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Inspiring Talks on Video
 
 

The "From The Heart" video/dvd series provides a way to stay in touch with the teachings of Swami Radha throughout the year. Each features talks by Swami Radha and Swami Radhananda.


An individual DVD is only $19.95 ($14.95 US) (shipping not included)
Each DVD has one or more talks by both Swami Radha and Swami Radhananda.
      To order, email us (yashram@netidea.com) or call the Ashram Bookstore to take your order: 1.800.661.8711. You can pay by credit card or check. To see a complete list of back issues click here. The proceeds from the sales of the videos go toward paying for the Archiving of Swami Radha’s Video and Film material.

For more information, contact Deborah or Charles at
1-800-661-8711 or Email: yashram@netidea.com
Attn: Deborah or Charles
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DVD’s available now (also available in VHS format)


Also available now
 



Living on Faith
The Beginnings of Yasodhara Ashram
Part 1 – 35 min.  Part 2 – 40 min.

Swami Radha speaks about her experiences which laid the foundation for her spiritual life and the beginnings of Yasodhara Ashram. This is a tryly inspiring talk with historical photos which further tell her story. $19.95
 

The Ashram Prayer Dance DVD

This is an instructional video on the ashram prayer dance, a beautiful dance created by Swami Radha, the founder of Yasodhara Ashram. It includes an introduction to Sacred Dance by Swami Radhakrishnananda. Specific movements, mudras and rhythms of the dance are demonstrated in solo and trio performances. Thanks to some rare archival footage, Swami Radha takes the viewers through detailed instructions of the dance. Only $19.95

From the Archive - Most Recent to least recent:

List of all the “from the heart” video/dvd productions.

#36 (DVD & VHS)
The Rose Ceremony; 5 min
Swami Radha
Swami Radha speaks of her creation of this deeply engaging ritual for celebrating the highest part of ourselves.
Swami Radha
Thoughts on Spiritual; Life 5 min.
From a talk about anger and energy, Swami Radha gives words of wisdom on anger, mind, food, and paying off karma.
And
Interview on Transition;   21 min.
Swami Radhananda
Swami Radhananda suggests there is great potential for growth in the transitional periods of our lives if we accept the uncertainties of these times and work with them.

#35 (DVD & VHS)
Guru Puja;   part 1 – 10 in. part 2 – 9 min.
Swami Radha
Through acceptance of ourselves, with our mistakes, weaknesses and faults, we can enter our Radha Nature, the ideal of Cosmic Love that is in all of us. At a Guru Puja, Swami Radha speaks of the decision to seek Liberation and the practices and commitments along the way.
And
The Divine Light Invocation;   10 min.
Swami Radhananda
“The Light is there, creating you each day.” Speaking in the temple on the publication of the new edition of the Divine Light Invocation book, Swami Radhananda talks about being sustained, protected and surrounded by Divine Light. Through identification with the Light we transcend selfishness and the narrow concerns of the ego.

#34 (DVD & VHS)
Swami Radha
The Practices;   20 min.
Swami Radha encapsulates her deep understanding of mantra yoga, Hidden Language Hatha and dream yoga in several short segments taken from a number of talks.
And
Swami Radhananda
Cultivating the Divine;  11 min.
Swami Radhananda, speaking in the Temple, gives us clear direction on cultivating our bodies, mind and emotions so that we may know the Light in ourselves.

#33 (DVD & VHS)
Swami Radha
Commitment;  14 min.
In this archival excerpt Swami Radha describes in practical, straightforward, and realistic terms commitment as an essential step toward liberation. She makes it clear that spiritual life is not a place for fantasies and illusions. She inspires us to see the facts of life clearly and become the person we are meant to be.
and
Swami Radhananda
Interview on Commitment;  part I – 10 min. part 2 – 15 min.
Swami Radhananda interviewed by Sarah Truman, editor of Ascent Magazine, about commitment and its necessity on the path to liberation.

 

#32 (DVD & VHS)
Swami Radha
Patterns of Thinking;   part 1 – 16 min.  part 2 – 19 min.
In this archival excerpt, Swami Radha gives a talk on patterns of thinking. She shows us that our ways of thinking, and beliefs may not be entirely our own – we sometimes learn them from others and accept them without question. She challenges us to examine these patterns and beliefs, and discover who we really are.
and
Swami Radhananda
Interview on the Light;  10 min.
Swami Radhananda interviewed by Sarah Truman, editor of Ascent magazine, about the Divine Light Invocation. Included is a visualization on the Light.
and more...
Inspiring Lives Book Launch;   6 min.
Ashram Pictorial;   4 min.

#31 (DVD & VHS)
Swami Radha
Imagination;  part 1 - 17 min. part 2 - 11 min.
If we use our imagination creatively, wonderful things happen. By cultivating the imagination and trying out our ideas, we gain the power to direct our lives. We can lift ourselves out of self-created pain and fear. We can gain the courage to look at the facts, to make improvements and to correct our mistakes. Our imagination is always active. Swami Radha shows us how we can use that activity and that power.
and
Swami Radhananda
Myths & Storytelling;  12 min.
There is an essential and simple truth to myth and story – a truth that goes far beyond mere fact. With two charming stories, Swami Radhananda conveys the eternal message of kindness.

#30 (DVD & VHS)
Swami Radha
Separation;   part 1 - 15 min. part 2 - 15 min.
Explore this common issue in life that comes in the form of death, divorce, and leaving home. Can we learn from these experiences? How do we face our separation from the divine? How do we find our way back?
and
Swami Radhananda
Inner Knowing;  19 min.
Swami Radhananda reflects on the inner knowing in all of us that became so apparent at the end of the Polishing the Diamond workshop held in the spring. The time spent with spiritual practice, reflection, and retreat brings out each person's inner knowledge from their own experience. Listen to her inspiring words that will remind you of that intelligence within you that can give you direction in your life.

#29 (VHS)
Swami Radha
Enlightenment;   part 1 - 18 min. part 2 - 17 min.
Swami Radha puts our questions about enlightenment into a practical perspective. She gives everyday life examples about knowing ourselves and our individual, particular paths. She also inspires us to know and accept our own divinity.
and
Swami Radhananda
The Enlightenment Ideal;   16 min.
Swami Radhananda asks us the questions that can guide us along our own path to Enlightenment. How do you interact with others during the day? Are you enlightened in that way? Clarity, flexibility, commitment, intensity, humility, and devotion need to be brought forward onto the path of enlightenment.

#28 (VHS)
Swami Radha
Demons & Dragons;   part 1 - 15 min. part 2 - 20 min.
Swami Radha shows us how the dragons symbolize our personal obstacles to growth and expanded awareness. She encourages us to use the resources we have available to slay our own inner demons so that Liberation is possible.
and
Swami Radhananda
Liberation and the Kundalini System;   20 min.
Swami Radhananda gives an inspiring Satsang talk in Calgary after giving a two day workshop on Liberation. She gives us an introductory look at the map of the Kundalini System that can bring us beyond our limitations to our most heartfelt goal in life.
This video piece includes the Visualization on Divine Mother that Swami Radhananda gave to the group in Calgary. It is very inspiring and has beautiful images to go with it.

#27 (VHS)
Swami Radha
Maps of the Mind; PART I–15 min., PART II–15 min.
Swami Radha talks about Pure Mind and the many aspects of our mind that travel from this clear, central place. Where have we been? Where does our mind come from and where does it go?
And
Swami Radhananda
Back to the Temple from Japan;   20 min.
Swami Radhananda relates her travels to Japan and her reflections on her experience. She describes how the sacred, in the subtle form of care and quality, is integrated into everyday life and awareness.

#26 (VHS)
Yoga & Business; 28 min.
Swami Radha talks on how to be victorious in the world of business and the world of spiritual life.
Swami Radhananda
The Next Generation;  14 min.
Swami Radhananda explores what needs to be cultivated in the next generation for a spiritual tradition to be passed on.
... and a special addition:
Five young adults Tell their Story: inspiring accounts of young adults who are living their spiritual ideals in the world. 21 min.

#25 (VHS)
Swami Radha
Surrender; 18 min
Swami Radha speaks of how important it is to be conscious of what we surrender to in every day life. How do we know when it is our own will and when it is “God’s will”? The practice of surrender includes independent thinking and respecting people’s differences. This talk is a must for those seeking both a deeper and more practical understanding of surrender.
and
Swami Radhananda
Polishing the Diamond; 20 min.
The first video of the new year features this talk from a special workshop given this Fall by Swami Radhananda in conjunction with Ascent magazine. People from as far away as New York and Australia came for this experience at Yasodhara Ashram. In this talk in the Temple Swami Radhananda uses the metaphor of a diamond to ask practical questions: Can we find the diamond in the life we’ve lived? What’s the covering of your diamond? What needs to be polished? Swami Radhananda inspires us all to bring forth the luster in our lives.

#24 (VHS)
Spiritual Life
Swami Radha gives a talk about the spiritual path from 1986. She addresses a large group on the temple platform on the occasion of her 75th birthday.
and
The Divine Feminine: Her Maya and Freedom (from Maya)
How do we make our lives real? How do we manifest our ideals? In this talk Swami Radhananda speaks about the mystery and joy of discovery about the Divine in ourselves.
Total Length: 36 min. VHS

#23 On Women
Swami Radhananda speaks in the Temple of Divine Light about the role of women as well as the feminine in everyone.
And
Divine Mother
Swami Radha speaks in the Temple of some experiences from her early life as a woman, and her experiences of discovering the Divine in feminine form.
Total length: 40 min. VHS

#22 What is Life All about?
Swami Radhananda asks us practical questions which can lead us to reflect on our lives and make our everyday life more meaningful.
And
Tadasana: The Mountain Pose
Swami Radha explores this foundational pose with reflections from her work with the Hidden Language of Hatha Yoga.
And
Swami Durgananda Reads from her Manuscript: Join a group of residents as we listen to Swami Durgananda’s manuscript about her life with Swami Radha.
Total Length: 40 min. VHS

#21 Dedication of the Temple of divine Light
Swami Radha speaks at the opening of the Temple 10 years ago and Ashram residents celebrate the 10 year anniversary.
and
What do we do with the time that we have?
Swami Radha explores the vast area of Vibration and how it affects us often unconsciously. We have the power to choose what vibrations we give off to others.
Total length: 30 min. VHS

#20 The Power of Speech
Swami Radhananda explores the area of speech and how we can become more aware of its affects on ourselves and others.
And
Goddesses and Gods, Sound and Vibration
Swami Radha explores the vast area of Vibration and how it affects us often unconsciously. We have the power to choose what vibrations we give off to others.
Total length: 40 min. VHS

#19 The Kundalini System
Swami Radhananda speaks about the Kundalini System as a whole. What does it means in your life? She demonstrates how the system works in a circle not a line.
Sacrifice Swami Radha gives a talk about the place for sacrifice in our lives. With scenes from the construction of Mandala House at Yasodhara Ashram.
Total Length: 40 min. VHS

#18 Reflections on the Light Invocation
Swami Radha talks about her experiences with the Light Invocation and gives guidance and inspiration about this ancient practice.
Challenges and Change: a talk about the September 11th attack. Swami Radhananda gives us questions to ask ourselves about what this event can mean for us in our own lives.
Total length: 50 min. VHS

#17 Divine Mother – Her Guidance and Manifestations
Swami Radha speaks intimately of her experiences with the Divine in feminine form throughout her life.
Total length: 30 min. VHS

#15 The Aspirant and the Kundalini System
Swami Radha 12 min.; Dance and Tapas with Swami Radhananda – 23 min. The Divine Mother Prayer Dance – 5 min.; and The Ashram Prayer Dance – 5 min. Drawings of the dance mudras for the Divine Mother Prayer Dance included
Total Length: 45 min. VHS

Ordering Information
An individual DVD is only $19.95 ($14.95 US) (shipping not included)
Each DVD has one or more talks by both Swami Radha and Swami Radhananda.
To order, email us (yashram@netidea.com) or call the Ashram Bookstore to take your order: 1.800.661.8711. You can pay by credit card or check. To see a complete list of back issues see above. The proceeds from the sales of the videos go toward paying for the Archiving of Swami Radha’s Video and Film material.

 
 

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