Wisdom Library

In meditation, we collect our energy and attention from the external world into the center of our being. Sandra Anderson leads a brief, guided practice on this journey inward with elements of posture, breath, subtle centers, and body awareness. Close your eyes and connect with the fountain of nourishment within. Format: Audio streaming with audio download Length: 6 min

Maintaining awareness on the effortless flow of breath allows the mind to be more present with the experience of the body. Sandra Anderson leads a meditation practice designed to help you follow the breath as it enters and leaves the body, naturally drawing your attention inward and bringing a sense of inner sanctuary to your entire being. Format: Audio streaming with audio download Length: 11 min

The authentic practice of yoga nidra is a powerful technique for relaxation and stress management, a highly evolved method of meditation, and a source of lasting inner peace. The word nidra means “sleep,” and thus the practice of yoga nidra, or yogic sleep, is frequently associated with the practice of relaxed states of consciousness. Join Rolf Sovik as he guides you through gentle movements and breath awareness, then allow yoga nidra to bring you into deeper realms of the subconscious and awaken a connection to the infinite. Format: Audio streaming with audio download Length: 1 hr 1 min

Our breath is our access point to the subtle vibration of prana. Shari Friedrichsen demonstrates how, through simple breathing techniques, we can use the breath to identify and heal emotional scars, release old habits, and relax deeply. Move mindfully through crocodile pose, deep breathing with a breath pillow, and nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), and learn how these cleansing and nourishing practices can lead to a fuller, richer life. Format: Video with audio download Length: 31 mins

At our solar plexus, we possess incredible powers of healing and transformation. In this asana class of dynamic standing poses and static holds, Greg Capitolo explains how kindling agni, inner fire, brings luster to the eyes and clarity to the mind. Work with core activation to access strength in the legs and upper body, and close with a mild inversion and long relaxation to balance your mind and assimilate newly awakened energy at your center. Format: Video with audio download Length: 1 hr 9 mins

What is meditation? Is it different from contemplation and concentration? How does meditation relate to religion? Swami Rama clears away common misconceptions about meditation and explains exactly what it is and what it’s for. Meditation, he says, gives us what religion and philosophy do not—a way to know ourselves on all levels and to experience the higher levels of consciousness.

The daily practice of yoga allows us to step into life in a grounded, steady, and easeful way. In this comprehensive yet approachable sequence, Luke Ketterhagen walks us through asana, pranayama, and relaxation techniques designed to build awareness in the whole body and give us the tools to be our best every day. Format: Video with audio download Length: 46 mins

Feeling stressed? How you breathe has a fundamental impact on the stress response—the deeper and fuller you breathe, the more calm and relaxed you will be. To breathe deeply you need to breathe diaphragmatically. Learn a simple 10-minute technique for strengthening your diaphragm so that you can breathe more fully and deeply, and have more energy, resilience, and patience throughout the day.

Would you like to find a connection to a source of unending nurturance and guidance? Are you looking to accelerate your personal evolution? And do you wish to share the benefits of your spiritual practice by actively and positively transforming the world? If so, you’re in good company. The sages of the past shared this desire, and dedicated their lives to fulfilling it by unveiling the mystery of collective consciousness. As they discovered, tapping into collective consciousness is the key to infusing our personal practice with shakti (the power of creative intelligence and dynamic will), empowering us to create a vibrant reality of our choice. Learn about the quintessential group practices of yajna (tantric rituals centered around the sacred fire) and akhanda japa (unbroken group meditation), and prepare yourself to undertake practice that will transform yourself—and the world!

Does our daily routine nourish us or drain us? Are we willing to change our habits and mind-set to feel more energetic and nurtured? In this video, Sarah Guglielmi explores how we resist taking care of ourselves and why. She offers a simple solution that can create a momentum for positive change, so that instead of feeling tired and overwhelmed, we feel nourished—and ready to help others. Format: Video with audio download Length: 4 mins

What does meditation do to your brain, and what benefits can you expect as a regular meditation practitioner? Drawing on both yoga wisdom and Western medical research, Dr. Carrie Demers explains the physiological, biochemical, and psychological dimensions of meditation as it relates to your brain and nervous system. Learn more about the links between meditation and neuroplasticity—the ability to undo hardwired habit patterns and form new neural pathways—as well as the preventive benefits meditation has for your mental well-being even as you age. This Livestream features a combination lecture and guided breathing and meditation practice with Dr. Carrie Demers. Listen and practice along with us; discover for yourself what your brain looks and feels like on meditation! Format: Video with audio download Length: 51 mins

Sages of the yoga tradition say that life has two shores: one which we know here and now through mundane thoughts and feelings, and another which transcends everyday experience. Knowing the distant shore of life—a place related to one’s sense of awareness and being—is the goal of mantra meditation. But how do meditators turn attention inward when using a mantra, and what sorts of mantras might a student use for practice? Join Dr. Sovik to explore the role of a mantra in yoga meditation. Learn how concentration with a mantra can become an integrated part of meditation practice, linking body, breath, and mind. This Livestream features an inspirational and informative lecture, Q&A session, and guided meditation with Rolf Sovik. Listen and practice along with us; heed the powerful wisdom that will transform your life! Format: Multiple videos with audio download Length: 1 hr, 41 mins