The Sanskrit word ‘tapas’ is derived from the root ‘tap’ meaning to blaze, burn or heat. It signifies a burning effort to achieve a definite goal in life. It signifies your attempt to strengthen your mental control and restrain your senses.

In answer to popular demand, I’ve started a Substack page and am now posting writings and podcasts on a regular basis. To read them, and perhaps become a subscriber, see: https://swamisaradananda.substack.com

“Sitting Comfortably: preparing the mind and body for peaceful meditation”. This book addresses the problems that many people have. They want to meditate, but end up procrastinating because they don’t feel comfortable - physically and/or mentally.

In yoga mythology, Siva and Parvati, who embody Universal Consciousness and Infinite Energy, are said to live on Mount Kailas in western Tibet. The story goes that…

You might not have heard of nitric oxide (NO), but it is a powerful substance that helps dilate blood vessels, kill viruses and bacteria, lower blood pressure, bolster immune function, and much more. 

Union with higher Truths happens through Self-study.
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtra 2.44

Swādhāya: self-study; study of spiritual texts; personal study; study by oneself; study of the nature of the Self, contemplation of yoga metaphysics; study of yoga philosophy.

Autumn is by nature cool, contracting, dry, windy and rough. It is an ideal time to turn inwards and is one of the best times for establishing an more meditative yoga routine. The change of seasons is also perfect for a serious inner cleans…

To mark the release of the Germany edition of my book “Mudras for Modern Life”, I gave a talk and then signed books at the Yoga Congress in Bad Meinberg, Germany. In addition to the popular English edition, the book is now available in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish and Spanish.

When my book “The Cleansing Power of Yoga” was published, it stimulated much interest in the practice of kriyas, including an interesting interview with the well-known Canadian blogger Aditya Jaykumar.

Sunita, the dynamic ayurveda advocate and founder/ CEO of Tri-Dosha, interviewed me for the 35th episode of Heal & Shift. Her popular podcast brings an innovative vision of how things can be done to better support the path towards healing, and transformation.

In everyday language, the word ‘myth’ refers to something that is obviously untrue. Yet, in its original sense, a myth is a story whose purpose is to introduce you to mystical dimensions and to guide you towards a greater Truth.