Yoga Wisdom with Swami Satchidananda

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam symbo...

Swami Satchidananda answers a question about the meaning behind the story of a devotee who was jealous of Lord Krishna’s flute. The flute represents the pure instrument, without its own agenda, through which divine music can flow. This leads into an explanation of the special siddhis (spiritual accomplishments) that also flow from being living a life dedicated to spiritual unfolding. Ⓟ© 2023 Satch...

Swami Satchidananda explains how Integral Yoga, which offers a holistic lifestyle approach, can help us to experience the peace and joy that is our True Nature. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda answers various questions about the practice of Yoga. He explains the importance of the yamas and niyamas, of cultivating a clean and balanced mind and lifestyle before trying to do advanced practices or awaken kundalini. He advises students to not rush their practices but focus on natural unfolding in spiritual life. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integraly...

Swami Satchidananda gives this talk in Santa Cruz, California in 1977. He explains how Yoga philosophy and practices can help us to have a more peaceful, easeful, and useful life. He gives an overview of Integral Yoga practices and their purpose. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this talk from 1977, Swami Satchidananda explains what our essential or true Divine Nature is and why we seem unable to recognize this. He explains that attachments and mis-identifications cause us to forget who we are. The upshot is that we begin to look for happiness outside of ourselves. He points out what it is that makes us lose our original happiness. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogavill...

In this talk from 1977, during a Yoga retreat, Swami Satchidananda talks about the truth behind birth, death, and why God created this world. He explains that the purpose of life is to recognize and experience the essential oneness within the created diversity of the world. He warns that without that recognition, we can never experience supreme peace and abundant joy. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–...

Swami Satchidananda answers questions about disturbed sleep, preparation for meditation, how to faith, whether all religions are the same, and how to reach enlightenment. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda explains what it means to truly see God. Realizing that one faith, or one way of worshiping, isn’t better than another we come closer to understanding God. Through illustrations from inspiring stories from the Hindu tradition, he illuminates the power of faith and its ability to move mountains. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda answers questions about meditation, particularly about how to deal with tamas, the lethargy that can sometimes keep us from doing our Yoga practice and can also cause sleepiness during meditation. He begins the program with some inspiring words about the True Nature of Being.

In this Q & A session, Swami Satchidananda is asked about the nature of illusion. He explains the essential teaching of living in a dualistic world, all while keeping one’s eye on the True Reality. Before he answers this question, he answers a question about whether vanity is a sin. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

During this talk, Swami Satchidananda was asked what the Self is, does it change, and what carries over from birth to rebirth. He also discusses what causes rebirth, how to know one’s past lives as well as future lives. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this talk from the late 1960s, Swami Satchidananda answers various questions including: spiritual books he would recommend, the nature of the mind, having faith in spiritual teachings, discomfort during seated meditation, mantras and sound vibration.

A beautiful chant celebrating Sri Gurudev Swami Satchidananda and the many Icons of Essence in the form of Hindu Deities. Sung by Sri O.S. Arun from the album, "Jai Gurudev!"

During a Yoga retreat in the early 1970s, Swami Satchidananda explained that we don’t “become” enlightened as we already are. The problem is we don't recognize our True Nature. He explains how to purify the mind which enables the ego-identity to dissolve. Then, the mind is free to realize the Truth of our essence-nature. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Meditation Closing Chants by Integral Yoga