Swami Nishchalananda is the Founder and Director of Mandala Yoga Ashram in Wales, UK. He lived for 14 years in India, from 1971 to 1985, where he studied and practised the different paths of Yoga under the guidance of his guru, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, founder of the Bihar School of Yoga ….
‘The Edge of Infinity’ is a collection of Swamiji’s essays, and talks given around the world. It’s a truly scientific, comprehensive exploration of all the basic concepts of Yoga and Tantra. ‘Insight into Reality’ is a commentary on the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra. In it Swamiji demonstrates clearly how we bring Yoga into everyday life.
In the hills above the valley of the River Towy (Afon Tywi), a short hop south of Llandovery, you’ll find Mandala Yoga Ashram. Stunning scenery surrounds the ashram; its story can be told elsewhere, suffice to say it’s been a labour of love over the last 3 decades.
Swami Nishchalananda says, ‘Rajesh is my favourite Indian Classical singer who sings not only in Sanskrit and Hindi, but also English and Welsh. His singing is profound in meaning, also inspiring. I would like to share his music with you.’ Here a favourite song with words taken from Mandukya Upanishad
During the time of the Coronavirus crisis, many practitioners of Yoga connected with Mandala Yoga Ashram and elsewhere used the healing mantra Mrityunjaya to add their heartfelt projections of hope and healing to all those people affected by the crisis; those…
On the path of yoga, let us have two sentiments regarding our identification. First of all, let us appreciate our embodied form as body and mind – and how extraordinary it is. At the same time, let us identify, even…
This coronavirus epidemic is a challenge for all of us. Many have already been infected, and many have died. Many have already suffered financially and many more certainly will. To these, let us feel our heart-felt compassion. Let us feel gratitude…
The symbolism of Tantra recognises the Feminine and Masculine principles that pervade all life. This Q&A satsang discusses the Masculine symbology in the Chakras paradigm.
How to deal with over-sensitivity to the suffering we see in the World? The answer is not to stop being sensitive, but we can try to flow with life as it arises
Awareness is neither good nor bad. It is neither male nor female. It is neither light nor dark. It is neither this nor that. It is here and now, and beyond, yet paradoxically, it is in the very heart of…
The festive season is upon us. For some it is a time of joy and celebration; for others it is a time of sadness or challenges. However it is for you, may it be a time of reflection on what…
‘In a Yoga class you just become more aware of subtle aspects of your being. The challenge is to bring Yoga into our daily life so that there is magic in everything we do.’
A short guided Meditation taken from the end of a satsang with Trainee Yoga Teachers. ‘You’re not denying thoughts… or anything… but you are identifying with inner space’.
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