Special Announcement: Change to Satsang Format

Online Satsang Viewers Please Note - Darshan to be at the End of Satsang. Beginning from Saturday 30 January 2010, the Satsang format will change so that Darshan (meeting Swamiji and Devi Ma) will be at the end of the programme. The new format will be:

• Chant
• Swamiji’s Talk
• Meditation
• Darshan

We have received many emails from our internet viewers that darshan in the middle of the programme makes online viewing difficult. In response to this Swamiji has decided to experiment with darshan at the end of the programme. Thus, viewers will be able to watch the chant, a short darshan for children, Swamiji’s talk and meditation before darshan happens. We hope this will enhance the live viewing experience. __________________________________________ Satsang live on the internet
www.shivayoga.com.au Broadcast begins at 7:30pm every Saturday.

Swami Shankarananda

Swami Shankarananda, Australia’s leading meditation teacher, is the director of the Shiva School of Meditation, Melbourne. He is the author of the best-selling book Happy for No Good Reason, and Consciousness is Everything. Swami Shankarananda is recognised as one of the world’s most articulate spokesmen of the new spirituality. His Self-inquiry meditation makes it easy for everyone to have an immediate and direct spiritual experience. Read More >>

Read sample extracts from Swamiji’s books

 Questions and Answers
 from Carrot in My Ear Click Here >>

Chapter 5 from
Consciousness is Everything Click Here >>

Chapter 1 from
Happy for No Good Reason Click Here >>

Upcoming Courses & Programmes

Learn To Meditate Course in Mt Eliza
Commencing Date: Thursday 11th February (7:30 - 9pm)

The Learn To Meditate course was designed by Swami Shankarananda (Swamiji) and is taught in four once-a-week sessions giving you a basic introduction to the meditation techniques of Shiva Yoga. This comprehensive course includes both classical and modern meditation techniques on how to reach calm and peace. The course includes a complimentary copy of Swamiji’s best selling book and CD, Happy For No Good Reason. Cost is $185 (150 Conc).

Shivaratri Celebration
Saturday 13 February, 7:30pm

In you, the Supreme who transcends bliss, You without beginning, You who rest in everything, You who are found in everything, in You, Lord Shiva, I take refuge.

Abhinavagupta, Paramarthasara

Shivaratri is the “Great Night of Shiva”, a very auspicious date on the Hindu calendar. On this night it is said that every Shiva mantra that is repeated is 1,000 times more powerful and we receive the blessings of Supreme Consciousness.

Shiva Yoga Workshop: Understanding Bullying
An Information Session for Parents & Teachers
11am - 12:30/1pm

I think it is very important for parents to teach their children “second education”, or inner world education. This includes the ability to communicate effectively and to live harmoniously with others. It is because of this that I have invited Michael to offer his workshop on understanding bullying to the Shiva Yoga parents and teachers. It will be a very successful presentation.

Swamiji

Michael Shaw is a counsellor and the head of Inside Out Educational Programs, which teaches about bullying to parents, students and teachers at schools around Melbourne.
Cost is $15 ea / 25 both parents. Click here for more information.

Brighton Satsang
Wednesday 24 February, 7:30pm

Join us in laughter and love at our Brighton Centre. Satsang in Brighton is a delightful once-a-month program of meditation and music that deepens your experience of the inner Self. Swamiji speaks on the philosophy of meditation and the paths of yoga, drawing on a variety of traditions and contemporary spiritual teachers. Swamiji also leads sessions of chanting and guided meditation. You’ll find that meditation comes easily in the company of a master. Brighton Centre is located at 50 Milroy Street, East Brighton.

Live on the Internet

Satsang Live on the Internet
Live overseas or interstate? Want to stay connected to Satsang but can't join us in person?

Don't miss out on Swamiji! Each Saturday night you can watch us live on the internet. For more information on how to do it Click Here>>

On-line Courses 
We are now offering individual and small group Learn to Meditate courses and Shiva Process Self-inquiry sessions via Skype video. Click here for more information.

Free Meditation program in Mt. Eliza
Saturday Nights, 7:30pm
27 Tower Road, Mount Eliza

This program is a wonderful introduction to meditation. Every Saturday night Swamiji speaks on the philosophy of meditation and the paths of yoga, drawing on a variety of traditions and contemporary spiritual teachers. You’ll find that meditation comes easily in the company of a master. Read More >>

For a regularly updated report on the latest Satsang with Swamiji Click Here >>

Calendar of Events

To view our entire range of course and programmes over the coming months Click Here >>

Latest News

The Parliament of the World’s Religions
3 - 9 December 2009

In 1893, the first Parliament of World’s Religions (PWR) was held in Chicago. It was notable for a groundbreaking speech by Swami Vivekananda which introduced Hinduism to Western audiences and marked the beginning of interfaith dialogue. In 2009, the Parliament came to Melbourne and from the 3^rd to 9^th December the city was alive with spiritual leaders of all denominations.

Swamiji, Ma Devi and members of the Shiva Ashram were involved in various ways in this historic Melbourne event and the following is a record..Read More >>

Shiva Yoga Bookstore

We welcome you to visit the Shiva Yoga Bookstore in Mt Eliza. As well as all of Swamiji’s books, we also stock a selection of books from authors in the Shiva Yoga lineage and other books we recommend to anyone interested in spirituality and personal development.

We also stock an array of meditation paraphernalia including: meditation shawls, Rudraksha mala beads, japa rings beautiful statues of indian deities, Puja items, chanting CDs and meditation CDs. For more Click Here >>

General Information

Donations - Friends of Shiva Yoga

When you give your time and money to an ashram you are taking your worldly outer attainments and turning them towards spiritual inner value. Friends of Shiva Yoga supports the development of the Shiva Ashram and its goals through donations, in-kind contributions and volunteer efforts. To learn more click Here >>

Shiva Symposia
The Interfaith Program of Shiva Yoga

The Shiva Ashram has been offering its Interfaith programme, The Shiva Symposia: the History and Ideas of Spirituality, for the last eight years. Topics have included historical and spiritual themes from many religious and spiritual paths. Read More >>

Kashmir Shaivism

Kashmir Shaivism is a yogic philosophy and practice of inner transformation. From the valley of Kashmir in northern India, the principles of Shaivism were first written down in the ninth century. Read More >>

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