Meditation Steps

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

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Is it possible to live without coffee and still feel more energized than all coffee lovers combined? Why do millions of people see no morning without a cup of espresso? And what’s really happening to the brain and body under the influence of caffeine?

In the new video, Dada Sadananda explains why he hasn’t drunk coffee or other stimulants for 27 years. Yet he once enjoyed strong black tea every day and ate two bars of chocolate. In the video, he shares the secret of how to get many times more strength and inspiration than any cup of coffee—without driving the mind into anxiety.

You will learn:
☕️ What scientists hide behind the familiar phrase “caffeine energizes” — and why the effect often backfires
☕️ Why, in the yogic tradition, coffee is considered an obstacle to meditation and intuition
☕️ Which daily practices provide more energy and mental clarity than any cup of coffee — without dependence

❗️This isn’t a call to quit caffeine, but a chance to learn how to stay consistently alert and full of energy without anxiety, sleep disturbances, or addiction.

Liked the video? Support it with a like, comment, or repost on video platforms — it helps the video reach more people and the channel grow. ✨

TIMINGS:
00:02 - 27 years without coffee - how does it feel?
01:28 - Is taking coffee an addiction?
03:57 - Why Dada Sadananda decided not to drink coffee - 3 reasons
07:14 - Coffee belongs to Rajasic type of food
08:37 - What to do to feel energetic?
11:12 - Meditation is the most important practice
13:41 - Concept of Prama (= balance)

10/18/2025

10/18/2025

My Thoughts on Charlie Kirk. The Culture of Dialogue and the Culture of Cancellation.

✨ New video: https://youtu.be/XfjZhbC86Wk✨

“If people don’t talk and debate, they start demonizing each other and seeing enemies everywhere.” — Charlie Kirk

On September 10, 2025, the well-known American activist Charlie Kirk—known for sharp statements and his positions on issues of racial discrimination, the fight for equal rights, and traditional values—was shot and killed. This event split American society into two camps with irreconcilable views. In the new video, Dada Sadananda examines the causes of this situation from a yogic perspective. He explains why our civilization is fading and shares two ways that could change this.

— What level of dialogue does modern society need?
— What happens if we completely lose tolerance for opposing opinions?
— Why does Dada voice opinions he himself doesn’t believe in?
— How can we fill inner emptiness and feel universal oneness?

All this is in Dada Sadananda’s new video.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XfjZhbC86Wk

Share in the comments how you feel about the killing of Charlie Kirk and his insistence on expressing opinions that made society think and seek paths to change. Every one of your comments inspires us to explore new, compelling topics.

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10/17/2025

😍 What’s your mood today?

Write in the comments the number of the quote that resonates with you, and why that one!

Share your inspiration with others and charge them up for the day ahead—or maybe for a lifetime. Sometimes a single word or thought is enough to change everything. 💫

10/15/2025

Top 6 Fears About Retreats 🌿

We’ve gathered the main reasons our followers hesitate to go on a retreat—and why you can safely let these fears go. Take a fresh look and get inspired for your first trip:

1. I won’t handle early wake-ups or so many practices. ⏰
Organizers won’t demand early mornings or “perfect” ex*****on. Your goal is to benefit, not tick boxes. If getting up for morning meditation is tough, join the daytime one; an asana class can be swapped for a walk. Participants and organizers are there to help.

2. I’m not vegetarian and I’ll starve. 🥗
Retreat meals are vegetarian and balanced for proteins, fats, and carbs—so you’ll feel full and well. It’s also a great chance to explore a vegetarian diet.

3. I don’t trust the facilitators. 🧘
Retreat leaders were personally trained by Dada Sadananda, a yoga and meditation teacher with 25 years of experience. Each has meditated for over 10 years and leads at least 8 retreats annually.

4. I’m afraid I won’t manage unfamiliar practices. 🧭
Before every meditation or asana class, the instructor explains the technique and key nuances in detail.

5. I won’t get any benefit. ✨
We create conditions that remove everyday distractions so you can focus on practice and reach deep clarity faster. You’ll boost energy, inspiration, and life satisfaction—and improve concentration not only in meditation, but in daily life.

6. I don’t know what to bring or how to behave. 🎒
Even if you’ve never attended a retreat, don’t worry—we’ll send clear instructions in advance so you feel confident.

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

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How can a loan be part of spiritual practice? Is it possible to be reborn in Ancient Rome? And how do you tell a sign of destiny from your own foolishness?

In his new video, Dada Sadananda tackles sharp subscriber questions in a quick-fire Q&A—from everyday dilemmas to metaphysical puzzles. He explains why taking out a loan isn’t a sin but does call for a blessing, how material desires can be transformed into spiritual fuel, and why chasing “signs of fate” can lead to a dead end. You’ll learn:
→ Why gambling isn’t income but theft from your own karmic account
→ How to distinguish “coarse” pleasure from “subtle” pleasure—and why alcohol falls away on its own after meditation
→ How the urge to “be better than others” fades when true inner fullness arises

00:00 Introduction
00:19 Is taking out a loan good or bad?
01:05 Is it possible to reincarnate into the past after death?
01:57 If worldly life and temptations are also manifestation of The Higher why live and seek liberation?
03:13 How to recognize the sign from fate or the Universe?
04:21 Are gambling and sports betting acceptable activities?
05:21Why does God create the material world if not for people to enjoy it?
6:16 I want to be better than others but i'm ashamed of it. What should i do?
7:57 Ayahuasca - what kind of experience is it? Enlightening or ignorant?
9:00 Do prophetic dreams exist?

10/12/2025

Are short videos harmful to the brain?

🧐 Lately, people increasingly say that short videos like TikTok harm concentration and even change the brain. Scientists are still debating: some studies see harm, others don’t.

But let’s look at it from another angle—from the perspective of yoga and the principle of saucha (purity).

There is outer purity: washing your hands, tidying the house, putting on clean clothes. That’s more or less clear.

And there is inner purity—what we fill the mind with: the news we read, the conversations we have, and the videos we scroll through.

TikToks, Reels, Shorts are like fast food for the mind. 🍔🍟 Quick, flashy, tasty—but not nourishing and they don’t leave you feeling full. After this kind of “snack,” it’s hard to sit down to a full meal—meaning a book, a deep conversation, or meditation.

❓What exactly is the “pollution”?

🔸 They steal attention. The mind gets used to constant scene changes and can’t focus on one thing.

🔸 They create noise. After a feed of short videos, your head is left with a lingering background of sound bites, other people’s thoughts, and imposed emotions.

🔸 They make it harder to hear yourself. This inner noise is the main obstacle to the quiet you need for meditation and self-observation.

TikToks may not “break” the brain from a scientific standpoint. But from the standpoint of spiritual practice, they are inner pollution. They clutter the mind and make it unsteady.

❓What to do? Apply saucha to your content.

🔹 You don’t have to delete all social media. Mindful use is enough.

🔹 Clean up your feed. Unfollow anything that doesn’t bring benefit, joy, or calm.

🔹 Dose it. Set aside 10–15 minutes for entertainment instead of endless scrolling.

🔹 “Feed” the mind properly. After a quick video, watch something long and deep—or simply sit in silence for a few minutes.

What do you think: are short videos harmful to the brain?

10/11/2025

10/10/2025

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