With the Yamas, Patanjali drew our attention to those attitudes and actions that draw us away from our Divine unity. Now with the Niyamas, he guides us twordas those attitude and ctions that will strengthen and emphasis that Divine power and purpose within us. You can apply the Yamas and Niyamas in the context of achiveing anything in Life, not … Read More

The Yamas of Patanjali: The First Step on the Path to Self-Realization
We all want Samadhi. We all want Bliss. But the very first step that will guaranatee us those high states, we vehemently avoid, or at least try our best to ignore. Every change we want to see in the world, we must first perfect within ourselves. What Patanjali wanted of each Yogi, was not being “nice” and speak the truth … Read More

Chakras in Daily Life ⋆ 1st & 2nd Chakras: Earth and Water ⋆ Class 2
The first and second chakras, often notorious for their downward pulling effects on man’s consciousness, how can we utilize their energies to their highest potentials? When directed properly, the first chakras capacity for the elemental quality of earth provides the necessary fixity for true understanding and accomplishment. Similarly, too, the second chakras fluidity, far from being merely the cause of … Read More

The Bhagavad Gita: Scripture Study (Class 12)
Based on the Spiritual interpretations by Paramhansa Yogananda.

Chakras in Daily Life ⋆ What Are the Chakras? ⋆ Class 1
In this first class, Asha Nayaswami lays the stage for a deeper foundational understanding of the chakras. Far more than just swirling colors and sounds, the chakras are the storehouses of all of our vrittis and karma (past tendencies and actions). Understanding that the pursuit of higher consciousness is the surest way to happiness is an essential cornerstone to transmuting … Read More

Scripture Study: The Bhagavad Gita (Class 6)
Based on the Spiritual Interpretations of Paramhansa Yogananda Krishna introduces Arjuna to the concept of Nishkam Karma – action performed without the desire of the fruits of that action.

Scripture Study: The Bhagavad Gita (Class 5)
Spiritual Interpretations based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda Chapter 2: Verse 31-45: Krishna reveals the nature of Dharma, the means to overcome our Karma, and the wisdom of Shankya. And introduces the practice of Yoga as the main route towards Self-Realization.

The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita: Scripture Study (Class 4)
Based on the Spiritual interpretations by Paramhansa Yogananda.

Scripture Study: The Bhagavad Gita (Class 2)
Based on the Spiritual interpretations by Paramhansa Yogananda

Scripture Study: The Bhagavad Gita (Class 1)
Based on the Spiritual interpretations by Paramhansa Yogananda.