Swami Satchidananda answers various questions about the practice of Yoga. He explains the importance of the yamas and niyamas, of cultivating a clean and balanced mind and lifestyle before trying to do advanced practices or awaken kundalini. He advises students to not rush their practices but focus on natural unfolding in spiritual life.Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda answers various questions about the practice of Yoga. He explains the importance of the yamas and niyamas, of cultivating a clean and balanced mind and lifestyle before trying to do advanced practices or awaken kundalini. He advises students to not rush their practices but focus on natural unfolding in spiritual life. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Lessons On The Yoga Path

Swami Satchidananda gives this talk in Santa Cruz, California in 1977. He explains how Yoga philosophy and practices can help us to have a more peaceful, easeful, and useful life. He gives an overview of Integral Yoga practices and their purpose.  Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda gives this talk in Santa Cruz, California in 1977. He explains how Yoga philosophy and practices can help us to have a more peaceful, easeful, and useful life. He gives an overview of Integral Yoga practices and their purpose. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

How To Not Disturb Your Ease

In this talk from 1977, Swami Satchidananda explains what our essential or true Divine Nature is and why we seem unable to recognize this. He explains that attachments and mis-identifications cause us to forget who we are. The upshot is that we begin to look for happiness outside of ourselves. He points out what it is that makes us lose our original happiness. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this talk from 1977, Swami Satchidananda explains what our essential or true Divine Nature is and why we seem unable to recognize this. He explains that attachments and mis-identifications cause us to forget who we are. The upshot is that we begin to look for happiness outside of ourselves. He points out what it is that makes us lose our original happiness. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

The True You

In this talk from 1977, during a Yoga retreat, Swami Satchidananda talks about the truth behind birth, death, and why God created this world. He explains that the purpose of life is to recognize and experience the essential oneness within the created diversity of the world. He warns that without that recognition, we can never experience supreme peace and abundant joy. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this talk from 1977, during a Yoga retreat, Swami Satchidananda talks about the truth behind birth, death, and why God created this world. He explains that the purpose of life is to recognize and experience the essential oneness within the created diversity of the world. He warns that without that recognition, we can never experience supreme peace and abundant joy. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

The Purpose Of Birth And Death

Swami Satchidananda answers questions about disturbed sleep, preparation for meditation, how to faith, whether all religions are the same, and how to reach enlightenment. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda answers questions about disturbed sleep, preparation for meditation, how to faith, whether all religions are the same, and how to reach enlightenment. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Faith, Enlightenment & Other Questions

Swami Satchidananda explains what it means to truly see God. Realizing that one faith, or one way of worshiping, isn’t better than another we come closer to understanding God. Through illustrations from inspiring stories from the Hindu tradition, he illuminates the power of faith and its ability to move mountains. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda explains what it means to truly see God. Realizing that one faith, or one way of worshiping, isn’t better than another we come closer to understanding God. Through illustrations from inspiring stories from the Hindu tradition, he illuminates the power of faith and its ability to move mountains. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

How To See God In Everything

Swami Satchidananda answers questions about meditation, particularly about how to deal with tamas, the lethargy that can sometimes keep us from doing our Yoga practice and can also cause sleepiness during meditation. He begins the program with some inspiring words about the True Nature of Being.

Creating A Successful Meditation Practice

In this Q &amp; A session, Swami Satchidananda is asked about the nature of illusion. He explains the essential teaching of living in a dualistic world, all while keeping one’s eye on the True Reality. Before he answers this question, he answers a question about whether vanity is a sin. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this Q &amp; A session, Swami Satchidananda is asked about the nature of illusion. He explains the essential teaching of living in a dualistic world, all while keeping one’s eye on the True Reality. Before he answers this question, he answers a question about whether vanity is a sin. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

What Is Reality? What Is Illusion?

During this talk, Swami Satchidananda was asked what the Self is, does it change, and what carries over from birth to rebirth. He also discusses what causes rebirth, how to know one’s past lives as well as future lives.Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

During this talk, Swami Satchidananda was asked what the Self is, does it change, and what carries over from birth to rebirth. He also discusses what causes rebirth, how to know one’s past lives as well as future lives. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Discovering Past Lives, Future Births and Self-Realization

In this talk from the late 1960s, Swami Satchidananda answers various questions including: spiritual books he would recommend, the nature of the mind, having faith in spiritual teachings, discomfort during seated meditation, mantras and sound vibration.

We Are All Sound Vibration

Sri Swami Satchidananda is one of the most respected spiritual teachers and Yoga masters in the world. He is the founder of Integral Yoga. He opened the Woodstock Festival in 1969 with his words of peace, which sparked a movement and influenced a generation. His approach to teaching Yoga was direct, practical, and simple. His delightful sense of humor reminds us that the purpose of spiritual life is joy.(c)2016 Integral Yoga Multimedia/Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Inc.

Sri Swami Satchidananda is one of the most respected spiritual teachers and Yoga masters in the world. He is the founder of Integral Yoga. He opened the Woodstock Festival in 1969 with his words of peace, which sparked a movement and influenced a generation. His approach to teaching Yoga was direct, practical, and simple. His delightful sense of humor reminds us that the purpose of spiritual life is joy. (c)2016 Integral Yoga Multimedia/Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Inc.

Yoga Wisdom with Swami Satchidananda

Swami Satchidananda answers two questions during this program. The first is about handling challenges in love and marriage and how to love selflessly vs. selfishly. With examples drawn from nature, he talks about the benefits of living a selfless life: peace and happiness. He also addresses a question about whether anything and everything is okay in moderation. He offers a foundational teaching about what constitutes a beneficial action.(c)2017 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda answers two questions during this program. The first is about handling challenges in love and marriage and how to love selflessly vs. selfishly. With examples drawn from nature, he talks about the benefits of living a selfless life: peace and happiness. He also addresses a question about whether anything and everything is okay in moderation. He offers a foundational teaching about what constitutes a beneficial action. (c)2017 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

How to Love

Swami Satchidananda addresses the emotion of fear, which he says is an emotion that is foundational to the human condition. However, it can be overcome through faith in something greater than ourselves. He affirms: “Faith and fear do not go together.” He also talks about a near death experience on his pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash. (c) 2017 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda addresses the emotion of fear, which he says is an emotion that is foundational to the human condition. However, it can be overcome through faith in something greater than ourselves. He affirms: “Faith and fear do not go together.” He also talks about a near death experience on his pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash. (c) 2017 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Becoming Fearless

Swami Satchidananda gives a talk about what Yoga really is: learning to not disturb our original nature of peace and joy. He explains that we can learn about this original nature by watching babies. He goes on to give many examples of what we do to disturb our own peace and how to prevent that tendency. He closes his talk with a short responsive chant in Sanskrit.© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda gives a talk about what Yoga really is: learning to not disturb our original nature of peace and joy. He explains that we can learn about this original nature by watching babies. He goes on to give many examples of what we do to disturb our own peace and how to prevent that tendency. He closes his talk with a short responsive chant in Sanskrit. © 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Don't Disturb Your Own Peace

Swami Satchidananda is asked a series of questions during an Integral Yoga Retreat in the 1970s. He’s first asked questions about using a mantra in meditation and he speaks about the alchemy of initiation by a Guru. He’s also asked to clarify the meaning behind the eastern concept of surrender to a Guru. He explains that surrender is relinquishing one’s attachments to the ego in order to seek “the kingdom,” as the Bible explains.© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda is asked a series of questions during an Integral Yoga Retreat in the 1970s. He’s first asked questions about using a mantra in meditation and he speaks about the alchemy of initiation by a Guru. He’s also asked to clarify the meaning behind the eastern concept of surrender to a Guru. He explains that surrender is relinquishing one’s attachments to the ego in order to seek “the kingdom,” as the Bible explains. © 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Mantra Meditation & Surrendering the Ego

Swami Satchidananda is asked a question about the benefits of pranayama (yogic breathing). He explains how these practices increase the prana or vital force in the body, bringing increased energy and vitality and this explains its healing effects. In addition, it has benefits for the mind and emotions leading to a calmer, more balanced state. He also speaks about the koshas, vital bodies, and how the yogic practices help one to connect to divine energy.(c)2017 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda is asked a question about the benefits of pranayama (yogic breathing). He explains how these practices increase the prana or vital force in the body, bringing increased energy and vitality and this explains its healing effects. In addition, it has benefits for the mind and emotions leading to a calmer, more balanced state. He also speaks about the koshas, vital bodies, and how the yogic practices help one to connect to divine energy. (c)2017 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

How Connect Yourself to the Source

In this talk, Swami Satchidananda explains what the essential teachings and goal of Yoga, and every spiritual path, are essentially. He goes on to quote from various sages who have taught the essence of Yoga, spirituality, dharma, and religious truths. He also illustrates, through a parable, how children exemplify the heart of these essential teachings.

Learn to Have the Faith of a Child

Swami Satchidananda begins talking about how each of us is unique in life and should live a life of worth and contribution. He continues by answering a question about what is meant by "false gods." He also answers a question about the importance of vows.(c) 2018 Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda begins talking about how each of us is unique in life and should live a life of worth and contribution. He continues by answering a question about what is meant by "false gods." He also answers a question about the importance of vows. (c) 2018 Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

How to Excel in Life

During an Integral Yoga retreat in Bali, Swami Satchidananda speaks about the human tendency to worry about things over which we have no control. He gives advice, referring to prayers he repeated as a child that were helpful to him. He is also asked about his experiences in meeting Mother Theresa and the Pope.Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

During an Integral Yoga retreat in Bali, Swami Satchidananda speaks about the human tendency to worry about things over which we have no control. He gives advice, referring to prayers he repeated as a child that were helpful to him. He is also asked about his experiences in meeting Mother Theresa and the Pope. Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Dont' Worry, Be Happy

During this Guru Poornima talk, (a day in which the spiritual teacher is specially honored annually) Swami Satchidananda explains that the goal of spiritual life is to find out who you are. The purpose of life is to seek the kingdom within. He highlights how the practices of Yoga, and any spiritual path, help us to find out who we are—aside from what we do, what we possess, and other misidentifications. He stresses the privilege it is to have a human birth and how that enables us, as opposed to other parts of the creation, to seek the Truth.(c)2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

During this Guru Poornima talk, (a day in which the spiritual teacher is specially honored annually) Swami Satchidananda explains that the goal of spiritual life is to find out who you are. The purpose of life is to seek the kingdom within. He highlights how the practices of Yoga, and any spiritual path, help us to find out who we are—aside from what we do, what we possess, and other misidentifications. He stresses the privilege it is to have a human birth and how that enables us, as opposed to other parts of the creation, to seek the Truth. (c)2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Who Are You, Really?

Swami Satchidananda is asked several questions about how to deal with challenging situations and people. He advises us to learn how to cultivate an inner witness that enables us to maintain equanimity and balance of mind under all conditions. Ⓟ© 2019 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda is asked several questions about how to deal with challenging situations and people. He advises us to learn how to cultivate an inner witness that enables us to maintain equanimity and balance of mind under all conditions. Ⓟ© 2019 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Be In The World, Not Of The World

Swami Satchidananda gives a talk at a Unity Church and this inspires an explanation about how Yoga is the Sanskrit for unity. He goes on to talk about the unity behind the diversity in life and that it is in the spirit we can best understand our unity. Then, he goes onto answer questions on overcoming challenges in meditation and on the spiritual path.(c)2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda gives a talk at a Unity Church and this inspires an explanation about how Yoga is the Sanskrit for unity. He goes on to talk about the unity behind the diversity in life and that it is in the spirit we can best understand our unity. Then, he goes onto answer questions on overcoming challenges in meditation and on the spiritual path. (c)2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Meditation & the Restless Mind

In honor of Guru Poornima 2018, we offer this compilation of devotional bhajans by various artists who have dedicated these tracks to Sri Swami Satchidananda. Sri Swamiji founded Integral Yoga International (headquarters: Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, in Virginia). Our deepest respect and gratitude to Swami Satchidananda for the teachings of Integral Yoga and his unconditional love and guidance for thousands worldwide. Guru Poornima is a time that students and devotees pay tribute to the source of the teachings they have received. We offer our sashtanga pranams to our beloved Gurudev! Jai! Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In honor of Guru Poornima 2018, we offer this compilation of devotional bhajans by various artists who have dedicated these tracks to Sri Swami Satchidananda. Sri Swamiji founded Integral Yoga International (headquarters: Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, in Virginia). Our deepest respect and gratitude to Swami Satchidananda for the teachings of Integral Yoga and his unconditional love and guidance for thousands worldwide. Guru Poornima is a time that students and devotees pay tribute to the source of the teachings they have received. We offer our sashtanga pranams to our beloved Gurudev! Jai! Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

OM Namo Bhagavate Satchidananda by Rasmi (from the CD, "Beloved")

This talk opens with a student asking Swami Satchidananda a question about Self-realization. He explains the nature of the higher Self and explains a very profound and complex philosophical concept: how one can realize the Ultimate Truth, Self, or God. He gives many analogies to help the listener understand the process of awakening.(c)2017 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

This talk opens with a student asking Swami Satchidananda a question about Self-realization. He explains the nature of the higher Self and explains a very profound and complex philosophical concept: how one can realize the Ultimate Truth, Self, or God. He gives many analogies to help the listener understand the process of awakening. (c)2017 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

You are Already Divine

See God Within: In this talk that Swami Satchidananda gave in Singapore, he speaks about the difference between temporary and permanent happiness. Lasting happiness comes from knowing one’s inner, True Self—the God within. He describes how to experience this, referencing the Yoga of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, and the teachings of the Bible regarding “Blessed are the pure in heart, they shall see God.”Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

See God Within: In this talk that Swami Satchidananda gave in Singapore, he speaks about the difference between temporary and permanent happiness. Lasting happiness comes from knowing one’s inner, True Self—the God within. He describes how to experience this, referencing the Yoga of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, and the teachings of the Bible regarding “Blessed are the pure in heart, they shall see God.” Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

See God Within

Swami Satchidananda gave this talk in Los Angeles in 1980, during which he spoke about the root cause of all personal problems: selfishness. He explains how we can analyze each of our emotional upsets and conflicts and at the root of each we’ll find some expectation that was unfulfilled. He offers a practical solution to putting an end to all one’s problems. © 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda gave this talk in Los Angeles in 1980, during which he spoke about the root cause of all personal problems: selfishness. He explains how we can analyze each of our emotional upsets and conflicts and at the root of each we’ll find some expectation that was unfulfilled. He offers a practical solution to putting an end to all one’s problems. © 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

How To Solve All Your Problems

Swami Satchidananda speaks about the difference between pure love and attachment. He explains the subtle points of Yoga philosophy regarding detachment, a desireless or actionless state, compassion and liberation.  Ⓟ© 2019 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda speaks about the difference between pure love and attachment. He explains the subtle points of Yoga philosophy regarding detachment, a desireless or actionless state, compassion and liberation. Ⓟ© 2019 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Love Vs. Attachment

Swami Satchidananda clarifies a teaching he had given about not making appointments so you don't get disappointed. He says this teaching is not to be misunderstood as saying one shouldn’t have any goals. He explains that we can have goals but we should see that our motivation is unselfish in whatever we strive to achieve.Ⓟ© 2019 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda clarifies a teaching he had given about not making appointments so you don't get disappointed. He says this teaching is not to be misunderstood as saying one shouldn’t have any goals. He explains that we can have goals but we should see that our motivation is unselfish in whatever we strive to achieve. Ⓟ© 2019 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

Everything Will Come To You

During an Integral Yoga retreat in Bali, Swami Satchidananda is asked a series of questions: about Jesus being in India, how to free oneself from karma and desires, and the purpose of our Yoga practices.Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

During an Integral Yoga retreat in Bali, Swami Satchidananda is asked a series of questions: about Jesus being in India, how to free oneself from karma and desires, and the purpose of our Yoga practices. Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

How To Be Free Of Karma

Swami Satchidananda speaks about the pitfalls of egotism, the benefits of humility, and the rewards of recognizing oneself as an instrument in the hands of the divine. Reciting a poem in Tamil by the South Indian saint, Sri Ramalingam, he illustrates the highest wisdom that leads to constant peace.

How Big is Your Ego?

In this wonderful audio (from archival reel-to-reel from 1968), Swami Satchidananda is asked why he became a swami and what sannyas (monkhood) is all about. He explains how he became a swami and what it really means to be a renunciate—which doesn't involved running away from one's family or the world (which was often what his young students thought in those early days...).Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this wonderful audio (from archival reel-to-reel from 1968), Swami Satchidananda is asked why he became a swami and what sannyas (monkhood) is all about. He explains how he became a swami and what it really means to be a renunciate—which doesn't involved running away from one's family or the world (which was often what his young students thought in those early days...). Ⓟ© 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / <a href="http://www.integralyoga.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integralyoga.org</a>

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