This talk by Dr. Nalini is about prana. In living beings, the universal energy prana is considered responsible for all bodily functions through five types of prana, collectively known as the five vāyus. Tantra, ayurveda and Tibetan medicine all describe … Continue reading →

Sukadev is talking about the lineage and tradition of Yoga Vidya and himself. Our lineage stars with Narayana and also contains Shankara. Shankara was an early 8th century Indian philosopher and theologian who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. If you are interested in visiting one … Continue reading →

In this Podcast Sukadev is answering the question what a Gurukulam is. Today Gurukula means, among other things, an ashram where students learn from their teacher. If you are interested in visiting one of the four ashrams of Yoga Vidya … Continue reading →

Swami Sivananda is chanting the shanti mantra and talks about the Isha Upanishad. The Isha Upanishad (Devanagari: ईशोपनिषद् IAST īśopaniṣad) is one of the shortest Upanishads, embedded as the final chapter (adhyāya) of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is a Mukhya … Continue reading →

Swami Sivananda sings Ram Ram and other kirtans with power and love and he talks about the self and notself and the importance of vairagya.

Kirtans by different Ashram inmates. Conversations of Swami Sivananda with visitors of the Ashram.

Om Chanting and Kirtan with Swami Sivananda, followed by talks and instructions.

Recordings from Sivananda Ashram from the 1950s Listen to sounds from the Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh from the 1950s: Kirtans, bells, talks. Some Kirtan and Talk from Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj.

Classical Jaya Ganesha Chanting with Swami Sivananda. Followed by other Kirtans – and an inspiring talk: You are the Master of your Destiny. Be courageous.

Jaya Ganesha Kirtan with Swami Sivananda, followed by many other Kirtans. Very dynamic! Historical Recording from Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh, probably from the 1950s.