All forms of yoga find an application in the sadhana we perform.
The Devi Gita famously proclaims that for reaching the goal of yoga (Union), combining Bhakti (Devotion), Jnana (Wisdom), and Karma (Action) is most effective. …read more
Sadhana as a Way of Life
Traveling with Swamiji, I have really gotten to see how he makes sadhana a way of life, and how we can as well.
Our daily routine involves studying scriptures in the evening, practicing the recitation in the morning, and taking action in accordance to the scriptures in the afternoon. …read more
Building the Asana
In Gangotri, Swamiji has continued to expand his sadhana, but he never does it in a haphazard way.
He always starts with an amount of sadhana we are accustom to, say the cover to cover Chandi, and grows it day by day. …read more
Asana Siddhi
Those who sit for a short time, invite God to come into their lives. But those who sit for a long time, are praying to God to allow themselves to move into God’s life, and this is really our goal.
We often think that if God would grant our desires, we will achieve happiness.…read more
Shree Maa’s Yoga
New and Improved! Updated with Video and Pictures!
Experience soothing peacefulness and a divine vibration by practicing Shree Maa’s Yoga Sequence.
Pull out your yoga mat and follow along! Included is a new video of the asana sequence, easy to follow pictures, and detailed explanations of the Pranayama Sequence.
Jai Maa! …read more
Asanas from Devi Gita
The Devi Gita discusses the five yogasanas most suited for worship. This is a handy chart of the mantras in the original Sanskrit, the Roman transliteration and the English translation along with a pictorial representation of each asana .
Inviting the Divine Part 1: How to Make an Altar
Have you ever wondered how to invite the Divine by making an altar in your own home? By maintaining a home or community temple for regular worship, you invite the Divine into your sacred space. This series of articles will outline the basics of how to make an altar, how to organize for puja, how […]
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
There are eight steps of yoga which delineate the steps to achieving the highest goal. These eight steps provide guidance on how to live a spiritual, meaningful, and healthy life.
Organize your life and find more time to meditate and practice tapasya (spiritual austerities)…read more
Teacher: Adaityananda Saraswati
A bio of Adaityananda Saraswati, a teacher of yoga who lives and teaches yoga at the Devi Mandir.