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Astrolgical predictions

Nayaswami Pranaba

Question from Jacqueline: Hello I am by nature a happy person but have had some very traumatic karma to face in this life time. Overcome with God’s help. Recently I started to worry after seeing an astrological placement, that seems to infer that I will lose someone I love in 2010/11. I have already lost so many I love. I have a son…

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Energization Exercises, for a smoker

Nayaswami Gyandev

Question from Sarthak: I want to be regular in doing energization exercises. However I smoke, which I am gradually quiting(presently 5 to7/day). Can I start doing the exercise or should I wait till I quit it completely.

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How to start the habit of meditation

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from Juhi Adesara: Jai Guru ! About 10 years ago I had subscribed to YSS Fellowship Lessons. I completed reading all the lessons, but I haven’t been able to habituate myself to at least half an hour of daily meditation. Please help.

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Violent Behavior

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from juhi: How do i respond mentally and physically to my husband’s violent behavior ?

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Joining the nayaswami order if you have another guru

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Edward Leighton Wilson: Dear brother or sister. My name is Leighton Wilson. I have a question regarding loyalty. My Guru is Amma. I feel very drawn to “stand up, and be counted” by taking the vows of a monk. I am very drawn to the “new monastic order” that Swami Kriyananda has helped bring about. I will not be disloyal to my Guru….

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Can You Meditate in Savasana?

Nayaswami Gyandev

Question from Arjen: Please let me know if Savasana (death pose) is suitable for meditation. I mean if we wouldn’t consider that pose has a tendency to induce sleepiness, is Savasana good physically for meditation purpose? Many thanks, Arjen

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Breathing in meditation

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Somit Shrivastav: While in meditatiion how should we breathe? Should air fill chest or go to belly first and then gradually expand the chest. Please guide

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How to stay spiritually connected

Nayaswami Pranaba

Question from Kaaminii: I have recently moved to Colorado and there is no Ananda community here at all. How can I stay connected with my community and keep strong in my practices. If enviornment is stronger than will any suggestions about keeping the “enviornment” strong?!?!?Thanks.

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Living at Ananda Village

Nayaswami Pranaba

Question from Geoff: Namaste, I am looking for a spiritual community to live in, and Ananda is at the top of my list of prospective communities. Are all residents at Ananda Village in Nevada City brahmacharis or sannyasis? i.e., have they taken vows of celibacy? Is this a requirement to live there, or do couples live there as well, cohabiting and raising children…

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How to Learn the Energization Excercises

Nayaswami Devarshi

Question from Terri: My nutritionist suggested these energization exercises. I wanted to know if there was somewhere on the internet I could see these demonstrated? Please let me know what are the different ways I could get instruction for these exercises. Thank you