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What is a Yogi, Anyway?

A yogi is one who practices yoga. Yoga is more than physical movements and postures; it includes meditation and other practices whose purpose is to achieve a harmony of thought, feelings, and actions that leads toward calm self-awareness. By stilling the natural turbulence of the mind, one gradually feels one’s unity with all life and with the Giver of Life.

The “Ask a Yogi” newsletter gives readers the opportunity to ask questions to Nayaswami Hriman McGilloway, co-spiritual director of Ananda Washington.  Hriman has over 50 years of experience meditating with a technique called Kriya Yoga.

Below, you can subscribe to the newsletter, ask a question, or browse Hriman’s answers to previous questions.

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How Can I Know My Past Life? Ask a Yogi!

How Can I Know My Past Life?
How can I learn about my past life? Should I even try? Yogananda gave some suggestions.
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How Can I Know My Past Life?
How can I learn about my past life? Should I even try? Yogananda gave some suggestions.
(Talk by Nayaswami Hriman)
anandawashington.org

#Yogananda #swamikriyananda #pastlives #reincarnation

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Seeing the spiritual eye is a great blessing but it is also a message ...

Seeing the spiritual eye is a great blessing but it is also a message to take action: to meditate, to seek God and to not expect that the spiritual is ...a non-stop succession of blissful experiences!
(Talk by Nayaswami Hriman)

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Surrounded by Negativity?

A toxic work environment or home situation is a great opportunity to ...

A toxic work environment or home situation is a great opportunity to overcome negativity. Learn to either not respond to negativity or respond with a positive comment or action. Negativity ...exists in all of us and it is not helpful to judge negativity in others; perhaps you can see or imagine reasons for their unhappiness. Stay positive with affirmations and with the soul-experience of joy.

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Sexual Abuse: How should we view this terrible crime? Ask a Yogi!

Sexual abuse seems rampant these days, at least according to the media ...

Sexual abuse seems rampant these days, at least according to the media but I suspect it has always been a part of the human drama, sadly. The law of karma ...is exacting and the truth is that we cannot change others; we are only responsible for our own actions, our response to circumstances. Forgiveness is not easy to come by but perspective offers wisdom to see life's tragedies from the God's eye view.

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Meditation Experiences: are they real?

Certain meditation experiences may not be of the soul or higher ...

Certain meditation experiences may not be of the soul or higher consciousness. Lower entities can sometimes pose as Christ-like masters. How can we know?
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The Hong Sau meditation technique is both simple and deep. By practicing this technique, spiritual aspirants will increase their ability to concentrate and fill the subtle currents of energy ...in their bodies.Show More

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