Swami Veda Bharati was a consummate teacher, well known for his brilliant writings, lectures, and recordings. But, because Swami Veda lived his teachings, many of his most important lessons were received by being in his presence. Randall Krause (Mokshadeva) was fortunate to spend significant time in Swami Veda’s presence over three decades, both as a […]
As our beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said, “The most profound teachings of the Tradition are in silence. The greatest growth of the human mind takes place in silence.” Come experience deeper levels of your inner self through the practice of silence. This six-day retreat, away from the business of daily life, will help you […]
A journey from a state of conflict, confusion, and unrest to an experience of peace, joy, and radiance, which is the core essence of our being. We will explore ways in which one’s thinking, feelings, attitudes and self-concept are systematically transformed. And developing a new perspective that is more inclusive, and harmonious for increased happiness […]
The Dhammapada: Timeless Teachings of The Buddha that Every Himalayan Yoga Student Should Know The Dhammapada is a collection of gemlike sayings or aphorisms taught by The Buddha. These teachings are rich with wisdom and are not exclusive to Buddhism. Many of the same teachings were taught over the years by Swami Veda Bharati. By […]
The Himalayan Tradition is a meditative (dhyana) tradition. All the practices, including asanas are practiced to prepare oneself for meditation. Hatha yoga is taught as an integrated practice, which includes centering, correct breathing, breath-awareness, stretching sequences, joints & glands movements, asanas, subtle-body relaxations, pranayamas, and meditation. There is a focus on not only positioning the […]
As our beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said, “The most profound teachings of the Tradition are in silence. The greatest growth of the human mind takes place in silence.” Come experience deeper levels of your inner self through the practice of silence. This six-day retreat, away from the business of daily life, will help you […]
Innately all human beings know that life has a higher purpose, even though they may argue and create philosophies that maintain that life is aimless or an accidental phenomenon in an infinite universe, and thereby nourish and strengthen an inner emptiness and discontentment. We tend to project that unhelpful and unhealthy interior state into our […]
The Himalayan Tradition is a meditative (dhyana) tradition. All the practices, including asanas are practiced to prepare oneself for meditation. Hatha yoga is taught as an integrated practice, which includes centering, correct breathing, breath-awareness, stretching sequences, joints & glands movements, asanas, subtle-body relaxations, pranayamas, and meditation. There is a focus on not only positioning the […]
Introduction to Tattva Bodha: The Awakening to Truth Who am I? What is the nature of this world? This lucid text by Adi Shankarachayra answers many such questions. Tattva Bodha is presented in the form of a dialouge between the Guru and the disciple that expounds the core concepts of Vedanta, thus preparing the seeker […]