It has been both a powerful and productive year of learning the ins and outs of teaching yoga online. Two years ago, I would’ve never guessed that I’d be zooming with yoga students from all around the world—and thoroughly enjoying it! Learning to teach yoga online has expanded my awareness as a yoga teacher and trainer in more ways than … Read More
Question from Ananya: I had a query regarding chanting the mantras. I have plans to chant a lengthy mantra about twelve thousand times, but I cannot chant it from my mouth because I’ll feel extremely tired if I do that. So I want to chant the mantra mentally. 1.) Are mantras effective if chanted mentally? 2.) And will the breathing patterns be affected … Read More
Question from Aasheesh Chhabra: With experience of walking on spiritual path it seems like it involves two processes. First is calming the mind and Second raising spiritual consciousness. I have found that chanting like Guru gita, Vishnusahasram stotram, Rudram are very beneficial in calm the mind and then once the mind is calm and subdued Kriya yoga pranayama practice is invaluable to increase consciousness. … Read More
Consideration for others is one of the marks of a refined spirit. Many people on the spiritual path feel that, since it is within that they are seeking the kingdom of God, and since they are working at developing a spirit of non-attachment, it doesn’t matter how they express themselves to others. Indeed, their inconsiderateness is an affirmation of their … Read More
“Out on the fringe, been there, done that” Chapter 6:10-6:11. Instructions on meditating. Layers of grass, deer or tiger skin and silk or wool to help insulate one from the pull of the earth when meditating.
An illustrated oratorio, Christ Lives is a contemporary Oratorio that vividly brings to life the deep meaning of Christ’s life. The photography and music by Swami Kriyananda, is sung by the Ananda World Brotherhood Choir. Composed after Swami Kriyananda visited the Holy Land in 1983, Christ Lives brilliantly captures the profoundly inspiring and uplifting experience of Christ’s presence there. In … Read More
When working intuitively, it is essential to remain open to new ways and ideas. Everything is always changing, and we therefore need to be adaptable. To be willing is to not cling to old form or the tremendous force of the way things are “supposed to be.” Keeping an openness and willingness to see new possibilities extends beyond the rational … Read More
Question from Mikael Gustafsson: Hi! I wonder if you could you help me to learn how to communicate with the spiritual realm? I think it is very obvious that I am in contact with a lot of spiritual activities, but I do not seem to know how to communicate properly with them? Thank you in advance, best regards, Mikael
Nayaswami Bharat shares this powerful and inspiring story during his Sunday service at Ananda Village, November 28th 2021. You can find the complete talk here.
Question from NS: How to overcome jealousy and stop being possessive?
