Mindfulness
Nayaswami Mukti
Question from Sukhmandeep Singh: Is mindfulness a yogic practice? Can I practice mindfulness along with Kriya yoga? Have Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda said something about this?
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Gemstones and Planets
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Question from Ashley Dias: Gemstone Astrology: What is the relationship between the chakras and gemstones? (Which gemstone corresponds to which chakra /planet)?
Should I Meditate in the Heart?
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Question from Andy: Hi. Ive been trying to use the Hong Sau method for about 10 days now. Slow progress it feels. Ive read in a meditation book by Sri Chimnoy that trying to use the third eye is too hard for beginners and that a beginner should meditate on the heart. I was wondering what your answer to this would be? I…
Handling Negative Emotions
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Question from APS: Over the last 9-10 yrs, I have felt my awareness increasing day by day. Subtle feelings of others and their true nature is magnified and presented to me in daily interactions. I am unable to handle them and usually keep quiet. Over time those negative emotions get expressed in a not so healthy manner i.e. anger, irritations etc. and I…
How Can I Tell If I Am Acting From Free Will?
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Question from Elle: How can you tell the difference between a compelled desire and one from “free will”? Is wanting more knowledge about God or helping others karmic desires that need to be cleared?
What Does Visual Experience with Closed Eyes Mean?
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Question from Amanda: Hi there! Sometimes when my eyes are closed and I am in a deeper state of focus and concentration, I will see the light and tunnel but sometimes I will also see shadow symbols or figures. Is this anything of significance in meaning? Especially when I’m focusing on relaxation / sleep. Thanks!
How Does Sin Apply to Yoga?
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Question from Sukhmandeep: What is the definition of ‘Sin’ according to yogic terminology?
What Do Visual Experiences in Meditation Mean?
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Question from Paulette: I see colors, patterns and sometimes different dimensions. Is this normal? Is this the beginners state or different?
How Does Kriya Burn Past Karma?
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Question from SS: How does Kriya burn past Karma? Please explain the process by which this happens during Kriya in detail. Isn’t burning past Karmic seeds central to Yoganandaji’s teachings ? Is complete self realization possible without “zeroing” karmic store of the soul ?
Next Step in Meditation
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Question from Ravi: I am feeling a strong sensation between eyebrows during meditation and remains mostly throughout the day even if am not doing meditation. Don’t know what to do next…please guide me about how my future journey should be.
