Nalanie's Podcast-Raja yoga-Pathways to a Peaceful Mind

In this, the final part of the series, Nalanie summarises the study of the ancient Hindu scripture, The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali.  The study covered in depth Book One (Samadhi Pada - The Portion on Contemplation) and Book Two (Sadhana Pada - The Portion on Practice), and touched upon Book Three (Vibhuti Pada - The Portion on Accomplishments).  This edition includes cross references to Biblical texts.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on the 8th May, 2024. 

Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion and clinging to life are all covered in this, the penultimate session of The Study of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Nalanie also includes advice on meditation and how to meditate.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 24th April, 2024.

Following on from the previous session, here Nalanie discusses in more detail the obstacles (the 'Kleśas' - or 'Kleshas') to spiritual growth.  This edition includes advice on how to handle divorce, and a reading from The Upanishads describing the difference between the small 's' self (the ego) and the true Self with a capital 'S'!  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 17th April, 2024.  

This session includes an explanation of what it means to accept pain for purification, and of the meaning of 'Kriya Yoga' and the Koshas.  There is also a recap of Book One, Sutra 33 (the Four Locks and Keys) and Book Two, Sutras 28 and 29 (the Eight Limbs of Yoga).  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 10th April, 2024. 

The duality of the world, how to face the wars (battles) in our lives, how to remove the blockages inhibiting our spiritual growth, and what to concentrate on to aid meditation. These are just some of the subjects in this edition, which includes a demonstration of 'Kapalabhati', the rapid breathing technique of Pranayama.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 3rd April, 2024.

In this edition, Nalanie focusses on Sutra 33 - known as "The Four Locks and Keys."  She opens the session with a discussion about faith, and she goes on to offer advice on dealing with panic attacks.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on the 27th March, 2024.

In this edition, Nalanie talks about the obstacles to spiritual growth and how to overcome them.  "Change your language, change your life!"
Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Hall on the 13th March 2024.
Music "The Eternal OM" by, and copyright belonging to Robert Slap

In this edition Nalanie provides an explanation of the 'Mantram OM' including readings from the ancient Hindu scripture 'The Upanishads.'  The session begins with a recap of Book One, Sutras 21 to 26 on Devotion and Isvara pranidhanam.  The music at the opening is 'The Eternal OM' by Robert Slap and all rights to it remain with him.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 6th March, 2024.

In this edition, Nalanie goes back to Book One (the Portion on Contemplation) and discusses 'Isvara Pranidhanam' which is self-surrender and devotion to the Divine. It includes a brief recap of Book One, Sutra 14.   Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 28th February, 2024.

Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (contemplation and absorption) are the subjects of this edition. It includes an explanation of the different kinds of Samadhi (Samprajnata Samadhi, Savitarka Samadhi, Savichara Samadhi, Sa-ananda Samadhi and Sa-asmita Samadhi); and a detailed reading from The Upanishads. It concludes with a short meditation.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 21st February, 2024.