Ask A Yogi

I’m a drunkard! Can I still be a spiritual person?

by Hriman

Addictive substances is a false ecstacy. The soul is seeking soul freedom but often gets distracted along the way. Can meditation solve alcoholism? No, you need all the help you can get! They key to overcoming substance abuse is seeking professional help but also praying for self honesty and integrity. Pray for others, think of others, how can you help … Read More

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Kundalini – What is it?

by Hriman

Hopeful and Helpful facts about Kundalini from Nayaswami Hriman From the classic text book Art and Science of Raja Yoga by Swami Kriyananda says kundalini is “the entrenched vitality of mortal delusion” Kundalini is the power and commitment that we have all made to be separate in this world. With this definition, how do we navigate this world and be … Read More

Ask A Yogi

How do I respond to verbal bullying?

by Hriman

I have a pattern in my life of being verbally bullied in my life, how do I overcome this? Is God Listening? How do I find Peace? If you find yourself the target of meanness, you need to raise your energy to face the karma calmly. Practice not reacting to the energy of meanness but deflecting it calmly. The power … Read More

Tips for Meditation

Sing to God

by Nivritti

A very important reminder for all of us who meditate is found in the following quotation by Swami Kriyananda from his book, Secrets of Meditation:  “The secret of meditation is singing to God, out loud or silently, to awaken devotion in the heart.” This is not a new concept. We all know Master’s quote, “Chanting is half the battle.”  What … Read More

Weekly Wisdom From the Autobiography of a Yogi

How was your seclusion?

by Hriman

Thank you for asking! I returned today from a seven day (Mon-Mon) seclusion at Serenity House (the cottage in the back of the Heart Song Hermitage property). The sellers of the property more or less left intact the furnishings of this fairly new cottage (which they used to rent out regularly via AirBnB). Thus, it is well appointed and fully … Read More

Tips for Meditation

Meditate to please God!

by Nivritti

Many of us have experienced the “roller coaster” effect of meditation — sometimes we feel like we are doing well, going deep and feeling great peace, and sometimes, no matter what we do, we can’t get beyond the restless mind! At such times, we can get discouraged and that can lead to a decreased enthusiasm for meditation and perhaps even … Read More