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The Inner Life with Asha

by Asha Nayaswami

A collection of all talks by Nayaswami Asha, a lifelong disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda.With warmth and wisdom, Asha weaves spiritual teaching into daily, ordinary life. She is a master teacher, considered by many to be one of the most nuanced and clear teachers of Yoga in the world today.Asha studied and worked closely with Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, for 45 years.Asha means “hope” in Sanskrit. Her teachings are non-sectarian — sharing the truths that underlie the great religions. She draws freely from both the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita in her teaching.

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Episodes

  1. Talk 118

    Conversations 427-431

  2. Where Are You? Where Are You Going? How Are You Going to Get There?

    A map for the spiritual journey. Workshop with Ash...

  3. How to Know God's Will

    With Asha Nayaswami in Mumbai

  4. Question and Answers with Asha Nayaswami

    Asha Nayaswami at Ananda Mumbai.

  5. Swami Kriyananda - Lightbearer (Book Launch)

    Asha Nayaswami launches her new book at the Ananda...

  6. Lessons from a Life of Discipleship: Sunday Morning Class

    Fourth class on a weekend retreat with Asha Nayasw...

  7. Challenges and Lessons on the Path

    With Nayaswami Asha www.anandapune.org www.anandai...

  8. Lessons from a Life of Discipleship: Saturday Morning Class

    Second class on a weekend retreat with Asha Nayasw...

  9. Lessons from a Life of Discipleship: Saturday Evening Class

    Third class on a weekend retreat with Asha Nayaswa...

  10. Lessons from a Life of Discipleship: Friday Evening Orientation & Discussion

    First class on a weekend retreat with Asha Nayaswa...

  11. Bhagavad Gita Satsang

    with Nayaswami Asha at Ananda Pune

  12. Achieving True Freedom

    At Ananda Delhi

  13. Questions and Answers with Ananda Pune Members

    With Nayaswami Asha at Ananda Pune

  14. The Power of Kriya Yoga

    With Asha Nayaswami

  15. From Theory to Practice - Making Your Spiritual Life Practical

    Satsang with Nayaswami Asha in Pune. Once a flaw i...

  16. What Jesus Really Taught, and What It Means for Us as Disciples

    With Nayaswami Asha, during her visit in Delhi.

  17. The Culture of Ananda

    With Nayaswami Asha, during her visit in Delhi.

  18. Early Days at Ananda

    Nayaswami Asha shares during her visit at Ananda D...

  19. Map of the Spiritual Life

    with Nayaswami Asha, during her visit in Delhi.

  20. Nayaswami Asha Presents "Swami Kriyananda: Lightbearer"

    Class with Nayaswami Asha about her new book on Sw...

  21. How to Overcome Suffering

    “I scold those who listen” • How to pray to God •...

  22. The True Meaning of the Indian Caste System

    Yogananda’s thoughts on race • The true meaning of...

  23. Does God Answer All of Our Prayers?

    Overcoming laziness • Does God answer all of our p...

  24. How to Become a Master in This Life

    Hong-Sau in the spine • How to become a master in...

  25. Meditation and Service

    Meditation and service • During the Hong-Sau techn...

  26. What Are Moods?

    “Master, how will I know your will, once you have...

  27. How to Win the Love of God

    How to win the love of God • How to relate to the...

  28. Where Does Wisdom Come From?

    Where does wisdom come from? • What is clear discr...

  29. How to Pray

    A disciple who took many photos of the Master • Do...

  30. Yogananda’s Interpretations of the Rubaiyat

    Yukteswar’s training: deep scriptural study • Yoga...

  31. What Is Raja Yoga?

    Which branch of Yoga did Yogananda teach? • What i...

  32. Simplify Your Life

    What is superstition? • Fascinating astrological a...

  33. This Life: Dream or Reality?

    What does it take to have a relationship with some...

  34. God Is Ever in the Present

    God is ever in the present (Conversations with Yog...

  35. “The Thought That You Are Not Free Keeps You from Being Free”

    Why did Yogananda sometimes go to the movies? • Mo...

  36. Why Overcome the Ego?

    When did Yogananda achieve final liberation? • Is...

  37. How to Develop Humility

    The importance of deep relaxation in meditation •...

  38. The Importance of Relaxation

    Trying too hard to meditate • The importance of re...

  39. The Need for Common Sense on the Spiritual Path

    Intelligence and common sense are needed on the sp...

  40. Master’s Predictions

    Yogananda’s thoughts about the 20th century wars •...

  41. Who Were the Masters in Former Lives?

    Who was Lahiri Mahasaya in a former life? • Who wa...

  42. What Is Grace? Is It Randomly Bestowed?

    What is God’s grace? Is it randomly bestowed? • A...

  43. Is Evolution Real?

    Is evolution real? • How does God see the world? •...

  44. Does Satan Really Exist? What Is Evil?

    Is there something at the controls of the universe...

  45. Is There Something at the Controls of the Universe?

    Why do people doubt the existence of God? • Is the...

About this show

A collection of all talks by Nayaswami Asha, a lifelong disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda.With warmth and wisdom, Asha weaves spiritual teaching into daily, ordinary life. She is a master teacher, considered by many to be one of the most nuanced and clear teachers of Yoga in the world today.Asha studied and worked closely with Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, for 45 years.Asha means “hope” in Sanskrit. Her teachings are non-sectarian — sharing the truths that underlie the great religions. She draws freely from both the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita in her teaching.

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Produced by Ananda

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How many episodes does The Inner Life with Asha have?

The Inner Life with Asha has 334 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 19, 2019.

What is The Inner Life with Asha about?

A collection of all talks by Nayaswami Asha, a lifelong disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda.With warmth and wisdom, Asha weaves spiritual teaching into daily, ordinary life. She is a master teacher, considered by many to be one of the most nuanced and clear teachers of Yoga in the world today.Asha...

How often does The Inner Life with Asha release new episodes?

The Inner Life with Asha publishes monthly, based on its 334 episodes since July 2001.

Who hosts The Inner Life with Asha?

The Inner Life with Asha is created and hosted by Asha Nayaswami.
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