Self Help

In a conversation with singer, songwriter and actress Keri Hilson, comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish, and entrepreneur Chakabars, Sadhguru decodes the mystery of synchronicity or mysterious coincidences, and explains that certain cohesiveness can easily happen with life, but cautions us not to give it too much significance.

Pursuit of happiness and well-being is a certain exuberance of life energies. Depression means low life energies, Sadhguru explains, while happiness means exuberant life energies. We all experience happiness, but issues arise when people are unable to maintain their happiness.

Sadhguru looks at how the mind, which should be the greatest boon, is unfortunately being used by most people as a misery-manufacturing machine. He also gives us a simple process to begin the process of experiencing the magic of the mind.

Sadhguru looks at the difference between instinct and intuition, and explains what intuition really means.

In this video, Sadhguru explains about what an aura is and how it exists on the periphery of a person. Since a person's aura is more superficial than the skin it should not be of interest to a spiritual seeker. A person on the spiritual path should be focused on the core of his being and if a seeker works on the core, then the aura will reflect this naturally.

What is the most important thing in your life right now? Sadhguru reminds us, only because we are alive, everything else became important. Life is constantly ticking away – but that means it’s time to smile, not frown! If we can be 100% alive every moment, then we can live joyfully and exuberantly by our own nature.

Time management is a big deal in people’s lives. But is it really possible to master time? In this video, Sadhguru explains how one can effectively utilize time in day-to-day life.

Sadhguru answers a question on why the mind seems to have a mind of its own! He looks at how terms such as "no-mind" and "stop the mind" have been used over the years, and asks why one would want to stop the mind - the product of millions of years of evolution. The problem, he reminds us, is not the mind, but that the mind is "telling its own story." He describes how the powerful kriya, Shambhavi Mahamudra, is one big step towards changing this.

In this discourse "Insight Into Depression", Sadhguru explains that in most cases of depression a person is simply generating intense thoughts and emotions that are working against them and that in many ways, 70% of all illnesses are self-created.

For the very first time, Sadhguru talks about the lesser-known mystical dimensions of Nagas or the sacred serpents, and their significance in spiritual pursuit and mystical exploration. You are invited to participate in Sarva Samvriddhi Naga Pratishtha on October 9 at the Isha Yoga Center, Bengaluru, India. Sadhguru will be consecrating a Naga deity during the Sarva Samvriddhi Naga Pratishtha, and it will be an unparalleled opportunity to experience mystical dimensions. It offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in the esoteric Yogic process of Pratishtha that is typically only shared with closed groups of people.

Sadhguru explains, in the process of becoming silent, shutting one’s mouth is only half the job. Those too enamored with their own thought process will only catch themselves in a loop of recycled memories.

Sadhguru explains that a leader is one who can see or do something that others cannot. A leader is someone whose sense of identity should be beyond himself. He is willing to think, feel and act for more people than just themselves.

Listen to this rarely told story of how Rama rendered justice to a dog.

Sadhguru answers a question about going through the pain of divorce and looks at how one can go beyond it.

Sadhguru narrates the epic tale of one of Tibet’s greatest mystics – Milarepa – and how he eventually became his own Guru’s Guru!

Breakups & failures in life can be traumatic. Sadhguru provides some perspective during an answer to a question from students.

Sadhguru looks at how unfortunately, most people do not pay enough attention to what lies within. He explains how the human system is the most sensitive and sophisticated machine on the planet. When we have such a wonderful gadget in our hands, we can't afford to operate like a "blacksmith"!

Last minute cramming, sleepless nights, sweaty palms... exams seem to come way too often for students. Here’s Sadhguru’s answer to a student’s question about “exam-phobia.”

Intensity and relaxation, explains Sadhguru, are the most essential qualities for one to become perceptive. However, most people misunderstand intensity as tension and relaxation as becoming lax.

Sadhguru answers a question about staying motivated in life, and how every human being must make the most of the brief time that they have.

Sadhguru distinguishes between pathological illness and the “fringe” madness that everyone has. He speaks of how many of us push ourselves into depressive states but also come out it with help.

“Were we really created by God?” a seeker asks Sadhguru. Our ideas of God sprung from a need to explain the creation, and vary from culture to culture, Sadhguru says. But if you are willing to explore and pay enough attention, then the universe can open its doors.

Sadhguru answers a question on déjà vu, and speaks about the elaborate nature of the mind and how it functions.

Sadhguru recites one of his poems and goes on to speak about the unique privilege of being human.

Designed by Sadhguru, Shivanga is a powerful sadhana for men to bring forth devotion from within and enhance receptivity to Adiyogi – the Shiva. The sadhana includes a pilgrimage to the Velliangiri Mountains known as the “Kailash of the South”. The sadhana creates a strong physical, psychological and energetic foundation for inner exploration.