Nalanie Harilela Chellaram
Nalanie Harilela Chellaram is a modern spiritual teacher—a true soul doctor dedicated to selfless service. She travels the world to spread a message of wisdom, compassion, and love based on the philosophy of Yoga.
Nalanie attended university in the United States where she studied philosophy, psychology, and fine arts. Later, in 1986, she became a disciple of His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda “Gurudev”, one of the leading lights who brought Yoga to the West and who was also affectionately known as “the Woodstock Guru” after he gave the opening address at the famous Woodstock Music Festival held in New York state in 1969. Under His Holiness’ guidance Nalanie studied the science of Yoga while at the same time continuing her study of philosophy and psychology. She has been accredited by Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in Virginia, USA to teach asanas, pranayama and meditation. She is also an accredited Integral Yoga teacher trainer and a Yoga therapist under the British School of Yoga and the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Her popularity as a counselor has also increased in recent years and she now offers personal consultations worldwide for which she does not charge but rather prefers to work on a donation basis.
Nalanie currently serves as Chairwoman of the Integral Yoga Centres in Sotogrande Alto, Spain and Gibraltar, where she regularly gives talks (satsangs) on spirituality and the science of the mind. She frequently leads Raja Yoga teacher training courses and is becoming increasingly popular as a speaker both locally and internationally.
She is also the founder of the Service in Satchidananda (SIS) initiative, a nonprofit international collective of charities established in honor of Sri Swami Satchidananda and based on his core teaching of selfless service.
Nalanie is highly regarded as the first of a new generation of spiritual teachers. Her particular upbringing and education have given her a special insight into both Hinduism and Christianity, inspired by her beloved Gurudev. Her example as a wife, mother, businesswoman, and now grandmother, who has devoted her life to God and His service, has been a beacon to her students. She shows that it is not necessary to withdraw from life in order to find the “God within”.
In March 2008, Nalanie received an award in recognition of her services to humanity from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and in October of the same year she was also awarded a Humanitarian Award from Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville in Virginia, USA. In 2022 she received the Mayor’s Award for services to the community from the Mayor of Gibraltar.
Nalanie has also published several booklets dealing with different emotional subjects, a collection of affirmations and poems under the title Divine Grace, and a book entitled Loss, Life, Love that relays her personal journey through grief to love.
See more at:
nalanie-chellaram.com
yogagibraltar.com
sisproject.org
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Mastering Your Mind: Kriya Yoga - Pt. 1
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 ...
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Mastering Your Mind: Non-Attachment in Relationships
In the third video in the series "Mastering Your Mind" Nalanie discusses how it is possible to have, and the importance of having non-attachment in personal relationships. Filmed at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on the 12th October 2022.
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Mastering Your Mind: Non-Attachment with Nalanie Chellaram
Continuing the theme of "Mastering Your Mind" Nalanie discusses the meaning and importance of non-attachment when seeking peace.
Filmed at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the 5th October 2022.Learn more about Nalanie Harilela Chellaram
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The Obstacles We Face On Our Spiritual Journey - A Talk By Nalanie Chellaram
In this video Nalanie discusses the different states of mind we experience when we meditate - restlessness, dullness and dissipated - and how to overcome these 'obstacles' and build up willpower through control of the senses. Filed at Radiant Yoga, Marbella, Spain on 28th October 2021.
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Book One - Sutras 15-17
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. Filmed at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on the ...
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The Pathways To Ananda with Nalanie Chellaram
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 ...
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The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: Book 1 - Recap & Questions
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...
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The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: Book One - Sutras 12 to 15
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.
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The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: Book One - Sutras 5-11
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.
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The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali: Book One - Sutras 3 to 5
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. Filmed at The George Haril...
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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Book 1, Sutras 1 & 2 with Nalanie Chellaram
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 "Sama...
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Bhagavad Gita Q&A: Part 3 with Nalanie Chellaram
In this, the final of the trilogy of Q & A clips, Nalanie answers what is meant by "action in inaction, and inaction in action," and "how is it possible to be a householder and also a renunciate." She also recommends some homework! Filmed at The George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on 22nd June 20...
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Bhagavad Gita Q&A: Part 2 with Nalanie Chellaram
In this, the second in the series of short clips, Nalanie continues to answer questions about The Bhagavad Gita, including "what is the attitude that can best help when facing important decisions" and "if God is in everything and doing everything then why should we take responsibility for anythin...
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Bhagavad Gita Q&A: Part 1 with Nalanie Chellaram
Following completion of the study of "The Living Gita," in this, the first of three short clips, Nalanie answers questions about the Bhagavad Gita, including when to and when not to fight, accepting pain for purification and facing the fear and doing it anyway. Filmed at the George Harilela Yoga ...
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Chapter 18d: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
In this, the twenty-seventh and final in the series, Nalanie concludes Chapter 18 - "Yoga Of Freedom Through Renunciation" - covering Slokas 49 to 78. Filmed at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain on 1st June 2022.
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Chapter 18c: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
Ask yourself: Do you know what your dharma is? In this edition, Nalanie continues to discuss Chapter 18 (Yoga Of Freedom Through Renunciation) covering Slokas 36 to 48. Filmed at the Integral Yoga Centre, Gibraltar, on 25th May 2022.
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Chapter 18b: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
There are three types of knowledge, actions and agents. Do you consider yourself to be an agent? In this video, Nalanie continues to discuss Chapter 18 (Yoga Of Freedom Through Renunciation) of "The Living Gita", covering Slokas 11 to 35.
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Chapter 18a: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
Chapter 18 is entitled 'Yoga Of Freedom Through Renunciation' and is the final chapter of Sri Swami Satchidananda's commentary, "The Living Gita". Chapter 18 is also a synopsis of the entire Bhagavad Gita. In this episode, the first of several to cover the final chapter, Nalanie covers Slokas 1 t...
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Chapter 17: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
This episode covers the penultimate chapter of "The Living Gita" - Chapter 17 entitled 'Yoga of the Three-fold Faith'. In it Nalanie explains Shraddha, which is implicit and deep faith in the Divine.
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Chapter 16: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
In part twenty-two of the series Nalanie discusses Chapter 16 of "The Living Gita" which is entitled 'The Yoga of the Divine and the Demonic.' Another way of expressing it would be 'The Knowing and the Ignorant' as Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the difference between those who know the Truth an...
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Chapter 15: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
In this edition, Nalanie covers Chapter 15 of "The Living Gita - The Complete Bhagavad Gita - A commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda". Chapter 15 is entitled 'Yoga of the Supreme Self.' Filmed at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on 13th April 2022.
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Chapter 14: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
Chapter 14 of The Living Gita is entitled "Yoga of the Three Qualities of Nature" - otherwise known as 'The Gunas'. Which are you, Sattvic, Rajasic or Tamasic? Filmed at the George Harilela Yoga Centre, Spain, on 6th April 2022.
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Chapter 13 Cont.: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
The Living Gita ~ Chapter 13 ~ Yoga of the Field and Its Knower - Part 2 (Sloka 9 to end of chapter). Filmed at the George Harilela Yoga Center, Spain, on 30th March 2022.
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Chapter 13: The Bhagavad Gita with Nalanie Chellaram
What is the 'Field', and who is the 'Knower'? In this episode in the series Nalanie begins to discuss Chapter 13, which is entitled "Yoga of the Field and Its Knower". She covers Slokas 1 to 8, and will cover the rest of the chapter next time.
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