Yoga is not just a philosophy. When we practice it and we have the direct experience of it. This experience is carried by our own vibration in our interactions with others.
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The Original Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda – Tune in to the center of those we serve
Yogananda teaches us When we do our best to put ourselves out of the way and to experience that divine is working through us.
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The Original Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda – Meditate before all important actions
Nayaswami Padma shares a great formula for public speaking and for all important actions. – Meditate deeply – Holding that meditative calmness, think about what you intent to say and write down your ideas. – Include 1 or 2 funny stories, then finish with a story from the lessons – While speaking, keep in your mind the salient points of … Read More
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The Original Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda – Overcoming Nervousness
Padma reads and discusses Yogananda’s teachings on overcoming nervousness.
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The Original Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda – Overcoming Fear
Padma reads from and discusses Yogananda’s teachings on overcoming fear.
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The Original Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda – Seek Solutions
Nayaswami Padma illustrates, with the example of Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyanada lives, the importance of developing the joyful quality of perseverance and to think outside the box in looking for solutions.
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Sunday, June 12, 2022 – How Devotees Rise – Nayaswamis Padma & Hriman
Padma recaps Murali’s story from last Sunday, of the hunter, the ego’s bad habits, scheming to entrap the power of the elephant, our soul nature. What can we do about it? Yoganananda talks of “nipping bad habits in the bud”, of cutting off bad habits at their source. It’s hard, but not impossible. Fortunately we can do it in stages!
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The Original Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda – Perseverance
Everything is possible if we persevere to the end and if it is the right thing in attunment with Truth.