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

In this, the first of a two-part series, Nalanie answers questions about how to improve meditation practice.  This is raw unedited audio from a talk Nalanie gave via Zoom and FaceBook Live on the 24th March 2021.

In this, the second of a two-part series, Nalanie continues to answer questions about how to improve meditation practice.  This is raw unedited audio from a talk Nalanie gave via Zoom and FaceBook Live on the 31st March 2021.

In this recording Nalanie talks to Audrey Spearing who began her Yoga journey 15 years ago when she met Nalanie and she says her life changed with the teachings of the Science of Yoga of Swami Satchidananda.  Audrey opens her heart to others through service. She works with local charities, "Collective Calling" and "SIS" and she offers her home as a community centre to serve oth...

Dr Mala Cunningham is a Counseling Psychologist in private practice in Charlottesville, Va. and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia School of Nursing where she teaches courses in Medical Yoga and Mindfulness to health professionals.  Dr. Cunningham is also the President of Positive Health Solutions, a Certified Yoga Therapist, and is the Founder and Director of the Card...

Nalanie asserts that "we are hardwired to do good!" This talk, broadcast via Zoom and FB on 10th February, 2021 includes a creative visualisation to help bring peace and to let go of anger.  Nalanie also provides practical advice on how to deal with difficult and rebellious teenagers, an explanation of the Four Locks & Keys and the definition of a perfect action. For more information...

In this, a recording for the time of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Nalanie discusses how to stay positive when everything seems so uncertain. Broadcast via Zoom on 27th January 2021.

Nalanie answers questions about mediation and how to deepen meditation practice. Broadcast via Zoom and FB Live on 13th January 2021 

Prayer is the highest vibration so you should know how to pray!  In this, the second and final in the series, Nalanie continues to answer questions on the subject of 'connection to the Divine through prayer.'  She also explains the difference between pain and suffering.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 2nd December 2020.

What exactly is prayer, and how and why do we pray? These are just some of the questions Nalanie answers in this video about prayer.  She emphasises the importance of the gratitude prayer, and using the personal example of the loss of her husband she demonstrates just how powerful prayers can be.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 25th November 2020.

In this recording, Nalanie provides a practical guide to breathing techniques (Pranayama) and how these can be calming and help to still the mind.  These techniques can help one to think more clearly, especially in difficult and scary times, and can create energy when lethargic.  Includes an explanation of the Five Koshas. Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 18th November 2020.

In this, the first of two parts, Nalanie describes how Yogic practices can help when fear distorts our thinking.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 28th October 2020.

In this, the second and final part in the series, Nalanie continues to explain how Yogic practices can help overcome fear.  She discusses what to do if you are afraid during, and because of, the Covid-19 pandemic, and how selfless service is a great help in overcoming fear and anxiety.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 28th October 2020.

In this recording Nalanie answers questions on how to live in the present and what the benefits are of doing so.  She explains techniques to help still the mind and deepen meditation, and how to train the mind so you can live in the now and forget past traumas.  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre in Gibraltar, and broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 4th November 2020.

In this, the second and final in the series, Nalanie continues to answer questions about living in the present.  She explains that the first step is to know yourself and then goes on to provide different techniques to help you to move on.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 11th November 2020.

In this recording Nalanie describes her search for God; her own personal spiritual journey and the sincere prayer that led her to her Spiritual Master, Sri Swami Satchidananda.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on the 21st October, 2020.

The world is our university, and peace is our nature.  In this recording Nalanie gives advice on how to maintain your spiritual practices when the world seems in chaos, whether you view the chaos as personal or global!  Includes quotes from 'The Prophet' by Kahlil Gibran and other ancient texts, and a short breathing exercise.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on the 14th October 202...

Are you looking for true enlightenment, or do you just want to escape from reality?  In this recording Nalanie talks about the dangers of drugs and ayahuasca, both of which are seen as shortcuts to enlightenment.  She also analyses the meaning of enlightenment and asks, what stops you from being enlightened?  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 7th October 2020.

In this, the last in the series about Yoga as a therapy, Nalanie answers the question 'when is it OK to stop serving the community and look after yourself?'  She also provides some guidelines for healing emotions and situations.  Recorded on 30th September 2020.

This edition of the series 'Yoga Therapy' was recorded on 9th September 2020 and is an introduction to those talks that followed.  In it, Nalanie asks the question, "Are you stuck emotionally and can't move forward?"  She explains that emotions come from thoughts so if you change your thoughts you can change your emotional responses.  It includes two short (2 minute) medit...

Continuing the theme of Yoga Therapy - Healing the Emotions, in this edition Nalanie answers deep questions posed by some of her students.  It includes advice for Yoga Therapists and an outline of the benefits of practicing Integral Yoga.  Recorded in Spain on 23rd September 2020. 

Continuing with the theme of "Yoga for Healing", in this recording Nalanie recommends listening to your body, as it may be your Chakras are unbalanced.  And she offers advice on how to improve your relationships. Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on 16th September, 2020. (Music courtesy of Bensound) 

Nalanie Harilela Chellaram was one of the guest speakers at the 'Global Yoga Therapy Day' event held on the 14th August 2020.  The subject of her talk was how Yoga can help people through bereavement.  This recording was made prior to the event, which was streamed live to an international audience of Yoga therapy specialists and members of the public, and formed part of her submission to...

In this, the second and final part of the series, Nalanie begins by talking about non-attachment, transcending and maintaining personal peace. She then goes on to discuss the feeling of guilt and provides some positive affirmations to help build willpower.  Includes a short mediation and advice on how to meditate on a lost loved one in the case of a still-born child.  Recorded in Spain on 29th Jul...

In this, the first of two parts, Nalanie talks about how Yoga can act as a therapy during bereavement and, in particular, how it can help when feelings of guilt arise.  Recorded on 22nd July 2020. 

Similar to the Christian 'Ten Commandments', the Yamas and Niyamas of Sri Patanjali are laid down to help a person lead a good life.  More than just guiding principles the Yamas (Abstinences) and Niyamas (Observances) comprise the first two of The Eight Limbs Of Yoga.  Recorded at Radiant Yoga in Marbella, Spain on 2nd July 2020.