Aspects of Healing - a discussion of the subtle and universal principles behind healing of body, mind and soul.

In the beginning Kriyananda describes the development of the age of energy. Science has discovered that matter is really only a manifestation of energy. Matter doesn't exist except as energy in a particular state of vibration.

Certain cultures have gotten away from more natural ways of living, so that they don't know how to find peace of mind or how to be truly happy. Attitudes have a great deal to do with health and disease.

The highest healing of all is the healing of our ignorance of who we really are - children of God.

Simple Living in Complicated Times – when you can simplify your life and be centered in God you will be even-minded no matter what happens.

Kriyananda explains the meditation technique Hong Sau. Hong means “I” sau means “I am That.” When you chant Hong, you can go deep in the feeling of your “I’ness” until you reach the point where the “I” no longer exists. You can see yourself as very much part of all that is.

Meditation is a key practice in complicated times.

Everything in this world is subject to the law of duality, like waves on the ocean and troughs. Every plus, has a compensating minus.

If we practice simplicity we can have material things without being attached or identified with them.

How to Live a Divine Life – see God in everything and everyone.

You could by happy right now. It’s a curious tendency for people to look for what they already have. You already have joy in your heart, you are joy. The happiness we seek is within ourselves.

The best way to find your own divine potential is by starting exactly where you are. Wherever you are, begin there!

Don’t identify with darkness and don’t worship your mistakes.

Bringing Yoga into All Aspects of Life creates harmony among all people you interact with.

When you work with others, let them be themselves. Serve God through them.

Learn to turn your will toward harmony with everyone and everything.

Respecting people where they are is a part of yoga.

A Way of Awakening

Aasta TV series from India – 365 twenty minute talk series

Kriyananda reads a passage from his book Conversations with Yogananda, and gives commentary.

Also available on YouTube.

Clarity of the Heart – What God is trying to express through you?

Swami tells us in detail, using specific examples how he’s been able to ask for and receive creative guidance from God.

We must first get clear on who we truly are—the Infinite Self. Then rising above our desires, likes and dislikes, we clarify our feelings.

Feelings can sometimes be confused with emotion.

Yogananda had a way of reflecting back what they were doing or thinking. If someone was angry, he would look somewhat angry as well. People were changed by this.

Cosmic Symbolism Explained reveals the deep symbolism behind the image of the Divine Mother in nature, Kali.

The intention of all images of God is to take us inward. The symbols are a guide, reminding us of our inner reality and of higher truths.

The Power of the Voice is healing.

All people and creatures are looking for love and there is a link between the expression of love and the sound of our voice.

It’s not a matter of merely developing a good singing voice by technique. We can all tune in to our higher Self and try to express uplifting qualities to others through speaking or singing.

Through the practice of meditation and yoga, we naturally develop a more pleasing and soothing voice. Our voice is a reflection of where our consciousness is.

"Don't be afraid of who you are! To accept yourself, is to forget yourself. Be true to yourself, be honest, face yourself. You want to be aware of things you need to work on so you can improve and grow." — Swami Kriyananda

Be honest with yourself. Don't be afraid to face who you are. Look at yourself with detachment.

Try not to hide your faults by suppressing them.

When facing your challenges, choose the battles you can win first.

Open your heart to God more. When we can dissolve the thought that we are separate from God, our love for God can expand.

It isn't attachment to want to be one with the guru. Practice japa all the time. Constantly use an inward mantra such as 'om guru.'

Worldly love reaches out, but divine love is already there within us.

Practice pratyhara - interiorization, going within.