This is the Surya Mantra from Krishna Yajurveda. This is a very short section that focuses on the sun god and is seen in Krishna Yajurveda. We are offering this to you on this special occasion of Makara Sankranti.  

The Narayana Sukta or Narayana Suktam is a hymn in Yajurveda. Some commentators see it as a mystical appendix to the Purusha Suktam. Listen to Narayana Suktam recited by Yogacharya Rakesh 

Shivaparadha Kshamapana Stotram recited by Yogacharya Rakesh

Is 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training enough to be a Yoga Teacher? Yogacharya Rakesh discusses the process of being a Yoga Teacher. This is an interesting episode on the profession of being a Yoga Teacher.  For details visit Samyak Yoga

Durga is the active power within us. Durga Devi (Goddess Durga) is the power within us (Kriya Shakti) capable of overcoming all the difficulties. This chanting of Durga Suktam helps you in igniting the Kriya Shakti within and your efficiency increases.  Recited by Yogacharya Rakesh from Samyak Yoga

This is a Yoga Nidra Practice for Sleep and Relaxation guided by Yogacharya Rakesh. Yoga Nidra is a beautiful technique to build awareness of the human system and in turn to cultivate awareness of the inner journey.  Prepare your body and mind before taking the session. Make sure you have either taken the shower or washed your hands, feet and face. Make sure you have comfortable clothes on and lie down on the back of your body on a soft, comfortable mat.  If you are conscious throughout,...

In Ashtanga Yoga Practice, you are expected to remember the entire primary series. It is often harder to get the right pronunciation of asana names. Here is the chanting of asana names in the primary series for your practice as an ashtanga yoga practitioner. For details about Ashtanga Yoga Training, visit - Ashtanga Yoga Courses with Samyak Yoga

This is for Ashtanga Yoga Practitioners to prepare with the Vinyasa Krama. If you are practising ashtanga yoga, you will need to work on the counts in Sanskrit. This episode is just the chanting of Sanskrit counts from 1 to 28 which is the requirement of the primary series i.e. Yoga Chikitsa.  For Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Courses, please visit - Ashtanga Yoga Courses with Samyak Yoga

Yogacharya briefly explains the Vedas, the meaning of the Vedas, different types, why the classification and all other details you should know.  For more details about Samyak Yoga, visit: https://www.samyakyoga.org/

In this podcast channel, we will explore the traditional wisdom of Yoga, practice methods, stories of Yogis and Yoginis, Mantra chanting and meditation techniques.  Read more about Samyak Yoga Institution: https://www.samyakyoga.org/ Read more about Yogacharya Rakesh: https://www.samyakyoga.org/yogacharya-rakesh/

Yoga is not just defined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. There are many Sanskrit texts explaining in detail the practice and philosophy of Yoga. In this episode, we explore other Sanskrit texts from Upanishads, Gita to Brahmasutras and find how the word Yoga is defined. It gives us a comprehensive idea about Yoga and the meaning of the word 'Yoga'.  Know more about Yogacharya Rakesh, visit: https://www.samyakyoga.org/yogacharya-rakesh/

This is a Vedic Chanting of a specific section in Yajurveda called "Shraddha Suktam". Enjoy the chanting

Namaste Dear Yoga Practitioners, this is a guided meditation called 'Indriya Dharana' for regular meditation practitioners. Hope you enjoy the meditation.  For more details of Samyak Yoga's Yoga Teacher Training Courses, please visit: https://www.samyakyoga.org/

In this episode, we explore the stories related to Maharshi Patanjali and how he has been influential in the development of the culture of Yoga and its philosophy.  For more details about Yogacharya Rakesh, please visit: https://www.samyakyoga.org/yogacharya-rakesh/

In this podcast, we discuss the word 'Patanjali', its literal meaning in Sanskrit, his life and contributions. We explore the details of his different contributions and opinions of different scholars on this topic. Please reach out to train with Yogacharya Rakesh: https://www.samyakyoga.org/

In this series of episodes, we will discover the history, contributions, mythological stories, other works and everything else related to Maharishi Patanjali. 

Listen to the chanting of the complete second chapter of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Yogacharya Rakesh

This is the Opening Mantra used in the traditional Hatha Yoga Practice. Swatmarama in his Hatha Yoga Pradeepika starts his explorations of Hatha Yoga with this mantra. Thereafter, this mantra is used by most of the Hatha Yoga Traditional practitioners as the opening mantra before starting the Hatha Yoga practice.  Visit here for details of Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Courses with Samyak Yoga

This is a complete Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series Led class. This class is a practice method of Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of Sri K Pattabhi Jois. It is not recommended for beginners in Ashtanga Yoga. If you have already been practising Ashtanga Yoga and familiar with the Vinyasa Krama, then this complete led class can guide you better in the regular practice of Ashtanga Yoga Sadhana. 

Listen to the chanting of 1st chapter (Prathama Pada) of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

This mantra is used to complete the Ashtanga Yoga Practice.

This is the opening mantra of Ashtanga Yoga Practice (complete version)

Mantra on Lord Ganesha chanted or listened before beginning any new venture.