Asha starts the class with personal stories that illustrate the importance of focused visualization in the process of manifesting. Inspiration, intuition, and energy are not in themselves sufficient, she says — one has to invest themselves in obtaining the required knowledge as well.
Asha discusses Paramhansa Yoganada's prediction of world economic collapse and answers questions and concerns, reminding the group that he also asked people not to be afraid, but to seek refuge in God.
Asha gives practical advice to help us identify what blocks our ability to manifest. Taking up a modest goal first, will help us succeed and grow our will and confidence. Faith is knowing that the energy and will are already there if we are standing in right relationship to what we want.
When a person becomes very successful, Asha says, it's because they have worked very hard at in the past. But does that success always bring them happiness? This class covers karma, reincarnation, feeling versus emotion, how to find out what we should do, and the importance of energy and enthusiasm in the spiritual life.
In the third class in this series, Nayaswami Asha continues to discuss the topic of karma and right action. She explains the idea of God and the grace that is freely available at all times to those that attune to it. (Based on Lesson 1.)
In the second class in this series, Nayaswami Asha discusses the idea of Magnetism. She delves deep into the unfailing law of Karma and the right attitude to approach it in our lives. (Based on Lesson 1.)
A collection of all talks by Nayaswami Asha, a lifelong disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda.
With warmth and wisdom, Asha weaves spiritual teaching into daily, ordinary life. She is a master teacher, considered by many to be one of the most nuanced and clear teachers of Yoga in the world today.
Asha studied and worked closely with Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, for 45 years.
Asha means “hope” in Sanskrit. Her teachings are non-sectarian — sharing the truths that underlie the great religions. She draws freely from both the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita in her teaching.