swami satchidananda

Non-attachment and sleep as a mental modification: In this session Nalanie recaps the study of Book One covered to-date, and puts the practice of non-attachment into perspective by quoting from both The Bhagavad Gita and The Upanishads. She also answers questions about sleep and how to change the way you think.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 28th June 2023. "Shri Ram" by courtesy of Robert Gass

This edition covers Practice and Non-attachment and includes a re-cap of Sutras 1 to 6.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 21st June 2023. 

In part three of the series, Nalanie discusses the five mental modifications in the mind and how pleasure that at first seems like poison can be nectar in the end, and how pleasure that initially seems like nectar can end as poison.
Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 14th June, 2023.

Do you know the way to find real and lasting peace in your life?  In this talk, Nalanie explains the steps to be taken on the spiritual journey to 'Ananda.'  As examples, she refers to her booklet, "Steps To Enlightenment" and her talk includes two Mantras and advice to a householder as given in the ancient scripture, The Upanishads.  Recorded at Finca Ananda, Spain, on the 8th June, 2023.

Nalanie opens this edition in the series by asking the question: What is real and what is unreal? She also emphasises the need to be grounded to be spiritual.  Her talk includes an explanation of the Sri Patanjali chant and some advice for women in abusive relationships. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 7th June, 2023. 

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali will change your life!  In this, the first of an in-depth study of the ancient Hindu scripture, Nalanie provides some background on Sri Patanjali and explains the benefits to be gained from studying the Sutras.  She also covers Sutras 1 and 2 of Book One, entitled "Samadhi Pada - The Portion on Contemplation."  Based on the translation and commentary by H H Sri Swami Satchidananda, founder of Integral Yoga.
Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on the 31st May 2023.

In this Satsang, Nalanie discusses non-attachment and using a quote from the book "The Song of the Bird" by Anthony De Mello she emphasises the importance of contentment.  She also warns that the spiritual path is like a razor's edge and therefore constant practice of the Yogic tools is essential in the quest for a contented mind. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 10th May 2023. 

Are you confused about spirituality? What does your soul tell you? Why did you decide to take the spiritual path? In this video Nalanie asks the audience to consider these questions in order to gain a deeper insight into what it means to be spiritual.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 23rd April 2023.

'What is nectar in the beginning is poison in the end' - a quote from The Bhagavad Gita, which also says the opposite is true, that 'poison in the beginning is nectar in the end.'  Here Nalanie discusses pleasure and pain, they are two sides of the same coin, and how to be free from desires that cause both.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on 8th March 2023.

In this, the next in the series entitled 'Mastering Your Mind,' Nalanie reflects on the joy to be found by turning inward, and the peace to be experienced when meditating on the true Self.  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on 1st March 2023.  Music extract courtesy of The Kiffness & Rushawn.

What do you want for 2023 - or for any other New Year? Are peace and happiness your goals? Or is it just to change a bad habit? In this video Nalanie says to forget making a New Year's resolution and to look within, for it is there you will find the way to a new beginning and a new you!  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 11th January 2023.

Mantras and Prayers can be so powerful - and Nalanie explains how and why and, to the spiritual aspirant, the importance of saying them both.
Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 30th November 2022. 

In this edition of the 'Mastering Your Mind' series, Nalanie asks: "What is your goal?"
She also discusses being 'in the now', awareness, body language and miracles.
Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 23rd November 2022.

In this edition, Nalanie provides explanations on the Koshas and gives more details about the Chakras.  Includes breathing exercises and visualisations.
Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 9th November 2022.

In this, the second in the series covering Kriya Yoga - the technique of controlling energy through pranayama (breath control) and meditation - Nalanie looks deeper into the practice of the Bandhas (energy locks) and how these can improve health.  Included are two short guided meditations and explanations of the 'Chakras'.  
Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Hall, Spain on 26th October 2022.

Continuing under the theme "Mastering Your Mind" Nalanie discusses Kriya Yoga - the technique of controlling energy through pranayama (breath control) and meditation. This includes a practical demonstration of 'Bhastrika' - 'the Bellows Breath' - and of the 'Bandhas," the energy locks which when released allow the spiritual energy to flow more vigorously.

In the second in the series, "Mastering Your Mind" Nalanie discusses how non-attachment can help you find inner peace.

This is the first in a series entitled "Mastering Your Mind".  Nalanie provides useful and practical advice on how to still the mind when searching for inner peace.

In the third in the series, Mastering Your Mind, Nalanie explains how it is possible to have non-attachment when in a personal relationship.

Remington reminisces with childhood best friend, Hari Hassin, on their experiences growing up on an ashram with Swami Satchidananda and how it influenced/informed their lives today.

Other topics include: studying medicine and historical New England architecture at age 7, being in the Blue Man Group, the fine line of what is and isn’t a cult, memories of Satsang, devotee worship, childhood negotiations, and snacking on horse feed.

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