Paramhansa Yogananda explained that spiritual surrender means self-offering of one’s will to God. It is not passive, but an active offering of oneself into the will of God. Experience the power of self-offering of oneself to God, through this guided meditation, sounds of ocean waves and soothing music. Transcript Nayaswami Diksha: [The chant “I Am the Bubble” is playing softly … Read More
Paramhansa Yogananda referred to his teachings as trees of Self-realization. When they are watered with daily meditation, they grow strong and sturdy. Through this daily practice they can withstand the challenges of this world and yield fruits of wisdom and divine realization. To grow the tree of life and Self-realization, one needs to meditate daily and live a moral and … Read More
Combine conscious breathing, visualization, and an offering of the heart’s energy upward to the brain for a simple, powerful way to practice when in need of higher guidance. Written by Swami Kriyananda. Guided by Nayaswami Diksha. Ananda Spiritual Counseling Training ONLINE Be a channel of higher consciousness for those in need. Join Nayaswami Diksha for this one-of-a-kind course exploring the … Read More
Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video shows you how to make Ghee, an ideal cooking oil, as it does not burn unless heated excessively. It is used instead of butter and keeps without refrigeration. People who are allergic to dairy products are unable to enjoy butter, but some can tolerate ghee. You can … Read More
Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers recipes including Vegetable Frittata, Oven-Roasted Potatoes with Herbs, Steamed Asparagus with Dressing, Mixed Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing, Pound Cake with Strawberries. These are the perfect Springtime meals for an aspiring vegan chef, or for those looking for tips on how to cook these kinds of delicious … Read More
Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers one recipe of how to make Kitchari: an Indian dish including Rice, Red Lentils, variety of vegetables and spices. This is the perfect simple meal for an aspiring vegan chef, or for those looking for tips on how to cook these kinds of delicious meals for … Read More
Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers recipes including Vegetable Bean Stew and Barley Bread. These are the perfect Fall and Winter meals for an aspiring vegan chef, or for those looking for tips on how to cook these kinds of delicious meals for friends and family. Get the recipe here. You can … Read More
In 2010, my husband, Gyandev, and I visited our friend Francis at his home in Palm Springs. He was a devotee of Paramhansa Yogananda and took us to visit Palm Canyon, a place Yogananda had visited in the late 1920s. While there, Yogananda went into a deep period of samadhi (a state of oneness with God). After he emerged from … Read More
What Should I Eat? Today we hear about so many different approaches to diet. How can we cut through the confusion and answer the simple question, What should I eat? For those seeking God, Paramhansa Yogananda offered this valuable guidance: Material foods impress the mind with certain good or bad qualities, and people’s thoughts, actions, and health generally are determined … Read More
Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers how to make a delicious Indian meal. Learn how to make Vegetable Curry, Saag Paneer, Mango Chutney, Raita, Lassi, and Chai, as an aspiring vegetarian chef, or looking for tips on how to cook these kinds of delicious meals for friends and family. Download the recipe … Read More
