Meditation – Yogananda How to Meditate Sit on a straight chair or cross legged on a firm surface — cover that with a woolen blanket and/or a silk cloth. This insulates your seat from the downward pull of subtle earth currents. Correct Posture Instructions on Posture for Effective Meditation Erect Spine One of the first […]
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Affirmations – Yogananda
Affirmations – Yogananda Scientific Healing Affirmations “I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.” — Paramahansa Yogananda Decades before the mainstream discovered the power of affirmation in healing the mind and the body, Paramahansa Yogananda was teaching rapt audiences around the country how […]
Power of Devotional Chanting – Yogananda
The Power of Devotional Chanting Excerpts from the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda [Ancient chant traditions from many cultures are recognized today not only for their intrinsic beauty but also for their spiritual power. Paramahansa Yogananda was a pioneer in introducing India’s art of devotional chanting to the West. His book “Cosmic Chants” was written in […]
Prayers – Yogananda
Prayers – Yogananda Making Prayer Effective “Prayer is a demand of the soul. God did not make us beggars; He created us in His image.…A beggar who goes to a rich home and asks for alms receives a beggar’s share; but the son can have anything he asks from his wealthy father….”Therefore we should not […]
Correct Posture for Meditation – Yoganan
Correct Posture for Meditation – Yogananda Posture Instructions on Posture for Effective Meditation Erect Spine One of the first requisites for meditation is correct posture. The spine should be erect. When the devotee is seeking to direct his mind and life force upward through the cerebrospinal axis to the centers of higher consciousness in the […]
