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Sādhanā requires sustained devotion, not just initial interest, to avoid failure and dilemma. Divine power is eternal and universally present, not confined to one place or time. Ancient myths and traditions reflect living realities, not mere stories. Cultural festivals have sacred origins now often lost. All genuine spiritual paths lead to the same one God, though forms and names differ. Divine energy manifests in nature and human relationships, perceived according to one's connection. "Therefore, if you chant the Hanuman Chalīsā every morning, be sure your fear will disappear, and be sure your many obstacles will disappear." "God is energy, God is health, God is purity, God is love, God is compassion, God is father and mother, God is harmony and beauty." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The session explores the five upaprāṇas, the subsidiary vital energies supporting bodily functions. Nāga Prāṇa removes blockages and toxins. Kūrma Prāṇa controls the eyelids, protecting and moisturizing the eyes. Devadatta Prāṇa governs actions like yawning to expel toxins. Kṛkal acts as an emergency response, triggering reactions like vomiting or sneezing to expel immediate dangers. Dhananjaya influences the heart. These energies are vital for health. Suppressing natural expulsions like sneezing can damage the nervous system. Practice cleansing techniques like Netī and Kapālabhāti. Eating should be a conscious ceremony, not rushed, to properly receive prāṇa, the life force and light of the soul. "The Kūrma Prāṇa is controlling our eyelids especially. It is the highest protection for our eyes." "This blockage, which is harmful to us, can even lead to death if this prāṇa were not there."

Sādhana is both the spiritual tool and the practice of using it. A tool is useless without application. The human body itself is the primary sādhana for God-realization. One must utilize available techniques like prāṇāyāma and meditation, ignoring external opinions. Neglecting practice allows mental pollution. Laziness and lost interest are obstacles; motivation comes from clarifying life's aim. Utilize the facilities and possibilities you have. "Human life is the most powerful tool, or human life is the best tool to achieve anything; it will be lost otherwise." "If you have the sādhanā and you don’t utilize it, it is a loss." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sandhyā is the sacred twilight where day and night meet, a time for prayer and reflection. This union reminds us to give thanks for the day. When darkness appears, one must light the candle of hope; it will show the way. Do not lose hope, for it is a support from cradle to grave. God will fulfill your wish, but do not treat prayer as a bargain, forgetting gratitude once a desire is met. In critical situations, you discern what is truly yours—dharma, compassion, and real friends. The physical body and all possessions are merely given on loan; nothing ultimately belongs to us. Awareness within consciousness is crucial. The coordination of discernment from the intellect and kindness from the heart purifies the prāṇa and awakens the Kuṇḍalinī. This awakening is a movement from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. "It is better to light a candle than to stand in the darkness. That candle is hope." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Anāhata Cakra and the Path of Love and Renunciation. The Anāhata Cakra awakens in peaceful, harmonious places free from desires. That joyful state is Svarga on earth, while suffering is Naraka. You manage your situation through karma. Marriage is a high time, but without maintenance it fails. Renunciation is needed. Saint Kabir saw a grinding mill and wept: between the two stones, no grain remains whole. The master replied that the seed in the center remains untouched. Those stones are Brahma and Māyā; everything between them is crushed. Seek shelter with Gurudev so Māyā cannot squeeze you. Renunciation is difficult, but realization makes it possible. A gardener made garlands for a devotee to offer to Gurudev. When a king and queen bid millions for the finest garland, the gardener refused and offered it himself. The wealthy praised him: true devotion cannot be bought. Love multiplies by giving. The heart’s sensitivity is tvacā; any touch is felt instantly in the heart. Do not play with the heart; be serious, for when it is offended, the game is over. Certainty in the heart brings triumph, as seen in Olympic athletes trained by a yogi. "Chaltī cakkī dekh kar, diyā Kabīr roī. Do pāṭan ke bīch meṁ, sābit bachā na koī." "Love and devotion cannot be bought. Love does not hesitate to give, because in giving it does not lessen but multiplies." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Anāhata Cakra is the heart's divine sky, the principle of the limitless self within. The self is like the sky, divine and within, yet perceived as separate, creating duality where reality disappears. The heart unites where the dividing intellect creates mental pollution. Its twelve petals open during the Brahmamuhūrta before sunrise, awakening qualities in consciousness. The first petal is joy, then peace, followed by kindness. Messages from the heart bring peace; from the brain, war. Development requires both heart and discerning intellect. Love here is divine, uniting and liberating, beyond temporary attachments. It brings harmony, while its absence brings conflict from liking and disliking. Clarity discerns the unchanging reality of the immortal self. Compassion and understanding for others' needs follow, leading to forgiveness that forgets grievances. This heart is boundless, the residence of the divine, culminating in bliss. "Where there is duality, reality disappears. And when duality disappears, unity appears." "Messages from the heart bring peace. Messages from the brain bring war." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Life is governed by the flow of prāṇa, connecting every individual to the cosmic energy center. Our health, emotions, thoughts, and even destiny are influenced by this vital force. While karmic causes cannot be fully opposed, blessings, prayers, and positive thinking can soften their impact. Family provides essential support at life's beginning and end, yet modern systems often erode these bonds, leading to conflict and loss of love. Harmony within the family, like that of a steadfast tree, creates a harmonious world. Purity in one's living space invites divine energy and positive prāṇa. The practice of yoga, particularly through prāṇāyāma and techniques like Agnisāra Kriyā, purifies the samāna prāṇa that connects the heart and solar plexus, coordinating all vital energies for perfect health. "Every organ of the body, glands, digestive system, our emotions, our thoughts, our happiness and sadness—this all depends on the prāṇa." "Yoga is that which makes for good health, physical and mental. And that good health makes a better person. A better person creates a better family." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The heart is the temple of the individual soul. The physical body is the true house and the field of action, given to uphold eternal principles. These Sanātana principles govern all existence, like the seasons or a tree bearing fruit. Within this body, two mighty armies of positive and negative forces contend, creating an inner battlefield. The heart chakra is the center of feeling and love, while the intellect chakra provides clarity. These are aspects of the subtle body, not perceivable by physical examination. Spiritual progress requires mastering states of consciousness like sleep and dream, and it necessitates guidance. The divine light exists within every heart, symbolizing purity and infinity. "This body is called the karma-bhūmi, the field of action." "All these creatures, all these jīvas, are my eternal parts." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Caring for the heart is the path of the Anāhata Chakra. The heart suffers from poor nourishment, lack of movement, mental imbalance, and neglected spiritual practice. Prāṇāyāma, walking, and specific āsanas support the heart. Modern dietary conceptions cannot compare to the natural wisdom of traditional living and nourishment, such as a grandmother's kitchen using remedies like Triphalā. The heart is divine and pure, with the Anāhata Chakra possessing a beautiful color that opens into blue. This chakra is a leading power supporting Self-realization. Its twelve petals represent qualities like joy, peace, and bliss. When the heart opens without fear, one feels divine and meditation is best. Buddha's practice of passive meditation led to a realization of nothingness, illustrating the play of consciousness between ignorance and knowledge. Detachment, or Vairāgya, is essential to achieve the absolute. Engage in the world without becoming stuck in its attachments. "Prāṇāyāma is the best, walking is the best. And these particular āsanas—not all—which circulate the blood circulation in a proper way." "At least once a day, our heart should open completely. That time you will feel divine, and your meditation will be the best." Filming location: Czech Republic

The dance of consciousness and energy is the divine play within. Everything in the body and consciousness is the light and energy of God. Humans possess all possibilities for happiness and liberation, yet we make mistakes and blame others. Most troubles originate from the inner self. The ego prevents correction in meditation, and guilt paralyzes spiritual progress. It is better to realize a mistake was from ignorance and resolve to improve. Divinity is Śiva, consciousness, and Śakti, the feminine principle of energy like prāṇa and willpower. Consciousness is alert but has no desire; unconsciousness cannot act. The individual will, or icchā śakti, dwells in the heart alongside love and anger. The interplay of these forces is symbolized by two triangles, representing the rising and falling of energy in sādhanā. The heart is the seat of the living light, and devotion to the ātmā leads to liberation. In this age, repetition of the divine name is the support. "Eighty percent of our troubles come from our inner self." "Chetan has no desire, no wish. And unconsciousness just cannot do anything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The light of Jyotiṣa and the dance of Prāṇa guide understanding. Jyotiṣa follows the lunar calendar, not the fixed solar dates. The moon's accurate movements determine the constellations. A lunar month has approximately thirty days, with light waxing and waning in fourteen-day cycles. The day changes at sunrise. For accurate knowledge of planetary influences, one must follow this lunar calendar. Jyotiṣa is precise mathematics connected to nature, capable of predicting celestial events like eclipses decades in advance. This month is Bhādarvā, dedicated to the coming of Kṛṣṇa. Nature provides abundance now for harvest, followed by winter family gatherings. Modern life often disrupts this natural rhythm. The essential energy is Prāṇa, the life force. There are five main prāṇas and five subsidiary ones. Prāṇa governs inhalation and vitality to the heart. Apāna governs elimination from the navel downward. Strengthening these through practices like āsana and prāṇāyāma is crucial for health. The relationship between the soul and prāṇa is a key inquiry. "Jyotiṣa is mathematics; it is the third eye of God." "Prāṇa is life. It is the prāṇa that makes us happy or unhappy." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Our actions, even with good intent, cause subtle, unseen harm to the living Earth, requiring deeper awareness. We cannot act perfectly; we unknowingly injure creatures like ants. They have their own world, medicine, and dances we cannot perceive. Our physical senses limit us; we lack the inner eye to hear their complaints. This is subtle violence, present even in walking on grass or in silence meant to hurt. True nonviolence extends to all life. Our planet is a living being, a compact of prāṇa, connected to all consciousness. A realized yogī can witness thousands of solar systems through this prāṇa. Everything is life and energy. Therefore, we must use mantra and mālā in meditation to stay on the right path, leading to automatic awareness. We must replace bad karma with good deeds for other beings, valuing this life. "Violence is subtle violence, which we cannot think, see, or feel." "This earth is a living earth... That is prāṇa. That is life. So there is nothing but only life." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual treasure is devotion, a perfect and increasing wealth found within. This wealth is the name of God, a jewel received through the Guru. Worldly possessions can be stolen, but inner knowledge and wisdom multiply with use and cannot be damaged. Sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gītā are unchanging. Reality is the everlasting, formless Brahman; the changing world is temporary. One must practice this wisdom by embodying it in thought, speech, and action, changing one's way of life. Spiritual growth, like a growing vine, is unseen but constant. Pilgrimage involves a transformative journey of constant remembrance, where the seeker becomes the destination through accumulated spiritual energy. Selfless service, seva, cleanses karma and changes destiny. The final result of life is the quality of one's devotion. "Pāyo jī mene rāma-ratana-dhana pāyo." "Brahma satyaṁ, jagat mithyā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The foundation for Satya Yuga has been laid as Kali Yuga ends. This transition requires work to cleanse the old era's influences. A primary commitment is to protect the environment, including trees, birds, bees, and all creatures, by avoiding harmful chemicals to restore ecological immunity. Human duty is to act positively, not destructively; one's quality is defined by good behavior, distinguishing divine from demonic natures. The relationship between brother and sister, a divine creation, provides protection, love, and completeness. A sacred tree, charged with prāṇa, can fulfill wishes when a sincere saṅkalpa is made, provided one also gives back in return. All must work to turn life from negative to positive, using media to spread this message. Inner freedom and fearlessness are the essence of spirituality and awakening. "If we can’t speak good words, we should not speak bad words. If we can’t behave well, then we should not behave badly." "The Satya Yuga has begun. Let’s walk into the Satya Yuga." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Welcome to this spiritual gathering after a long journey. A place becomes holy through sustained spiritual vibration from those who live there. Some locations retain this sanctity forever, like where the nectar fell during the churning of the ocean. This ashram has become such a place over twenty years through the collective spiritual longing of visitors. Our schedule is dedicated to practice: morning prayer, āsanas, mantra walking, meditation, lectures on prāṇa, and Yoga Nidrā. I advise reducing your diet by half to increase prāṇa and reduce tamas. Prasāda is a blessing to be accepted fully, not refused. This discipline will regenerate your body. The focus is on practical training for yoga teachers, with assessments in verbal, written, and practical components. Attend all sessions. "Where the nectar was dripping or falling, that place became a holy place." "Upa-prāṇa is what we call sub-prāṇa. And sub-prāṇa is more important than prāṇa." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prāṇa flows through the subtle channels, or nāḍīs, which are more than physical nerves. Udāna Prāṇa is an ascending energy from the heart to the brain, supporting the awakening of kuṇḍalinī śakti. Correct practice of techniques like Kriyā Yoga brings balance and pleasant experiences; incorrect practice leads to unpleasant sensations. Prāṇāyāma must be systematic, with specific ratios for inhalation, exhalation, and breath retention, as each technique supports a particular prāṇa. Do not mix techniques from different masters or schools hastily, like taking all medicines at once; stay with one proven path. The astral body separates from the physical via udāna prāṇa during dreams or at death. Our actions, or karma, influence our prāṇa and destiny; doing good brings good. Samāna Prāṇa balances energy between the navel and heart chakras, distributing vitality. Our spiritual practice must be consistent and balanced, just as the Earth requires balance, which we disrupt by extracting its resources. "Udāna is the ascending energy flow from heart to brain. This is the prāṇa." "Kar bhalā, to hoī bhalā. Do good, will get good." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prāṇavidyā is the science of life force and its connection to environmental protection. Morning practice in fresh air is the best time for yoga and prāṇāyāma, as this prāṇa is superior to any medicine or food. A single drop of pure rainwater contains immense life energy, awakening nature. Today's pollution compromises this, so we must act. Begin by reducing chemicals in your home, using natural materials, and refusing plastic bags. A global consciousness is awakening for organic food and protecting nature. Our prāṇa practice must extend to conserving energy, using minimal light to reduce pollution from power generation. Learn the ten prāṇas; Vyāna Prāṇa flows through the nervous system and is activated by prāṇāyāma and breath retention, which must be approached gradually to avoid harm. This science coordinates body and breath, distributing strength and sensation. "One drop of rainwater—directly, you cannot compare it to one bottle of water. That was the prāṇa in the drop of rain." "Merely eating healthy food while inhaling a lot of pollution—only the diet will not prevent cancer or other ailments; that is not enough." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prāṇa is the eternal life force and source of all existence. The soul is a composite of the five elements—space, air, fire, water, earth—which never die but only recycle. Therefore, there is no true birth or death, only transformation. Prāṇa is this animating principle, present as fire in all things, from snow to emotion. It is the divine consciousness that expands to contain all of creation. Our health and clarity depend on the flow of prāṇa, which can be clouded by impurities. Purification practices like sun sādhanā strengthen prāṇa, burning away these obscurations. Ultimately, the seeker is reminded that what is sought is already present within one's own breath. "Fire never dies. In the cold air is also fire." "Where are you searching for me? I am with you." Filming location: Czech Republic

The fable of the fox illustrates procrastination and the failure to build a shelter for the soul. Many delay spiritual practice with excuses, lacking the discipline to act when conditions are favorable. True practice requires consistent willpower, not temporary resolutions made in moments of inspiration. Meditation in enclosed halls with stale air promotes sleepiness; practicing outdoors in fresh air is superior for alertness and health. Prāṇa is the vital force, distinct from breath or oxygen; it is the divine energy that sustains life and connects the individual soul to the cosmic. In this age, finding a true spiritual partner is rare, requiring patience and inner purity rather than emotional haste. The practice of āsanas purifies and strengthens the prāṇic system, which is essential for any deeper spiritual progress. "Anyhow, this life is gone. That is lost. You didn't find it." "Prāṇa is the science of the union, happiness, good health, long life, and achievement." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The aim of Yoga in Daily Life is to bring health and brotherhood to the world. Teacher training requires exacting practice and discipline, akin to an athlete's dedication. Quality must be prioritized over quantity, with rigorous examinations for certification. Physical or psychic limitations must be honestly assessed. The path involves four key practices. First is disciplined nourishment, avoiding junk food and artificial products. Second is a sustained daily practice of āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and meditation. Third is seeking good company and cultivating positive thoughts. Fourth is right conduct, characterized by humility and kindness, removing pain from others. The goal is not self-aggrandizement but to be a humble instrument for global health and peace. "Without Paścimottānāsana, you will get mokṣa." "A wise person is like a diamond. Others will say its value." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is a vital science for health in this age, responding to threats against nature, culture, and well-being. Its global acceptance shows its practical benefits. The ancient ṛṣis researched life through proper nourishment, movement, and breath. Modern science understands breath but not the ten prāṇas, the subtle life forces that yogis discovered. Prāṇa is not mere energy or oxygen; it is life itself. Success comes from saṅkalpa, a firm resolve or Icchā Śakti, combined with the power of action, Kriyā Śakti. Obstacles will arise, but one must not change the target. This willpower, supported by the prāṇas, achieves what seems impossible. The ṛṣis worked for all humanity, not themselves. Yoga is the step-by-step science of mastering body, breath, mind, intellect, consciousness, and finally the Self. "Tons of theory are nothing compared to the grammar of practice." "Make your decision, your saṅkalpa: what you wish to achieve. Then, do not change it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Mastering difficult postures like Paścimottānāsana requires consistent daily practice. The body and brain must learn new movements through repetition, creating necessary neural pathways. Mental visualization aids this process but cannot replace physical practice. Initial inability often stems from mental blockages like fear or the belief "I cannot," which must be overcome. Physical limitations frequently originate from shortened muscles during adolescent growth spurts without accompanying stretching. Proper nutrition, including healthy fats, supports brain function and bodily elasticity. Practice must never be forceful; rapid, aggressive stretching causes micro-injuries, creating lasting tightness. Progress is achieved through slow, gentle stretching, utilizing gravity and relaxation. The goal is not to force the posture quickly but to enjoy the practice itself. With daily, patient effort, inner relaxation follows, and the asana unfolds naturally. Mastery requires a sustained learning period of daily practice; once achieved, less frequent practice maintains the ability. "Never say, 'I can’t do this.' If you practice, you will see it is very easy." "If you want to accomplish anything in life, there is only one way: you must enjoy it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The selection of yoga teachers depends on your practice and ability to perform advanced postures, not on the master. Mother Nature gives abundantly after long preparation, just as you must practice for months to give your knowledge in these two weeks. Practice makes perfect; stopping makes everything wild again. You must analyze yourself physically and mentally to give practical knowledge, not just theory. Many open centers with changing techniques, but they close. Our system lasts because it is scientific, safe, and unchanged; its teachers teach as selfless service. Many good organizations and spiritual movements eventually split after their master dies, like cabins without a locomotive. This happens when worldly interests like greed enter, which can split even a rock like a subtle root. A real yoga teacher understands the spirit and the master's struggle, remaining united under one umbrella. Cultural identity is being lost, and language has been used to divide people. True qualities are humility, kindness, and being a giver. "The tree works for eleven and a half months, and for two weeks, it is busy giving all that it has collected. Similarly, for eleven and a half months, you are practicing and trying your best. And in these two weeks, you give your knowledge and abilities." "A real yoga teacher is not a physical trainer, not only philosophy, but itself: ahaṁ brahmāsmi. That can only be if we are together." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path requires absolute discipline in practice, not merely theoretical knowledge. Seminars offer structured training, yet many attendees lack proper conduct, disturbing others by not participating fully. Following principles only partially is insufficient; one must commit completely or not attend. Practice, not theory, guides the soul after death. Being half-hearted loses both the seed and the oil. To achieve the highest goal, the ego must be killed. Taking offense reveals ego, pride, and anger, which damage one's entire being. The wise welcome correction as a lesson, not an insult. Discipline in practice, not haste, leads to liberation. Even animals demonstrate love and service to God, as seen in scriptural stories. All beings possess awareness and capability. Love extends to all, as all love God. "Tons of theory is just nothing. Theories will stay here in this world. That will not help you. When you pass away from the body, your theory can be burned in the fire with you. But the practice will guide and be with you." "To feel offended is the most negative effect on our being. So who is not offended? The wise one. The wise one inside will say, 'Thank you. Now I know how much I have to learn, how much ignorance I have.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The seed of sound is at the navel. Chant Oṁ loudly and correctly to harmonize with all creation. Sound has three stages: parā, the endless origin; paśyantī; and vaikharī, the manifested. The Supreme is resonance. God is defined in two forms: saguṇa, the personal God with form and qualities, and nirguṇa, the impersonal, formless God. Physical beings, connected to their senses, relate more to the personal God. The universe is full of a divine resonance, divided into sounds within the body's chakras. From one seed sound, many forms and qualities manifest. Kuṇḍalinī energy is active from birth; its awakening signifies a healthy body and mind. Creation arose from icchā śakti, the desire power between consciousness and matter. The sound Oṁ represents creation, sustenance, and liberation. True sustainability comes from aligning with divine principle, not human intellect alone. The guru-disciple tradition is the eternal dharma, the conduit for all true knowledge. Language can confuse, but the universal language is love and respect. Chanting Oṁ awakens the entire system of the body, each cell a universe. "The Veda says the form of the Supreme is the resonance, not the root of Brahma." "Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa says that for a physical being, it is good to worship saguṇa, the one with form."

Kaṭhūpraṇām is a sequence expressing devotion, with two versions offering anatomical benefits for posture correction. The practice specifically addresses common misalignments of the spine and trunk. A forward shoulder position increases thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis, involving shortened pectoral muscles and weakened interscapular and abdominal muscles. The sequence corrects this by promoting controlled movement between postures, not just static positions. Slow performance is critical. It allows time to engage and strengthen the interscapular muscles when raising the arms and to adapt the lumbar spine safely during forward bends. The new version provides additional postures that further release tension in the lumbar spine by strengthening the upper back and abdominal muscles. Each posture involves searching for balance, making mindful execution essential for safety and effectiveness. "Both are very important. It is not only the position or āsana that is important, but also the movement between two āsanas is extremely important." "If you go really quickly from this āsana to the next, you have no control around the lumbar spine, and it can produce problems." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

Kaṭhūpraṇām is a yogic practice honoring a holy hill where saints of different faiths lived in harmony. The practice originates from Kathu, a village where Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī performed miracles for all people. His equal love for Hindus and Muslims led both to revere him as the Kathu Pīr. This spirit of unity inspired incorporating this chapter into daily yoga. A second variation of the practice has been developed, featuring more movement and inclusive positions. It was recently presented in the context of global yoga observance. The practice is to be learned thoroughly, with anatomical commentary provided by experts. Yoga must be adapted individually, not forced collectively. The postures are designed to be learned gradually over years, not months. "Through the Līlā Amṛt, the miracles of Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, you can know of His love, blessings, and mercy, which were equal to all." "Yoga is individual, not collective. Collectively is only when we are in a group."

The master's consciousness lives eternally through a succession of pure disciples. The physical form is a temporary garment, but the inner light is one. This spiritual transmission, or parāvidyā, flows through purity and devotion, not worldly learning. Negative qualities like anger create a barrier to this union. The successor is that same consciousness in a new form, carrying the light forward. Many may receive it, but it requires the dissolution of all selfishness and fear. The ultimate aim is to become one with that immortal essence, beyond the mortal body and its emotions. "While living in this body, he already prepares a successor. It means the cloth is different, but the person is the same." "Anger, greed, jealousy, hate, etc.—these negative qualities create a barrier." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A yoga teacher must embody the discipline they teach, beginning with diet. Modern food is manipulated and unhealthy, causing illness. Dairy products like milk are contaminated with chemicals; minimize their use. Cheese is tamasic and unhealthy, though paneer is better. Commercial bread contains harmful additives like chicken feather and human hair powder. This artificial food attacks our glandular systems and weakens immunity. We are slaves to taste, a mighty sense. Control it, eat less, and practice more to draw nourishment from prāṇa. Discipline is not easy, as even teachers struggle, but practical application transforms health. One disciple lost 35 kilos and reversed chronic diseases by strict dietary control. Practice yoga daily, sleep early, and wake early. Health and longevity come from consistent practice and dietary restraint. Begin discipline now. "Tons of theory is nothing without a grain of practice." "Yoga begins with discipline. So when should we develop discipline? Aṭṭa means now." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A yoga teacher must create a harmonious and safe practice space. Ensure students sit in straight lines on their mats with adequate distance. A minimum space is required so outstretched hands do not touch, allowing free movement. This distance also minimizes the exchange of breath and allergens during practice. The room must be clean, aired, and free of incense to avoid allergic reactions. Provide clean mats and suggest students use a personal cloth cover. Avoid worldly talk at reception; speak only to help students relax. Instrumental music may be used only if it disturbs no one. The teacher must arrive early to prepare the space and check all arrangements. "Your hands should not touch each other; this is the principle." "Do not put incense, agarbattis, in your yoga room." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga's essence lies not in physical exercise alone but within a living spiritual lineage. Most modern yoga focuses solely on health, lacking the unbroken master-disciple transmission vital for preserving true knowledge. Without a living guide, teachings become distorted rituals, like disciples who continued tying up a cat long after its purpose was forgotten. This leads to fanaticism and fantasy. A real school protects through loving correction, ensuring purity. Teachers must begin with "Nāhaṁ kartā" to subdue the ego. It is the Master who finds the seeker; when that happens, one must stay firmly on that single path to avoid confusion. The system balances physical practice with deeper knowledge, adapting explanation to time and place while keeping the core light unchanged. Purity in teaching means conveying only what you have personally practiced and realized from within the tradition, without adding external fantasies. Continuously compile knowledge from various fields to form a complete picture, but do not mix spiritual paths. A teacher must also remain a practitioner, leading by example to preserve this ancient tradition amidst modern innovations. "Without correct knowledge and understanding, the nearest path is to fall into fanaticism." "Purity means not adding anything from outside the system or from our own fantasy, but teaching what we have practiced and realized." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The law of karma is the fundamental principle governing life and our first spiritual teacher. Karma means action, a universal law of cause and effect like gravity. It operates through body, speech, mind, and wealth or position. Physical acts are obvious, but mental activities and emotions create even stronger karma. Using wealth or authority to instigate action generates multiplied karma for the instigator. This world is Karma Bhūmi, where we experience, create, and purify karma. The law's purpose is pedagogical, teaching through consequences to overcome negative qualities like selfishness and develop positive ones like compassion. It is a slow and often painful teacher, leading one to seek ethical guidelines and ultimately a guru for clearer guidance. Karma is stored as subtle vibrations in the causal body, accompanying the soul and necessitating reincarnation until all karmas are purified. "Who cannot give life has not the right to take life." "The law of karma is our first guru." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Karma is understood through three types: the stored accumulation, the active destiny of this life, and the fresh actions created now. The vast store of past karmic seeds is not experienced all at once. At the moment of death, one's strongest attachments and desires determine which handful of seeds becomes active for the next life; this is destiny. This active karma designs the circumstances of birth, family, and early life experiences, all of which are precise karmic results, not mistakes. The law of karma is a strict law of cause and effect, where selfish acts lead to suffering and selfless acts to positive experience. Therefore, one should not search for guilt in others but ask what lesson is to be learned from every situation. Challenging experiences are often the primary means for spiritual development. By accepting life as the perfect result of one's own karma, one can learn and grow smoothly. The natural end of this active karma plan is the natural time of death. Humans alone have the choice and responsibility to create new karma, unlike animals which act on instinct. Present actions shape habits and character, influencing the future. Through spiritual practice, such as mantra and meditation, one can purify existing karmas. In the highest state of consciousness, beyond time and space, karmic seeds are rendered inactive, leading to liberation. "Karma is not endless, and also every single seed is clearly defined: what is the character of this karma, how strong it is, and how long it will last, and then it is over." "The law of karma always confronts us with ourselves. No one is guilty. Simply cross out the word guilt from your dictionary." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Guru Pūrṇimā reveals joy as the absence of fatigue. The Guru tattva stands supreme. A Satguru becomes Brahmaleen; while embodied, the Guru is with disciples, but upon leaving the body, the Guru dwells within. Modesty is essential—even with complete knowledge, one must not claim to be Parabrahma while in a body; the body is a walking temple with the divine residing inside. Every avatar, from Krishna to Rama to Jesus, endured immense hardship. Krishna faced birth-pains, exile, and a fatal arrow. Rama suffered banishment, Sita’s trial, and Lakshmana’s near-death. Jesus and his mother knew no ease. Such beings are witnesses; they do not feel sorrow, their ordeals are lila. Yet the world sees pain to teach that one must never abandon truth or dharma. If a seeker gives up the path, all spiritual practice is lost. Surrender to the Satguru removes worry. The past is gone, the future has not come; only the present calls for refuge. The Guru Mantra itself is yantra, tantra, mantra, leading to the Supreme. “Where there is joy, there is no fatigue.” “Raghukula rīti sadā chalāyī, prāṇa jāye para bachana na jāye.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Guru-Bhakti Satsaṅg gathers in the paṇḍal; on Guru Pūrṇimā, a resolution is taken for the whole year. Once again, a request is made to the brothers and sisters. Come to the Guru-Bhakti Satsaṅg in the paṇḍal. This much is requested. At least this is done. Do not miss it. Tomorrow is Guru Pūrṇimā. There is one more special thing. On every Guru Pūrṇimā, a resolution is taken. That resolution spans the entire year. In this heat, the village fields are prepared. You all know this. Just as the fields are prepared, the mind must be prepared. A spiritual resolution is taken. It is taken once in the day. With thought, it is taken. Keep it in mind tomorrow. Śrī Gurujī will remind everyone. Even if the reminder is missed, the resolution must be taken. Then effort is made to fulfill it. That effort is for the whole year. This is the importance of Guru Pūrṇimā. This importance is the fulfillment of resolutions. By the blessings of Gurujī, they are fulfilled. This is a spiritual lecture about Yoga. It comes from the Indian tradition. Remember to take the resolution. Hold it with awareness. The blessings bring it to completion. So come to the satsaṅg. Take the resolution. Let it be fulfilled. The day is unique for this. Do not let the chance go. The Guru’s call is clear. Answer it with resolve. The year-long commitment begins now. The fields do not wait; neither should you. Prepare the mind. Plant the resolve. Let blessings nurture it. This is the essence of Guru Pūrṇimā. "every Guru Pūrṇimā, one should take a resolution." "these resolutions that we take, with the blessings of Gurujī, they are fulfilled." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Guru Pūrṇimā is about moving from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. Without knowledge, one is like an animal. This light is the inner knowledge within every being. Humans possess intellect, but it is shaped by its education; one becomes what one is taught. Therefore, proper education is paramount, which is spiritual and ethical education rooted in Sanātana values. This education comes from the guru. The essence of all scriptures is the same truth of one God, though languages differ. Today, people prioritize learning English for jobs over their mother tongue, leading to a loss of cultural roots. Sanskāras create culture, culture creates humanity, and humanity protects the country. Guru Pūrṇimā is the worship of the divine being who gives knowledge and is a festival to keep culture alive. Sanātana Dharma is a living dharma, seen in eternal relationships like that of guru and disciple. This relationship will last forever, making it the greatest and most living festival. "Without knowledge, one is like an animal." "God is one. God has no name, and all scriptures speak of the oneness of God." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The spiritual journey requires a living master and connection to one's authentic lineage. Self-realization is the final merging of the individual self into the universal Self. Intellectual knowledge of it differs from the lived experience. A story illustrates this: a disciple, seeing his guru afflicted, doubted his divinity. The guru explained he allowed the karma to exhaust to avoid rebirth, teaching that the guru's true state transcends physical appearance. Therefore, one must find their original spiritual roots and dynasty. Without this connection, one is lost. The living master corrects and guides. The path requires careful, slow progress. Guru Pūrṇimā symbolizes moving from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. Perform Guru Pūjā by reviewing the past year, surrendering outcomes, and taking a new resolve. "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Gururdevo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma Tasmai Śrī Guruve Namaḥ." "Gu means darkness, and ru means light. Thus, the light of knowledge removes the darkness of ignorance." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The world is an unreal dream; only the eternal, unchanging Brahman is truth. What is changeable is not immortal. The physical body ages and dies, but the soul is ever young and unchangeable. This reality is Satyam, Śivam, Sundaram—Truth, Consciousness, and the invisible, eternal beauty. Humans are blinded by ignorance and attachment to the illusory world. Realization comes from understanding the five sheaths and the three qualities. All three qualities are necessary; pure sattva is not workable alone. Sleep is a divine gift for recovery, yet a human life should not be wasted in sleep. True partnership is pre-ordained; ignoring this brings suffering. Maintain health through yoga, good food, and positive thinking. "Brahma Satya Jagat Mithyā. This world is unreality." "Ātmā is ever young, ever unchangeable." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Realization requires both theory and practice. Theory provides the map, inspiration, and techniques, but without practice, we cannot move. Practice is the essential action that brings theoretical understanding to life. We need both elements integrated. Meditation manifests in two primary forms. Passive meditation involves sitting in stillness and self-inquiry. Active meditation is performing duties and creative acts with full, loving attention, such as caring for a child or creating art. This engaged action is also a spiritual practice. In life, we must manage our reactions. When faced with negativity or strong emotion, wisdom involves pausing, allowing inner storms to pass, and choosing not to retaliate. True strength is in calm non-reaction and forgiveness, which ends cycles of conflict. Self-inquiry meditation asks "how" we are, examining our thoughts and actions to find peace amidst disturbance by reframing our perspective. "Tons of theory are nothing compared with a gram of practice." "When a dog bites you, you cannot bite the dog." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The body is the foundation for calming the mind. A restless mind creates a restless body, just as boiling water makes a pot shake. Yoga aims to still these thought waves, citta-vṛtti, to reveal the true self within. Directly calming the mind is difficult, so we begin with the body. Through āsanas and movement, we influence the mind toward stillness. Awareness of the breath is a scientific method; focusing on it activates brain centers for relaxation. Each posture is an experiment in awareness, balancing the body and mind. This mindful practice is itself a form of meditation. "Yogaḥ Citta Vṛtti Nirodhaḥ... yoga starts when we calm down this citta-vṛtti, these thought waves." "When we are aware of our breathing process... immediately after a few seconds... you will become more and more relaxed."

Gentle yoga movements strengthen the back to prevent and alleviate pain. Begin with complete relaxation, releasing tension from toes to head. Focus on natural breath. Proceed with gentle spinal twists and stretches while lying down, moving knees side to side. These movements release stiffness without force. Strengthen the parallel back muscles by raising the upper body while prone. Practice concentration by sitting on the toes and focusing on a single point. Consistency is key; practice these gentle postures daily to build a foundation for more advanced practice. This harmonizes body and mind. "Relax your whole body from the toes to the top of the head and from the top of the head to the toes." "When they are strong, then we don’t have pain, back pain problems."

A yoga session integrates physical postures with awareness to build strength and inner fire. The practice begins with relaxation and breath awareness to release tension. Physical postures like Pavanamuktāsana enhance circulation and digestion, working on specific areas like the groin. Strengthening the body supports the will and builds energy, aligning with the activation of the Maṇipūra Chakra for vitality and digestive fire. Postures also address the spinal column and thyroid, promoting overall harmony. The session concludes with meditation, focusing on breath and mantra to dissolve tension and invite light. Through āsana, energy is both expended and renewed, leading to heightened awareness and inner warmth. "Problems in our life will only make us stronger and stronger." "With āsana, we lose some energy, but at the same time we get more energy, and we feel after āsana that we are full with the energy." Filming locations: Zagreb, Croatia

Life is a spiritual tightrope walk between ego and self-doubt. The mantra "I am not the doer" protects us from ego, the great enemy that can destroy life if it becomes our master. Conversely, when feeling worthless, we must remember "I am Shiva"—I am divine consciousness. A yogi walks this rope, ignoring praise or criticism, focused only on doing their best. The spiritual path has many enemies and pitfalls; we are like drunkards intoxicated by qualities like youth, wealth, or perceived spirituality. The ashram and satsang function as a vital support group, a spiritual family stronger than blood ties, where we share problems and realize we are not alone. This family preserves sanatana dharma, the eternal tradition behind all religions, which gives life meaning and security. In this family, no one is a guest; we are connected beyond language or perfection, understanding each other through open hearts. "I am not the one who is the doer... I am just a channel." "On one side is ego, and on the other side is a lack of self-confidence." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health. Good health is the primary happiness, meaning balance and harmony within the body and mind. This balance ends distractions and illness. Both positive and negative energies exist within all beings. When negative vibrations like hate or anger awaken, disharmony follows. When positive energies like love and compassion awaken, light returns. The system of Āyurveda and yoga is for achieving this balance in physical, mental, and social life. True happiness includes a healthy body, necessary material means, a harmonious partner, good children, a good neighbor, and self-sufficiency like having one's own milk and farm. Modern life brings pollution and stress. Practice yoga, breath exercises, and meditation to digest daily stress. Live with harmony, carefulness, and detachment, like a lotus in muddy water. Be cautious in a dangerous world, like living among crocodiles. Maintain social harmony like a clever tongue among teeth. Practice yoga simply and daily for all ages, without competition, to influence the entire body well. "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." "Within you is the ocean of immortality. Within you is the fountain of joy. Kill this little 'I' and lead a divine life." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

The moon's phases govern our body's biorhythms, influencing hormones, nerves, and emotional balance. Within the 72,000 nerves, three principal channels—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā—affect body, mind, and consciousness. The left nostril connects to emotions, the right to intellect and creativity, and the central nerve to consciousness. These channels intersect at energy centers, or chakras, which process experiences and toxins. Health depends on hormonal balance, which is swayed by the moon and the flow of energy through these subtle channels. Illness begins as invisible disharmony on an emotional level before manifesting physically. Social health erodes through collective habits and distance. Substance abuse creates social illness and disharmony. Modern technology and isolation destroy human connection and quality. Social health requires gathering, understanding, and healthy traditions. Conflict, harsh words, and violence are social diseases. The foundation is personal behavior. Begin each day with a positive, spiritual thought to filter the day's events. Remember "I am human," an affirmation that awakens compassion, kindness, and forgiveness while subduing jealousy, greed, and ego. Human qualities are awakened through meditation, prayer, and giving. Kind words and humble requests are powerful. True spirituality is expressed in daily conduct, creating a healthy society. "Our health balance depends on the moon." "Spirituality is your behavior."

The supreme reality is formless, nameless consciousness, the source of all. Mantras connect us to this governing presence. Humans impose names and forms, like Kṛṣṇa or Jesus, but these are limited expressions of the one truth. This divine consciousness is beyond duality—beyond conflict of religion, culture, or ego. Our life is a journey toward realizing this oneness. The body is temporary, but the true Self is everlasting, spotless, and unmovable. It is the silent witness within all. The aim of prayer and meditation is to awaken to this non-dual reality, where only the light of wisdom remains. "God is omniscient, omnipresent, but still He has no name, He has no form." "The aim of meditation is to come to the oneness, to come above this duality." Filming location: UK

Human dharma is the specific duty and nature of a human being. A scorpion's nature is to sting, but a human's dharma is to save life, not to retaliate. We share basic activities like eating and sleeping with animals, but these are not our specific purpose. Our unique human qualities are free will, intellect, and the capacity for self-inquiry. This allows us to ask about life's purpose and embark on a spiritual path. The essence of human life is to realize our true nature and to serve. Therefore, the universal human dharma is mokṣa, liberation, and seva, selfless service. Beyond this universal dharma, we have specific dharmas according to our social roles and relationships, which can sometimes conflict. Finally, each individual has a unique personal dharma based on innate talents and calling. The principle of dharma is a tool for analyzing life situations and making wise decisions that create good karma. "It is the nature of a scorpion to sting. It is the dharma of a scorpion. But I am human. It is my dharma to save him." "In eating, drinking, and enjoying, the animals are also very good. That means as long as we reduce our life on these aspects, we are not living actually a human life." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Dharma is the guiding principle for right action, intrinsically linked to karma. Karma is the law of cause and effect from our actions. Humans create karma because we possess free will and choice, unlike animals which naturally follow their dharma without creating karma. When we deviate from our inherent dharma, we generate negative karma and suffering. Dharma provides the rules and principles, like the Yamas and Niyamas, to guide action and avoid negative consequences. It is not an assigned duty but the inherent nature of a thing, discovered through inquiry. Following dharma protects us, as protecting dharma leads to its protection in return. The highest principle is Ahiṃsā, or non-violence, which translates to love and compassion as the ultimate guideline for action. "Dharma Rakṣita Rakṣitāha." "Ahiṃsā paramo dharma."

Guru Pūrṇimā is the worship of knowledge and the principle of the master and disciple. The word "Gu" means darkness and "Ru" means light, signifying the movement from ignorance to knowledge. This day commemorates the first sunlight touching the earth when it was lifted from the cosmic waters, representing illumination. It also honors the sage Veda Vyāsa, who compiled the scriptures, recognizing that in this age human memory has greatly diminished. The day celebrates the Guru Tattva, the supreme principle behind the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, which guides all creation. It is not the worship of a person but of the indwelling light of wisdom. The tradition of teacher and student is Sanātana Dharma, an eternal, universal law that ensures continuity like the cycle of birth and growth. The physical seat of teaching, the Vyāsa Gāḍī, symbolizes this enduring principle beyond any individual. True observance involves inner worship, positive practices, and realizing the complete light within oneself. "Gu means darkness and Ru means light. Light and darkness." "Guru Pūrṇimā is worshipped with great joy, and it is not a worship of a person, but it is a worship of that knowledge." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The Anāhat Chakra and the nature of translation are examined. Chakras are subtle organs guiding energy, positioned parallel to but not inside the spine. They influence specific bodily functions. To understand them, study the relevant book and chart. Translating such material is profoundly difficult, as mere word-for-word conversion fails. True translation requires three elements: the literal word meaning, the contextual feeling, and the deeper knowledge. Most translations only provide the first. Language changes meaning; understanding this prevents confusion. Mental strength, nurtured by pure nourishment and positive states, is paramount. The Anāhat Chakra is the seat of devotional absorption, where feeling expands and contracts with one's inner state. "To translate a spiritual or philosophical book, the translator requires three qualities." "Bhāva means devotion... Bhāva also means value." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic