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Mandala Yoga Ashram
Mrityunjaya Mantra
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Mrityunjaya Mantra

The Maha Mritunjaya Mantra is an ancient Vedic mantra chanted on the Indian Subcontinent for thousands of years.

The essence of the mantra points to the existence of...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 05/02/22

Swami Nishchalananda -

A continuation of the exploration of Kena Upanishad.

'We deify the mind, but it can't understand what is behind the mind... it's like asking a character in a film to try...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 22/01/22

 By Swami Nishchalananda 

Kena Upanishad.

Looking at the fundamental questions in verse one, these questions can clearly only be addressed in a meditative state.... who or what knows...

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The Chakras - A Psychological Perspective

 By Swami Nishchalananda

The Path to Realise Our Fullest Potential and Fundamental Identity

The chakras are centres of energy within each human being.

They function in each moment of our lives...

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Kriya Yoga - A Systematic Approach To Spiritual Awakening

By Swami Nishchalananda

Kriya Yoga is a sophisticated method of harmonising and synchronising the natural energies of our being.

It channels our energy so that it flows in a creative direction...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 08/01/22

By Swami Nishchalananda

Before the guided meditation, Swamiji suggests that we find a resolution, something that goes deep.

The guided meditation encourages us to acknowledge that we are conscious,...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 18/12/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

This pre-Christmas satsang talks of the ongoing issues around the way the Covid 'pandemic' is affecting everyone's life, and has a guided meditation which explores the theme...

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What Is An Ashram?

Ashrams have existed in India for thousands of years, functioning as centres of spiritual inspiration, teachings and dedicated practice.

They were often located in remote regions, amidst forests...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 20/11/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

Swamiji emphasises the importance of regular practice, ideally every day and probably in the morning before you start your working day. He follows this with a guided...

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Mandala Yoga Ashram
The Shanti Path - Invocation of Peace
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The Shanti Path - Invocation of Peace

The Shanti Path is a beautiful Sanskrit Mantra, invoking fundamental peace and well-being for all beings in creation.

It's source is the Brihadaranyak Upanished, one of the earliest Upanishads (9th...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 16/10/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

Who, or What, are we?

These satsangs are an opportunity to explore the most essential questions.

Swamiji starts with the meditation, then answers questions. The first is...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 25/09/21

With Swami Nishchalananda

 "Yoga is the investigation into, and identification with, Being"

Swamiji starts with a meditation on the 'kleshas' from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras; those things which...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 28/08/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

The session starts with a guided meditation on the subject of which is dharana no. 76 from the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra. Swamiji paraphrases the practice as, 'Thoughts do not...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 14/08/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

This satsang was part of the Mandala Ashram course 'Facing Death, Embracing Life'. Swamiji explores the issues around death in relation to meditation, and also some classic...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 31/07/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

Our quest for information can be relentless, of course aided these days by the internet. The Yogic perspective is to spend time away from thought, in order to allow...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 24/07/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

The occasion is Guru Purnima, a festival celebrating the significance of the 'Guru'.   Swamiji has said so many times that one does not need to go searching for a Guru;...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 02/05/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

In this satsang Swamiji recommends the medicine of daily awe and wonder to counteract the negative effects of so much fear in the collective psyche at this time. 5 minutes...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 18/04/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

In this satsang Swamiji stresses the importance of practice, urging us to set aside at least one hour per day for connecting with or opening to our fundamental identity. He...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 14/03/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

In this satsang Swamiji introduces and highly recommends the Yoga Vasistha as an advaitic text full of startling wisdom. From this text he reads...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 06/03/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

In this lovely satsang full of depth and humour, Swamiji discourses on the Yoga Sutras from a very humane perspective. He emphasises that the path of the yogi is not one of...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 14/02/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

In this special St Valentine's Day satsang Swamiji suggests that we might rename this day 'Appreciation Day'. He then leads a beautiful mediation on the topic of...

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 24/01/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

This satsang includes two lovely guided meditations and some Q&A with Swamiji.

 

 

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Swami Nishchalananda Satsang 03/01/21

By Swami Nishchalananda

In this satsang Swamiji shares insights on finding meaning and deep sustenance in troubled times, leads a beautiful guided meditation, and discourses on the Kena...

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Our residential retreats are rare opportunities to go deep into the mysteries of yoga in an environment of great natural beauty and focused spiritual energy. Set in 25 acres of lush gardens and grounds, nestling amidst beautiful, remote hill-country in Southwest Wales, UK, the Ashram has been a hub of spiritual practice for over 35 years. During that time it has been a place of profound learning and transformation for thousands of people from all walks of life. We currently offer fully residential retreat courses of between 2 and 10 days in length, as well as longer sadhana courses combining multiple residential retreats with guided home-study.

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Our Founder

Mandala Yoga Ashram was founded in 1986 by Swami Nishchalananda on his return from India after spending 14 years with his Guru, Swami Satyananda, studying all aspects of yoga and imbibing the true essence of this ancient tradition. Swami Nishchalanda ('Swamiji') is recognised as a genuine Yoga Acharya - a Master of Yoga.
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The Ashram is a registered charity whose mission is to uplift humanity through the teachings of yoga, advaita and tantra. As an independent institution not affiliated to any set of religious beliefs, the purpose of the Ashram is simply to help people to remember their own sacredness and the sacredness of all that exists.
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Mandala Yoga Ashram
Pantypistyll, Llansadwrn, Llanwrda,
Carmarthenshire,
Wales, UK, 
SA19 8NR
Tel: +44 (0)1558 685358
Email: [email protected]
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