunciation, and detachment—to purify like gold in fire. This opens one's true destiny. "Good karma goes to those who adore them, who respect the self-realized one." "Without satsaṅg, you cannot get that vairāgya." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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. Avoid artificial supplements; gain nutrients from food. Apāna power expels gases and toxins; suppressing it causes disease. Garlic and onions are healthy but produce gas, requiring a strong apāna. Practice ṣaṭkarma and prāṇāyāma like kapālabhāti to strengthen apāna and remove toxins. A yoga teacher must embody discipline, practice daily, and be a living example of health to guide others effectively. Fasting cultivates discipline. Positive intellect leads toward liberation. "Turmeric is the best for the liver. It is good for the kidneys." "Practice ṣaṭkarma kriyā: netī, dhautī, bastī, naulī, kapālabhāti, and of course tratāk." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 moonlight. Terrified, he screamed that a ghost attacked him. Villagers rushed over and saw a form in the corner. They performed rituals with holy water and mantras. Exorcists claimed to know the ghost’s history. Nothing dispelled the apparition. A wise person arrived and declared, “Your mind is your ghost. Your fear is your ghost.” He lit a torch and revealed the chimney. All fear disappeared instantly. So every worldly fear—loss, crisis—is self-manifested through ignorance. Trust in God, who sustains the ant and the elephant. Trust in your own inner capacity. Chant the Hanuman Chalisa daily for protection, as its name banishes negativity. Fear arises only from not knowing the truth, like mistaking a rope for a snake. “Your mind is your ghost. Your fear is your ghost.” “Therefore, fear is our own ghost.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 like Anuloma Viloma further refine this energy. A balanced life requires dedicating time to spiritual practice amidst worldly duties. Meditation and prayer are the means to surrender and find strength, alleviating existential fears. The preparation and consumption of food are also sacred acts that influence prāṇa. Cooking with love and intention transforms nourishment into a blessed offering. "The cream of the mind is intellect, and the cream of the intellect is viveka, or intelligence." "Prayer is that we are sitting in His lap. We give all in His hands." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 necessary rest and sleep but also causes laziness and indiscipline. Nourishment, including food and mental environment, influences the guṇas. Practices like prāṇāyāma and āsanas harmonize the body to receive and store prāṇa, purifying these qualities. Developing kindness and mercy elevates consciousness beyond the guṇas. Proper attire of loose, natural fabric aids this process by protecting one's bioenergy. "Anger is that which steals everything from you at your door." "Blessed are they who keep away from anger." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 asanas and neglect this ethical foundation. These principles help stop creating negative karma. In Western countries, stress has become a lifestyle; economic pressure forces multiple jobs and commercialized yoga. The oversaturation of certified yoga teachers harms the field. Yet selfless service organizations bring yoga to those in need. Ahimsa means no cruelty, love and respect for all living beings. This is expressed in the vow of vegetarianism, taken for love, not health. The yamas are what to avoid: ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigraha. Satya is truthfulness; asteya is non-stealing; brahmacharya directs energy; aparigraha is non-greed. The niyamas are positive observances: saucha, santosha, tapas, svadhyaya, Ishvara pranidhana. Saucha is purity; santosha, contentment, is the root of supreme happiness. Tapas, self-discipline, purifies body and senses; svadhyaya, self-study through mantra, reveals the ishtadeva, the chosen deity. Ishvara pranidhana, perfect devotion and surrender, leads directly to samadhi, self-realization. This is a shortcut, bypassing the other limbs. Bhakti, devotion, is the direct path to the goal. In the spiritual game of Lila, bhakti is the only field that reaches the goal immediately. Thus, bhakti yoga is a shortcut within the classical yoga system. "Do not hurt, do not kill, do not be cruel; respect each and every living being." "As a result of Īśvara Praṇidhāna, devotion to God, one achieves samādhi." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 deer chasing water. Death comes cruelly, severing all attachments to relationships and possessions. Therefore, renounce the unreal world. In the Guru's grace and holy company lies the immortal tree of nectar, which is heaven itself. Repeat the mantra 'Haṁsaḥ'—I am that pure consciousness, the soul, not the body or mind. "Listen, my dear Menā, reap the harvest of joy in God's name. All other pursuits in this world are unreal." "Repeat the name of God. You have obtained this opportunity as a human being. Do not miss it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 as the center. Visualize the breath creating expanding and contracting waves like a stone dropped in a calm lake. Mentally repeat the Bīja mantra "Raṁ" with the breath. This practice energizes the Maṇipūra Chakra, purifies the system, and distributes prāṇa. It aids digestion, calms the nervous system, and releases fear. Perform for ten minutes daily. Pregnant women may practice with bent knees for support. The technique is for universal well-being and can be shared. "Prāṇa is the life force, life energy, the vitality, the source of life. Sañcalana means to direct, to guide the breath or the prāṇa through the whole body." "This Prāṇa Sañcalana Kriyā will make you free from fear." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 of divine grace. Ego creates blindness, selfishness, and conflict, preventing understanding. God is the ultimate source of all prāṇa and mercy. Through spiritual practice and the grace of a true teacher, one can uncover the inner light of mercy obscured by impurities and ignorance. Understanding prāṇa and cultivating Dayā is the path to harmony. "Dayā dharam kā mūla hai, ar pāp mūl abhimān." "God is the source of our prāṇa. Without His kṛpā, His dayā, nothing can exist." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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. A seed must die to multiply. It is said: die to live. The individual soul originates from Śiva Jyoti. Anyone who meditates is Śiva. Closing the eyes in sleep rests in Śiva’s lap. Yoga predates Śiva’s manifestation. Yoga can be practiced by all religions without conflict. Rejecting yoga because of disbelief in Hinduism is narrow thinking. Everything is in Hinduism, and Hinduism is in everything. This week focuses on authentic yoga practice. A water diet and mosquito relocation are prescribed. The program develops willpower through karma yoga. “So it is said in the Śāstras, you have to die in order to live.” “Yoga is universal. It should be practiced by all religions; there is no conflict.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 knee correctly. If weight shifts inward, the knee collapses, straining ligaments and the meniscus. The knee must always point in the same direction as the foot, between the big and second toes, to avoid imbalance. Practice this alignment by shifting weight side to side, bending one knee while keeping the body straight. Refine balance by lifting a heel to stand on the ball of the foot, then lifting the opposite leg entirely. Practice postures like a triangle variation and single-leg stands to build stability. For flexibility, sit and alternately bend each knee toward the chest, then straighten it. Lying down, perform similar leg bends and straightenings, culminating in a bicycling motion to nourish the joints. Practice moving from kneeling to a straightened-knee position to build strength. Conclude with postures that maintain knee alignment over bent legs and balance on the balls of the feet. "The knee points in the same direction as the foot—specifically, between the big toe and the second toe." "Inhale as you lift the foot, bend the knee, and stretch the leg upward. Exhale as you slowly lower the leg." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 change the world. Make a sankalpa to radiate love and peace. Yoga requires theory and practice in perfect alignment. Yama and Niyama are the foundational roots. Without them, yoga becomes mere physical exercise. Physical training alone does not bring liberation. The body is an instrument, not the goal. Torturing the body for ego is futile; the clay will one day torture the potter. Trust in God, the formless Brahman, whose energy incarnates. Success in yoga comes through good actions. Svādhyāya means studying your life chapter and spiritual texts. At death, karmic evidence cannot be deleted. You can change your chapter now through meditation and understanding. Theory inspires but requires practice under a master. A true guru never proclaims greatness; qualities speak. "Mental pollution is the worst in the whole universe." "The body is not everything, but everything is nothing without the body." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 dust, consumed by moths. The cultivated seed had produced abundance. The master declared the farmer worthy. The teaching is not in possessing the mantra but in practicing it until it multiplies within. Many receive teachings but do not remember them, for they never practice. The development depends on you. "Don’t record it, don’t write it, and put it somewhere. Multiply." "The mantra you got is not that you have a mantra, but you have to practice multiplying." Filming locations: Strilky, Zlín Region, Czech Republic.

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 the neck and sacrum. Forward bends like Yoga Mudrā teach keeping the spine long while moving. Śaśāṅkāsana adds challenge by training to bend forward with weight in the arms. Returning upright requires lifting the head first, then engaging the hips with a long spine. Leaning backward, as in Boat pose, requires stabilizing the spine by engaging abdominal muscles. Progress from supported variations to the full pose, training all stabilizing muscles. Conscious breathing into the back supports these movements. Practice must deepen flexibility while strengthening the muscles that stabilize. "Protect your lumbar curve by activating your stomach muscles, and let your arms align with your shoulders." "Spinal instability is a very frequent problem. Therefore, it is important to practice āsanas that improve both flexibility and stability."

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 the sins of devotees, just as Gaṅgā cleanses. Darkness cannot be prayed away; only light removes it. The Guru is that light. Surrender to that light liberates one from all bondage. Open the eye of the heart through devotion and discipline. "If one takes shelter in Gurudeva, then that person will be free, no more bandits." "The best treatment to remove darkness is light. So Gurudev is light." Filming locations: Strilky Forest, To be determined.

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 movement; excess or blockage causes pain. Forward bending incorrectly places weight on the lumbar spine, risking injury; bend from the hips with a stabilized back. Thoracic problems include a spine too round or too flat, reducing flexibility and straining the neck and lumbar areas. Practice specific stretches and twists to improve thoracic mobility. "Always stand so that head, chest, and pelvis are in one line, and the weight comes towards the middle of your feet." "When you have problems with the neck, always have in mind two āsanas to improve the flexibility of the thoracic spine." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 reminders of beauty and history, like ancient trees and lakes that inspired great art. These reflect the human capacity to perceive the divine in all things. The seeker is like a leech, holding on until completely full. When true divine love is found, all other searches become meaningless. That love becomes one's own skin; separation from it is agony. Wait for that which is eternal. Do not chase transient emotional substitutes. Give, rather than take. When that point is reached, light will come. "O Lord, I want to give you that flower, the flower which I want to give you, dedicate to you. I searched through the desert, mountains, meadows, hills, banks of the rivers, and the shores, but I couldn’t find that flower." "Love is that which becomes your own skin. Separation is like someone is pulling out your skin, and that is a universal love, the God’s love." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 soul is individual; if it were universal, there would be no individual destiny. The Ātmā is the universal Self, but the soul has its essence. The human body is given for realization. Other creatures only experience karmic results; humans can choose. Yet humans are victims of destiny. Destiny cannot be changed, but it can be directed, like a road diversion. Meeting a Satguru diverts one from harm. Following the Guru’s word frees one from destiny; ignoring it brings suffering. The first birth is from the astral world into the mother’s womb according to destiny. The second birth is emerging from the womb, forgetting that prior state. Fear of death is attachment and ignorance. A spiritual birth occurs when eyes find shelter at the Satguru’s holy feet. Dormant destiny then awakens. “Prārabdha pahale rachā, paścāt śarīra.” “mamaivāṁśo jīva-loke, jīva-bhūtaḥ sanātanaḥ — I dwell in every creature, every jīva.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 Yoga Vyāyam, based on dynamic movement, stretching, and posture. Correct standing alignment is essential: position the pelvis upright, keep the spine long with a slight upward pull, and distribute weight across three points of the foot. Simple exercises like shoulder raises and rotations, done regularly, can release tension. Correct sitting, such as in Vajrāsana, naturally relaxes the shoulders and aligns the spine. "One should consult with a doctor, a therapist, or an orthopedic doctor. What is the problem, anatomically?" "Your body has a correct base to stand on, and the weight of the body rests on three points: on the toes, on the calf, and on the back of the foot." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 illustrates this: a forest of ancient trees is felled by an axe. The iron blade alone was weak, but a wooden handle, made from their own relative, gave it power. Similarly, our inner senses and desires empower external temptations. The enemies are within: lust, anger, pride, greed, delusion, ego, and ignorance. One cannot escape them by running away. The only remedy is to renounce attachment. What others pursue is not you, but what you possess. Do not give trouble a chance by projecting yourself unnecessarily. Find contentment in family, spiritual community, and practice. "The iron alone did not have the strength. But when our own relative—wood—was added as a handle, it gave the axe the power to destroy us." "Renounce and enjoy. Do not give chances to trouble. Do not project yourself unnecessarily." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 and yogi, achieved the highest samādhi. He tested his ministers by entering a state resembling death, instructing them beforehand to donate his jewelry upon his passing. They agreed but, thinking him gone, plotted to keep the riches and donate fakes. The king, hearing this, returned to his body. He exposed their deceit and recorded the lesson: what you consume is gone; only what you give with your own hands is true. All property ultimately falls to others. Your good karma alone supports and accompanies you forever. Therefore, break attachment to the world and attach yourself to God. "Whatever you have eaten is gone. And whatever you gave, you could give with your own hands—that is true." "Break your attachment to this world and attach yourself to God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 lower back and strengthen the abdomen. A variation lifting the head strengthens the front neck muscles. Move to the stomach for a back extension, then to kneeling for Marjari, the cat pose, to flex the spine. In standing, practice chest expansion and swimming motions to activate shoulder muscles. Conclude with side bending to harmonize the body's left and right sides. Finish by feeling the effects on the body and breath. "Feel the fine movement of the full yogic breath; it is like a wave coming and going." "Side bending harmonizes the two sides of the body." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 ancient trees, up to 400 years old, radiating energy. Withdraw attention from the outer world and become one with nature. Bring awareness to the breath, knowing each inhalation and exhalation. Breath is life's thread, each breath a link in the chain. Practice Nāḍī Śodhana Prāṇāyāma by closing right nostril with thumb, breathing through left nostril only. Use abdominal breathing: expand abdomen, then chest; exhale chest first, then abdomen. This purifies nerves, calms thoughts, releases stress. Place index and middle fingers at eyebrow center, the ājñā chakra. Continue breathing, perceiving a sparkling light there. Then close left nostril with ring finger, breathe through right nostril. After prāṇāyāma, expand awareness to the park, feel the blessing. Chant Oṃ three times, then bend forward to benefit sense organs. "This breath is our life; it is the thread and the chain of our life." "It tranquilizes your thoughts, calms your nerves, relaxes your body, and frees you from daily stress." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic