188 episodes
Yoga Wisdom with Swami Satchidananda Integral Yoga
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.4 • 31 Ratings
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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.
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The Purpose Of Birth And Death
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.
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Faith, Enlightenment & Other Questions
Swami Satchidananda answers questions about disturbed sleep, preparation for meditation, how to faith, whether all religions are the same, and how to reach enlightenment.
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How To See God In Everything
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.
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Creating A Successful Meditation Practice
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.
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What Is Reality? What Is Illusion?
In this Q & 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.
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Discovering Past Lives, Future Births and Self-Realization
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
Customer Reviews
Timeless wisdom
These talks will nourish your soul and your mind. SwamijiTeaches in a gentle profound way that speaks to my heart. He guides us on the path to our birthright; Peace and Joy.
Golden words of swamiji
When I listen to what swamiji tells us, it is the most valuable time spent for my well being. He tells us the way we should live in this world so that it will be filled with happiness and bliss. My best favorite is his discussions of knowing and understanding who I am.