http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org Blog and Podcast about Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra, Ayurveda and Meditation Thu, 10 May 2012 13:25:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Copyright © Yoga Vidya 2011 sukadev@yoga-vidya.de (Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya) sukadev@yoga-vidya.de (Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya) Spiritualiry 1440 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/shankara-yoga-vedanta-tantra.jpg http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org 144 144 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?feed=podcast Inspiring talks about the meaning of life. For a deeper understanding, new insights for your spiritual practice, an expansion of consciousness. Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra, Ayurveda and Meditation. Talks and interviews with Yoga Masters, Ayurveda Therapists, Vedanta Teachers, Meditation Practicioners. Get inspired by great people from all over the world. Podcast provided by Yoga Vidya, a non-profit network of Yoga Ashrams and Centers in Europe. yoga, vedanta, tantra, ayurveda, meditation, sivananda, spirituality, philosophy Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya sukadev@yoga-vidya.de no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-can-do-panchakarma/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-can-do-panchakarma/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 13:25:46 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=378 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-can-do-panchakarma/feed/ 0 0:01:26 Ayurveda Expert Leela Mata shares a few thoughts about who can do Panchakarma. Leela Mata directs spiritual Retreats in Yoga Vidya Germany as well as in Peacefull Valley Ashram Pennsylvania.   Ayurveda Expert Leela Mata shares a few thoughts about who can do Panchakarma. Leela Mata directs spiritual Retreats in Yoga Vidya Germany as well as in Peacefull Valley Ashram Pennsylvania.   ayurveda-podcast, Podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedic-psychology-harilal-answers/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedic-psychology-harilal-answers/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:21:00 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=375 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedic-psychology-harilal-answers/feed/ 0 0:02:26 Harilalji explains what is Vedic Psychology. He shows how this ancient psychology can be of great help for modern life. Harilalji is giving seminars  in Yoga Vidya Germany   and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/. Harilalji explains what is Vedic Psychology. He shows how this ancient psychology can be of great help for modern life. Harilalji is giving seminars  in Yoga Vidya Germany   and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/. Podcast, vedanta-podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-a-spiritual-retreat-good-for/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-a-spiritual-retreat-good-for/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:17:23 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=372 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-a-spiritual-retreat-good-for/feed/ 0 0:02:05 Leela Mata speaks about the meaning of a Spiritual Retreat. You learn something about the Meaning of Spiritual Life in general, as well. Leela Mata directs spiritual Retreats in Yoga Vidya Germany as well as in Peacefull Valley Ashram Pennsylvania. Leela Mata speaks about the meaning of a Spiritual Retreat. You learn something about the Meaning of Spiritual Life in general, as well. Leela Mata directs spiritual Retreats in Yoga Vidya Germany as well as in Peacefull Valley Ashram Pennsylvania. Podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/prana-healing-as-an-aid-to-allopathic-medicine-in-the-treatment-of-aids-multiple-scleroses-and-cancer/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/prana-healing-as-an-aid-to-allopathic-medicine-in-the-treatment-of-aids-multiple-scleroses-and-cancer/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:11:16 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=368 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/prana-healing-as-an-aid-to-allopathic-medicine-in-the-treatment-of-aids-multiple-scleroses-and-cancer/feed/ 0 0:02:46 Prana Healing is helpful in the treatment of Aids, Cancer, Multiple Scleroses, Cancer and most other diseases. Prana Healing should be combined with conventional allopathic medicine. Pranic Healing can reduce the side effect of medical drugs and sup[...] Prana Healing is helpful in the treatment of Aids, Cancer, Multiple Scleroses, Cancer and most other diseases. Prana Healing should be combined with conventional allopathic medicine. Pranic Healing can reduce the side effect of medical drugs and support their positive efect. Dr. Nalini from Delhi answers to a question of Sukadev from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. http://my.yoga-vidya.org Podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/message-of-the-bhagavad-gita-harilal-says-it-in-a-nut-shell/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/message-of-the-bhagavad-gita-harilal-says-it-in-a-nut-shell/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:57:56 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=364 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/message-of-the-bhagavad-gita-harilal-says-it-in-a-nut-shell/feed/ 0 0:01:06 Harilalji says it in a few words: What is the main message of the Bhagavad Gita? Harilalji is giving seminars  in Yoga Vidya Germany  and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala.  For more Information about yoga and meditation got to www.yoga-vidya.de/english[...] Harilalji says it in a few words: What is the main message of the Bhagavad Gita? Harilalji is giving seminars  in Yoga Vidya Germany  and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala.  For more Information about yoga and meditation got to www.yoga-vidya.de/english Podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-kriya-yoga/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-kriya-yoga/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:46:08 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=357 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-kriya-yoga/feed/ 0 0:02:54 Swami Bodhichitananda speaks about Kriya Yoga: What is Kriya Yoga? What is the logic behind it? How does it work? Which techniques are applied in Kriya Yoga? More on Swami Bodhichitananda here… Seminars with Swami Bodhichitananda here… Swami Bodhichitananda speaks about Kriya Yoga: What is Kriya Yoga? What is the logic behind it? How does it work? Which techniques are applied in Kriya Yoga? More on Swami Bodhichitananda here… Seminars with Swami Bodhichitananda here… Podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/master-sivanandas-love-of-service/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/master-sivanandas-love-of-service/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:42:45 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=353 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/master-sivanandas-love-of-service/feed/ 0 0:02:35 Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, was one of the greatest Yoga Masters of the 20th Century. He loved serving – thus he spread Yoga far and wide. In this Video you find a reading of one chapter of “Sivananda’s Gospel of Divine Life”[...] Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, was one of the greatest Yoga Masters of the 20th Century. He loved serving – thus he spread Yoga far and wide. In this Video you find a reading of one chapter of “Sivananda’s Gospel of Divine Life”, recorded in Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh Podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-spiritualize-your-relationship/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-spiritualize-your-relationship/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:39:05 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=350 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-spiritualize-your-relationship/feed/ 0 0:09:18 Narayani and Nalini speak about how to live Yoga Spirituality in a relationship. They share some personal experiences from their marriages and give precious insight. Nalini and Narayani are 2 female Yoga Teachers from Delhi and London – both t[...] Narayani and Nalini speak about how to live Yoga Spirituality in a relationship. They share some personal experiences from their marriages and give precious insight. Nalini and Narayani are 2 female Yoga Teachers from Delhi and London – both teaching at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany from time to time. More on Yoga get here… Podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedanta/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedanta/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:34:25 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=347 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedanta/feed/ 0 0:01:15 Vedanta is the most important of the Indian Philosopical Systems. It is the basis of Jnana Yoga. Chandra Cohen, disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda, Swami Brahmananda and Swami Dayananda, describes the meaning of Vedanta. He mentions Sankara as the m[...] Vedanta is the most important of the Indian Philosopical Systems. It is the basis of Jnana Yoga. Chandra Cohen, disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda, Swami Brahmananda and Swami Dayananda, describes the meaning of Vedanta. He mentions Sankara as the most important Vedanta Philosopher. And he explains how Vedanta refers to the Vedas. Chandra is teaching Vedanta Courses at Yoga Vidya Germany. More talks on Yoga and Vedanta here… Podcast, vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-create-your-destiny/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-create-your-destiny/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:17:49 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=339 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-create-your-destiny/feed/ 0 0:01:53 You can create your destiny. Leela Mata shows you how: From Thought to Action, from Action to Habit, from Habit to Character, From Character to Destiny. Learn to overcome thought habits and unconscious impulses. Use your discrimination and thus crea[...] You can create your destiny. Leela Mata shows you how: From Thought to Action, from Action to Habit, from Habit to Character, From Character to Destiny. Learn to overcome thought habits and unconscious impulses. Use your discrimination and thus create your destiny. Leela Mata is director of Peaceful Valley Ashram Pennsylvania. This recording from Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, where Leela Mata is giving seminars on the theme “How to Create your Destiny”. Podcast, vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/yoga-for-children/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/yoga-for-children/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:40:59 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=329 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/yoga-for-children/feed/ 0 0:03:34 Dr. Nalini talks about her work with different groups for children and which techniques worked best for them. Nalini worked in schools, with deaf-and-dumb children, with run-away-children, with children of drug addicts. She explains how Yoga can hel[...] Dr. Nalini talks about her work with different groups for children and which techniques worked best for them. Nalini worked in schools, with deaf-and-dumb children, with run-away-children, with children of drug addicts. She explains how Yoga can help. Nalini is living in Delhi. This recording was done in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Podcast, Uncategorized, vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/nara-and-narayana-story-from-indian-mythology/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/nara-and-narayana-story-from-indian-mythology/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:34:21 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=325 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/nara-and-narayana-story-from-indian-mythology/feed/ 0 0:04:38 An inspiring story from Indian Mythology, from the Vishnu Purana, told by Swami Bodhichitananda. Swamiji does not just tell the story, he also gives the psychological and spiritual meaning of the myth. More about yoga and meditation at Yoga Vidya Ge[...] An inspiring story from Indian Mythology, from the Vishnu Purana, told by Swami Bodhichitananda. Swamiji does not just tell the story, he also gives the psychological and spiritual meaning of the myth. More about yoga and meditation at Yoga Vidya Germany. Seminars with Swami Bodhichitananda find here… Podcast, vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-tantra/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-tantra/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:28:49 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=313 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-tantra/feed/ 1 0:01:35 Tantra is expansion and liberation of the soul and the mind. Dr. Nalini speaks about Tantra and Tantra practices. Dr. Nalini is a disciple of Paramahamsa Satyananada of the Bihar School of Yoga. She is teaching Tantra Meditation and other Tantra Pra[...] Tantra is expansion and liberation of the soul and the mind. Dr. Nalini speaks about Tantra and Tantra practices. Dr. Nalini is a disciple of Paramahamsa Satyananada of the Bihar School of Yoga. She is teaching Tantra Meditation and other Tantra Practices. Interview at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany where Nalini is giving Training Courses in Tantra practices regularly. Podcast, tantra-podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-find-out-ones-destiny/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-find-out-ones-destiny/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:24:33 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=309 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-to-find-out-ones-destiny/feed/ 0 0:01:52 How do I find my destiny? What is my task in life? Leela Mata tells you that you yourself are creating your destiny. Be aware that you have a higher goal in life. From this higher goal you can have smaller goals. Leela Mata gives you precious advice[...] How do I find my destiny? What is my task in life? Leela Mata tells you that you yourself are creating your destiny. Be aware that you have a higher goal in life. From this higher goal you can have smaller goals. Leela Mata gives you precious advice in a nutshell. Recording from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany Podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/kriya-yoga-sivananda-yoga-and-yoga-vidya/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/kriya-yoga-sivananda-yoga-and-yoga-vidya/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:15:41 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=305 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/kriya-yoga-sivananda-yoga-and-yoga-vidya/feed/ 0 0:04:05 Swami Bodhichitananda talks about how he integrates the Yoga teachings of Swami Sivananda with the Kriya Yoga Techniques. He explains that Kriya Yoga and Sivananda Yoga and the teachings of Yoga Vidya go well together. Seminars with Swami Bodhichita[...] Swami Bodhichitananda talks about how he integrates the Yoga teachings of Swami Sivananda with the Kriya Yoga Techniques. He explains that Kriya Yoga and Sivananda Yoga and the teachings of Yoga Vidya go well together. Seminars with Swami Bodhichitananda at Yoga Vidya you find here… Podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/the-essence-of-the-bhakti-sutras-of-narada/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/the-essence-of-the-bhakti-sutras-of-narada/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:01:09 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=295 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/the-essence-of-the-bhakti-sutras-of-narada/feed/ 0 0:01:46 Short talk on the Bhakti Sutra of Narada, one of the important texts on devotion. The essence is: All Joy comes from God. Awaken the inner love and knowledge by experiencing God. The Bhakti Sutra helps to reach it. Leela Mata gives Seminars on the Y[...] Short talk on the Bhakti Sutra of Narada, one of the important texts on devotion. The essence is: All Joy comes from God. Awaken the inner love and knowledge by experiencing God. The Bhakti Sutra helps to reach it. Leela Mata gives Seminars on the Yoga Sutra at Yoga Vidya Germany. bhakti-yoga-podcast, Podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/nilakantha-in-devanagari/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/nilakantha-in-devanagari/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:33:14 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=318 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/nilakantha-in-devanagari/feed/ 0 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/experiences-with-yoga-master-swami-vishnu-devananda/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/experiences-with-yoga-master-swami-vishnu-devananda/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:48:18 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=291 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/experiences-with-yoga-master-swami-vishnu-devananda/feed/ 0 0:06:22 Nalini and Narayani tell anecdotes about Swami Vishnu-devananda and Swami Satyananda. Nalini and Narayani are Yoga Masters teaching in different countries and continents. They speak during a Satsang after Meditation in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany Nalini and Narayani tell anecdotes about Swami Vishnu-devananda and Swami Satyananda. Nalini and Narayani are Yoga Masters teaching in different countries and continents. They speak during a Satsang after Meditation in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany Podcast, yoga-biography Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/paramahamsa-swami-satyananda-in-the-words-of-a-disciple/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/paramahamsa-swami-satyananda-in-the-words-of-a-disciple/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:52:56 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=286 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/paramahamsa-swami-satyananda-in-the-words-of-a-disciple/feed/ 0 0:02:00 Paramahamsa Satyananda (1923-2009) is the founder of the Bihar School of Yoga. Nalini Sahay, one of his disciples, talks about this great Master, and how his guidance helped her in her spiritual awakening and development. Nalini is living in Delhi. [...] Paramahamsa Satyananda (1923-2009) is the founder of the Bihar School of Yoga. Nalini Sahay, one of his disciples, talks about this great Master, and how his guidance helped her in her spiritual awakening and development. Nalini is living in Delhi. She is teaching Yoga Nidra, Tantra Meditations, Pavana Muktasana, Prana Vidya and other techniques that she learnt from Swami Satyananda. Recording from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany where Nalini gives professional training courses regularly. Podcast, tantra-podcast, yoga-biography Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-course/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-course/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:19:44 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=270 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-course/feed/ 0 0:04:08 At Yoga Vidya Germany the Hatha Yoga Pradipika is taught as an Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course. Swami Atma is the main teacher for the 9-day Intensive in June/July of every year. In this Video Swami Atma speaks about what this Hatha Yoga Prad[...] At Yoga Vidya Germany the Hatha Yoga Pradipika is taught as an Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course. Swami Atma is the main teacher for the 9-day Intensive in June/July of every year. In this Video Swami Atma speaks about what this Hatha Yoga Pradipika Course is about and what students can expect when taking this course. Infos on Seminars at Yoga Vidya More Infos on Yoga http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english/ More Info on Swami Atmaswaruparamananda on http://yoga108.org/ hatha-yoga, kundalini, Podcast, tantra-podcast, Uncategorized, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-summary-3rd-and-4th-chapter/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-summary-3rd-and-4th-chapter/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:16:29 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=266 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-summary-3rd-and-4th-chapter/feed/ 0 0:06:35 Mudras, Bandhas, Meditation, Superconsciousness – these are the themes of the 3rd and 4th chapter of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the most important of Hatha Yoga Scriptures. Swami Atma speaks about these chapters of this most important Hatha Yog[...] Mudras, Bandhas, Meditation, Superconsciousness – these are the themes of the 3rd and 4th chapter of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the most important of Hatha Yoga Scriptures. Swami Atma speaks about these chapters of this most important Hatha Yoga scripture. Information on Yoga Vidya and seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english/ More Info on Swami Atmaswaruparamananda on http://yoga108.org/ hatha-yoga, kundalini, meditation-podcast, Podcast, tantra-podcast, Uncategorized, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-summary-of-the-second-chapter/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-summary-of-the-second-chapter/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:12:02 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=262 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-summary-of-the-second-chapter/feed/ 0 0:03:19 Prana, Purification, Kriyas and Pranayama – these are the main topics of the second chapter of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Prana means life force. Kriya means action, especially purificatory actions, cleansing actions. Pranayama are the breathi[...] Prana, Purification, Kriyas and Pranayama – these are the main topics of the second chapter of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Prana means life force. Kriya means action, especially purificatory actions, cleansing actions. Pranayama are the breathing exercisres. Swami Atma talks about what this chapter is about. Most likely, the second chapter is the most important of this Hatha Yoga scripture. More Info on Swami Atmaswaruparamananda on http://yoga108.org/ hatha-yoga, kundalini, meditation-podcast, Podcast, tantra-podcast, Uncategorized, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-first-chapter-summary/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-first-chapter-summary/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:05:54 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=259 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika-first-chapter-summary/feed/ 0 0:03:23 Any serious Yoga practicioner and even more any Yoga Teacher should know the basics of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. In this scripture, the why and how of Yoga is explained, especially from the point of view of Tantra, Kundalini Yoga and Raja Yoga. In t[...] Any serious Yoga practicioner and even more any Yoga Teacher should know the basics of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. In this scripture, the why and how of Yoga is explained, especially from the point of view of Tantra, Kundalini Yoga and Raja Yoga. In this Podcast Swami Atma speaks about the first chapter of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. In this chapter the Yamas and Niyamas, the ethical foundation and the Asanas are explained. This is a sound track of a Yoga Video Interview. Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video More Info on Swami Atmaswaruparamananda on http://yoga108.org/ hatha-yoga, kundalini, Podcast, tantra-podcast, vedanta-podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:58:10 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=254 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/hatha-yoga-pradipika/feed/ 0 0:04:39 The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is the most important of all Hatha Yoga scriptures. It is a Tantra Scripture. Swami Atma explains the meaning of this scripture. He mentions the other important Hatha Yoga scriptures. He talks about the author of the Hatha [...] The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is the most important of all Hatha Yoga scriptures. It is a Tantra Scripture. Swami Atma explains the meaning of this scripture. He mentions the other important Hatha Yoga scriptures. He talks about the author of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yogi Swatmarama. He explains the essence of the teaching of Swatmarama. The crucial teaching is: Hatha Yoga is part of Kundalini Yoga. It is a holistic spiritual system designed for spiritual development. Through Mastery of the Body one gets Mastery of the Prana. Through Mastery of the Prana comes Mastery of the Mind. More Info on Swami Atmaswaruparamananda on http://yoga108.org/ hatha-yoga, kundalini, tantra-podcast, Uncategorized, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-become-a-swami-swami-atma-answers/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-become-a-swami-swami-atma-answers/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:51:21 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=248 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-become-a-swami-swami-atma-answers/feed/ 0 0:13:00 Swami Atmaswaruparamananda explains the meaning of his long name. He talks about how he became a Swami, a Yoga monk. He speaks about his experiences as a monk. As he is a monk in the Sankaracharya order, he also talks about the Vedanta Philosophy. S[...] Swami Atmaswaruparamananda explains the meaning of his long name. He talks about how he became a Swami, a Yoga monk. He speaks about his experiences as a monk. As he is a monk in the Sankaracharya order, he also talks about the Vedanta Philosophy. Swami Atma also talks about the challenges and joys of being a Swami living without the protection and restraints of an organisation. bhakti-yoga-podcast, meditation-podcast, Podcast, tantra-podcast, Uncategorized, yoga-biography, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-get-deeper-into-yoga-swami-atma-speaks/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-get-deeper-into-yoga-swami-atma-speaks/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:45:10 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=245 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-get-deeper-into-yoga-swami-atma-speaks/feed/ 0 0:03:33 Swami Atma speaks about how he got deeper into Yoga. What made him take a Yoga Teachers Training Course? How did he meet his Guru, Swami Vishnu-devananda? What made him dedicate his life to Yoga? Swami Atma is one of the most popular Yoga Teachers a[...] Swami Atma speaks about how he got deeper into Yoga. What made him take a Yoga Teachers Training Course? How did he meet his Guru, Swami Vishnu-devananda? What made him dedicate his life to Yoga? Swami Atma is one of the most popular Yoga Teachers at Yoga Vidya Germany. He is born in France, took his Yoga Teachers Training Course at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram Kerala/India. He became a disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda in the middle of the 1980s. More Yoga Videos More Info on Swami Atmaswaruparamananda     meditation-podcast, Podcast, yoga-biography, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-start-with-yoga-swami-atma-answers/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-start-with-yoga-swami-atma-answers/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:34:04 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=240 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/how-did-you-start-with-yoga-swami-atma-answers/feed/ 0 0:02:04 Swami Atma speaks why and how he started with Yoga. This is part of an interview that Sukadev from Yoga Vidya had with Swami Atma. Listening to how Yoga Practicioners came to Yoga is always inspiring. Swami Atma is born in France, took Yoga Teachers[...] Swami Atma speaks why and how he started with Yoga. This is part of an interview that Sukadev from Yoga Vidya had with Swami Atma. Listening to how Yoga Practicioners came to Yoga is always inspiring. Swami Atma is born in France, took Yoga Teachers Training Course in Kerala/India, lived in the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and Ashrams for many years, and is frequently giving Yoga Seminars and Training Courses at Yoga Vidya Germany. Swami Atma is founder of Advaita Yoga Ashrama. This Talk is available on Video also.   meditation-podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-can-students-learn-in-9-day-vedanta-courses/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-can-students-learn-in-9-day-vedanta-courses/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:34:07 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=235 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-can-students-learn-in-9-day-vedanta-courses/feed/ 0 0:02:01 Chandra Cohen explains what students can learn in 9-day-Vedanta-Courses. He talks about the syllabus – and what the knowledge will be good for. Chandra teaches 9-day Vedanta Courses in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Usually he uses a Classical Scr[...] Chandra Cohen explains what students can learn in 9-day-Vedanta-Courses. He talks about the syllabus – and what the knowledge will be good for. Chandra teaches 9-day Vedanta Courses in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Usually he uses a Classical Scripture as main text, like Aparoksha Anubhuti, Tattwa Bodha and Atma Bodha of Sankara or the Upanishads . vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-was-sankara-chandra-explains/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-was-sankara-chandra-explains/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:03:49 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=224 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-was-sankara-chandra-explains/feed/ 0 0:03:55 Sankara is considered the most important of Jnana Yoga Masters and Vedanta Teachers. Until today he is held in highest esteem. Chandra Cohen speaks on the importance of the most important Indian Philosopher and Jnana Yoga Master, Sankara, also calle[...] Sankara is considered the most important of Jnana Yoga Masters and Vedanta Teachers. Until today he is held in highest esteem. Chandra Cohen speaks on the importance of the most important Indian Philosopher and Jnana Yoga Master, Sankara, also called Sankaracharya, sometimes spelled Shankara or Shankaracharya. Sankara lived around 800 C.E. Listen to this talk on life, meaning and teaching of this Advaita Vedanta Master. Chandra is teaching Vedanta Courses at Yoga Vidya Germany and in upstate New Yoga. Chandra is a disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda, Swami Brahmananda and Swami Dayananda. This short podcast episode is taken from an interview at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Uncategorized, vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/this-world-is-a-dream-vedanta-podcast/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/this-world-is-a-dream-vedanta-podcast/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:57:54 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=221 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/this-world-is-a-dream-vedanta-podcast/feed/ 0 0:05:54 What is this world? Does this world exist? Who am I? Is there something like Consciousness? If so, what is Consiousness? What is the difference between the world experienced in waking consciousness and the dream world? Is there a difference? Chandra[...] What is this world? Does this world exist? Who am I? Is there something like Consciousness? If so, what is Consiousness? What is the difference between the world experienced in waking consciousness and the dream world? Is there a difference? Chandra Cohen, teacher of Advaita Vedanta in the Sankara Tradition, gives answers to these questions. He helps you to become aware that everything is just Consciousness. Chandra is teaching Vedanta Courses at Yoga Vidya Germany and in New York State. He was trained by Swami Vishnu-devananda, Swami Brahmananda and Swami Dayananda. This podcast is taken from an interview conducted by Sukadev from Yoga Vidya Germany with Chandra during a seminar on Aparoksha Anubhuti.   vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-am-i-in-the-midst-of-3-states-of-consciousness-and-turiya/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-am-i-in-the-midst-of-3-states-of-consciousness-and-turiya/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:51:34 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=218 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/who-am-i-in-the-midst-of-3-states-of-consciousness-and-turiya/feed/ 0 0:04:20 Who am I? This is the most important and urgent question anyone can ask. Chandra gives answers to this question from the point of view of Advaita Vedanta in the Sankara tradition. Chandra uses the analogy of the 3 states of Consciousness, waking, dr[...] Who am I? This is the most important and urgent question anyone can ask. Chandra gives answers to this question from the point of view of Advaita Vedanta in the Sankara tradition. Chandra uses the analogy of the 3 states of Consciousness, waking, dream and deeps sleep – and Turiya, the fourth one. This analogy, this analysis, plays an important role in several Upanishads, definitely in all Jnana Yoga teaching. Chandra is giving Vedanta Courses at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.   vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-advaita-vedanta-chandra-explains/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-advaita-vedanta-chandra-explains/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:45:43 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=215 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-advaita-vedanta-chandra-explains/feed/ 0 0:03:31 Advaita Vedanta is the Philosophy of Oneness. It is unconditional non-dualism. It is supposed to be the zenith of all philosophies. Chandra Cohen explains in this short podcast what Advaita is. He gives insights into why everything in this manifeste[...] Advaita Vedanta is the Philosophy of Oneness. It is unconditional non-dualism. It is supposed to be the zenith of all philosophies. Chandra Cohen explains in this short podcast what Advaita is. He gives insights into why everything in this manifested universe is nothing but a manifestation of the One, the Brahman. This Vedanta Podcast is taken from an Interview conducted by Sukadev, founder of Yoga Vidya, and Chandra, during a Vedanta Seminar in Germany at Yoga Vidya Ashram Meinberg. More talks on Yoga and Vedanta vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedanta-chandra-explains/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedanta-chandra-explains/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:27:26 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=208 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-vedanta-chandra-explains/feed/ 0 0:01:48 Vedanta is considered the most important of the Philosopical Systems of India, both by Western scholars as well as in India itself. Vedanta is the foundation of Jnana Yoga, the Yoga of wisdom. In this short podcast, Chandra Cohen, disciple of Swami[...] Vedanta is considered the most important of the Philosopical Systems of India, both by Western scholars as well as in India itself. Vedanta is the foundation of Jnana Yoga, the Yoga of wisdom. In this short podcast, Chandra Cohen, disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda, Swami Brahmananda and Swami Dayananda, describes the meaning of Vedanta. He mentions Sankara (probably 788-820 C.E.) as the most important Vedanta Philosopher. Chandra explains how Vedanta refers to the Vedas, the most ancient Indian scriptures. Chandra is teaching Vedanta Courses at Yoga Vidya Germany. This short talk is part of interview that Sukadev, founder of Yoga Vidya, conducted with Chandra. vedanta-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/why-to-practice-in-an-ashram/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/why-to-practice-in-an-ashram/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:39:37 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=156 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/why-to-practice-in-an-ashram/feed/ 0 0:02:17 What are Yoga Ashrams good for? What can you expect to experience in a Yoga Ashram? Why can you make so good progress when living in an Ashram? Leela Mata, Yoga Master in Peaceful Valley Ashram Pennsylvania http://www.leelamata.com speaks about the [...] What are Yoga Ashrams good for? What can you expect to experience in a Yoga Ashram? Why can you make so good progress when living in an Ashram? Leela Mata, Yoga Master in Peaceful Valley Ashram Pennsylvania http://www.leelamata.com speaks about the spiritual Meaning of Ashram Practice. Leela Mata gives Seminars in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany regularly http://y-v.de/leela-mata meditation-podcast, Podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/tantra/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/tantra/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:08:04 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=275 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/tantra/feed/ 0 http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/yoga-nidra-nalini-explains/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/yoga-nidra-nalini-explains/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:35:05 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=150 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/yoga-nidra-nalini-explains/feed/ 0 0:03:27 The deep relaxation technique Yoga Nidra relaxes body, mind and spirit. Dr. Nalini explains in this short Yoga Podcast what Yoga Nidra is, how it works and how it developed from the Tantras. She speaks about her spiritual Master and Teacher, Shri Pa[...] The deep relaxation technique Yoga Nidra relaxes body, mind and spirit. Dr. Nalini explains in this short Yoga Podcast what Yoga Nidra is, how it works and how it developed from the Tantras. She speaks about her spiritual Master and Teacher, Shri Paramahamsa Satyananda, founder of Bihar School of Yoga. She talks about the different stages of the practice of Yoga Nidra. Dr. Nalini has been teaching Yoga for the last 30 years. Now she is teaching others how to teach Yoga Nidra, in Yoga Vidya Ashrams and Centers in Germany. Podcast, tantra-podcast, Uncategorized, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/vedanta-its-meaning-and-teaching/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/vedanta-its-meaning-and-teaching/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:31:02 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=148 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/vedanta-its-meaning-and-teaching/feed/ 0 0:01:15 Sukadev asks a question: What is Vedanta? Leela Mata speaks in this Yoga Podcast about Vedanta in a nutshell. Vedanta is the Philosophy of the Absolute. It is the Philosophy that claims absolute Oneness. You reach the Supreme by practicing all aspec[...] Sukadev asks a question: What is Vedanta? Leela Mata speaks in this Yoga Podcast about Vedanta in a nutshell. Vedanta is the Philosophy of the Absolute. It is the Philosophy that claims absolute Oneness. You reach the Supreme by practicing all aspects of Yoga.  Recording from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany . This podcast is the Soundtrack of a Yoga Video. meditation-podcast, Podcast, vedanta-podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-trantra-nalini-explains/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-trantra-nalini-explains/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:27:34 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=146 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-trantra-nalini-explains/feed/ 0 0:01:35 There are many misconceptions and many different explanations about Tantra. Dr. Nalini speaks about Tantra and Tantra practices. She says: Tantra is expansion and liberation of the soul and the mind. Dr. Nalini is a disciple of Paramahamsa Satyanana[...] There are many misconceptions and many different explanations about Tantra. Dr. Nalini speaks about Tantra and Tantra practices. She says: Tantra is expansion and liberation of the soul and the mind. Dr. Nalini is a disciple of Paramahamsa Satyananada of the Bihar School of Yoga. Nalini is teaching Tantra Meditation and other Tantra Practices. in India and Germany. This Yoga Podcast is part of an Interview at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany were Nalini is giving Training Courses in Tantra practices regularly. Podcast, tantra-podcast, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/prana-healing-nalini-explains/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/prana-healing-nalini-explains/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:23:48 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=142 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/prana-healing-nalini-explains/feed/ 0 0:05:02 Dr. Nalini explains what Prana Self Healing Techniques are and how they work. In this Yoga podcast she talks about how Prana Healing Techniques helped herself after severe injuries due to serveral accidents. She developped a special way to teach Pra[...] Dr. Nalini explains what Prana Self Healing Techniques are and how they work. In this Yoga podcast she talks about how Prana Healing Techniques helped herself after severe injuries due to serveral accidents. She developped a special way to teach Prana Vidya, the Science of Healing energy, to others. Self Healing Techniques can help with many diseases, including cancer, MS, psychological problems etc. For minor diseases self help techniques can be sufficient in healing. For major diseases they support conventional treatment. Please note: For any medical problem a doctor or health practicioner should be consulted. Dr. Nalini is living in Delhi. She is teaching others how to teach Prana Healing in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Podcast, tantra-podcast, Uncategorized, yoga-podcast Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-pavanamuktasana-nalini-explains/ http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-pavanamuktasana-nalini-explains/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:20:20 +0000 Sukadev http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/?p=139 Continue reading →]]> http://yoga-vedanta-tantra.org/what-is-pavanamuktasana-nalini-explains/feed/ 0 0:03:43 Pavanamuktasana variations can be helpful for many people to regain health and energy. Nalini, direct disciple of Paramahamsa Satyananda, explains what Pavanamuktasanas are, how they work, which benefit you can expect. Nalini ist living and teaching[...] Pavanamuktasana variations can be helpful for many people to regain health and energy. Nalini, direct disciple of Paramahamsa Satyananda, explains what Pavanamuktasanas are, how they work, which benefit you can expect. Nalini ist living and teaching in Delhi. She is also teaching Pavanamuktasana training courses in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Podcast, tantra-podcast, Uncategorized Sukadev Bretz Yoga Vidya no no