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<\/p>\nWednesday\u00a0July 10, 2019 NYC<\/p>\n
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Pranam<\/em> to our great and most revered Master, Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa!!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n Tonight we welcome Shri Mahayogi\u2019s arrival in New York with joyous hearts!<\/p>\n It is a mere few days before the first Yoga Sadhana program directed by Shri Mahayogi during this visit will be held (Sunday July 14th<\/sup>, 6-8pm at Still Mind Zendo)<\/a>.<\/p>\n This summer Shri Mahayogi will graciously offer regular Yoga Sadhana programs each week, including practice of asana<\/em> and meditation, as well as three Satsangha<\/em> (gatherings to request and receive teachings and guidance from Shri Mahayogi). See below for dates and pre-registration information.<\/em><\/p>\n Each and every opportunity to be in the presence of Shri Mahayogi and experience his teaching, whether in silence or through words, is a truly unique and precious opportunity, as Shri Mahayogi is unlike any teacher, in the more conventional sense of the word.<\/p>\n Most often if we attend a program offered by someone who is considered to be a teacher, many of us may expect to hear some kind of lecture, or to receive some kind of pamphlet of steps to follow to guide us along the way. And often times, it is the case that the teacher is prepared with special materials, a talk, or some sort of an agenda that has been planned out in advance, regardless of whether the students are known or unknown.<\/p>\n But as we learn in this month\u2019s issue of Pranavadipa<\/em> (Vol. 56)<\/a>, when asked \u201cWhy do you teach?\u201d Shri Mahayogi\u2019s simple response is:<\/p>\n \u201cThe answer is behind your words \u2026 I am empty.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Indeed, our great master and teacher offers his words solely as a reflection of the true nature that already exists within one and all, that is, pure eternal Existence. He teaches us not by lecturing, or giving us a formula, but by showing us through his every way of being that the essence of each and every one of us is one and the same. The teaching may come variously and unexpectedly as we inquire and seek. But no matter the method he continuously and spontaneously guides each individual according to their circumstance and need in the moment\u2014always towards the concrete experience of this inherent nature within.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For all programs with Shri Mahayogi, registration in advance is required in person during regular class or online.<\/strong><\/p>\n Click\u00a0to reserve a seat for Satsangha<\/a><\/strong> SATSANGHA<\/strong> SADHANA PROGRAMS<\/strong> ***<\/p>\n In this month\u2019s issue of Pranavadipa<\/em> (Vol. 56)<\/a> the questions and answers that are compiled here from various Satsangha<\/em>, are a clear demonstration of the depth of mastery and widespread knowledge that Shri Mahayogi provides to seekers. Shri Mahayogi seamlessly expounds on topics that range from how to practice pratyahara<\/em> (control of the senses \u2013 the 5th<\/sup> limb of raja yoga<\/em>), to the various forms and depths in which kriya yoga<\/em> is practiced, to the mechanism of the mind and its relationship to time, to the spirit of renunciation, and the relationship of tapas<\/em> and Brahman<\/em>, to name a few\u2014and throughout all teachings it seems as if Shri Mahayogi is not only emphasizing the importance of proactive discrimination of the mind\u2019s activities as a part of the actual practice of Yoga, but is also giving a variety of forms that the practice of discrimination may take, essentially providing us with an array of tools that we can put to use at any given moment in our daily lives. One can\u2019t help but feel that such a consistent level of detail and precision across all topics can surely only come as a result of direct experience. Indeed it is truly a \u00a0great honor to have the opportunity to learn from such Master!<\/p>\n The content from the various Satsangha<\/em> in Vol. 56<\/a> provide an excellent taste of what Satsangha<\/em> with Shri Mahayogi can be like and what kinds of questions can be asked. Like mentioned above, Shri Mahayogi reflects the answer to us that is already behind our own words. But in order to receive the profound offering of Shri Mahayogi\u2019s most vibrant words, we must first inquire. Without the inquiry, Shri Mahayogi has no need to lecture or mention anything about what is already naturally inherent within us all.<\/p>\n Therefore, as we prepare to attend Satsangha<\/em> and take these most valuable opportunities to learn from Shri Mahayogi, let us be inspired by this month\u2019s issue of Pranavadipa<\/em>,<\/a> and also prepare our own genuine questions coming from our seeking along this path, so that we may humbly receive the profound yet keen guidance of Shri Mahayogi.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n
\n Click to\u00a0register for Yoga Sadhana<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSaturdays, 7:30 – 9pm<\/strong>
\n– July 20<\/strong>
\n– August 10 & 31<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSundays 6 – 8pm<\/strong>
\n– July 14, 21, 28<\/strong>
\n– August 4, 11, 18, 25<\/strong>
\n– September 1<\/strong><\/p>\n