Author: Swami Nishchalananda
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A meditation
This is a recent morning session (26 January 2026) from Mandala Yoga Ashram, given by Swami Nishchalananda. He sings some favourite ashram songs such as Twameva, and Doors of my Heart, then follows with a guided meditation Please enjoy.
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Songs of the carefree
Songs and poetry can often say much, by saying little. They are not obliged to explain, just to offer glimpses into a world that perhaps attracts or inspires you. That’s their beauty. Swami Nishchalananda may not have realised that he was a musician but when he arrived at Bihar school of Yoga many years ago…
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Agya Chakra
Recordings series compiled from a recent online course. This recording is an introduction and a guided reflection to Agya Chakra. The text books, especially those written by Swami Nishchalananda (see ‘Books’ in the header menu), give the standard definitions of the chakras such as location, bija mantras, symbolism etc.. These recordings add a contemporary exploration…
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Vishuddhi Chakra
Recordings series compiled from a recent online course. This recording is an introduction and a guided reflection to Vishuddhi Chakra. The text books, especially those written by Swami Nishchalananda (see ‘Books’ in the header menu), give the standard definitions of the chakras such as location, bija mantras, symbolism etc.. These recordings add a contemporary exploration…
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Anahata Chakra: part 2
When the mind is still then automatically the Heart is lucid. Thinking takes us away from the moment, thinking takes us into the past or future whereas the Heart brings you into the present moment. That is the reason the Anahata chakra is so important.
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Anahata Chakra: part 1
Within the realm of Anahata chakra, ‘…there is this sense of being in the moment, and flowing with all the ups and downs of life, and this is Surrender.’
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Manipura Chakra
Recordings compiled from a recent online course, and including content from the archives; the Chakra course at Mandala Yoga ashram in 2002. This recording is an introduction and a guided reflection to Manipura Chakra. The text books, especially those written by Swami Nishchalananda (see ‘Books’ in the header menu), give the standard definitions of the…
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