Swami Sukhabhodananda is the founder Chairman of Prasanna Trust. He is also the Founder of the Research Wing which focuses on the Scientific aspects of Meditation. His several books which include Oh! Mind Relax Please, Oh! Life Relax Please won accolades not only from the intellectual community but also from the common men atlarge. He makes one realise that if one door closes the other door opens. Recently, He was a special invitee to the World Millennium Summit of the Spiritual Leaders. He has been addressing many gatherings at many important universities of India and abroad.

Known the worldover by his film Umrao Jaan the name Muzaffar Ali spells a quest for Beauty, Excellence, Humanity and Aesthetics. Muzaffar Ali, essentially a painter and filmmaker deeply inspired by Sufism. His Creative Pursuits crept into Music, Craft, Fashion and Design etc. He began his services in advertising services followed by a ten year stint in Air India. In 2004 he created a Rumi Foundation with a vision to promote Global Oneness bridging the east and west devide. In his latest feature film Rumi, the fire of love he worked with one of the worlds acknowledged technicians including Dr.Deepak Chopra.

The seminar helps leverage inner resources to achieve success. Success comes from action. Action from thought. Thought from deeper wells of attitude and motivation within you. So master the basics of the inner game and the outer manifestations of action and success will follow automatically.

Inner Motivation Triumphs

Vedanta unfolds the higher, subtler, more powerful aspects of your own personality. Without this knowledge your actions become mechanical, boring. They lack vitality and initiative. Preoccupied as you are with your material and physical well being.

But when you are inspired by an emotional drive you rise to greater heights of achievement. Fired with an intellectual ideal, you become a storehouse of creativity and genius. If you go a step higher to the realm of the Spirit, nothing is impossible.

Svadharma and Star Performance

Vedanta exhorts you to first identify your own unique calling in life. Your svadharma own nature. When you invest your energy, resources and time in a field of your core interest you become a star performer. A field alien to your nature is difficult to excel in. And detrimental in the end.

The Vitamin of Success

There must be a larger purpose to justify the staggering amount of energy you pour into your work. All that youthful zest, enthusiasm and optimism need to be channelised. Go beyond mere feeding and clothing to satisfy your own deeper, more meaningful aspirations.

When you focus on the higher the results add up for everyone. Don't work to make money. Make money work for you. Profit is the result, the by-product of inspired, dedicated work. Profit should not be the only objective.

Force of the Focussed Mind

Vedanta gives the prescription of ideal action. Lends dynamism and success which originate from a calm, tranquil mind. A formula that works with all human beings.

At all times. The intellect directs all actions to the chosen goal and focuses the

mind on the present action. Thus with consistency and concentration you can

achieve anything. A focussed mind is the most powerful force in the universe!

Arithmetic of Synergies

Team spirit is the lubricating oil of an organisation. Everyone has admirable qualities but to reach the top, individual stars must align into constellations. Vedanta helps you move from isolation to communication and finally to communion. From asserting your desire and ego to identifying with others' interests. Team spirit comes about by having a common purpose. The organisation is in good shape when its employees dedicate their actions to the corporate goal. In a spirit of camaraderie and mutual respect. In the end the individual benefits.

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An young boy dreamed to become `Anthony Robins' who is the World's Peak Performance Coach and started training people. When he reached 12 years age he obtained the degree of Microsoft Certificate Professional. Sneh is an expert motivator and the leader for businessman, employees, student etc. He authored many Self- Development books and cds which he teaches in a weekend workshops. Sneh talks about activating the hidden potential of human beings. He also talks about angels and invisible guides who assist us in every phase of our life. Solving one's problems, uplifting oneself spiritually are important advantages of trusting our Sub-Conscious Mind.

Dr. H.T. Gangal is an ex. Hon.Surgeon to the President of India. He is also former Hon. Professor of Surgery Kasturba Medical College, Hubli. He is a Post Doctral fellow in the Cardio-Vascular surgery, Baylor College of Medicine , Texas U.S.A. He is also a Member of policy development of Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore. His innovations in the fields of Surgery, Regenerative & Reconstructive Medicine & Surgery is remarkable. Here he is going to enlighten us about the neuro hormonal changes in the body due to disturbances of the mind. By changing the Psychological & Emotional attitudes & adopting a Holistic approach to health will actually cause reversal process of the disease process and the regeneration of the damaged parts of the body. Let us all rejuvenate & regenerate our bodies.

It is a dynamic system of exercise that uses an improvised and spontaneous approach that is fun, enjoyable and at the same time focused. is suitable for a person of any age and any level of strength or flexibility. It is a technique that works especially well for people who have little or no knowledge of Yoga and cannot perform difficult postures. Those already practicing yoga will find that this system pushes their body and mind to the next level.

brings about about a total transformation of the mind and body, giving you tremendous results in a short span of time.

weight loss
disease curing
figure correction
toning of the muscles
stress relief
heightened energy levels throughout the day

Shamanism is a worldwide phenomenon that has survived in various forms beyond societies of 20.000 years ago. As Dr. Michael Harner, who pioneered methods for teaching core shamanism in his classic book "The way of the Shaman" notes, that shamanic methods are strikingly similar the world over, even for peoples whose cultures are quite different in other respects.

Shamanism is the oldest spiritual healing system in the world. It is neither a faith nor a believe system, it is an adventure.

Shamans in all cultures of the world were the first ones who were mediators between nature, the unknown or sacred and other human beings. All knowledge of the healing powers of plants, minerals and the elements originate from Shamans from all over the globe. They carried down wisdom and knowledge from generation to generation since the beginning of time and performed rituals for nature and their communities.

Commonly known as Medicine Man at the native Indians in North and South America or as Healers (Noaidi) in the Sami Tradition of the northern belt stretching from Norway to Siberia, the Druids of the Celtic tribes, the Aborigines in Australia or the priests of Korea and Hawaii, Shamans are known to be the first healers of humankind. The word "shaman" originates from the Tungusic language in Siberia.

Return to nature

Shamans all over the world consider nature as part of our self. They are capable of seeing the soul of the elements, the wind, the mountains, the rivers and lakes, mother earth and the stars. Everything has a soul and is playing its role in a great cosmic plan. We all play a role in this cosmic plan. It is a part of shamanic traditions that they learn from nature as they understand that nature is helping our own species to develop. We tend to loose our connection with nature while living in concrete jungles with our small desires. Returning to nature does not mean returning to a basic life standard but returning to a natural way of life full of passion and respect.

Core methods of shamanism

Their core technique is called shamanic journeying or traveling into ‘non-ordinary reality'. A Shaman is a man or a woman who enters into an altered state of consciousness by using monotonous sound like drumming, rattling or singing to access hidden information. They travel out of time and space. They visualize an opening to the earth like a cave or spring to enter into this parallel world. It was the famous author Carlos Castaneda who first named these realms ‘non-ordinary reality'.

Shamanism is a way to access spiritual guidance. The Shamanic practitioner or counselor enters into an altered state of consciousness and acts as a mediator between the spiritual world and yourself. He or she can access your spiritual guides, ask for help or find your hidden power to bring it back to you. In non-ordinary reality Shamans meet spiritual helpers that appear as animals or teachers in human form.

Return of the Shaman

How wisdom and knowledge of ancient Shamanic traditions have been revived in West and are used as problem solving and healing techniques in today's modern world the. I listen to the sound of the drum and slowly enter into an altered state of consciousness. I am always aware of where I am and slowly travel into what the Shamans call the lower world to regain power and strength for my friend Ajay who is currently suffering from depression and stress. He came to meet me after he heard about how Shamans in all parts of the world have commonly used this technique to solve the problems of themselves and those of their communities.

Commonly known as Medicine Man by the native Indians in North and South America or as Healers (Noaidi) in the Sami Tradition of the northern belt of Europe stretching from Norway to Siberia, or the Aborigines in Australia or the priests of Korea and Hawaii, Shamans are known to be the first healers of humankind.

Shamanism dates back some ten thousand of years and is the first spiritual practice known to the world. It can be used by anyone as a problem solving technique if it is understood and translated into modern times.

The word "shaman" originates from the Tungusic language in Siberia. Shamanism was and is still practiced by people around the globe. Shamanism existed before religions and as the well-known anthropologist Dr. Michael Harner mentioned, the main elements of this ancient techniques have very similar structures around the globe. Now, why would it be of any value to us in the modern world of the beginning 21st century?

Shamanism today

Do you sometimes experience inner emptiness but do not know why? Are you missing the kind of happiness and wholeness you remember from your childhood and you forgot where it had gone? Do you feel that you are not using your full potential but do not know how to access it? Is stress eating your days up and are you feeling you just don't have enough power to enjoy free time with your family? Do you feel that you and your family are loosing touch with nature?

Of course there are many different ways to solve problems and to release stress and anger. Especially India has a rich background of spiritual culture and the western world is currently benefiting from these traditions. What makes Shamanic-healing techniques unique is the fact that they go beyond traditional healing forms, as it is a method to directly access spiritual information and guidance. It works when other methods get stuck.

Shamanism is an ancient trance technique, in which the Shaman acts as a mediator between the spiritual world and the inner self. It opens the door to the inner and outer world of nature. Information about our selves in form of spiritual guidance lies hidden in these other worlds and is accessible to the Shamanic practitioner.

Spirituality is to be understood in two levels: Pure Spirituality and Applied Spirituality. Pure spirituality turns inwards to the highest goal of self-realization through meditation practices. In applied spirituality meditation brings about changes in one's patterns of emotional behaviour and consequent Sattvic choice in personal ethics.

A major outcome of these changes is the natural self- governance which then manifests itself in relationships with family, society and the world at large.

Self-governance is thus the only principle of governance. The loving magnetism derived from such self-governance makes one an effective leader. There is no other way to leadership.

The Happiness/Joy which does not depend on any means and which rests on one's own INNER SELF is the Highest Happiness/Joy.
When we become conscious of (aware of) INNER LIGHT, the Inner creative energy manifests as Joy.
Liveliness means to be Active, Animated, Spirited and to Shine with Luster like a Bright Light. Liveliness transforms Thought into Actuality, Mental Idea into Reality.
In liveliness one enjoys every moment of one's work.
When we become Aware of our Inner Self we get filled with ALIVENESS.

      Is it time to say "thank you, but no thank you," to the religions.

After millennia of effort by so many religions, planet earth is creaking under the weight of our combined unconscious activities, as are the individuals living here. The world is divided into competing factions, including the religions, as are the individuals living here. Any division is going to be against "the whole." And only what is "whole" can be healthy. "Whole," "health," and "holy" all have the same Indo-European root, which we seem to have forgotten.

To use every spare moment available in leveraging the acquired and researched skills and knowledge in Accupressure and other alternate therapies (Foot Reflexology,Auricular Therapy, Reiki, Meditation, Oil Therapy, Honey Therapy, Body Balancing Techniques, Pyramid Healing etc.) for the benefit of humankind through treatments, training and talks, and perpetuate the process by establishing a unique health farm institution for the posterity.This is his mission.He treated more than 65,000 patients suffering from various ailments in more than 23 countries.

Since many centuries Medical and Spiritual Sciences have been contradicting and quarrelling with each other. The persistent cold war is coming to an end with the wise initiatives taken by many Spiritualised Medical Men across the world. As a part of the Synergy and Synthesis that is going on we have a joined in the activity of kindling the love affair between these two sciences, like cupids holding the caduceus, to transform the age long hatred into an ever lasting love finally culminating into a marriage between the Medical and Spiritual Sciences termed as CMSE (Continued Medico-Spiritual Education) programme.

"NEVER GIVE UP"

An activity is taken up by an individual when his aims and objectives are fuelled by his sincerity and enthusiasm.

An ordinary person stops his activity at the incipient stages when the initial threats are met.
A stronger man pursues it, crossing over the initial hurdles and moves forward. But, unfortunately, many a time he becomes blind either with the progress which comes as a blessing or with the obstacles that come across on the way which appear to be too big to cross over. So as a sequel, he weakens his intent and stops continuing it further.

A Master however reaches his goal with unbending intent, witnessing all the crests and troughs and understanding that they are very, very natural in any activity that is taken up. 

So, the principle is "keep hitting on the same nail-to until the nail goes in totally" "One should be as careful in the end as in the beginning" says Lao tzu. Many people, most of the times, fail at the 99th step. A little patience, a little change in attitude makes the whole difference.

"Never give up" is the slogan of any Master

Dr. P.S.R Murthy fondly known to his admirers and followers as Swami Maitreya belongs to a lineage of many spiritual masters of India. He had almost 21 Gurus from various fields like Hathayoga , Buddhism, Zen, Sufism, Tantra, Hassidism, Vipassana etc. and has taken the essence of these systems and established his own methodology. He made significant contributions in the fields of Yoga Philosophy, Psychology and Therapy. He adopts a combination of both Ancient and Western systems in achieving human excellence.In this session Swami Maitreya is going to talk on What and Whatnots , Why and Whynots , How & Hownots of Mediation. The process of Meditation, the Meditative state of mind & the benefits of Meditation etc. are going to be described elaborately.

Dynamic Meditation lasts one hour and is in five stages. It can be done alone, and will be even more powerful if it is done with others. It is an individual experience so you should remain oblivious of others around you and keep your eyes closed throughout, preferably using a blindfold. It is best to have an empty stomach and wear loose, comfortable clothing. This is a meditation in which you have to be continuously alert, conscious, aware, whatsoever you do. Remain a witness. Dont get lost. While you are breathing you can forget. You can become one with the breathing so much that you can forget the witness. But then you miss the point.Breathe as fast as possible, as deep as possible; bring your total energy to it but still remain a witness. Observe what is happening as if you are just a spectator, as if the whole thing is happening to somebody else, as if the whole thing is happening in the body and the consciousness is just centered and looking.This witnessing has to be carried in all the three steps. And when everything stops, and in the fourth step you have become completely inactive, frozen, then this alertness will come to its peak.

Purification pre-supposes that there is defilement. Defilement in this case is not an external one. Mind is said to be luminous by nature. In one's previous lives immeasurable defilements are accumulated on our mind stream. Our deeds in the past have left impurities or negative influences in the mental faculty of sentient beings. One of the methods of purifying them is visualization of "flowing of nectar".

1. There are always some advantages in every event of life. Think of those advantages repeatedly.
2. Do not feel sorry about mistakes done in the past; past is past. Also do not worry about the future which is not yet born; instead make the present positive and creative.
3. Never compare yourself with others. You are a unique person in this world.
4. Never feel jealous of others, be contended.
5. Do not feel superior to others. Give up the ego.
6. This world is a huge drama. Do not become anxious while observing scenes of sorrow and tragedy.
7. When you are suffering from illness and facing problems, think that you are paying of debts of your past actions; so be happy about it.
8. Spare some time to help others and your worries will be forgotten.
9. Do not try to solve many problems at a time. Open only one compartment and put maximum efforts.
10. Never feel sad if you are unable to solve a problem despite all your efforts. Always remember ‘Time is a great Healer'.
11. Consider your critics as your well-wishers. By describing your weaknesses, they act as psychotherapists without charging any fees. Also do not criticize others on their back.
12. Do not think of taking revenge. Forgive and forget.
13. Surrender all your worries to God & relax.
14. Have a positive attitude towards day-to-day events.
15. Give happiness to others. Never think of giving sorrow.
16. Check your Mental Traffic by observing your mind. It will stop producing unwanted thoughts.
17. Laughter is an antidote to stress. Laugh at your mistakes, but not at others please.
18. Practice Meditation for atleast fifteen minutes daily. It will bring Peace, Bliss & Relaxation of mind and body.

Janet Attwood combines a unique blend of spirituality and practical, useful knowledge that can be put to use immediately.  Her passion and focus is supporting people, in every part of the world, in knowing their personal greatness.

Janet is the co-founder of the online transformational magazine in the world, Healthy Wealthy nWise. Twice a month, Janet hosts Healthy Wealthy n Wise’s Passions of Real Life Legends series and interviews people who are at the top of their field on what it takes to live a passionate, fulfilling life.  Her guests have included such legendary names as Jack Canfield, Stephen Covey, Byron Katie, and Rhonda Byrne creator of The Secret.

Janet is the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Passion Test- The Effortless Path To Discovering Your Destiny, and co-author of From Sad to Glad: 7 Steps to Facing Change with Love and Power.

As an expert on what it takes to live a passionate life, she has presented her programs as a featured speaker to thousands of people at events like T. Harv Eker's Wealth and Wisdom conference, The Kaballah Center, Jack Canfields Success Programs, Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen's Enlightened Millionaire conferences, the International Festival of Yoga, in Rishikesh, India, and others.

Janet is a founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of world class trainers, authors, coaches and speakers that Jack Canfield, the co-author of the Chicken Soup Series, put together after taking Janet’s Passion Test.

Janet’s latest passion is working with homeless women in transition and youth in detention Centers.

Just recently she created a dvd series titled, The Empowered Women Series that is being distributed to homeless shelters across the U.S. The series features such luminaries as, Byron Katie, Lynne Twist, Marci Shimoff, Lisa Nichols, and others. Her Empowered Teen Series for youth in detention centers, is almost completed, which includes, John Assaraff, Byron Katie, and others…

For her ongoing work with homeless women and youth in detention centers, Janet recently received the highest award for volunteer service in the U.S., The Presidents Volunteer Service Award.

You can learn more about Janet by going to:
www.thepassiontest.com
www.janetattwood.com
www.healthywealthynwise.com
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The Taitteriya Upanishad says :  

       From Joy we came,

       for Joy we live,

       and in that sacred Joy, one day, we shall melt again.  

In a world of dualities such a statement may sound unrealistic.  But the words of an Upanishad cannot be taken lightly.  We may not fully grasp the meaning intellectually, but when we practise the scientific principles mapped out by ancient rishis, we will realize the veracity of such statements. 
 

In Bhagavad Gita (II:40), Bhagavan Krishna's gives a majestic promise: 

Even a little practice of this religious rite will save you from the dire fears (i.e., colossal sufferings inherent in the cycles of birth and death).  

So, there exists a solution for overcoming fears and realize our bliss nature.  That is Yoga-meditation.  

Yoga means union union with Spirit, which is the end.  Yoga also means the process for this union.  Thus Yoga refers to both the means and the end. 

Kriya Yoga taught by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda helps the sadhak to overcome physical disease, mental inharmonies, and spiritual ignorance.  In essence, Yogoda Satsanga path shown by Yoganandaji leads one to all round growth through a balanced development of body, mind, and soul.  

Happy and peaceful individuals uplift the society in many ways since the individuals constitute the society.  A sadhak realizes in time that his happiness lies in making others happy.  He serves the mankind as one's larger Self. 
 

Former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation. A man of magnanimous personality, D. R. Kaarthikeyan, is well known for his amazing Life List of accomplishments. He has held many prestigious positions in the democratic framework of our country. He was the Chief of Investigation of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Director-General of Central Reserve Police Force, Director of the prestigious Central Bureau of Investigation and Director General of National Human Rights Commission. In addition to his professional achievements he has also authored a bestseller Triumph of Truth-Rajiv Gandhi Assassination-The investigation. He says, Spirituality, after all, is not just about rituals and visits to places of worship, but about character building, imparting of values, responsibility, caring and sharing.

Inner Engineering – the peak of wellbeing offers the distilled essence of yogic science in a scientific and powerful medium. The program offers tools to re-engineer one's self through the inner science of yoga. Guided meditations and transmission of Shambhavi Maha Mudra - a powerful process of immeasurable antiquity, are offered to purify the system and improve health, productivity, balance and inner well being. Discourses by Sadhguru that kindle the intellect to deliver a new perspective to live are interspersed with dynamic yogic practices. The approach is truly holistic and is communicated on an experiential level. The practices help improve productivity, efficiency and is an effective preventive and cure for most chronic ailments. The program encourages an opening of the heart and consciousness to new dimensions of feeling, thinking and living.

Sounds of Isha Mystics have always used sound in ways far beyond the realm of mere entertainment - by breathing in an ethereal dimension into simple rustic sounds from life around to give us a taste of the beyond. A simple twang of the ektara (ancient Indian string instrument) often did what a thousand words could not do to touch people.

Sounds of Isha is Sadhguru's own home grown, anomalous group of 'musicians' - inspired by their deep yearning and sense of gratitude. Dabbling with and melting into their instruments, their work is a subtle fusion of the rich and diverse beings that they are. Coming a long way from their first performance four years ago, today, Sounds of Isha has two albums and a huge 'fan following' to its credit. The group members are full-time volunteers with Isha Foundation, living a life of dedication and austerity; thus, their inspirational songs are usually created after a full day's activity, due to their passion and zest to share a different dimension of the foundation's work.

Their melodies are a fusion of music from different parts of the world - traversing effortlessly and seamlessly across boundaries and cultures. Whilst the music of these songs sooth our minds and the melodies enthrall us, the true potential of the songs is in their capability to instill in us an element of the eternal silence that touches the core of the human being.

The performances of Sounds of Isha are set apart to deliver a potent and intoxicating ethereal concoction, transporting those who listen into subtler states of being - becoming the basis for inner exploration.