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

Do you fear ill health?  In this, the last in the series, Nalanie offers advice involving different Yogic techniques on how to look after and improve one's health. She also reads extracts about fear from her book "Divine Grace." Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 22nd January, 2026.

Fear of War? Fear of a lack of money? In this, the second in the series, Nalanie offers advice about dealing with these two issues and how to overcome them. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 22nd of January 2026.

What do you fear - Death? Sickness? Having no money?  In this, the first in a series, Nalanie discusses some of the different fears we may have, and then focusses on the fear of death and how to overcome it. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 22nd January, 2026.

This short instrumental piece was created by my partner, Les Anand Roberts, and is ideal for Meditation and Pranayama (breathing exercise)

The Doctrine of Karma - as science now recognises, is cause and effect, action and reaction.  In this Satsang with Nalanie, she explains the doctrine and discusses the different aspects of Karma, in particular the good Karma that can be generated through selfless service.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre , Gibraltar, on the 21st May, 2025. 

In this, the second of the two part series, Nalanie continues to discuss the ego and the Self, and she answers two important questions: How to deal with anger and what is the best way to find the Self.  Recorded at Aum Yoga, Marbella , (https://aumyogamarbella.com) on the 26th April 2025.

The Beginning Of Me is about the ego.  By reference to the ancient Hindu scriptures - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The Bhagavad Gita, and The Upanishads - Nalanie explores the subject of the ego and explains how to rise above it and identify with the Higher Self.  Part one of a two-part series. Recorded at Aum Yoga, Marbella, on the 26th April, 2025.

Do you know what your purpose in life is?  It doesn't have to be a vocation or career, it can be something simple like being kind and generous.  It can also be to use the talent or talents you have been given.  Here' Nalanie gives some examples and guidance on how to find your purpose... Recorded at Finca Ananda (www.fincaananda.com) on the 3rd April, 2025.

Where to start?  Here, Nalanie explains the simple steps anyone can take towards a peaceful and beautiful life in Spirit.  Recorded at Finca Ananda, Spain on the 30th January, 2025.  

Nalanie discusses and demonstrates the effectiveness of using the breath to calm the mind - a useful tool when attempting meditation.  The recording includes some short guided meditations.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 22nd January, 2025.  The rights to all images and music used remain with the originators.

In this, the final part of the series, Nalanie summarises the study of the ancient Hindu scripture, The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali.  The study covered in depth Book One (Samadhi Pada - The Portion on Contemplation) and Book Two (Sadhana Pada - The Portion on Practice), and touched upon Book Three (Vibhuti Pada - The Portion on Accomplishments).  This edition includes cross references to Biblical tex...

Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion and clinging to life are all covered in this, the penultimate session of The Study of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Nalanie also includes advice on meditation and how to meditate.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 24th April, 2024.

Following on from the previous session, here Nalanie discusses in more detail the obstacles (the 'Kleśas' - or 'Kleshas') to spiritual growth.  This edition includes advice on how to handle divorce, and a reading from The Upanishads describing the difference between the small 's' self (the ego) and the true Self with a capital 'S'!  Recorded at The George Ha...

This session includes an explanation of what it means to accept pain for purification, and of the meaning of 'Kriya Yoga' and the Koshas.  There is also a recap of Book One, Sutra 33 (the Four Locks and Keys) and Book Two, Sutras 28 and 29 (the Eight Limbs of Yoga).  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 10th April, 2024. 

The duality of the world, how to face the wars (battles) in our lives, how to remove the blockages inhibiting our spiritual growth, and what to concentrate on to aid meditation. These are just some of the subjects in this edition, which includes a demonstration of 'Kapalabhati', the rapid breathing technique of Pranayama.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 3rd Apr...

In this edition, Nalanie focusses on Sutra 33 - known as "The Four Locks and Keys."  She opens the session with a discussion about faith, and she goes on to offer advice on dealing with panic attacks.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on the 27th March, 2024.

In this edition, Nalanie talks about the obstacles to spiritual growth and how to overcome them.  "Change your language, change your life!" Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Hall on the 13th March 2024. Music "The Eternal OM" by, and copyright belonging to Robert Slap

In this edition Nalanie provides an explanation of the 'Mantram OM' including readings from the ancient Hindu scripture 'The Upanishads.'  The session begins with a recap of Book One, Sutras 21 to 26 on Devotion and Isvara pranidhanam.  The music at the opening is 'The Eternal OM' by Robert Slap and all rights to it remain with him.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yo...

In this edition, Nalanie goes back to Book One (the Portion on Contemplation) and discusses 'Isvara Pranidhanam' which is self-surrender and devotion to the Divine. It includes a brief recap of Book One, Sutra 14.   Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 28th February, 2024.

Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (contemplation and absorption) are the subjects of this edition. It includes an explanation of the different kinds of Samadhi (Samprajnata Samadhi, Savitarka Samadhi, Savichara Samadhi, Sa-ananda Samadhi and Sa-asmita Samadhi); and a detailed reading from The Upanishads. It concludes with a short meditation.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the...

The sixth limb of Yoga, and the first step towards meditation, Dharana (concentration) is the subject for this edition which, as it was recorded on Valentine’s Day, includes a discussion about love – “only love is real.” It also includes practical advice on meditation, and on faith – “ the biggest angel is within you.” recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 14th February, 2024....

Pratyahara - sense control - is the subject of this edition of the study. It includes a brief recap of 'pranayama' - breath control - and how slowing the breath can help with pratyahara and panic attacks. Also included are non-attachment and how to deal with people who 'push your buttons!' Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre on the 7th February, 2024. 

In this edition, Nalanie explains 'Pranayama' - breath control.  It includes a recap of Book Two - Sutras 46 to 48, and a short meditation using the breath. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 31st January, 2024.

This short recording is of a guided meditation and contemplation that Nalanie led following her talk in Hong Kong on 'How To Practice Truthfulness With Compassion.'   Recorded on the 20th January 2024. 

Based on "Axiom Therapy" - a system of therapy utilising truthfulness and compassion developed by Nalanie Harilela Chellaram and grounded in Yogic tenets and teachings, and as practiced by her during her over 30 years as a counsellor, as a 'soul doctor.'  Nalanie gave this talk in Hong Kong on 20th January, 2024.