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

In this Satsang, Nalanie discusses non-attachment and using a quote from the book "The Song of the Bird" by Anthony De Mello she emphasises the importance of contentment.  She also warns that the spiritual path is like a razor's edge and therefore constant practice of the Yogic tools is essential in the quest for a contented mind. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain,...

Are you confused about spirituality? What does your soul tell you? Why did you decide to take the spiritual path? In this video Nalanie asks the audience to consider these questions in order to gain a deeper insight into what it means to be spiritual.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 23rd April 2023.

'What is nectar in the beginning is poison in the end' - a quote from The Bhagavad Gita, which also says the opposite is true, that 'poison in the beginning is nectar in the end.'  Here Nalanie discusses pleasure and pain, they are two sides of the same coin, and how to be free from desires that cause both.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on 8th March 2023.

In this, the next in the series entitled 'Mastering Your Mind,' Nalanie reflects on the joy to be found by turning inward, and the peace to be experienced when meditating on the true Self.  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on 1st March 2023.  Music extract courtesy of The Kiffness & Rushawn.

What do you want for 2023 - or for any other New Year? Are peace and happiness your goals? Or is it just to change a bad habit? In this video Nalanie says to forget making a New Year's resolution and to look within, for it is there you will find the way to a new beginning and a new you!  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 11th January 2023.

Mantras and Prayers can be so powerful - and Nalanie explains how and why and, to the spiritual aspirant, the importance of saying them both. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 30th November 2022. 

In this edition of the 'Mastering Your Mind' series, Nalanie asks: "What is your goal?" She also discusses being 'in the now', awareness, body language and miracles. Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 23rd November 2022.

In this edition, Nalanie provides explanations on the Koshas and gives more details about the Chakras.  Includes breathing exercises and visualisations. Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 9th November 2022.

In this, the second in the series covering Kriya Yoga - the technique of controlling energy through pranayama (breath control) and meditation - Nalanie looks deeper into the practice of the Bandhas (energy locks) and how these can improve health.  Included are two short guided meditations and explanations of the 'Chakras'.   Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Hall, Spain on 26th Octobe...

Continuing under the theme "Mastering Your Mind" Nalanie discusses Kriya Yoga - the technique of controlling energy through pranayama (breath control) and meditation. This includes a practical demonstration of 'Bhastrika' - 'the Bellows Breath' - and of the 'Bandhas," the energy locks which when released allow the spiritual energy to flow more vigorously.

This is the first in a series entitled "Mastering Your Mind".  Nalanie provides useful and practical advice on how to still the mind when searching for inner peace.

In the second in the series, "Mastering Your Mind" Nalanie discusses how non-attachment can help you find inner peace.

In the third in the series, Mastering Your Mind, Nalanie explains how it is possible to have non-attachment when in a personal relationship.

In this recording Nalanie discusses the different states of mind we experience when we meditate - restless, dull and dissipated - and how to overcome these 'obstacles' and build up willpower through control of the senses.  Recorded at Radiant Yoga, Marbella, Spain on 28th October 2021. 

Forgiving and even loving someone who hurts you can be amongst the hardest things to do.  In this clip, Nalanie explains the process of going from hurt to forgiveness to love - even if the person who hurts you doesn't come around and love you back.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 29th September 2021.

Music to relax and meditate by. This is an extended version (28 minutes) of the music used in the "Meditation For The World" video clip that appears on Nalanie's YouTube channel.   Music by Les Anand Roberts and vocals by Tara & Natasha Bacarese-Hamilton.

Following the end of the summer vacations - the time when most people are caught up in enjoying a relaxing time and recharging their physical batteries - its now time to reconnect with the Self and to get back to 'the source', the Divine within everyone.  This talk, the first after the summer break, was broadcast live via Zoom and FaceBook on the 15th September, 2021.

In this, the second of the two part series, Nalanie continues to remind us it's time to reconnect with the Self and to get back to 'the source', the Divine within.  Nalanie also relays the God & Dog story to exemplify that the Divine is in everything and not just everyone!  This talk, the first after the summer break, was broadcast live via Zoom and FaceBook on the 15th Septembe...

In this recording, Nalanie quotes from the Yoga Sutras of Sri Patanjali and explains the five 'Kleshas' - the causes of suffering and what holds us back on our spiritual journey.  Principal amongst these is ignorance.  This is the cause of the other four Kleshas: Egoism, attachment, aversion and clinging to bodily life.  Nalanie also talks about the different phases of becoming a 'Y...

In this, the second of the two part series on Reincarnation, Nalanie answers questions posed by some of her students and members of the audience, and is joined by special guest, Michelle O'Sullivan.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on the 9th June 2021.

In this recording Nalanie explains the three forces of nature - activity, inertia and balance, collectively called 'The Gunas' under ancient Hindu scriptures - and provides practical examples of each.   With readings from the 'Living Gita' (The Complete Bhagavad Gita ~ A Commentary By Sri Swami Satchidananda) Available from Integral Yoga Publications, Yogaville, Virginia, USA. ...

Nalanie talks about reincarnation and past lives, and presents explanations and examples in support of the concept that we have all lived before! Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 26th May 2021

When practicing Yoga and Spirituality, should we get rid of the ego?  What role does the ego serve?  In this recording, Nalanie explains what we should do about our egos when we set off on the Yogic path.  Includes a Q&A session. Recorded at Radiant Yoga, Marbella, Spain on the 20th May 2021.

In this recording, Nalanie discusses the scientifically proven benefits of Yoga Nidra - Deep Relaxation.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on the 12th May 2021.

An aid to meditation, "Breathe" is the music from the video "A Meditation For The World".  The pace of the music is slow and peaceful, and is designed to help you relax by focussing on your breathing.