Swami Gurucharanananda 'Mataji', Senior Sannyasi
Swami Gurucharanananda, lovingly called Mataji, is a senior sannyasi (monk) and disciple of Gurudev, Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj. She lives at Yogaville and serves on the Sannyas Board. Mataji is a guided meditation leader and Hatha Yoga teacher, an inspiring speaker, Integral Yoga® mentor, and private retreat guide. She loves to offer pujas (worship service), read Sri Gurudev’s teachings at lunch, and play the violin as a wake-up call in the dorms! In 2014 she was awarded the Swami Satchidananda Lifetime Service Award. Mataji always has a loving, joy-filled smile ready for you!
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The Golden Present: October 7
Mataji reads from The Golden Present, excerpts from talks by Swami Satchidananda.
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The Golden Present: October 6
Mataji reads from The Golden Present, excerpts from talks by Swami Satchidananda.
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The Golden Present: October 5
Mataji reads from The Golden Present, excerpts from talks by Swami Satchidananda.
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The Golden Present: October 4
Mataji reads from The Golden Present, excerpts from talks by Swami Satchidananda.
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The Golden Present: October 3
Mataji reads from The Golden Present, excerpts from talks by Swami Satchidananda.
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The Golden Present: October 2
Mataji reads from The Golden Present, excerpts from talks by Swami Satchidananda.
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The Golden Present: October 1
Mataji reads from The Golden Present, excerpts from talks by Swami Satchidananda.
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Living in the Golden Present: A Coversation with Swami Gurucharanananda
In this episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast, Mataji shares insights into her life journey and spiritual path.
Born in Washington DC on April Fool's Day, she considers her birth a blessing. Reflecting on her childhood, Mataji recalls her cheerful disposition and love for quiet introspection and...
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Live What You Know: Q&A with Mataji
Senior teacher, Mataji, lovingly leads this Q&A on living an authentic life based on that which moves your heart.
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What is Integral Yoga with Mataji
Senior monk, Mataji, gives a concise but thorough overview of the teachings and practices of Integral Yoga
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3 Qualities of Yoga Practice with Mataji
Mataji offers a succinct, clear description of 3 very important qualities to make one's Yoga practice "firmly grounded"
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How will you Celebrate?: Q&A with Mataji
Join Mataji, our most senior monk, in this Q&A about finding ways to celebrate. Jai!
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Wisdom and Light Series III: Session 4
The "mother" of Integral Yoga, Mataji guides this 4-part series about transforming negative aspects of our minds into positive ones. Mataji provides gems of wisdom throughout this series.
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Wisdom and Light Series III: Session 3
The "mother" of Integral Yoga, Mataji guides this 4-part series about transforming negative aspects of our minds into positive ones. Mataji provides gems of wisdom throughout this series.
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Wisdom and Light Series III: Session 2
The "mother" of Integral Yoga, Mataji guides this 4-part series about transforming negative aspects of our minds into positive ones. Mataji provides gems of wisdom throughout this series.
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Wisdom and Light Series III: Session 1
The "mother" of Integral Yoga, Mataji guides this 4-part series about transforming negative aspects of our minds into positive ones. You can't help but feel the love emanating from her!
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Wherever You Are, There is Connection - Session 3 of 3 with Mataji
Beloved senior monk, Mataji, pours out pearls of wisdom and waves of heartfelt caring in this concluding session
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Wherever You Are, There is Connection - Session 2 of 3 with Mataji
Beloved senior monk, Mataji, pours out pearls of wisdom and waves of heartfelt caring in this second of three sessions
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Wherever You Are, There is Connection - Session 1 of 3 with Mataji
Beloved senior monk, Mataji, pours out pearls of wisdom and waves of heartfelt caring in this first of three sessions
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"Just be Happy!" with Mataji - Session 3 of 3
Beloved senior monk, Swami Gurucharanananda or 'Mataji', concludes this 3 -part program that is all about that simple basic desire which we all share - to be happy! Mataji offers expert guidance about the simple methods for us to just be happy.
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"Just be Happy!" with Mataji - Session 2 of 3
Beloved senior monk, Swami Gurucharanananda or 'Mataji', continues this 3 -part program that is all about that simple basic desire which we all share - to be happy! Mataji offers expert guidance about the simple methods for us to just be happy.
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"Just be Happy!" with Mataji - Session 1 of 3
Beloved senior monk, Swami Gurucharanananda or 'Mataji', begins this program that is all about that simple basic desire which we all share - to be happy! Mataji offers expert guidance about the simple methods for us to just be happy.
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How Will You Celebrate This Week? - Q&A with Swami Gurucharanananda (Mataji)
In this Q&A, Swami Gurucharanananda (Mataji) discusses how keep your innner peace.
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Carve a Smile on Your Pumpkin's Face - Q&A with Mataji
A recorded Q&A from Oc. 2021 with Mataji.
"The heart is what gives the garden richness."Learn more about Mataji
