In this online satsang, given in February 2023, Swamiji talks about Shivaratri, the "Great night of Shiva".

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A simple pranayama involving some small movement of the arms, hand gestures and breath control. Moola bandha is also applied, but the practice can be done without this element if you are a beginner.

Perfect for getting your energy gently moving in the morning, or any time of day. It's also known as shanti (peace) mudra, invoking a sense of calm in the mind and body. Try practicing it facing the morning sunrise, inviting the energy of the sun into your being.

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Mandala Yoga Ashram is an internationally renowned centre of yogic knowledge, based in Wales, UK. We offer residential retreats, online courses and yoga teacher training based on the authentic teachings of yoga, advaita and tantra. Our approach emphasises meditation, transformation, and the cultivation of direct insight through practice and personal experience.

This session is part of a number of sessions discussing Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita. It begins with a beautiful meditation using Bija mantras, also known as 'seed' mantras, which have the potential to take us beyond our thinking mind and connect us with our essential nature.

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Mandala Yoga Ashram is an internationally renowned centre of yogic knowledge, based in Wales, UK. We offer residential retreats, online courses and yoga teacher training based on the authentic teachings of yoga, advaita and tantra. Our approach emphasises meditation, transformation, and the cultivation of direct insight through practice and personal experience.