Marisa Radha Weppner and Avi Gordon discuss accepting every moment, the path of bhakti yoga (love/devotion), and how "we're all going to graduate".

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In this video Nalanie discusses the different states of mind we experience when we meditate - restlessness, dullness and dissipated - and how to overcome these 'obstacles' and build up willpower through control of the senses. Filed at Radiant Yoga, Marbella, Spain on 28th October 2021.

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In this edition Nalanie recaps Sutra 15 and non-attachment, and then goes on to discuss the different stages of Samadhi (contemplation). It includes advice on how to deal with addictions and a short story about the consequences of anger. Filmed at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the ...

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 ...

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...

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.
Filmed at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 14th Ju...

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.
Filmed at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 14th Ju...

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. Filmed at The George Haril...

Words of wisdom abound in this rich Satsang dripping with insights about the nature of becoming truly liberated in this lifetime.
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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 "Sama...

Tom Callahan and Avi Gordon discuss what jobs "help people", how we relate to our egos in daily life, and gratitude. Quotes from the interview: * In a more lighthearted way I would say [Yogaville] was started by some hippies following their guru, who was the swami that gave the invocation to open...

This is a real treat! Swami Satchidananda answers questions from the school children of the Yogaville school (Vidyalayam)
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Mukunda and Avi unfold the importance of acceptance on the path to better health, and the obstacles that often get in the way. Mukunda shares about his story of transformation, the importance of connecting to your passions, and his love for the city of San Francisco. A rich and heart opening conv...

Ramakrishna and Avi dive into a conversation about the nature of God, of answering difficult questions at a young age. Ramakrishna shares about his experience meeting Swami Satchidananda and being an early pioneer of Integral Yoga. A builder, inventor, yoga teacher, mountaineer, dancer, poet and ...

What begins as our thoughts, become our words, our actions, our character, and ultimately our destiny. Sri Swami Satchidananda discusses the power of our minds.
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Senior monk, Mataji, gives a concise but thorough overview of the teachings and practices of Integral Yoga
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Gurudev, Swami Satchidananda, offers insights about how to manage ourselves in difficult times. Anyone familiar with experiencing difficult times??
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Gurudev, Sri Swami Satchidananda, talks on the three topics mentioned in the title, as well as the real connection to the opposite sex.
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Sri Swami Satchidananda speaking on the true nature of what the 'Guru' is, as well as some nuances about what exactly karma is
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Gurudev Swami Satchidananda illuminates the ideals of service and surrender.
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Swami Ramananda of the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco talks with Avi Gordon about adapting to conditions, how compassion follows naturally from meditation, and about what really makes us happy.
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Chapter 18 is entitled 'Yoga Of Freedom Through Renunciation' and is the final chapter of Sri Swami Satchidananda's commentary, "The Living Gita". Chapter 18 is also a synopsis of the entire Bhagavad Gita. In this episode, the first of several to cover the final chapter, Nalanie covers Slokas 1 t...

In celebration of all the mothers of the world, here is a talk offered by Sri Swami Satchidananda on the glory of mothers and total ahimsa.
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In part twenty-two of the series Nalanie discusses Chapter 16 of "The Living Gita" which is entitled 'The Yoga of the Divine and the Demonic.' Another way of expressing it would be 'The Knowing and the Ignorant' as Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the difference between those who know the Truth an...