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BHAKTI YOGA

Loving remembrance is the method of reaching Him.
I have drunk the elixir of God by which all other elixirs have become bitter and worthless.
Many saints came from the so-called lower classes. They were illiterate.
They did manual labour to make both ends meet.
They were persecuted by persons in power.
Sadhana was a dealer in meat.
Dharma was a poor jat cultivator.
Sena was a court barber at Rewa.
Kabir was a weaver.
Raidas was a cobbler.
Tukaram and Namdev were Sudras.
Namdev was a t

BHAKTI YOGA

Love unites the individual soul with God.
It is only love that finds out God.
God is the primal essence.
The vision of God is a gift of God.
It is not an achievement attained by human effort independent of God.
God is revealed to those who love Him and whose minds have been purified by devotion to Holy Scriptures and holy preceptors, practice of Karma Yoga and more than all, Prapatthi or self-surrender.
God is a lover who resides in every heart irrespective of caste and creed, high a

Thursday 17th Sep. 2015 from 6 - 10 pm and Friday 18th Sep. from 6 - 9 pm
Swami Bodhichitananda will introduce you to the ancient and original Kriya Yoga tradition of Mahavatar Babaji, the deathless Yogi legend who has wandered the Himalayas for ages, and in modern times reintroduced the lost science Kriya Yoga for a new age of emerging higher consciousness. Kriya Yoga is considered one of the easiest and fastest ways to gain control of the mind and prana, to develop strong concentration, peace

PRE-REQUISITES FOR MEDITATION

You cannot practise meditation if your mind is full of desires, and if your mind is diverted by any external object.

If your mind is unruly, uncontrolled, if your heart is full of resentment and turbulence, there will be no meditation for you.

He who has practised Yama-Niyama and Pratyahara will obtain the full benefit of meditation.

Meditation is not successful without discipline and devotion. Concentration leads to meditation.

WHAT IS MEDITATION

Meditation is the uninterrupted flow of one idea of God.
Meditation is the royal road to everlasting peace and bliss immortal.
Meditation is the key to intuition.
Meditation leads to understanding, insight and wisdom.
Meditation opens the door of Moksha.
Meditation flows in a pure heart.

This week has been a challenge, got sick and didn't practice a few days. Feeling much better now so its time to make up for the week. I'm so thankful for this site and though I have no friends on here it feels wonderful just to be able to share this journey, which also helps encourage my progress. Its gonna be a wonderful weekend!

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR YOGA-STUDENTS

1. Practise Asans and Pranayama in the early morning or three hours after food.

2. Offer prayers to Guru and God before commencing the practice.

3. Take Satvic food; avoid hot, pungent, sour articles of food and stimulants like tea, coffee, etc.

4. Keep a clean room under lock and key; let it be well-ventilated, cool free from insects and from other sources of disturbance.

THE PRACTICE OF YOGA ASANAS

This system costs nothing.
It is inexpensive.
It is simple.
It is specially suited for the people of the whole world at large.
The benefit of Yoga Asans should be made available to every family in the whole world.
Ethical culture, practice of divine virtues, a rigorous discipline of the mind, spiritual culture and meditation are also very necessary for attaining integral perfection.
Asans and Pranayama are only a part of Yoga.

THE PRACTICE OF YOGA ASANAS

The practice of Asans is always accompanied by Pranayam and Japa of Mantra.

Moderation in diet and observance of Brahmacharya are necessary for realising the maximum benefits of the practice of Asanas.

A Yogi should always avoid fear, anger, laziness, too much sleep or waking, and too much food or fasting.

Regularity in the practice of Asans is of paramount importance.

Lakhs of peoples have derived real benefit from the practice of Yoga Asana.

THE PRACTICE OF YOGA ASANAS  

The practice of Yoga Asans helps to prevent disease and maintain a high standard of health, vigour and vitality.

It is cures many disease.

It is conducive to higher intellectual and spiritual attainment and provide a co-ordinated system of health for all people.

There are as many as Asanas as there are living creatures.

Siddha, Padma, Swastika, Sukha – are the four chief meditation postures.

Sirshasana, Sarvangasan, Halasan, Paschimottanasan confer wonderful health and cu

First of all, I want to thank the Yoga Vidya team for all their work and efforts to share world wide the precious knowledge of Yoga.

As the title says I'm just a beginner, so there's not much I can tell about the practice, but I really want to share what I learned so far, starting with the fact that I'm really happy to have Yoga in my life.

It all began like 5 years ago, when I enter the Art University at Xalapa Veracruz, it was a clean start, meeting new people, new places, new situations.
As I

Had a bit of a rough start this Monday, but pressing forward! My goal for this week is still the same for now. Keeping positive and progressing forward. In a couple more weeks I'm gonna start keeping tabs on weight gain or loss but for now just trying to get my body and mind back into the condition it should be in. It feels really good to notice even the smallest of changes from week to end and/or week to week. It truly is the little things sometimes. I look forward to this week and this day! Ho

with Swami Bodhichitananda at Yoga Vidya Frankfurt

English with German translation.

Thursday 17th Sept. 2015 from 6 to 10 pm Uhr and Friday 18th from 6 to 9 pm

EUR 40,-/35,- (Thursday) oder EUR 70,-/60,- (both days)

Ever wished you could go to bed tonight and wake up tomorrow with absolutely no baggage?
Nothing weighing you down, nothing holding you back, and no negative thoughts entering your mind?
It'd be a relief.

Though its been kind of a long week and Ive had some struggles its been a great week. I am very proud of myself for sticking with my routine this week. My body and mind feel a bit better, less aches, more relaxing and just a little stronger. I really am enjoying the videos that have been suggested for beginning. The first 2 is where I am at, they are very detailed and relaxing, although I do have to watch them on youtube if I want to expand them to my whole screen. Still its a great way to start

The start of my second week, I added another video to my daily routine. I see a little improvement since last week and for that I am thankful. This site and the videos are really helping with my journey. This journey will be long but I look forward to getting my body and mind back where they need to be.

I don't know if anyway relates to where I am or where I have been, but there has to be changes. I am currently at my highest weight ever, been having problems with depression, anxiety, anger(the p

Although India is quite famous for the best yoga training but Rishikesh is popularly known as the world’s yoga capital. You can find eminent yoga teachers here in Rishikesh. Rishikesh has lots of good yoga schools and have certified yoga teachers that will teach you yoga and various asana. You can find various good teachers that will help you with meditation, spiritual connection with the God through Yoga, healing of various diseases, teach you “laughter yoga” techniques, and give you lectures o

THE NEED FOR A GURU

Only the man who has already been to Badrinath will be able to tell you the road leading to it.
In the case of the spiritual path, it is still more difficult to find your way.
The mind will mislead you very often.
The Guru will be able to remove pitfalls and obstacles, and lead you along the right path.
He will tell you: “This road leads you to Moksha; this one leads to bondage.”
Without this guidance, you might want to go to Badrinath, but find yourself in Delhi!

THE SATGURU

Your mind will readily be convinced that such a great soul is fit to be worshipped and revered.

Guru is the Moksha-Dvara(gateway to Liberation).

He is the gateway to the transcendental Truth-Consciousness.

But, it is the aspirant that has to enter through it.

The Guru is a help, but the actual task of pract