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Nalanie Chellaram is a highly regarded modern spiritual teacher, dedicated to selfless service. In these podcast episodes, her lively teachings are filled with stories and anecdotes about her her life of learning, service and love, before and after meeting her beloved Master Sri Swami Satchidananda. She teaches us the science and art of Yoga, through the experiences of life in this world today.

Nalanie Chellaram


    • May 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Karma - Action & Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 43:42


    The Doctrine of Karma - as science now recognises, is cause and effect, action and reaction.  In this Satsang with Nalanie, she explains the doctrine and discusses the different aspects of Karma, in particular the good Karma that can be generated through selfless service.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre , Gibraltar, on the 21st May, 2025. 

    The Beginning Of Me - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 29:19


    In this, the second of the two part series, Nalanie continues to discuss the ego and the Self, and she answers two important questions: How to deal with anger and what is the best way to find the Self.  Recorded at Aum Yoga, Marbella , (https://aumyogamarbella.com) on the 26th April 2025.

    The Beginning Of Me - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 28:00


    The Beginning Of Me is about the ego.  By reference to the ancient Hindu scriptures - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The Bhagavad Gita, and The Upanishads - Nalanie explores the subject of the ego and explains how to rise above it and identify with the Higher Self.  Part one of a two-part series. Recorded at Aum Yoga, Marbella, on the 26th April, 2025.

    How Can You Find Your Purpose In Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 41:25


    Do you know what your purpose in life is?  It doesn't have to be a vocation or career, it can be something simple like being kind and generous.  It can also be to use the talent or talents you have been given.  Here' Nalanie gives some examples and guidance on how to find your purpose...Recorded at Finca Ananda (www.fincaananda.com) on the 3rd April, 2025.

    How Do You Create Your Own Spiritual Practice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 43:12


    Where to start?  Here, Nalanie explains the simple steps anyone can take towards a peaceful and beautiful life in Spirit.  Recorded at Finca Ananda, Spain on the 30th January, 2025.  

    Stilling The Mind With Breath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 59:54


    Nalanie discusses and demonstrates the effectiveness of using the breath to calm the mind - a useful tool when attempting meditation.  The recording includes some short guided meditations.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 22nd January, 2025.  The rights to all images and music used remain with the originators.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S28) Summary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 54:00


    In this, the final part of the series, Nalanie summarises the study of the ancient Hindu scripture, The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali.  The study covered in depth Book One (Samadhi Pada - The Portion on Contemplation) and Book Two (Sadhana Pada - The Portion on Practice), and touched upon Book Three (Vibhuti Pada - The Portion on Accomplishments).  This edition includes cross references to Biblical texts.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on the 8th May, 2024. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S27) Book Two - Sutras 7 to 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 42:14


    Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion and clinging to life are all covered in this, the penultimate session of The Study of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.Nalanie also includes advice on meditation and how to meditate.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 24th April, 2024.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S26) Book Two - Sutras 2 to 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 52:20


    Following on from the previous session, here Nalanie discusses in more detail the obstacles (the 'Kleśas' - or 'Kleshas') to spiritual growth.  This edition includes advice on how to handle divorce, and a reading from The Upanishads describing the difference between the small 's' self (the ego) and the true Self with a capital 'S'!  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 17th April, 2024.  

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S25) Book Two - Sutra 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 47:54


    This session includes an explanation of what it means to accept pain for purification, and of the meaning of 'Kriya Yoga' and the Koshas.  There is also a recap of Book One, Sutra 33 (the Four Locks and Keys) and Book Two, Sutras 28 and 29 (the Eight Limbs of Yoga).  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 10th April, 2024. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S24) Book One - Sutras 34 to 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 48:06


    The duality of the world, how to face the wars (battles) in our lives, how to remove the blockages inhibiting our spiritual growth, and what to concentrate on to aid meditation. These are just some of the subjects in this edition, which includes a demonstration of 'Kapalabhati', the rapid breathing technique of Pranayama.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 3rd April, 2024.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S23) Book One - Sutra 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 44:25


    In this edition, Nalanie focusses on Sutra 33 - known as "The Four Locks and Keys."  She opens the session with a discussion about faith, and she goes on to offer advice on dealing with panic attacks.  Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on the 27th March, 2024.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S22) Book One - Sutras 30 to 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 47:36


    In this edition, Nalanie talks about the obstacles to spiritual growth and how to overcome them.  "Change your language, change your life!"Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Hall on the 13th March 2024.Music "The Eternal OM" by, and copyright belonging to Robert Slap

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S21) Book One - Sutras 27 to 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 37:47


    In this edition Nalanie provides an explanation of the 'Mantram OM' including readings from the ancient Hindu scripture 'The Upanishads.'  The session begins with a recap of Book One, Sutras 21 to 26 on Devotion and Isvara pranidhanam.  The music at the opening is 'The Eternal OM' by Robert Slap and all rights to it remain with him.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 6th March, 2024.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S20) Book One - Sutras 21 to 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 43:55


    In this edition, Nalanie goes back to Book One (the Portion on Contemplation) and discusses 'Isvara Pranidhanam' which is self-surrender and devotion to the Divine. It includes a brief recap of Book One, Sutra 14.   Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 28th February, 2024.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S19) Book Three - Sutras 2 & 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 38:59


    Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (contemplation and absorption) are the subjects of this edition. It includes an explanation of the different kinds of Samadhi (Samprajnata Samadhi, Savitarka Samadhi, Savichara Samadhi, Sa-ananda Samadhi and Sa-asmita Samadhi); and a detailed reading from The Upanishads. It concludes with a short meditation.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 21st February, 2024. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S18) Book Three - Sutra 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 47:54


    The sixth limb of Yoga, and the first step towards meditation, Dharana (concentration) is the subject for this edition which, as it was recorded on Valentine's Day, includes a discussion about love – “only love is real.” It also includes practical advice on meditation, and on faith – “ the biggest angel is within you.” recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 14th February, 2024.  

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S17) Book Two - Sutras 54 & 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 48:09


    Pratyahara - sense control - is the subject of this edition of the study. It includes a brief recap of 'pranayama' - breath control - and how slowing the breath can help with pratyahara and panic attacks. Also included are non-attachment and how to deal with people who 'push your buttons!' Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre on the 7th February, 2024. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S16) Book Two - Sutras 49 to 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 52:34


    In this edition, Nalanie explains 'Pranayama' - breath control.  It includes a recap of Book Two - Sutras 46 to 48, and a short meditation using the breath.Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 31st January, 2024.

    Guided Meditation On Truthfulness And Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 16:20


    This short recording is of a guided meditation and contemplation that Nalanie led following her talk in Hong Kong on 'How To Practice Truthfulness With Compassion.'   Recorded on the 20th January 2024. 

    How To Practice Truthfulness With Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 52:29


    Based on "Axiom Therapy" - a system of therapy utilising truthfulness and compassion developed by Nalanie Harilela Chellaram and grounded in Yogic tenets and teachings, and as practiced by her during her over 30 years as a counsellor, as a 'soul doctor.'  Nalanie gave this talk in Hong Kong on 20th January, 2024.

    Consciousness Is Love - A Guided Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 10:19


    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S15) Book One - Sutra 30 and Book Two - Sutra 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 36:59


    The main topic for this edition is 'Asana' - Yoga posture.  However, Nalanie opens with a short talk about faith, continuing the theme of 'accepting pain for purification,' and in closing she demonstrates the power of the mind and gives some advice about relationships.  Includes a recap of Book Two - Sutras 28 to 30 and Sutra 32.  The mantra "Shri Ram" is by Robert Gass and all rights to it belong to Robert Gass.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 6th December, 2023. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S14) Book Two - Sutras 41 to 44 (Recap), Book One - Sutras 23 to 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 43:59


    This edition includes going deeper into 'accepting pain for purification'; the difference between love and possessiveness; what is 'Isvara Pranidhanam' and some advice on what to do when Kundalini rises and you feel unwell.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 29th November, 2023.  

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S13) Book Two - Sutras 40 to 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 52:54


    Subjects covered include moderation, accepting pain for purification, purifying the mind and awakening the Guru within. This session includes a recap of Book Two - Sutra 39 (non-greed).  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 22nd November, 2023.  

    How Do We Find Inner Peace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 39:30


    Practicing contentment and non-attachment, no expectations, and by not judging others are just a few ways Nalanie advocates towards finding that peace within.  This is the third in the series filmed at Finca Ananda.  Recorded on the 16th November, 2023. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S12) Book Two - Sutras 38 and 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 47:01


    This week's subjects: Decision making, moderation and non-greed.'Brahmacharya' is often considered as the practice of celibacy but more accurately it is the practice of moderation.  In this episode Nalanie openly discusses moderation in sexual relationships and the use of energy in love. And what lies behind most of the world's problems? Greed.  Nalanie then goes on to relay some of the benefits of practicing non-greed.  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 15th November 2023. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S11) Book Two - Sutra 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 40:14


    Non-stealing.  This edition continues to explore the Yamas and Niyamas, the tools to help you deal with the outside world while on the spiritual path, includes some useful affirmations, and concludes with a short meditation.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 8th November, 2023.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S10) Book Two - Sutras 34 and 35 (Recap) and Sutra 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 40:34


    Truthfulness in relationships, and the difference between inspiration and desire. This edition of the Study opens with a recap of Sutras 34 & 35 and a short discussion about non-violence, discusses the above and closes with the Power of the Mantra. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 1st November, 2023. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S9) Book Two - Sutras 28 (Recap) and 30 to 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 41:03


    The Yamas and Niyamas, Pratipaksha Bhavanam, self-discipline, self-harming and 'know yourself' - these are the subjects covered in this edition of the study of The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 25th October, 2023. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S8) Book One - Sutra 14: Book Two - Sutras 28 to 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 47:31


    Here Nalanie talks about non-attachment and she explains the eight limbs of Yoga.  This edition includes a recap of Book One, Sutras 2, 3 and 14, and a brief resumé of the different stages of Samadhi and different types of Karma.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 11th October, 2023.  The extract from "Shri Ram - Serenity" courtesy of Robert Gass.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S7) Book One - Sutra 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 42:08


    "The Call to joy!"  Following on from the sixth session Nalanie begins by giving a recap of the different stages of Samadhi and she quotes extensively from Robert Holden's book,  "Higher Purpose" in which the author clearly expresses what the feeling of joy is and where it emanates from.  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre in Gibraltar on the 13th September 2023. 

    How To Find Inner Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 36:31


    There are no shortcuts; nothing outside can bring you permanent happiness.  Non-attachment and contentment are just two of the 'tools' to leading a peaceful and happy life.  Continuing the theme of the earlier Satsang, "Pathways To Ananda (Bliss)" Nalanie expands on how to find your peace within, even under difficult and challenging circumstances.  Recorded at Finca Ananda on Spain's Costa Del Sol on 14th September, 2023.

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S6) Book One - Sutras 15 (Recap) to 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 41:15


    In this edition Nalanie recaps Sutra 15 and non-attachment, and then goes on to discuss the different stages of Samadhi (contemplation).  It includes advice on how to deal with addictions and a short story about the consequences of anger.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 6th September, 2023. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S5) Recap & Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 49:17


    Non-attachment and sleep as a mental modification: In this session Nalanie recaps the study of Book One covered to-date, and puts the practice of non-attachment into perspective by quoting from both The Bhagavad Gita and The Upanishads. She also answers questions about sleep and how to change the way you think.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 28th June 2023. "Shri Ram" by courtesy of Robert Gass

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S4) Book One - Sutras 12 to 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 50:39


    This edition covers Practice and Non-attachment and includes a re-cap of Sutras 1 to 6.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 21st June 2023. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S3) Book One - Sutras 5 to 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 31:59


    In part three of the series, Nalanie discusses the five mental modifications in the mind and how pleasure that at first seems like poison can be nectar in the end, and how pleasure that initially seems like nectar can end as poison.Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 14th June, 2023.

    The Pathways To Ananda (Bliss!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 51:05


    Do you know the way to find real and lasting peace in your life?  In this talk, Nalanie explains the steps to be taken on the spiritual journey to 'Ananda.'  As examples, she refers to her booklet, "Steps To Enlightenment" and her talk includes two Mantras and advice to a householder as given in the ancient scripture, The Upanishads.  Recorded at Finca Ananda, Spain, on the 8th June, 2023.

    The Yoga sutras Of Patanjali: (S2) Book One - Sutras 3 to 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 48:19


    Nalanie opens this edition in the series by asking the question: What is real and what is unreal? She also emphasises the need to be grounded to be spiritual.  Her talk includes an explanation of the Sri Patanjali chant and some advice for women in abusive relationships. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 7th June, 2023. 

    The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: (S1) Book One - Sutras 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 47:59


    The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali will change your life!  In this, the first of an in-depth study of the ancient Hindu scripture, Nalanie provides some background on Sri Patanjali and explains the benefits to be gained from studying the Sutras.  She also covers Sutras 1 and 2 of Book One, entitled "Samadhi Pada - The Portion on Contemplation."  Based on the translation and commentary by H H Sri Swami Satchidananda, founder of Integral Yoga.Recorded at The Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on the 31st May 2023.

    Mastering Your Mind: Pray For A Contented Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 29:00


    In this Satsang, Nalanie discusses non-attachment and using a quote from the book "The Song of the Bird" by Anthony De Mello she emphasises the importance of contentment.  She also warns that the spiritual path is like a razor's edge and therefore constant practice of the Yogic tools is essential in the quest for a contented mind. Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 10th May 2023. 

    Mastering Your Mind: Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 39:15


    Are you confused about spirituality? What does your soul tell you? Why did you decide to take the spiritual path? In this video Nalanie asks the audience to consider these questions in order to gain a deeper insight into what it means to be spiritual.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 23rd April 2023.

    Mastering Your Mind: A Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 37:29


    'What is nectar in the beginning is poison in the end' - a quote from The Bhagavad Gita, which also says the opposite is true, that 'poison in the beginning is nectar in the end.'  Here Nalanie discusses pleasure and pain, they are two sides of the same coin, and how to be free from desires that cause both.  Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on 8th March 2023.

    Mastering Your Mind: Meditate On The Inner Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 27:39


    In this, the next in the series entitled 'Mastering Your Mind,' Nalanie reflects on the joy to be found by turning inward, and the peace to be experienced when meditating on the true Self.  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on 1st March 2023.  Music extract courtesy of The Kiffness & Rushawn.

    Mastering Your Mind: New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 38:50


    What do you want for 2023 - or for any other New Year? Are peace and happiness your goals? Or is it just to change a bad habit? In this video Nalanie says to forget making a New Year's resolution and to look within, for it is there you will find the way to a new beginning and a new you!  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 11th January 2023.

    Mastering Your Mind: Mantra & Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 44:55


    Mantras and Prayers can be so powerful - and Nalanie explains how and why and, to the spiritual aspirant, the importance of saying them both.Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 30th November 2022. 

    Mastering Your Mind: Discriminative Discernment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 48:30


    In this edition of the 'Mastering Your Mind' series, Nalanie asks: "What is your goal?"She also discusses being 'in the now', awareness, body language and miracles.Recorded at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 23rd November 2022.

    Mastering Your Mind: Kriya Yoga - Part Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 47:15


    In this edition, Nalanie provides explanations on the Koshas and gives more details about the Chakras.  Includes breathing exercises and visualisations.Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar on the 9th November 2022.

    Mastering Your Mind: Kriya Yoga - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 53:34


    In this, the second in the series covering Kriya Yoga - the technique of controlling energy through pranayama (breath control) and meditation - Nalanie looks deeper into the practice of the Bandhas (energy locks) and how these can improve health.  Included are two short guided meditations and explanations of the 'Chakras'.  Recorded at The George Harilela Yoga Hall, Spain on 26th October 2022.

    Mastering Your Mind: Kriya Yoga - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 49:44


    Continuing under the theme "Mastering Your Mind" Nalanie discusses Kriya Yoga - the technique of controlling energy through pranayama (breath control) and meditation. This includes a practical demonstration of 'Bhastrika' - 'the Bellows Breath' - and of the 'Bandhas," the energy locks which when released allow the spiritual energy to flow more vigorously.

    Mastering Your Mind: Non-Attachment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 49:29


    In the second in the series, "Mastering Your Mind" Nalanie discusses how non-attachment can help you find inner peace.

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