Library of Guided Practices

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    Welcome

    • Welcome to the Library of Guided Practices
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    ✨NEW! Amrita Yoga

    • About the Amrita Yoga Classes

    • 01-01: Divine Love Flow - Beginner Level 1 (Devika)

    • 01-02: Divine Love Flow - Beginner Level 2 (Devika)

    • 01-03: Divine Love Flow - Experienced Beginner (Devika)

    • ✨ 02-01: Learn to Surrender - Day 1 | Abheda

    • ✨ 02-02: Learn to Surrender - Day 2 | Abheda
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    Arati

    • Arati (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)
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    ✨NEW! Archana

    • Full Archana (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • Full Archana (Br. Hari)

    • Full Archana (Swami Dayamritananda Puri)

    • Full Archana (Swami Shantamritananda Puri)

    • Full Archana & Homa (Sw. Shantamritananda Puri & Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • ✨ Full Archana & Homa (Swi. Ambikamrita Prana, Sw. Shantamritananda Puri & Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • ✨ Full Archana (Swami Dayamritananda Puri)
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    Archana for Nature (in English)

    • Sacred Bee Archana & Meditation (Purnima and Hugo)
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    Bhagavad Gita Chanting

    • Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 - Traditional Chanting Session

    • Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 - Traditional Chanting Session
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    Bhakti Sadhana: 108 Names and Manasa Puja (Swami Atmananda Puri)

    • Bhakti 01-01: 108 Names & Manasa Puja, Q&A

    • Bhakti 01-02: 108 Names & Manasa Puja, Q&A

    • Bhakti 02-01: Manasa Puja and 108 Names

    • Bhakti 02-02: Manasa Puja and 108 Names

    • Bhakti 03-01: Manasa Puja & 108 Names

    • Bhakti 03-02: Manasa Puja and 108 Names
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    ✨NEW! Bhajans

    • Bhajans and Meditation - Gratitude Retreat (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • Bhajans for Worshipping Nature (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • ✨ Bhajans: Learn to Surrender, Day 1 (Sw. Amritaswarupananda Puri)

    • ✨ Bhajans: Learn to Surrender, Day 2 (Sw. Amritaswarupananda Puri)

    • Bhajans: Love is the Answer, Day 1 (Swami Amritaswarupanda Puri)

    • Bhajans: Love is the Answer, Day 2 (Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri)

    • ✨ Bhajans as Meditation (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • Omkara Divya Porule Volume 1: Chant Along
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    ✨NEW! Dance

    • ✨ Dance with Amma (Swi. Ambikamrita Prana & Suneeta)

    • ✨ Pure Dance (Amma)
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    Deep Stretching Routines (Myofascial Stretching)

    • Five Deep Stretching Routines

    • The Global Stretch
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    Hatha Yoga

    • 01-01: Yoga and Meditation (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 01-02: Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 02: Surya Namaskaram (Pranada)
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    Meditation: Vol. 1

    • Bhakti Retreat 01 - Meditation 01 - Followed by Q&A (Swami Atmananda Puri)

    • Bhakti Retreat 01 - Meditation 02 - Followed by Q&A (Swami Atmananda Puri)

    • Bhakti Retreat 02 - Meditation 01 (Swami Atmananda Puri)

    • Bhakti Retreat 02 - Meditation 02 (Swami Atmananda Puri)

    • Bhakti Retreat 03 - Meditation 01 (Swami Atmananda Puri)

    • Bhakti Retreat 03 - Meditation 02 (Swami Atmananda Puri)

    • Mantra Japa Meditation (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • Walking Meditation (Swami Shantamritananda Puri) - From Gratitude Retreat

    • White Flowers of Peace Meditation (Amma)
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    Meditation Vol. 2: Nature

    • Amritapuri Sunrise Meditation

    • Being Mother's Child - Guided Meditation (Padma)

    • Embracing All of Creation (Br. Rishi Chaitanya)

    • Embracing Mother Nature (Padma)

    • Guided Meditation on the Backwaters (Br. Rishi Chaitanya)

    • Japa Meditation in Nature - Instructions

    • The Love Behind the Creation (Br. Rishi Chaitanya)

    • The Ocean Within (Br. Rishi Chaitanya)

    • Sunset Meditation Practice (Br. Rishi Chaitanya)

    • Watering the Seeds of Compassion (Br. Rishi Chaitanya)

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    Meditation Vol. 3: Amritaculture

    • Beds & Containers Meditation (Amritaculture)

    • Creating a Garden Meditation (Amritaculture)

    • Garden Meditation (Amritaculture)

    • Love & Earth - A Guided Practice (Amritaculture)

    • Nature Meditation (Swami Jnanamritananda Puri)

    • No-Dig Beds Meditation (Amritaculture)

    • Planting Meditation (Amritaculture)

    • Soil Meditation (Amritaculture)
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    Meditation Vol. 4: Walking the Path

    • 01: Taming the Unruly Mind - Guided Meditation (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 02: Patience, Perseverance & Enthusiasm - Pranayama & Meditation (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 03-01: Be Courageous - Guided Meditation (Vivek)

    • 03-02: Be Courageous - Metta Meditation (Vivek)

    • 04-01: Understanding & Exploring our Fears - Meditation 1 (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • 04-02: Understanding & Exploring our Fears - Meditation 2 (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • 05-01: The Search for Happiness - Meditation 1 (Bri. Sandramrita Chaitanya)

    • 05-02: The Search for Happiness - Meditation 2 (Bri. Sandramrita Chaitanya)

    • 06: Exploring Meditation Techniques followed by MA OM Guided Meditation (Br. Satswarupamrita Chaitanya)
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    ✨NEW! Meditation Vol. 5: Walking the Path (Continued)

    • 07-01: Finding our Purpose - Meditation 1 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 07-02: Finding our Purpose - Meditation 2 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 08-01: Outwitting the Planets: Meditation 1 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 08-02: Outwitting the Planets: Meditation 2 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 08-03: Outwitting the Planets: Meditation 3 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 09-01: Obeying the Guru: Guided Meditation (Vivek)

    • 09-02: Obeying the Guru: Metta Meditation (Vivek)

    • 10-01: Regaining Our Innocence: Meditation 1 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 10-02: Regaining Our Innocence: Meditation 2 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 11-01: The Art of Prayer: Meditation 1 (Jyothirup)

    • 11-02: The Art of Prayer: Meditation 2 (Jyothirup)

    • ✨ 12: The Importance of Surrender in Spiritual Life: Meditation (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)
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    Mindful Movement

    • 01-01: Integrating Body, Mind & Spirit - Session 1 (Mini Series)

    • 01-02: Integrating Body, Mind & Spirit - Session 2 (Mini Series)

    • 02-01: Awareness in Movement: Getting Started (Full Series)

    • 02-02: Relaxing Body, Relaxing Mind (Full Series)

    • 02-03: Inner Smile (Full Series)

    • 02-04: Being Present (Full Series)

    • 02-05: Flow of Love & Happiness (Full Series)

    • 02-06: Awakening Love & Practice Review (Full Series)
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    Prayers

    • Amma's Prayer

    • Arati and Prayers for World Peace (Swamini Niranjanamrita Prana)

    • Dhyanam Sloka

    • Garden Prayer

    • Karma Yoga Prayer

    • Lamp Lighting (Swamini Niranjanamrita Prana)

    • Prayers for World Peace

    • Shiva Prayer
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    Puja & Homa

    • Bhagavati Seva Puja from the Kalari, Amritapuri

    • Sarvaishwarya Homa (Swami Shantamritananda Puri, Swami Dayamritananda Puri & Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • Tulasi Puja
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    Reflection Vol. 1

    • Earth Day Closing Contemplation (Br. Rishi Chaitanya)

    • Intention Setting at the Amritapuri Seashore (Br. Rishi Chaitanya)

    • Putting Amma's Teachings Into Action (Swami Shantamritananda Puri)

    • Setting and Meeting an Earth Day Goal
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    Reflection Vol. 2: Walking the Path

    • 01: Taming the Unruly Mind - Journaling Exercise (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 02-01: Patience, Perseverance & Enthusiasm - Journaling Exercise 1 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 02-02: Patience, Perseverance & Enthusiasm - Journaling Exercise 2 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 02-03: Patience, Perseverance & Enthusiasm - Journaling Exercise 3 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 03: Be Courageous - Journaling Exercise (Vivek)

    • 04-01: Understanding and Exploring Our Fears - Journaling Exercise 1 (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • 04-02: Understanding and Exploring Our Fears - Journaling Exercise 2 (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • 04-03: Understanding and Exploring Our Fears - Journaling Exercise 3 (Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya)

    • 05-01: The Search for Happiness - Journaling Session 1 (Br. Sandramrita Chaitanya)

    • 05-02: The Search for Happiness - Journaling Session 2 (Br. Sandramrita Chaitanya)

    • 05-03: The Search for Happiness - Journaling Session 3 (Br. Sandramrita Chaitanya)

    • 06-01: Awareness - Journaling Exercise 1 (Br. Satswarupamrita Chaitanya)

    • 06-02: Awareness - Journaling Exercise 2 (Br. Satswarupamrita Chaitanya)
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    ✨NEW! Reflection Vol. 3: Walking the Path (Continued)

    • 07-01: Finding Our Purpose - Journaling Session 1 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 07-02: Finding Our Purpose - Journaling Session 2 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 07-03: Finding Our Purpose - Journaling Session 3 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 08-01: Outwitting the Planets - Journaling Exercise 1 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 08-02: Outwitting the Planets - Journaling Exercise 2 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 08-03: Outwitting the Planets - Journaling Exercise 3 (Br. Yoga Chaitanya)

    • 09: Obeying the Guru - Journaling Exercise (Vivek)

    • 10-01: Regaining Our Innocence: Journaling Exercise 1 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 10-02: Regaining Our Innocence: Journaling Exercise 2 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 10-03: Regaining Our Innocence: Journaling Exercise 3 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • 11-01: The Art of Prayer: Journaling Exercise 1 (Jyothirup)

    • 11-02: The Art of Prayer: Journaling Exercise 2 (Jyothirup)

    • 11-03: The Art of Prayer: Journaling Exercise 3 (Jyothirup)

    • ✨ 12-01: The Importance of Surrender in Spiritual Life: Journaling Session 1 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • ✨ 12-02: The Importance of Surrender in Spiritual Life: Journaling Session 2 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)

    • ✨ 12-03: The Importance of Surrender in Spiritual Life: Journaling Session 3 (Br. Madhavamrita Chaitanya)
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    Vedic Chanting

    • Durga Suktam & Slokas

    • Sri Ganapati Atharvashirsha - Vedic Chant
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    Walking Meditation

    • Walking Meditation - Gratitude Retreat (Swami Shantamritananda Puri)

    • Walking Meditation - Learn to Surrender Retreat (Swami Shantamritananda Puri)


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