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

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The main topic for this edition is 'Asana' - Yoga posture.  However, Nalanie opens with a short talk about faith, continuing the theme of 'accepting pain for purification,' and in closing she demonstrates the power of the mind and gives some advice about relationships.  Includes a recap of Book Two - Sutras 28 to 30 and Sutra 32.  The mantra "Shri Ram" is by Robert Ga...

This edition includes going deeper into 'accepting pain for purification'; the difference between love and possessiveness; what is 'Isvara Pranidhanam' and some advice on what to do when Kundalini rises and you feel unwell.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 29th November, 2023.  

Practicing contentment and non-attachment, no expectations, and by not judging others are just a few ways Nalanie advocates towards finding that peace within.  This is the third in the series filmed at Finca Ananda.  Recorded on the 16th November, 2023. 

Subjects covered include moderation, accepting pain for purification, purifying the mind and awakening the Guru within. This session includes a recap of Book Two - Sutra 39 (non-greed).  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 22nd November, 2023.  

This week's subjects: Decision making, moderation and non-greed. 'Brahmacharya' is often considered as the practice of celibacy but more accurately it is the practice of moderation.  In this episode Nalanie openly discusses moderation in sexual relationships and the use of energy in love. And what lies behind most of the world's problems? Greed.  Nalanie then goes on to relay s...

Non-stealing.  This edition continues to explore the Yamas and Niyamas, the tools to help you deal with the outside world while on the spiritual path, includes some useful affirmations, and concludes with a short meditation.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 8th November, 2023.

Truthfulness in relationships, and the difference between inspiration and desire. This edition of the Study opens with a recap of Sutras 34 & 35 and a short discussion about non-violence, discusses the above and closes with the Power of the Mantra. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 1st November, 2023. 

The Yamas and Niyamas, Pratipaksha Bhavanam, self-discipline, self-harming and 'know yourself' - these are the subjects covered in this edition of the study of The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 25th October, 2023. 

Here Nalanie talks about non-attachment and she explains the eight limbs of Yoga.  This edition includes a recap of Book One, Sutras 2, 3 and 14, and a brief resumé of the different stages of Samadhi and different types of Karma.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 11th October, 2023.  The extract from "Shri Ram - Serenity" courtesy of Robert Gass.

"The Call to joy!"  Following on from the sixth session Nalanie begins by giving a recap of the different stages of Samadhi and she quotes extensively from Robert Holden's book,  "Higher Purpose" in which the author clearly expresses what the feeling of joy is and where it emanates from.  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre in Gibraltar on the 13th September 2023. 

There are no shortcuts; nothing outside can bring you permanent happiness.  Non-attachment and contentment are just two of the 'tools' to leading a peaceful and happy life.  Continuing the theme of the earlier Satsang, "Pathways To Ananda (Bliss)" Nalanie expands on how to find your peace within, even under difficult and challenging circumstances.  Recorded at Finca Ananda on S...

In this edition Nalanie recaps Sutra 15 and non-attachment, and then goes on to discuss the different stages of Samadhi (contemplation).  It includes advice on how to deal with addictions and a short story about the consequences of anger.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 6th September, 2023. 

Non-attachment and sleep as a mental modification: In this session Nalanie recaps the study of Book One covered to-date, and puts the practice of non-attachment into perspective by quoting from both The Bhagavad Gita and The Upanishads. She also answers questions about sleep and how to change the way you think.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 28th June 2023. "Shri R...

This edition covers Practice and Non-attachment and includes a re-cap of Sutras 1 to 6.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 21st June 2023. 

In part three of the series, Nalanie discusses the five mental modifications in the mind and how pleasure that at first seems like poison can be nectar in the end, and how pleasure that initially seems like nectar can end as poison. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 14th June, 2023.

Do you know the way to find real and lasting peace in your life?  In this talk, Nalanie explains the steps to be taken on the spiritual journey to 'Ananda.'  As examples, she refers to her booklet, "Steps To Enlightenment" and her talk includes two Mantras and advice to a householder as given in the ancient scripture, The Upanishads.  Recorded at Finca Ananda, Spain, on the 8th...

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali will change your life!  In this, the first of an in-depth study of the ancient Hindu scripture, Nalanie provides some background on Sri Patanjali and explains the benefits to be gained from studying the Sutras.  She also covers Sutras 1 and 2 of Book One, entitled "Samadhi Pada - The Portion on Contemplation."  Based on the translation and commentary by H H S...

Nalanie opens this edition in the series by asking the question: What is real and what is unreal? She also emphasises the need to be grounded to be spiritual.  Her talk includes an explanation of the Sri Patanjali chant and some advice for women in abusive relationships. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 7th June, 2023. 

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.