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Yoga brings you back to Thyself
A lecture on the integral connection between yoga and spirituality, delivered in Bratislava."Yoga is that science and that quality which will save humanity. Without spirituality, it's like a body without a soul." "Yoga without spirituality is a body without soul. Spirituality is a life of yoga." Swami Madhvānandaji … read more »
Anti-stress Meditation
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Weekend Seminar in Debrecen, Hungary.The topic of the seminar is 'Relief from Stress'. The whole world is suffering from stress. We should not always run after the trends and fashion. Vishwaguruji leads a session of Anti-stress Meditation. Stress comes from … read more »
Live a disciplined life
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.According to Maharishi Patanjali, yoga starts with discipline. We shouldn't just follow fashion or new trends, it is more important to live a balanced life. Yoga in Daily Life has helped many people remove stress from … read more »
Atma and the Soul
An introductory talk for a yoga retreat focused on self-realization."Anuṣṭhāna means we have a sa kalpa, a resolve, and we practice according to that sa kalpa to achieve certain aims: for health, for family harmony, for spiritual development, and for what we call Ātmā Jñāna—Ātmā … read more »
The Power of Hatha Yoga and the Journey Within
A discourse on the classical definition and power of Haṭha Yoga."A Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules." "The Haṭha Yogī is above every other yogī, if you understand. But of course, this is not merely doing Netī and having water … read more »
Removing pollution from the body and mind
A spiritual discourse on the ancient origins and modern practice of yoga and Ayurveda."The science of yoga is ancient. Ayurveda is also that old." "Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing." A speaker addresses an audience, passionately recounting the divine origins of yoga from Shiva and … read more »
Questions and answers from Debrecen
A satsang addressing practical yogic living and dietary discipline."If you really want to do your yoga sādhānā, then, first control over your tongue, the test. You will see that 90% of all difficulties in your body will disappear." "Yoga begins with discipline. Atha yoga … read more »
Pilgrimage
Morning satsang from Vep, Hungary.
Vedic ceremonies can help us
A spiritual discourse and Vedic fire ceremony explanation from a Yoga in Daily Life retreat."Tradition is defined by āhāra, vihāra, ācāra, and vicāra—your nourishment, your company, your behavior, and your thoughts." "One mantra, one āhuti (offering into the fire), in the presence of the Gurudeva—who becomes your witness—yields a benefit … read more »
We are searching for Supreme Bliss
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.
Use your Viveka
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Hatha Yoga has spiritual, mental and social parts. There are six ways of practice in order to purify our being and get rid of stress. The human body is miraculous. There is no science to create … read more »
The fruit of immortality
A spiritual discourse on the paradox of vairāgya (dispassion) and renunciation."You are the luckiest ones, for you have not yet attained Self-Realization. After Realization, life is completely different." "Without satsa g (holy company), there is no vairāgya. You cannot attain vairāgya without satsa g." Swami Madhavananda … read more »
It's important to follow the principles
A spiritual talk using parables and personal anecdotes to explain the correct approach to sādhana (spiritual practice)."To understand sādhana—what it is, where it is rooted, its benefits, and how to correctly or incorrectly understand it—there is a story." "If you don't do the proper sādhana, then you are going in the wrong … read more »
Bhajan evening from Vep
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Vishwaguruji explains what the word bhajan means. Singing the glory of the Supreme connects the human with God.
Our practice should be successful
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.We are here to learn and to practice. It's not easy to reach self-realization. Vishwaguruji tells a story about the disciple who was full of high ambitions and went from master to master.
Meditation with Vishwaguruji
Retreat from Villach, Austria
The Eternal Flow: On Sanātana Dharma
A discourse on the eternal principles of Sanātana Dharma and spiritual practice."The mantra is universal. Do not think it is only religious or fanatic." "Sanātana Dharma is eternal dharma, and other dharma is what we call man-made religion." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering following a morning … read more »
Peace Tree planting in Villach
A spiritual ceremony for the planting of a "Peace Tree" in a park."You have chosen the tree well. It will be beautiful. It has a long life, right? About 350 years at least." "This tree is peace. Second is nonviolence. Nonviolence, let's say ahiṁsā, please, nonviolence, and we … read more »
Morning meditation in Villach
Retreat in Villach, Austria
A water drop is one with the Ocean
A spiritual discourse on awareness, the nature of the Self, and the path of yoga."Within ourselves, in each and every atom of our body, is the light, that power of Śiva." "God gave us that awareness... If you are aware, no accident happens. If you are aware, you will not … read more »
The Power of Mantra and the Significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā
A satsang on the power of mantra and the significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā."The Gāyatrī Mantra is the mantra which purifies the atmosphere, the energy in our body, in our mind, in our thinking, in our whole family." "Today, the moonlight, this moonlight, is very, very special because today, … read more »
Practicing Asanas
Practicing asanas with H.H. Vishwaguruji Swami Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
Discipline leads to perfection
A discourse on the principles and daily practice of the Yoga in Daily Life system."Patañjali said yoga requires discipline. Discipline leads to perfection. Without discipline, you will not achieve your goal." "Yoga in daily life—yoga is only that. But practice every day, that is all." The speaker, likely a senior … read more »
Level 5 of Yoga in Daily Life
Practice the 5th.level of Yoga in Daily Life with H.H. Vishwaguruji Swami Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
Satsang from Vienna
Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
It's not good to leave the Guru or the family
A spiritual discourse on the value of darśana and the authentic Guru-disciple relationship."A real Guru will not say, 'Okay, you can have a mantra from me.'" "One who offers to give you a mantra to become a disciple is 100% sure not a Satguru." The speaker delivers a … read more »
The Pranas in practice
A guided yoga session focusing on Ānandāsana and the importance of Vajranāḍī for vitality."There is no existing Śavāsana. Śavāsana is a dead body’s posture, and you are living; you are not dead. Therefore, it is called Ānandāsana." "Vajrāsana is one of the most powerful postures. It is strengthening first … read more »
We need the physical form of the Guru
A discourse on the nature of darśana (sacred vision) and the Guru's grace."We all long for darśana. For ages, across many lives, we have been longing for darśana. Ātmā darśana means self-realization." "Therefore, we must first have Gurudev’s darśana. Until we have realized that Guru, we wander from … read more »
Don't expect miracles
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Don't expect that miracles will happen. Many disciples are waiting for some special experience. Blessing of the Gurudev will lead you, protect you. Be happy with that.
The Incarnation of Holy Guruji
A satsang commemorating the incarnation day of Satguru Dharamsamrat Sri Swami Madhavanandji."The bhajans we are singing are the words of the Vedas." "To wear orange robes is not to be a real sannyāsī. You have to live life as a sannyāsī." A speaker venerates his Satguru, Guruji, … read more »
The power of the mantra
A satsang on the power and story of the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra."Only that Bholenāth Bhagavān Śiva, He can change [the time of death]." "Your guru mantra becomes a seed in those other mantras... every word can fail, but Guruvākyā will never fail." Following an anuṣṭhāna (ritual observance), … read more »
Unselfish Actions
Vishwaguruji's morning Satsang, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Vishwaguruji explains the meaning of nishkam and sakam karma. Careful and unselfish actions can make the future easier. We are acting and creating karma continuously. There is a way we can change our karma: meditation and … read more »
Real happiness is in the shelter of the Saint
A satsang discourse on the spiritual wealth of the guru's vision."Gurudev darśan dhan ho means it is a great blessing to have the darśan of the Gurudev. The darśan of the Gurudeva is the greatest wealth." "If you give others good things, pleasure things, if you … read more »
Hatha Yoga will give us will power
A satsang on Haṭha Yoga cleansing techniques, Śa kha Prakṣālana and Trāṭak."Haṭha Yoga is specially meant to purify our whole system, to balance the nāḍīs—Iḍā and Pi galā—and to awaken the flow of the Suṣumṇā Nāḍī." "The technique of Trāṭak is done with knowledge, with a scientific … read more »
Knowledge of the Saints
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Knowledge is endless. Follow the principle of yoga life long, practice Yoga in Daily Life continuously with love. Knowledge of the Saints like the nectar of immortality.
Darshan
A morning satsang discourse on the spiritual concept of darśana, or sacred vision."Darśana is one of the highest levels of yoga. You have to have a darśana." "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvaraḥ, Gurur Sākṣāt Parabrahma... if you make prayer, and this all, you have all the … read more »
Recharging of positive energies
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.The yogic practice makes us happy, healthy and relaxed. So detach yourself from worldly worries and take time for the Sadhana. That's why we are coming to the Seminar.
Sanskrit names are important
A satsang discourse on the meaning of yogic terminology and sacred language."Yoga is a very great, vast system. It is connected to the Sanskrit language." "Wherever you sit, that is your āsana... Then we have the names of the postures, what we call Bhuja gāsana, Sarvā gāsana, … read more »
The value of Satsang
A spiritual discourse exploring the mantra "Hari Om" and sharing Puranic stories."Hari is the name of Bhagavān Viṣṇu. And Om, Om is Hari." "72,000 years of sādhanā and one minute of satsa g... For one minute of satsa g, the whole earth raised up, and when it … read more »
Yoga will remove suffering
A morning satsang on the essence of yoga and the sacred journey of life from conception to liberation."Yoga is yoga. So many people have different names for yoga. It's only yoga. Why didn't they write yoga in their life?" "The responsibility of the parents is not only to give birth to a child, … read more »
Our practice is very important
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Lecture of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji. Seminar with Vishwaguruji is another step in our life. In Asram the atmosphere is very special. Vishwaguruji explains the Bhajan "Hame he kama Satsang he".
Practicing Yoga in Daily Life
Vishwaguruji´s morning Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practicing Yoga in Daily Life with Vishwaguruji. Asanas and pranayama.
The birth of Sri Krishna
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.When we are translating the Holy Scriptures we shouldn't do it in a selfish way. For proper translation, we need to know the language. Moreover, we need proper knowledge and feelings as well. The Gyaneshwari is … read more »
Mother Earth
A guided outdoor yoga session focusing on connecting with the earth, followed by a spiritual discourse and ceremony."Feel like you are touching your mother's body. It is our mother." "The clay says to the potter, 'Why are you tormenting me?' One day will come, that I will torment you within myself." A yoga … read more »
The nature of Vikara
An evening satsang on the nature of vikāra (modifications) and the light of true knowledge."Vikāra is also in everyone. It is not easy to remove the vikāra. Physical vikāra is physical vikāra, and the mental vikāras are mental vikāras." "Jñāna is one of the best protectors for our life... what … read more »
Practicing asanas with Vishwaguruji
Vishwaguruji´s morning Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practicing asanas of Yoga in Daily Life with Vishwaguruji.
Basic advice for Yoga Teachers
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.When we are teaching yoga we are teaching ourselves as well. Be humble with the students. Do not create new postures. Pranayam is good for our physical body and it calms the mind, creating positive thinking … read more »
Rules and regulations are important
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.When you are angry, greedy and jealous it touches the Manipur chakra, and heat rises up. The words of the master help us to overcome some psychological conditions. It is very important to keep the four … read more »
The Path of Conscious Living and Mercy
A satsang on spiritual development, karma, and conscious living."True spirituality purifies negative karmas and frees the soul. We are covered by vibrations, karmic influences, and ignorance." "As humans among 8.4 million life forms, we possess intellect, vivekā, and karuṇā (mercy) in our hearts... Life … read more »