Two and a half thousand years ago in the prosperous kingdom of Shakya lived Siddhartha, the crown prince. He had countless noble qualities, and, therefore, the royal family saw him as a future ruler and put up on him the big hopes. But the young prince didn’t wish to take the throne, or luxury, or happy family life. Wrestling with the eternal questions of life, Siddhartha left the palace to find the cure for old age, sickness and death.

We now continue our journey to the sacred sites of India and Nepal following the journey of prince Siddhartha to where he was destined to triumph over the forces of evil, realize his true essence and receive a new name –– the Buddha.… skaityti daugiau

Since ancient times, the mountains of the Himalayas have been attracting people with their blissful beauty. The snow-capped mountain Kailash has a special place among them. Over centuries, seekers have come to this place, and here, among these mysterious mountains, they hope to find answers to their questions and remember the purpose of this incarnation. From ancient times, came legends about invisible Gods who inhabit this mysterious space. For centuries, Kora – the sacred pilgrimage around Kailash – has continued. We invite you on a fantastic expedition around the wonderful places of Tibet and Nepal, to face the ultimate test of your will and spirit. Traveling to those lands where the great teachers of the past left their marks, to the lost worlds of other cultures, can lead you to find yourself.… skaityti daugiau

We are happy to announce a new film by OUM.RU yoga club «Kailash. Path from life to life», shot during a yoga tour to the sacred places in Tibet.

With new birth in oblivion, in silence
The memory of eternal soul is erased.
Why do I incarnate in another life?
And who is the one walking next to me?

The thread of karma is tangled, hidden from view.
Perhaps we’ve been here together before.
And once again on the sacred path
We walk the eternal kora again.… skaityti daugiau

There are places on this planet that have been filled with some special energies over thousands of years. There, you can learn the truth about your own nature faster and find the way that will take you to self-realization in this incarnation.… skaityti daugiau

In some social circles it is assumed that our country was backward and undeveloped in the distant past. But if we turn to the writings that were not burned at the stake – an amazing picture appears. In the northern latitudes of modern Eurasia there lived descendants of the ancient genus Ishvaku, who had many great warriors and rulers in their dynasty, rightly care about their people. It is believed that these people were the Arians, who supported the Vedic culture on this planet. Because of the certain karma, descendants of this genus were forced to leave the territory of their ancestors and to move to the root of the Himalayas.… skaityti daugiau

Traveling to sacred Tibet is one of the most meaningful journeys for many people. Shambhala, the Himalayas, Kailash, Kora – you can hear something familiar but forgotten in these words. For a long time, hidden from civilization, Tibet has managed to preserve its tradition and culture.

Many visitors who step on Tibetan land for the first time can feel the mystery it conceals. It is here where the greatest yogis and sages strived to discover their inner world through the practice of yoga and meditation. It was here where many famous yogis achieved enlightenment and liberation. And maybe in your past lives you were also living and practicing among these grand mountains?..… skaityti daugiau

With a vision to create a better world filled with happier people, this is the story of how Gurudev built the worlds largest volunteer organization called the Art Of Living. It all began with a powerful breathing technique that transformed peoples lives to such a degree that they were inspired to transform the world!

World-renowned humanitarian, spiritual leader, and an ambassador of peace and human values. Through his life and work, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired millions around the world with a vision of a stress-free and peaceful world. Gurudev founded The Art of Living, a non-profit organization that is engaged in stress-management and service initiatives across the world.… skaityti daugiau

Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda had been serving fellow humans, helping them with their problems since Sri Swamiji’s childhood. Through miraculous powers, Sri Swamiji was able to understand their situations, knew their past, present, and future and helped them to overcome difficulties. Some of them became Sri Swamiji’s first disciples who were soon to be followed by more. Sri Swamiji sang bhajans and kirtans for them and started giving yoga classes in small village huts or on river banks, while wandering the countryside as a monk. Sri Swamiji acquired a large following, which demanded all of his time and attention.

In 1966 Sri Swamiji moved to the present site of the Mysore Ashram on Ooty road, which in the early days was only a straw hut in a field.… skaityti daugiau

Swami Rama, one of the greatest masters from the Himalayas, is the founder of the Himalayan Institute. Born in India, he studied in both India and Europe and received his spiritual training in the Himalayan cave monasteries and in Tibet. His best-known work, Living with the Himalayan Masters, reveals the many facets of this singular adept and demonstrates his embodiment of the living tradition of the East.… skaityti daugiau

BKS Iyengar, who was 65 at the time, gave a talk and demonstration before an audience of 2,000 at the Barbican Centre in London. He talked about Patanjali and the eight limbs of yoga and he gave a demonstration of pranayama and asanas.

The occasion also included a performance by some of his close students that had been rehearsed at Maida Vale. Guruji generously donated the entire income from the evening to build the new studios at Maida Vale.… skaityti daugiau