Meditation Practice in Spiritual Communities and Ashrams

Meditation Practice in Ashrams Visiting Spiritual Communities (Anmol:  Here is a great idea for a New Year’s Resolution.  Why don’t you plan on taking a trip to an ashram, monastery or other spiritual community this year?  Such trips are a great way to deepen your spiritual practice and see yourself and the world in a

Free Meditation Music MP3 Downloads

Summary:  The Free Meditation Music Downloads is a collection of hand picked meditation pieces from master musicians to relax, heal, inspire and help you grow spiritually, emotionally and mentally.  This page lists all the meditation music available on Mastery of Meditation and Yoga, and is updated as new music MP3s or videos (MP4s) are added

Kundalini Shakti Help and Advise

Kundalini Awakening Help What is Kundalini? One of the most popular articles on this blog is the Kundalini Awakening Symptoms article, where you will find hundreds of amazing stories from others who are experiencing some form of Kundalini Shakti (Energy).  These stories are really mind blowing and many of them give glimpses and deep insights

3 Best Yoga Techniques of 2010

Top Yoga Exercises Best Yoga Movements In 2010 we added a large number of yoga poses and positions to our free online yoga galleries, and as we come to the end of the year, it is time once again to highlight the best yoga exercises for this year.  Of all the yoga techniques we added

Yoga Exercises for Back YouTube Video Finally Online

YouTube Video of Yoga Back Exercises Best Yoga Exercises for Back Pain Thankfully YouTube has extended the length of the videos one can upload to 15 minutes, so I have now been able to upload the famous Yoga Exercises for Lower and Upper Back to my YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/AnmolMehtaCom).  This set is also called the

Hot Yoga Exercises for December Practice

Hot Yoga Techniques Yoga to Raise Inner Body Heat   With most of the US in a deep freeze and cold weather gripping us here in the Northeast as well, I thought we ought to do some hot yoga exercises to get warm in December.  As the regular readers know, every month I present some

Silent Meditation Retreats | Must Read Tips

Overcoming Obstacles To Meditation Meditation Retreat Tips (Anmol:  In part 2 of this series on Free Guide to Meditation Retreats, guest author Axel goes deeper into the challenges and obstacles of a silent meditation retreat.  The tips and insights he offers are invaluable not only if you are planning a meditation retreat, but also invaluable

True Inspirational Stories of God Realization

Real Inspiring Stories Experiences of God Realization Previously I provided real life testimonials from readers who were practicing the techniques on the website and making progress towards health, happiness and God Realization, but in this series I will provide some truly inspirational stories of some mind blowing experience readers have written to me about. One

Free Guide to Meditation Retreats

Buddhist Meditation Retreats Free Spiritual Retreats Information (Anmol:  If you have never been to a meditation retreat, I strongly suggest you go to one, and before you go you must read this wonderful guide from Axel Gjertsen.  In this guide, Axel gives some great insights and information about what to expect from a meditation retreat. 

Deep Relaxation with Yoga Breathing Exercise | Bhramari Pranayama

Deep Relaxation Exercise Yoga to Relax The wonderful science of Yoga Breathing Exercises or Pranayamas is really worth learning as it has a wide range of applications, with deep relaxation being just one of these great benefits.  You will find many pranayamas in the Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercises E-book, and in today’s article I

Awakening of Kundalini | 4 Powerful Meditations

Kundalini Awakening Meditation is one of the most direct methods for awakening Kundalini energy and expanding consciousness. In this collection of Kundalini awakening meditations, you will discover powerful techniques including Silent Mind Meditation, Third Eye Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Mantra Meditation. Each practice develops awareness, concentration, and energetic sensitivity while helping prepare the mind and

The Profound Practice of Stillness

Being Still Meditation Tips  (Anmol: Here is a guest post from Kristi Nimmo, who recently completed the Mastery of Meditation Teacher’s Certification Program, and who has profound and unique insights into meditation and life.  It was wonderful to cross paths with a highly spiritual soul such as Kristi, and to learn more about her and

3 Keys to Being Yourself

How to Be Yourself Be Yourself Quotes In the article Top 5 Changes Meditation Demands from You, number 5 was becoming a rebel and I suspect that if you try to just be yourself and follow the suggestions in this article on how to do that, some rebellion against the norm, against society will be

Free Downloadable Meditation Music for Relaxation

Free Meditation Music Relaxation Meditation Music Meditation music can serve many different purposes, such as relaxation, enjoyment, healing, chakra activation, etc., but really good meditation music is the type that ultimately points you towards Infinity.  In fact, that is the mark of any really great art.  That it reminds you of Infinity and moves you

5 Most Powerful Hindu Mantras

Hindu Mantra Downloads Hindu Mantra MP3s In order to organize all the content (550+ article and techniques) on Mastery of Meditation, it is divided into various broad sections, and of these various sections the one on Mantras MP3 Downloads is one of the most popular.  This section, like others can be accessed from the section

Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners – Part 1

Mindfulness Meditation – Part 1 What is Mindfulness Meditation (Anmol: I would like to present the following guest post from Axel Gjertsen.  This is part 1 of a 2 part series on the profound art of Mindfulness Meditation.  This meditation comes from the great school of Buddhism and is my personal choice for practicing moment

Meditation Versus Time | Mortal Enemies Forever

Timelessness and Meditation Meditation to Transcend Time Thinking involves time and that prevents meditation, and meditation involves being and that destroys time.  This is the fundamental battle raging in our lives.  Either we absorb ourselves in time and thought, or we give ourselves to the eternal now and transcend it.  The direction to take is

Online Meditation School Training Meditation Teachers Worldwide

Mastery of Meditation Online Center Online Meditation Certification Course Student Testimonial for Online Meditation School and Certification Program: Dave Writes: The course was everything I hoped it would be and more. Your depth of knowledge and teaching skills are excellent and all instruction was presented in a easy to understand way. I regret I have

Buddhist Chants and Mantras | The Science Behind the Power

(Anmol: Here is an insightful article by guest author Hugo Deslippe.  Hugo is an avid spiritual aspirant and shares his discoveries about Zen and Buddhism on his great website and blog http://www.japanese-buddhism.com/.  Do check it out…) If you would like to be a guest author on Master of Meditation and Yoga, please email me at

The Best Jnana Yoga Mantra Meditation

Yoga Meditations Mantra Meditation from Jnana Yoga The following mantra meditation is a core meditation from the Jnana Yoga school of Vedanta.  Vedantic practice is that aspect of Hindu philosophy which is aimed directly at ending the delusion of dualistic thinking and the attainment of enlightenment.  The Jnana Yogi is one who is most interested

7 Quick Meditation Tips to Combat Sleepiness

Tips for Meditation Overcoming Obstacles of Meditation In the article, Meditation Help and 5 New Tips for Beginners,  I gave an important list of meditation tips to help you to establish a strong, daily meditation practice.  Today, there are few more meditation tips I would like to pass along to you and these are specifically

Free Exercise and Fitness Tips from Yoga

Free Exercise Tips Fitness and Exercise Tips Although yoga exercises can help form a great fitness routine, there are other forms of exercise as well which you might be interested in incorporating into you regiment, and to enhance such fitness programs there are many great tips you can get from yoga.  In this article I

Anmol’s Experience of Higher Consciousness and Divine Bliss

Altered State of Consciousness Finding Bliss In the article Interpreting Spiritual Dreams I discussed how nighttime is a rich opportunity to experience states of higher consciousness and the accompanying bliss these state invariably induce.  Below I share with you my recent experience with supreme consciousness and sheer bliss.  Higher Consciousness and Divine Bliss – Anmol’s

Bhagavad Gita Teachings – Sri Krishna on Enlightement and Illumination

Bhagavat Gita Translation and Summaries Sri Krishna Teachings The Bhagavad Gita are the essential teachings of Sri Krishna.  These teachings were imparted by Krishna to the warrior prince Arjuna on the battlefield, when Arjuna’s resolve was shaken upon seeing his teachers, relatives, friends and other loved ones in the opposing army.  This entire epic story

September Yoga Exercises for Nerves of Steel

Fitness and Yoga Exercises for Nerve Strength Real fitness, as per Yoga, is not just physical strength and endurance, but is actually nerve strength and pranic (life-force/chi) capacity.  In other words, how strong your nervous system is, how much current (Kundalini) can it handle and how well it holds up under stress, is how yoga

Best Morning Yoga Stretching Poses – Surya Namaskar

Morning Yoga Stretches Surya Namaskar Yoga Illustrations Morning is undoubtedly one the best times to practice yoga and the perfect morning yoga set is Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation, as it incorporates some excellent poses to help stretch the entire body.  Surya Namaskar should probably have been the very first article on this blog, instead

Sri Ramakrishna Teachings from 5 Spiritual Stories

Teaching of Sri Ramakrishna Spiritual Stories from Sri Ramakrishna (Anmol: Here are some insightful spiritual stories used by Sri Ramakrishna for teaching spirituality and explaining the true nature of reality.   They are contributed by guest author David Aubuchon.  David is a deeply spiritual being with great knowledge and wisdom about natural healing, yoga and meditation. 

Daily Spiritual Inspiration to Stay Focused on Enlightement

Daily Inspiration Spiritual Enlightenment There is nothing more important than our journey to awakening and enlightenment.  Nothing.  But despite knowing this, feeling this, sensing this many of us still fail to give our full attention and energy to this ultimate purpose of human life.  There are many reasons for this tragedy, not the least of

How To Master Walking Meditation

Buddhist Meditation Technique Walking Meditation Tips (Anmol: Hi Everyone, I am back from a break and happy to be sharing more yoga, zen and meditation insights and wisdom with you all.  To get started I would like to present the following guest post from Axel. It is always great to learn from someone who has

On Becoming Guru-Independent

(Anmol: A fantastic guest article below explaining clearly the dynamics between a Guru and a disciple.  Profound insight from a deeply spiritual and wise blogger and teacher Lucky Balaraman.  Find out more about his teachings and free programs here: http://calmandcool.com/4-part-course. If you would like to be a guest author on Master of Meditation and Yoga,

A Beginner’s Guide To Walking Meditation

Walking Meditation Beginner’s Meditation Guide (Anmol: It is always great to learn from someone who has real and deep experience of a subject and this is all the more important when it comes to meditation and spirituality.  So below I would like to present the following guest post from Axel, who was an actual Buddhist

Powerful Yoga for Bulding Self Confidence | June Exercises

Courage and Self Esteem Self Belief and Fearlessness Self Confidence is a key, not just for success in manifestation, but also a key for making genuine spiritual progress.  We all know the important part confidence plays in ordinary life, allowing you to make great strides in your personal development, career, relationships, etc, but in the

The 3 Fundamental Teachings of Vedanta and the Harmony of Religions

Vedanta and Hinduism Yoga Philosophy (Anmol: Here is a great article by guest author David explaining the foolishness of fighting with each other due to superficial differences in the various spiritual paths.  David is a deeply spiritual being with great knowledge and wisdom about natural healing, yoga and meditation.  Read more of his wonderful writings

3 Tips from Self Hypnosis to Super Charge Your Meditation

(Anmol: I am very happy to present this intriguing and insightful guest article from Benjamin Langley.  Ben is another fantastic blogger and advanced soul who shares his passion for meditation and spirituality on his blog http://PeacefulProsperity.com/blog/.  Do head over and check it out, I am sure his writings will both inspire and uplift you personally

NEW Learn How to Meditate Course with Anmol – Special Offer Included

Learn Meditation Program How to Meditate Course As many of you know I run a Meditation Certification Program which has been very successful so far, but the feedback I received was that many of you were interested in a Beginner’s Meditation Course, so you could first learn how to meditate and then progress from there. 

Why It Takes Just 11 Minutes a Day to Master Life

(Anmol: I am very happy to present to all of you the very first Guest Post on this blog by the wonderful spiritual blogger and yoga teacher Kara-Leah Grant.  Her perspective and insight is refreshing, inspiring, honest and full of wisdom and humor.  I am sure you will all greatly enjoy and benefit from her

Brain Fitness Exercises for May

Brain Exercises Holistic Techniques for Healthy Brain Function Continuing with our Yoga exercises for the month series, I would like us to do some brain fitness and brain development exercises for the month of May together.  Needless to say the brain is one of the most important organs we have and really it is the

4 Self Healing Dangers and Tips

Holistic Health and Self Healing How to Practice Self Healing Self healing has become much more prevalent with the mountains of medical and alternative healing information now available on the good old world wide web.  If you have some symptoms, call Dr. Google and give it a spin.  Millions of websites with thousands of cures

Ways to Get High Without Drugs | Are Drugs Good or Bad?

How to Get High Naturally Best Way to Get High Without Drugs Drugs, especially psychedelics and hallucinogens, are again getting a great deal of attention from the scientific medical community for producing “High States” (enlightenment experiences) similar to those experienced during meditation.  The experience of these states is then profoundly transforming the lives of the

Grand Opening of My Humble Yoga and Meditation Store

New Yoga and Meditation Store AnmolMehta.com Yoga and Meditation Products As many of you know I offer a comprehensive Online Meditation Teacher’s Training and Certification Program here on AnmolMehta.com, which I am very happy to report is helping transform lives and create wonderful meditation teachers.  The feedback I have received has been amazing and many

Yogic Breathing Technique | Simple Yoga Breathing for Amazing Results

Simple Yogic Breathing Technique Summary: Simple Yogic Breath is one of the foundational breathing techniques of yoga and meditation. This gentle pranayama practice helps calm the mind, reduce stress, improve breath awareness, and balance the nervous system through slow conscious breathing. Unlike more advanced breathing exercises, Simple Yogic Breath emphasizes natural relaxed respiration without force

Excellent Kundalini Yoga Shoulder Exercise

Yoga Exercise for Toning Shoulder Simple Shoulder Workout If you have attended a Kundalini Yoga class, you know there is going to be that phase when it’s time to do shoulder exercises and it’s going to test your pain threshold, at least just a little bit .  Being quite an obsessive personality myself, I remember

Interpreting Spiritual Dreams and Enlightenment Experiences

Understanding Spiritual Dreams Enlightenment Experiences in Dreams Explained Dreams are dreams and Spiritual Enlightenment Experiences which often take place in the silence of the night, sometimes co-mingle with dreams, but are certainly real.  As the website has grown one of the great benefits for me personally is the fascinating stories and experiences I get to

Swami Nithyananda Sex Scandal Videos – Lessons to Learn

Nithyananda Sex Videos Scandal Nityananda Fraud Allegations I have recently received a few emails regarding the recent sex scandal involving Swami Nithyananda, asking for my thoughts on this matter and I will present those in this article.  For those who are not familiar with this sex scandal, essentially Paramhamsa Nithyananda, a Guru who had claimed

Transcendence Techniques from the Spiritual Science of Advaita Vedanta

Spiritual Science of Non-Dualism Transcendence via Advaita Vedanta – Nisargadatta Maharaj Advaita Vedanta is the great spiritual science of non-dualism.  Many of the profound spiritual teachers that are helping the world transcend the ordinary dualistic mind come from this rich Hindu tradition.  Advaita Vedanta is essentially the teaching that the underlying Truth is complete Oneness

Meditation Training Program Congratulations, Important Updates and Successful Launch

Meditation Instructor Program Updates Online Meditation Training Program Graduates (Update: New website with more testimonials for program can be found here: Meditation Teachers Training Center). I am very happy to report the excellent response and ongoing success of the Mastery of Meditation Teacher’s Training and Certification Program, that went live earlier this year.  Since it’s inception

Best Yoga, Meditation and Personal Development Techniques of 2009

Best Yoga and Meditation Techniques Top Yoga and Meditation Articles In the last few newsletters I presented the very best yoga, meditation and personal development articles and techniques from 2009, and for those of you who read the website via RSS or directly, I wanted to provide you all this valuable summary as well.  In

Easy Meditation Technique for Total Stress Relief | Shabd Kriya

Simple Meditation Technique Shabd Kriya – Kundalini Yoga Meditation It has been some time since we added a core Kundalini Yoga Meditation to our collection and to end that drought, today I will detail for you Shabd Kriya, which is a nice easy meditation technique for helping you relieve stress and relax.  This meditation will