Monthly Satsang
Coming together in Community.
The human mind is a very receptive instrument. If you place it in negative company, it will acquire negative tendencies. If you place it in holy company, it will acquire divine traits. When thinking of saints, the mind becomes molded into the shape of the qualities of which it thinks, and thereby it becomes pure… Real satsang gives the aspirant inner spiritual strength to face the struggles of life, overcome temptations, manage inner cravings and fill the mind with positive divine thoughts.
Swami Sivananda Saraswati
“Satsang” is a combination of two sanskrit words: sat meaning “Truth” and sanga meaning “in company of”. So when we gather for satsang we are coming together in the company or community of Truth.
The Yoga Academy of North America (YANA),are delighted to be host these monthly informal gatherings of spiritual reflection, discussion, meditation and other practices to support each other on the journey of living yoga from moment to moment.
Each month we invite master teachers (acharyas), aspiring yogis/yoginis, sevaks and devotees of the Satyananda Yoga community to offer support & inspiration on the path of yogic living.
YANA would love to hear how you’re supporting your own local community through classes, devotional practices, service work or any other project being offered in the effort to live yoga of the head, heart and hands.
If you have something you would like to offer or a discussion topic suggestion please email us at info@yogaacademyna.org
Understanding Mantra Sadhana
April 13, 2025
6.00pm - 7.15pm EST
Australia: April 14th @ 8.00am
with Swami Muktibodhananda
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
This is a free event.
The benefits of incorporating mantra into our Sadhana and daily life are manifold. The chosen mantra can act as a constant reminder of our values, goals and/or desired states of being.
The outcomes and effects may be quite different depending on the type of mantra used, whether Vedic or Tantric. Repeating a mantra throughout the day, even briefly, can subtly shift our perspective, helping us navigate challenges with greater equanimity and maintain a positive outlook. Whether it's our guru mantra or a mantra for compassion, strength, or peace, mantra can empower us to embody these qualities in our interactions and decisions.
During this 75 minute Satsang, Swami Muktibodhananda will delve into the use of Vedic and Tantric mantra, offering guidance on when and how to use them depending on what our purpose may be. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences working with mantra as well as ask any questions on the topic.
Ultimately, mantra repetition to cultivate health, inner peace, focus, and intentionality enriches both our meditative practice and overall well-being. Join us to discover more.
This is a FREE event.
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Swami Muktibodhananda Saraswati is a world-class exponent of the Satyananda Yoga system. She is a yogacharya, or master teacher of yoga, who enjoys teaching ancient yogic practices to a modern day audience.
She started her yoga journey in 1972 and studied under the direct guidance of Swami Satyananda for 10 years in India. During this time she authored Swara Yoga: The Tantric Science of Brain Breathing, and the internationally acclaimed translation and commentary Hatha Yoga Pradipika: Light on Hatha Yoga.
Based in Brisbane, Australia, she continues to teach and lecture on the various aspects of yoga and tantra in Australia and abroad.: