25.02.2006
‘Songs of Devotion’, a new CD is out now ! Beautiful and inspiring mantras chanted by Swamiji, with two readings from the Upanishads. Click here for more details.
‘Songs of Devotion’, a new CD is out now ! Beautiful and inspiring mantras chanted by Swamiji, with two readings from the Upanishads. Click here for more details.
11.07.2006
‘Healing Relaxations’ and ‘Deep Relaxation & Meditation’. Two new CDs out now !
Click here for more information.
‘Healing Relaxations’ and ‘Deep Relaxation & Meditation’. Two new CDs out now !
Click here for more information.
26.11.2006
You can now listen to music examples in the mp3 format. Currently, music excerpts are available for these CDs: ‘Songs of Devotion’ and ‘Rays of Light’.
You can now listen to music examples in the mp3 format. Currently, music excerpts are available for these CDs: ‘Songs of Devotion’ and ‘Rays of Light’.
NEWS ABOUT THE FORTHCOMING BOOK WITH SWAMIJI
From Santoshan
Students of Swamiji’s will be please to hear that The House of Wisdom, Yoga Spirituality of the East and West is now in its final stages of production and is due to be released in June this year – published by O Books – and is a total of 224 pages.
The book contains a compilation of many of Swamiji’s excellent articles, plus a selection of exercises from her first book, placed alongside various chapters Swamiji asked me to write. The book includes many quotations from the great wisdom traditions, plus in-depth charts on Buddhism and Hinduism and a glossary of key Sanskrit terms.
Swamiji’s chapters reflect many different aspects to her nature, wisdom and skill as a spiritual writer – some are quite poetic and deeply devotional, while others, such as a large chapter on mantra and a thorough reworking of her article on pranayama, which originally appeared in Breath of Life, display her in-depth knowledge of the many essential facets of yoga spirituality. But above all, like all of Swamiji’s teachings, her writings are highly practical and encourage us all to live and apply our spiritual practices in the here and now of everyday life.
Glyn Edwards kindly wrote a foreword for the book and the feedback we have received from those who have seen and read the book have been extremely positive. Its contents are:
From Santoshan
Students of Swamiji’s will be please to hear that The House of Wisdom, Yoga Spirituality of the East and West is now in its final stages of production and is due to be released in June this year – published by O Books – and is a total of 224 pages.
The book contains a compilation of many of Swamiji’s excellent articles, plus a selection of exercises from her first book, placed alongside various chapters Swamiji asked me to write. The book includes many quotations from the great wisdom traditions, plus in-
Swamiji’s chapters reflect many different aspects to her nature, wisdom and skill as a spiritual writer – some are quite poetic and deeply devotional, while others, such as a large chapter on mantra and a thorough reworking of her article on pranayama, which originally appeared in Breath of Life, display her in-
Glyn Edwards kindly wrote a foreword for the book and the feedback we have received from those who have seen and read the book have been extremely positive. Its contents are:
About the Authors
Foreword by Glyn Edwards
Introduction(Santoshan)
Part One: Reflections for Travellers
1 Beginning the Search (Swamiji)
2 Expanding our Circle of Awareness (Santoshan)
3 Transformations in Development (Swamiji)
4 Love is Only Part of it (Santoshan)
5 Three Pillars of Wisdom (Swamiji)
6 Where Everything Interconnects (Santoshan)
Part Two: Exercises
7 Practices on the Breath (Swamiji)
8 Affirming our True Nature (Santoshan)
Part Three: The Great Paths of Yoga
9 Sanctity of Mantra (Swamiji)
10 Our Limitless Inheritance (Santoshan)
11 The Divine with a Feminine Face (Swamiji)
12 Steps to Authentic Being (Santoshan)
13 Creative Life Energy (Swamiji)
14 Unitive Paths for Living in the East and West (Santoshan)
Part Four: Further Exercises
15 Nadi Shodhana Practices (Swamiji)
16 Body, Feelings, Mind (Santoshan)
Appendix I: Hindu Wisdom
Sitting Down Near (Swamiji & Santoshan)
Appendix II: The Siddhis and Christian Wisdom
The Miraculous Self (Santoshan)
Appendix III: Buddhist Wisdom
A Selfless Path (Santoshan)
Bibliography
Glossary of Sanskrit Terms
Further Reading
Foreword by Glyn Edwards
Introduction(Santoshan)
Part One: Reflections for Travellers
1 Beginning the Search (Swamiji)
2 Expanding our Circle of Awareness (Santoshan)
3 Transformations in Development (Swamiji)
4 Love is Only Part of it (Santoshan)
5 Three Pillars of Wisdom (Swamiji)
6 Where Everything Interconnects (Santoshan)
Part Two: Exercises
7 Practices on the Breath (Swamiji)
8 Affirming our True Nature (Santoshan)
Part Three: The Great Paths of Yoga
9 Sanctity of Mantra (Swamiji)
10 Our Limitless Inheritance (Santoshan)
11 The Divine with a Feminine Face (Swamiji)
12 Steps to Authentic Being (Santoshan)
13 Creative Life Energy (Swamiji)
14 Unitive Paths for Living in the East and West (Santoshan)
Part Four: Further Exercises
15 Nadi Shodhana Practices (Swamiji)
16 Body, Feelings, Mind (Santoshan)
Appendix I: Hindu Wisdom
Sitting Down Near (Swamiji & Santoshan)
Appendix II: The Siddhis and Christian Wisdom
The Miraculous Self (Santoshan)
Appendix III: Buddhist Wisdom
A Selfless Path (Santoshan)
Bibliography
Glossary of Sanskrit Terms
Further Reading
List of Illustrations and Charts
FIGURE 1: Average Field of Awareness
FIGURE 2: Positive and Negative Approaches
FIGURE 3: Interconnected Paths and Levels of Awareness
FIGURE 4: Interconnected Gradations of the Divine
POSTURES: Harmonising Breath
FIGURE 5: Organic Note-taking
FIGURE 6: Om
FIGURE 7: The Three Gunas
FIGURE 8: Samkhya Philosophy’s Model of Evolution and the Whole Self
FIGURE 9: The Goddess Saraswati
POSTURE: Nadi Shodhana (Vajrasana Pose)
FIGURE 10: Popular Puranic Gods and Goddesses
CHART: Elements of Hinduism
CHART: Sri Aurobindo’s Model of the Self
FIGURE 1: Average Field of Awareness
FIGURE 2: Positive and Negative Approaches
FIGURE 3: Interconnected Paths and Levels of Awareness
FIGURE 4: Interconnected Gradations of the Divine
POSTURES: Harmonising Breath
FIGURE 5: Organic Note-
FIGURE 6: Om
FIGURE 7: The Three Gunas
FIGURE 8: Samkhya Philosophy’s Model of Evolution and the Whole Self
FIGURE 9: The Goddess Saraswati
POSTURE: Nadi Shodhana (Vajrasana Pose)
FIGURE 10: Popular Puranic Gods and Goddesses
CHART: Elements of Hinduism
CHART: Sri Aurobindo’s Model of the Self
11.01.2007
27.01.2007
A message from Swami:
“I wish to thank all those who thought of me over the Christmas period and sent their best wishes.
I hope this new year brings you all that you are searching for. I wish all those who are connected
with my work, well in their spiritual search and work towards understanding the Divine and the
spiritual life.”
Swami Dharmananda Saraswati Maharaj
09.02.2007
Students of Swamiji’s may wish to be made aware that there are two further write-ups to the ones by her on this website on The Gordon Higginson Fellowship website: www.ghf-web.com .
Direct links:
a succinct write-up on the meaning, symbolism and purpose of ‘Guru Puja’
an extensive chapter from ‘The House of Wisdom’ book, entitled ‘Transformations in Development.
The website also has a ‘Weekly Inspiration’ button on the home page that often has a ‘Weekly Thought’, ‘Prayer or Affirmation’ by Swamiji.
09.05.2007
We have been informed by Jane Sills, the editor of the Yoga & Health magazine that the July issue will feature an article about Swamiji. The article will also mention the new book, ‘The House of Wisdom’.
We have been informed by Jane Sills, the editor of the Yoga & Health magazine that the July issue will feature an article about Swamiji. The article will also mention the new book, ‘The House of Wisdom’.
01.11.2007
‘Mantras For The Soul’ -
14.12.2007
Swamiji wishes all her students a very Special Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year!
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17.08.2008
All CD prices have been reduced. Most titles are reduced from £13.50 to £10 ( P&P inc.).