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- Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana (Stage 4)
- Yoga
- The importance of kriya practice
- Introduction to Kriya Yoga
- Hatha Yoga: Jala Neti
- Asanas: Pre-Meditative Exercises
- Pranayama: Breathing
- The mechanics of breathing
- The Art and Science of Relaxation
- Physical manifestations of mental tension
- Mental programming
- Daily Practice Program
- Hatha Yoga: Danta Dhauti
- Kapal Randhra Dhauti
- An Introduction to asanas
- The influence of asanas on one’s mental outlook
- Asanas as a step to higher awareness
- Asanas: Rules and Preparations
- The importance of relaxing the muscles
- Practicing asanas
- MARJARI-ASANA (CAT STRETCH POSE)
- Asanas: Simple Meditative Asanas
- VAJRASANA (THUNDERBOLT OR DIAMOND POSE)
- Pranayama: Samaveta Pranayama
- The Root Cause of Tension
- The root cause of tension. Part II
- Our mental computer
- The physiological ego
- REPROGRAMMING THE MIND
- Codes for mental reprogramming. Code 5
- Relaxation: Shavasana (Part 2)
- Shavasana Awareness
- Shavasana Awareness | Daily Practice Program
- Simha Kriya: The Lion’s Yawn Part 1
- Simha Kriya: The Lion’s Yawn Part 2
- Variations of Simha Kriya
- Shashankasana (Pose of the Moon or Hare Pose). Part 1
- Shashankasana. Part 2
- Variations of Shashankasana
- Supta Pawanmuktasana (Leg Lock Pose). Part 1
- Supta Pawanmuktasana (Leg Lock Pose). Part 2
- Sphinx Asana
- Makarasana (Crocodile Pose)
- Prana: An Introduction. Part 1
- Prana: An Introduction. Part 2
- The Pranic Body
- Modern Science and Prana. Part 1
- Modern Science and Prana. Part 2
- Modern Science and Prana. Part 3
- Modern Science and Prana. Part 4
- Modern Science and Prana. Part 5
- Uses of Pranic Control. Part 1
- Uses of Pranic Control. Part 2
- Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana (Stage 1)
- Nasagra Mudra (Nose Tip Position)
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Psychic Network Purification). Stages
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Psychic Network Purification). Awareness and duration
- Awareness: An Introduction. Part 1
- Awareness: An Introduction. Part 2
- Awareness: An Introduction. Part 3
- Awareness: An Introduction. Part 4
- Awareness: An Introduction. Part 5
- Development of awareness
- Meditation: Body Awareness (Part 1)
- Body Awareness. II
- Body Awareness. III
- Body Awareness. Daily Practice Program
- Hatha Yoga: Kunjal Kriya. Part I
- Hatha Yoga: Kunjal Kriya. Part II
- Kunjal Kriya
- Advanced Variation: Kunjara Kriya. Part I
- Advanced Variation: Kunjara Kriya. Part II
- Vyaghra Kriya
- Asanas: Practice Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose). Part I
- Asanas: Practice Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose). Part II
- Asanas: Practice Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose). Part III
- Shashank Bhujangasana (Striking Cobra Pose)
- Sarpasana (Snake Pose). Part I
- Sarpasana (Snake Pose). Part II
- Meru Vakrasana (Spinal Twist)
- Pranayama
- Pranayama. Scriptural references
- Different methods of regulating prana
- The Nadis or Psychic Passages. Part I
- The Nadis or Psychic Passages. Part II
- Modes of Pranayama Practices
- Pranayama: Rules
- Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana (Stage 2)
- Duration of Respiration
- Meditation: Practice. Part I
- Meditation: Practice. Part II
- Pranayama. Daily Practice Program
- What is Yoga?
- What is Yoga? Part II
- The Origin and Development of Yoga. Part I
- The Origin and Development of Yoga. Part II
- The Origin and Development of Yoga. Part III
- The Origin and Development of Yoga. Part IV
- The Origin and Development of Yoga. Part V
- The Origin and Development of Yoga. Part VI
- The Origin and Development of Yoga. Part VII
- Surya Namaskara
- Surya Namaskara. Symbolic and Spiritual Significance
- Surya Namaskara. Basic Features
- Sequence for Learning Surya Namaskara
- Technique – Postures and Breathing. Part I
- Technique – Postures and Breathing. Part II
- Technique – Postures and Breathing. Part III
- Surya Namaskara. One Complete Round
- Surya Namaskara. Awareness
- Surya Namaskara. Tempo
- Surya Namaskara. Limitations
- Surya Namaskara. Benefits. Part I
- Surya Namaskara. Benefits. Part II
- Surya Namaskara. Benefits. Part III
- Hatha Yoga: Vatsara Dhauti
- Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana (Stage 2)
- NADI SHODHANA- STAGE 2 (ADVANCED). Part I
- NADI SHODHANA- STAGE 2 (ADVANCED). Part II. General Hints
- Meditation: Anuloma Viloma and Prana Shuddhi. Part I
- Meditation: Anuloma Viloma and Prana Shuddhi. Part II
- Daily Practice Program. Anuloma Viloma and Prana Shuddhi
- LESSON 6. THE STRUCTURE OF YOGA. INTRODUCTION
- Topic 4. The Structure of Yoga. Part I
- The Structure of Yoga. Part II
- Hatha Yoga. Part I
- Hatha Yoga. Part II
- Hatha Yoga. Part III
- Karma Yoga
- Bhakti yoga
- Jnana yoga
- Raja yoga
- Kundalini yoga
- Mantra yoga
- Dhyana yoga and Kriya yoga
- Structure of Yoga. Summary
- Hatha Yoga: Agnisar Kriya. Part I
- Hatha Yoga: Agnisar Kriya. Part II.
- Hatha Yoga: Agnisar Kriya. Part III
- Hatha Yoga: Asanas: Practice. Ushtrasana
- Ushtrasana. Awareness and Duration
- UTTHANPADASANA (RAISED LEGS POSE)
- VYAGHRASANA (TIGER POSE). Part I
- VYAGHRASANA (TIGER POSE). Part II
- Asanas: Pre-Meditative Exercises
- POORNA TITALI ASANA (FULL BUTTERFLY POSE)
- KASHTHA TAKSHANASANA (CHOPPING WOOD)
- VAYU NISHKASANA (WIND RELEASING POSE)
- Pranayama: Ujjayi Pranayama and Khechari Mudra
- KHECHARI MUDRA (TONGUE LOCK)
- Meditation: Practices for Visualization
- RECALL BY REVISUALIZATION
- Daily Sadhana Practice Program
- Diet and digestion. Introduction
- Topic 1. Diet and Digestion. Part I
- Digestive diet. How it works. Part II
- Digestive diet. How it works. Part III
- How to Eat
- Nutrients and their Role in the Body. Part I
- Nutrients and their Role in the Body. Part II
- Food and Preparation
- Better Alternatives
- Digestive Diet. Summary
- Asanas: Meditative Asanas
- The Basic Features of Meditation Asanas
- Incorrect Position of the Back
- Mastery of Meditational Asanas
- Premeditative Loosening Up
- Which Meditative Asana to Practise?
- Backache and Pain in the Legs
- Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
- Siddhasana (Male Accomplished Pose)
- Siddha Yoni Asana (Accomplished Pose for Women)
- Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose)
- Ardha Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose)
- Veerasana (Hero’s Pose)
- Preparation for Nadi Shodhana – Stage 3. Pranayama: Practice
- Meditation: An Introduction
- The Evolution of Man. Part I
- The Evolution of Man. Part II
- The Evolution of Man. Part III
- The Depths of the Mind
- The Fundamental Mechanics of Meditation Practice. Part I
- The Fundamental Mechanics of Meditation Practice. Part II
- The Fundamental Mechanics of Meditation Practice. Part III
- Meditation: Rules for Practice. Part I
- Meditation: Rules for Practice. Part II
- Meditation: Rules for Practice. Part III
- Meditation: Rules for Practice. Part IV
- Meditation: Rules for Practice. Part V
- Meditation: Rules for Practice. Part VI
- Meditation: Rules for Practice. Part VII
- Meditation: Kaya Sthairyam. Part I
- Meditation: Kaya Sthairyam. Part II. Technique
- Meditative Asanas. Daily Practice Program
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Vegetarianism. Part I
- Vegetarianism. Part II
- Vegetarianism. Part III. What is vegetarianism and non-vegetarianism?
- Vegetarianism. Part IV. To be or not to be a vegetarian
- Vegetarianism. Part V
- Vegetarianism. Part VI
- Vegetarianism. Part VII
- The How of Vegetarianism
- Yoga and Vegetarianism
- Vegetarianism. In Conclusion
- Meditation and the Mind
- The Brain-Enclosed Mind
- The Infinite Mind. Part I
- The Infinite Mind. Part II
- The Infinite Mind. Part III
- The Infinite Mind. Part IV
- The Atomic Mind
- Modern Psychological Classification of the Mind. Part I
- Modern Psychological Classification of the Mind. Part II
- Modern Psychological Classification of the Mind. Part III
- Meditation and Illumination of the Stratas of the Mind. Part I
- Meditation and Illumination of the Stratas of the Mind. Part II
- The Inner and the Outer World
- Knowledge and Meditation. Part I
- Knowledge and Meditation. Part II
- Mudras: Meditational Hand Positions
- Jnana Mudra (Psychic Gesture of Knowledge)
- Chin Mudra (Psychic Gesture of Consciousness)
- Chinmaya Mudra (Gesture of Manifested Consciousness)
- Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana (Stage 3)
- Nadi Shodhana Stage 3 – Antar Kumbhaka
- Antar Kumbhaka. Preliminaries
- Antar Kumbhaka. Timing ratio
- Antar Kumbhaka. Precautions
- Antar Kumbhaka. Benefits
- Mudras: Agochari Mudra
- Agochari Mudra (Nose Tip Gazing). Technique
- Meditation: Trataka (Stage 1). Part I
- Meditation: Trataka (Stage 1). Part II
- Different Methods of Trataka
- Trataka. Choice of Object of Awareness
- Position of Object for Outer Trataka. Trataka – Stage 1
- Technique. Trataka – Stage 1
- Steadiness of gaze. Trataka – Stage 1
- Duration of Inner and Outer Gazing. Trataka – Stage 1
- Trataka. Daily Practice Program
- Lesson 9. Wild Horse
- Disorders of Digestion
- Constipation. Part I
- Constipation. Part II
- Constipation. Part III
- Ulcers
- Food poisoning and digestive infections
- Indigestion
- Disorders of Digestion. Summary
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 1). Chapter I
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 1). Chapter II
- Yoga and Mental Problems. Chapter I
- Yoga and Mental Problems. Chapter II
- What are Mental Problems? Chapter I
- What are Mental Problems? Chapter II
- Practical Rationale
- Self-Acceptance. Chapter I
- Self-Acceptance. Chapter II
- Self-Acceptance. Chapter III
- Relaxation
- Asanas: Practice. Shalabhasana (Locust Pose). Part I
- Shalabhasana (Locust Pose). Points to Remember While Doing the Asana
- Ardha Shalabhasana (Half Locust Pose)
- Nadi Shodhana. Pranayama: Practice
- Mudras: Shambhavi Mudra
- Shambhavi Mudra. Technique
- Meditation: Trataka (Stage 2)
- Stage 4: Inner Trataka | Meditation: Trataka (Stage 2)
- Trataka (Stage 2). Daily Practice Program
- Camel Train
- Guru: The Guiding Light
- Traditions of the Guru
- How to Find the Guru
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 2). Chapter I
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 2). Chapter II
- Mental Problems and Illness. Chapter I
- Mental Problems and Illness. Chapter II
- Man is Already a Harmonious Whole
- Mental Problems Removal. Techniques
- I. Meditation Practices for Removing Mental Problems. Chapter I
- I. Meditation Practices for Removing Mental Problems. Chapter II
- I. Meditation Practices for Removing Mental Problems. Chapter III
- 2. Desensitization. Chapter I
- 2. Desensitization. Chapter II
- 3. Autosuggestion. Chapter I
- 3. Autosuggestion. Chapter II
- Hatha Yoga: Sutra Neti
- Sutra Neti. Equipment
- Sutra Neti. Posture
- Sutra Neti. Duration, Frequency and Time of Practice
- Sutra Neti. Limitations
- Sutra Neti. Asanas: Practice. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist)
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist). Stage 1: Starting Position
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist). Direction of Twist
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist). Sequence
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist). More Advanced Variation
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: Practice
- Mudras: Bhoochari Mudra
- Bhoochari Mudra (Nothingness Gazing)
- Meditation: Trataka (Stage 3). Part I. Introduction
- TRATAKA – STAGE 3. Part II.
- TRATAKA – STAGE 3. Part III. Technique
- TRATAKA – STAGE 3. Part IV. Creation of an image
- Trataka. Daily Practice Program
- Lesson 11. Introduction
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). Chapter 1
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). Chapter 2
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). Chapter 3. Helping the world situation by helping yourself
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). Chapter 4. Crisis during the mind cleansing process
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). Chapter 5. The mind as a perfect reflector (I)
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). Chapter 6. The mind as a perfect reflector (II)
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). TECHNIQUES. Deconditioning. Chapter I
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). TECHNIQUES. Deconditioning. Chapter II
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). TECHNIQUES. Deconditioning. Chapter III
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). TECHNIQUES. Disidentification. Chapter I
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). TECHNIQUES. Disidentification. Chapter II
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). TECHNIQUES. Disidentification. Chapter III
- Removal of Mental Problems (Part 3). TECHNIQUES. Conclusion
- Hatha Yoga: Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana
- Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana. Advantages over laxatives
- Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana. Equipment
- LAGHOO SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA. Technique
- Asanas: Shankhaprakshalana Asanas
- TADASANA (PALM TREE POSE)
- TIRYAKA TADASANA (SWAYING PALM TREE POSE)
- KATI CHAKRASANA (WAIST ROTATING POSE)
- TIRYAKA BHUJANGASANA (TWISTING COBRA POSE)
- UDARAKARSHANASANA (ABDOMINAL STRETCH POSE)
- Kevala Kumbhaka. Pranayama: Practice
- Trataka and Concentration
- Physiology of Trataka
- Trataka. Choice of object
- Trataka. Awareness and Concentration
- Meditation: Practice. Poems
- REFLECTION ON A POEM
- Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana. Daily Practice Program
- Lesson 12. Karma Yoga. Preface
- Karma Yoga (Part 1)
- Karma Yoga as a Means to Meditation
- Concentration, Willpower and Mental Problems
- The Playground of the World. Part I
- The Playground of the World. Part II
- Fundamentals of Karma Yoga. Part I
- Fundamentals of Karma Yoga. Part II
- Ego-Centred and Egoless Action. Part I
- Ego-Centred and Egoless Action. Part II
- Ego-Centred and Egoless Action. Part III
- Ego-Centred and Egoless Action. Part IV
- Renunciation. Part I
- Renunciation. Part II
- Hatha Yoga: Shankhaprakshalana
- Hatha Yoga: Shankhaprakshalana. Preparation
- Hatha Yoga: Shankhaprakshalana. Climate
- SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA. Technique
- SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA. Supplementary techniques
- SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA. Preparation of special food
- SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA. Subsequent rest
- SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA. Food restrictions
- SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA. Asana practice and other physical activities
- Asanas: Practice. Trikonasana
- DWIKONASANA (DOUBLE ANGLE POSE)
- DOLASANA (PENDULUM POSE)
- NADI SHODHANA – STAGE 4 BAHIR KUMBHAKA
- Meditation: Aum Chanting
- Meditation: Aum Chanting: Other scriptural references
- Meditation: Aum Chanting: Pronunciation
- Meditation: Aum Chanting: Awareness
- AUM CHANTING
- Daily Practice Program (with Aum chanting)
- Advanced Practices: Doors of Perception
- Karma Yoga (Part 2)
- Karma Yoga (Part 2): Action and inaction
- Karma Yoga (Part 2): Dharma. Part I
- Karma Yoga (Part 2): Dharma. Part II
- Karma Yoga (Part 2): Dharma. Part III
- Karma Yoga (Part 2): Different types of actions
- Karma yoga and other paths of yoga
- Progress in karma yoga
- Karma yoga according to the Bhagavad Gita
- The razor’s edge according to the Ishavasya Upanishad. Part I
- The razor’s edge according to the Ishavasya Upanishad. Part II
- Karma yoga in other systems. Part I
- Karma yoga in other systems. Part II
- Mahatma Gandhi – karma yogi. Part I
- Mahatma Gandhi – karma yogi. Part II
- Summary of karma yoga
- Karma Yoga: In conclusion
- Bending Asanas: Practice
- PASCHIMOTTANASANA (BACK STRETCHING POSE) – Description
- PASCHIMOTTANASANA (BACK STRETCHING POSE) – Stages
- PASCHIMOTTANASANA (BACK STRETCHING POSE) – Points to remember
- PASCHIMOTTANASANA (BACK STRETCHING POSE) – Awareness
- PASCHIMOTTANASANA (BACK STRETCHING POSE) – Methods
- GATYATMAK PASCHIMOTTANASANA (DYNAMIC BACK STRETCH POSE)
- PADA PRASAR PASCHIMOTTANASANA (LEGS SPREAD BACK STRETCH POSE)
- Mudras: Hand Mudras
- SHANKHA MUDRA
- BHAIRAVA MUDRA
- SHOONYA MUDRA
- MAHAYONI MUDRA
- Pranayama: Practice – Bahir Kumbhaka, New Ratio
- Meditation: Chidakasha Dharana
- CHIDAKASHA DHARANA: Description
- CHIDAKASHA DHARANA: Technique
- CHIDAKASHA DHARANA: Relaxation
- CHIDAKASHA DHARANA: Removal of mental problems
- Tantra
- Tantra – the universal system. Part 1
- Tantra – the universal system. Part 2
- Tantra defined
- Scope of Tantra
- The origin and development of Tantra. Part 1
- The origin and development of Tantra. Part 2
- Tantra. Texts and sects
- Tantra. Vaishnavas
- Tantra. Shaivism
- Tantra. Shaktas. Part 1
- Tantra. Shaktas. Part 2
- Tantra. Shaktas. Part 3
- Tantra. Saura sect
- Tantra. Ganapatya sect
- Tantric centres
- Tantra – the scripture of the Dark Ages
- Unity of Shiva and Shakti. Part 1
- Unity of Shiva and Shakti. Part 2
- Unity of Shiva and Shakti. Part 3
- Unity of Shiva and Shakti. Part 4
- Why worship a deity? Part 1
- Why worship a deity? Part 2
- Why worship a deity? Part 3
- Pravritti and nivritti paths
- Ritualistic worship. Part 1
- Ritualistic worship. Part 2
- The mandala and yantra
- Mantras. What is Mantra
- Magic
- The guru
- Tantra and yoga
- Tantra. Suitability for the present age
- Tantra. And it came to pass
