Awake with Prana
Awake with Prana
प्राण के साथ जागो
प्राणासह जागृत व्हा
પ્રાણની સાથેજાગો
Despertar con Prana
Desperte com Prana
Eveillé par le prana
Neu belebt durch Prana
Sveglio con il prana
プラーナと共に目覚める
用普拉納復甦
Przebudzenie z Praną
Пробуждение с Праной
If you are unable to do one or more of the physical movements in this practice, you may do the practice (either in its entirety or specific parts of it) mentally, visualizing the movements that are described.
If you are unable to do one or more of the physical movements in this practice, you may do the practice (either in its entirety or specific parts of it) mentally, visualizing the movements that are described.
यदि आप इस अभ्यास में एक या एक से अधिक शारीरिक गतिविधियाँ नहीं कर सकते हैं तो इस अभ्यास का [चाहे पूरे अभ्यास का अथवा इसके कुछ विशिष्ट भागों का] मानस-चित्रण करते हुए, जिन गतिविधियों का यहाँ वर्णन किया गया है, उन्हें मानसिक रूप से कर सकते हैं।
तुम्ही जर या अभ्यासात एक किंवा एकापेक्षा जास्त शारीरिक हालचाली करू शकत नसाल, तर या अभ्यासाचे (पूर्ण अभ्यासाचे किंवा याच्या काही विशिष्ट भागांचे) मानसचित्रण करत, ज्या हालचालींचे वर्णन इथे केले गेले आहे, त्या मानसिक रूपाने करू शकता.
જો તમે આ અભ્યાસની કોઈ એક કે એકથી વધારે શારીરિક ક્રિયાઓને ન કરી શકો, તો તમે આ અભ્યાસનું (આખા અભ્યાસનું અથવા તેના કોઈ વિશેષ ભાગનું) માનસચિત્રણ કરીને, જે ક્રિયાઓનું અહીં વર્ણન કરવામાં આવ્યું છે તેને માનસિકરૂપે કરી શકો છો.
Si no puedes hacer uno o más de los movimientos físicos en esta práctica, puedes hacerla mentalmente, (ya sea en su totalidad o partes específicas de ella) visualizando los movimientos que se describen.
Caso não consiga fazer um ou mais dos movimentos físicos nesta prática, você pode realizar a prática (seja na totalidade ou algumas partes específicas) mentalmente, visualizando os movimentos que são descritos.
Si vous ne pouvez pas faire l’un ou plusieurs des mouvements physiques de cette pratique, vous pouvez accomplir la pratique mentalement (soit entièrement, soit pour certaines séquences), en visualisant les mouvements qui sont décrits.
Falls du nicht in der Lage bist, eine oder mehrere dieser Körperübungen auszuführen, kannst du die Übung (entweder als Ganzes oder in Teilen) innerlich machen, indem du dir die beschriebenen Bewegungen vorstellst.
Se non riesci a fare uno o più dei movimenti fisici di questa pratica, puoi farla (tutta o in parte) mentalmente, visualizzando i movimenti che sono descritti.
この修行の身体の動きの中で、できないものがある場合には、描写されている動きを
（すべて、あるいは一部分）心の中で思い描くことで、実践することができます。
【如果你不能做這項修煉的一個或多個動作，可以內觀描述的動作，用意念修煉全套或
其中的部分。
Poniższe praktyki przeznaczone są dla pozycji stojącej, jeśli jednak jest to dla ciebie zbyt trudne fizycznie, możesz wykonać ich zmodyfikowaną wersję na siedząco. Jeśli nie jesteś w stanie zrobić jakiegoś wybranego lub kilku ruchów fizycznych tej praktyki, możesz wykonać je (w całości lub w jakiejś części) mentalnie, wyobrażając sobie opisane ruchy.
Если у вас не получается выполнять какие-то движения, данные в этой практике, вы можете делать эту практику мысленно (полностью или отдельные её части), представляя описанные в ней движения.
Design Concept by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Read by Isabelle Anderson
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
डिज़ाइन संकल्पना : गुरुमाई चिद्विलासानन्द
पठनकर्ता : राधा सातव
डिज़ाइनर : करण सिंह भुल्लर
डिझाइन संकल्पना : गुरुमाई चिद्विलासानंद
डिझाइनर : करण सिंह भुल्लर
ડિઝાઇન સંકલ્પના : ગુરુમાઈ ચિદ્વિલાસાનંદ
ડિઝાઇનર : કરન સિંહ ભુલ્લर
Design Concept by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Read by Isabelle Anderson
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Concepto del diseño de Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Leído por Alexandra Aktories
Diseñador: Karan Singh Bhullar
Diseñador: Karan Singh Bhullar
Conceito do design de Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Conception graphique de Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Lu par Anne-Marie Maithili Simon
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Konzept und Design: Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Ideazione di Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
デザインコンセプト： グルマーイ・チッドヴィラーサーナンダ
デザイナー： Karan Singh Bhullar
設計理念：古魯瑪義 捷維喇薩南達
設計師：卡藍·辛格·布拉
Koncepcja projektu według Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Projektant: Karan Singh Bhullar
Концепция дизайна Гурумаи Чидвиласананды
Дизайнер: Каран Сингх Бхуллар
This wonderful Guidance from Gurumayi has brought a significant change into my life. The inner mirth released inside of me through practicing Gurumayi’s directions has begun to transform uncomfortable or challenging situations into ones of harmony and humor, not only for myself but for everyone else involved.
The ability to experience lightheartedness and humor in life is such a precious gift. I’m so grateful to Gurumayi for revealing this buoyancy inside of me and for making me aware of its connection to the brillance of the Self.
The ability to experience lightheartedness and humor in life is such a precious gift. I’m so grateful to Gurumayi for revealing this buoyancy inside of me and for making me aware of its connection to the brillance of the Self.
Vancouver, Canada
When I first practiced Awakening Prana in September of 2021, it completely transformed my relationship to joy. I sometimes find myself laughing in meditation, but when I followed this practice, I fell into an endless blue ocean of laughter. Habits of worry and fear dissolved, and a dam broke loose that had been holding back so much joy. I did not want to stop laughing, ever. So ever since that first time laughing in the ocean of laughter, I dunk myself in the ocean of laughter every day and swim in joy.
I am grateful to Gurumayi for this delightful, sweet, and seemingly simple, but powerfully transformative, practice.
I am grateful to Gurumayi for this delightful, sweet, and seemingly simple, but powerfully transformative, practice.
Illinois, United States
What an astounding transformation I experienced when practicing the treasure chest of “Gurumayi’s Guidance: Awake with Prana”!
At the end of seventeen minutes, I was indeed “good to go.” I asked myself, “How can seventeen minutes be filled with so much shakti? How can seventeen minutes take my mind from agitation to bathing in peace and vibrating with love?”
I am grateful that Gurumayi is always reaching me, reminding me, guiding me!
At the end of seventeen minutes, I was indeed “good to go.” I asked myself, “How can seventeen minutes be filled with so much shakti? How can seventeen minutes take my mind from agitation to bathing in peace and vibrating with love?”
I am grateful that Gurumayi is always reaching me, reminding me, guiding me!
California, United States
In the past few days I have experienced quite a few difficulties, and I was feeling overwhelmed. When I began “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” I felt at ease as she gave me permission to be fully present just the way I am. As I focused on the instructions and followed along, laughter started to bubble up. The sound was a bit odd at first, but the laughter expanded and I felt the energy of the laughter. I had a vision of being with Gurumayi as a child, laughing and playing in gentle aqua waves. Now I am feeling hopeful and happy.
East Sussex, United Kingdom
“Gurumayi’s Guidance: Awake with Prana” has become a powerful part of my sadhana. I have found that by practicing this repeatedly I can recall the various states I access during the practice and bring them into my day. I feel like a scientist engaged in an ongoing experiment to discover my own inner Self. What a thrill!
I am so grateful to Gurumayi, for her support, guidance, and grace.
I am so grateful to Gurumayi, for her support, guidance, and grace.
California, United States
I felt awkward at first when I heard the instruction to laugh. But I did it! The narration was perfect for me. It gave me room to feel self-conscious, and it affirmed and accurately described my experience.
Like a rain shower, my engagement with this practice started small and built from there. From a little chuckle, my laughter grew and grew until I was doubled over in mirth. Then it gently subsided and I went into meditation, filled with joy.
As I meditated, I heard a gentle patter on my windowpanes. It was raining, just a little at first; then came sounds of thunder in the distance. The thunder came closer and closer, until there was a brilliant spark of lightning and a loud clap of thunder right above me. I felt that the heavens had gotten wind of my laughter and decided to join the party.
Like a rain shower, my engagement with this practice started small and built from there. From a little chuckle, my laughter grew and grew until I was doubled over in mirth. Then it gently subsided and I went into meditation, filled with joy.
As I meditated, I heard a gentle patter on my windowpanes. It was raining, just a little at first; then came sounds of thunder in the distance. The thunder came closer and closer, until there was a brilliant spark of lightning and a loud clap of thunder right above me. I felt that the heavens had gotten wind of my laughter and decided to join the party.
Wisconsin, United States
This morning as I listened to "Awake with Prana," I envisioned little smiles—round, playful, laughing smiles—entering my body, starting at my toes. I shed tears of gratitude, as the smiles seemed to be laughing so sweetly and easefully. The guidance "be happy" arose from within.
Now I feel that the tension I had been carrying is gone. My mind is calm. I feel grounded and quiet.
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for this deeply renewing exercise.
Now I feel that the tension I had been carrying is gone. My mind is calm. I feel grounded and quiet.
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for this deeply renewing exercise.
Schwerzenbach, Switzerland
Yesterday my husband and I practiced “Gurumayi’s Guidance: Awake with Prana.” We set the computer screen so we could both see the magical turquoise waterfall and pool. I allowed myself to let go and release into giggles that soon became a roaring good-for-the-soul belly laugh. I received golden energy and experienced joyful tingling throughout my entire being. I felt soft devotion and had a renewed drive to offer the best to my day by following Gurumayi’s words, “Embrace the new you.”
So what was I drawn to do with this energy? I found a story I hadn’t read before on the website, and I listened to it as I enthusiastically pedaled on our exercise machine. Lo and behold, the story was about laughing joyfully! Delighted at this synchronicity, I felt the teaching from Gurumayi take hold in my heart.
So what was I drawn to do with this energy? I found a story I hadn’t read before on the website, and I listened to it as I enthusiastically pedaled on our exercise machine. Lo and behold, the story was about laughing joyfully! Delighted at this synchronicity, I felt the teaching from Gurumayi take hold in my heart.
Oregon, United States
I am so grateful for “Gurumayi’s Guidance.” Yesterday when I practiced “Awake with Prana,” as soon as my feet touched the waves, I experienced the energy from the waves pouring into my toes and spreading blissful energy to the rest of my body. Now whenever I remember this Guidance, my toes start dancing and my whole body starts swaying with bliss and bubbling with laugher.
Mombasa, Kenya
Each time I engaged in “Awake with Prana,” I was relieved to hear the sound of my own laughter, and I felt a strong sense of release. As the verse Gurumayi refers to from the Vijnana Bhairava suggests, laughing this way was like “meeting a long-lost friend” for me.
Giving myself to hooting aloud and cackling, I felt invigorated from my solar plexus right up to my jaw and mouth. I could envision the “gemstones” along my merudanda light up as the prana shakti touched them! And then I felt tranquil as I heard the description of the rainfall.
Reflecting on my experience, I recognize that in “Awake with Prana” Gurumayi has quenched an aching thirst I wasn’t aware I had. My dry and parched inner landscape has received a beautiful drenching of grace!
Giving myself to hooting aloud and cackling, I felt invigorated from my solar plexus right up to my jaw and mouth. I could envision the “gemstones” along my merudanda light up as the prana shakti touched them! And then I felt tranquil as I heard the description of the rainfall.
Reflecting on my experience, I recognize that in “Awake with Prana” Gurumayi has quenched an aching thirst I wasn’t aware I had. My dry and parched inner landscape has received a beautiful drenching of grace!
Old Woking, United Kingdom
“Awake with Prana” is so delightful and enchanting! Sitting to practice it, I was filled with a sense of unexpected thrill, like running away to a secret adventure with my favorite person in the world, my best friend ever—my Gurumayi!
Milan, Italy
For me, “Gurumayi’s Guidance: Awake with Prana” has been life-changing! Practicing it while recovering from a health crisis has altered both my inner consciousness and my physical state.
During this enforced time of introspection and physical separation from our Ashrams and centers, "Gurumayi’s Guidance" has reawakened in me an even deeper trust and connection with the living power of our Guru’s grace and love.
During this enforced time of introspection and physical separation from our Ashrams and centers, "Gurumayi’s Guidance" has reawakened in me an even deeper trust and connection with the living power of our Guru’s grace and love.
Ohio, United States
Today as I practiced “Gurumayi’s Guidance: Awake with Prana,” I was able to laugh without being stopped by the sadness I felt inside. It was a powerful experience. It felt like I was laughing deep-rooted sadness out of my being! Afterwards, when I heard Gurumayi’s words “Embrace the new you," I felt lighter and stronger.
Unterlangenegg, Switzerland
Yesterday, I had a very serious talk with my teenage daughter about the importance of practicing yoga and being aware of the breath. Our conversation was oh, so serious! Then, this morning, I listened to “Awake with Prana.” What a surprise to hear about welcoming laughter into every part of my being!
Just when the passage from the Vijnana Bhairava was shared about “the joy one experiences upon meeting a long-lost friend,” I heard a scratch, scratch at my door. When I opened it, there stood my sweet and very funny kitty, who had come to visit me! I laughed upon seeing her—my old sweet friend! I felt the prana shakti through every part of my body! I lifted my arms to welcome the sun and my darling kitty watched while calmly purring.
I had been praying for guidance on how to share yoga with my daughter. I truly feel the guidance in “Awake with Prana” is heaven-sent and I now look forward to sharing this joyful and timely teaching with her.
Just when the passage from the Vijnana Bhairava was shared about “the joy one experiences upon meeting a long-lost friend,” I heard a scratch, scratch at my door. When I opened it, there stood my sweet and very funny kitty, who had come to visit me! I laughed upon seeing her—my old sweet friend! I felt the prana shakti through every part of my body! I lifted my arms to welcome the sun and my darling kitty watched while calmly purring.
I had been praying for guidance on how to share yoga with my daughter. I truly feel the guidance in “Awake with Prana” is heaven-sent and I now look forward to sharing this joyful and timely teaching with her.
North Carolina, United States
I am very grateful for “Awake with Prana,” which gave me many joyful moments and filled every part of my body with prana shakti. As I followed the instructions for creating prana mudra, I started feeling prana in my whole body from the tip of the toes to the top of my head. My laughter started rising “higher and higher,” and I felt warmth in my body. After the practice I felt fresh, rejuvenated, and ready to move ahead.
a Gurukula student in Gurudev Siddha Peeth
I have lingered over the illustrations in the series “Gurumayi’s Guidance” before setting off the magic of "Click here"—even more today as the colors and design reminded me of the sea! I found myself drifting off, already smiling and happy.
As I moved through the practice, I found it hard to keep my eyes open, so I just let everything happen naturally. Being close to the envisioned water makes me shiver with delight, and I feel happiness in my feet, my knees, and my legs! The laughter does not vocalize itself; instead, it settles at the back of my throat, warm and sweet. My face feels as if it were the sun, beaming with joy. I feel a ripple across my chest as the laughter inside comes out as a giggle, just as I would experience when meeting a friend.
This has been a wonderful journey of discovery once again.
As I moved through the practice, I found it hard to keep my eyes open, so I just let everything happen naturally. Being close to the envisioned water makes me shiver with delight, and I feel happiness in my feet, my knees, and my legs! The laughter does not vocalize itself; instead, it settles at the back of my throat, warm and sweet. My face feels as if it were the sun, beaming with joy. I feel a ripple across my chest as the laughter inside comes out as a giggle, just as I would experience when meeting a friend.
This has been a wonderful journey of discovery once again.
Hampton Hill, United Kingdom
I am so grateful to Gurumayi ji for this rejuvenating practice, which has given me a new me! When I laughed and laughed and laughed, my inner being expanded and I touched a space within me, filled with freedom, joy, and ecstasy. After the completion of the practice, I found that my actions felt so soft and gentle, and I was filled with great love and enthusiasm for performing the tasks before me.
I am really enjoying my renewed being.
I am really enjoying my renewed being.
New Delhi, India
From “Awake with Prana,” I have learned that laughter is not something that needs an external support or stimulus. I can laugh alone without any reason, just laugh for the joy of laughing.
When I stopped laughing, the joy and the light that the laughter had spread within me continued to make my cells vibrate. When I felt my prana flowing through my body, I felt cleansed, pure, and happy, and wonderful thoughts arose in my mind.
This morning, just as I had started to follow the practice, a gentle drizzle began to envelop the landscape. So when I came to the words, “The rain starts as a drizzle,“ I felt in harmony with the universe and the Guru’s presence filled my heart.
As the sun gently lights up the land, with contentment, I’m ready to enjoy my day.
When I stopped laughing, the joy and the light that the laughter had spread within me continued to make my cells vibrate. When I felt my prana flowing through my body, I felt cleansed, pure, and happy, and wonderful thoughts arose in my mind.
This morning, just as I had started to follow the practice, a gentle drizzle began to envelop the landscape. So when I came to the words, “The rain starts as a drizzle,“ I felt in harmony with the universe and the Guru’s presence filled my heart.
As the sun gently lights up the land, with contentment, I’m ready to enjoy my day.
Rodez, France
A little weary at the end of my week, I thought, "I’ll just take a look at the Siddha Yoga path website before going to bed.” And there it was, a new “Gurumayi’s Guidance: Awake with Prana”!
I don’t know how long I lingered in the experience that we were led so beautifully through. After easing out of the ethereal space that I entered within, I now feel all these feelings, all at once: Joyousness. Gratitude. Softness. Readiness. Warmth. Harmony. Peace. Release. Love. Solace. Connection.
I don’t know how long I lingered in the experience that we were led so beautifully through. After easing out of the ethereal space that I entered within, I now feel all these feelings, all at once: Joyousness. Gratitude. Softness. Readiness. Warmth. Harmony. Peace. Release. Love. Solace. Connection.
South Melbourne, Australia
When I saw this divine prasad from Shri Gurumayi on the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi on the Siddha Yoga path website on the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi, my heart leapt with joy.
I felt more connected to myself after the increasing momentum of my laughter, a brief and wonderful time spent playing in the rain, and allowing the sun’s rays to reinvigorate me. My shoulders have been freed of the weight of daily duties, and I feel lighter and revitalized, with a big grin on my face.
I sensed my seven chakras becoming aligned by focusing on each part of my body and becoming aware of my prana. Thanks to the grace of Shri Gurumayi infused in this guidance, I am now able to experience complete delight and refreshment.
I felt more connected to myself after the increasing momentum of my laughter, a brief and wonderful time spent playing in the rain, and allowing the sun’s rays to reinvigorate me. My shoulders have been freed of the weight of daily duties, and I feel lighter and revitalized, with a big grin on my face.
I sensed my seven chakras becoming aligned by focusing on each part of my body and becoming aware of my prana. Thanks to the grace of Shri Gurumayi infused in this guidance, I am now able to experience complete delight and refreshment.
The Houghton, South Africa
I feel so deeply released when I now allow this sparkling joy to fill me up within. I feel free, I feel happy, I feel blessed, I am full of love, and I am ever grateful!
Oslo, Norway
Thanks to this beautiful “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” my entire being is filled with the joy of my prana and my own Self. Earlier today I had been drawn to negative thoughts more than positive ones and I was finding it difficult to bring myself to feel happy. Gurumayi’s words made me accept the state I was in—and then transformed me into this happy being!
Melbourne, Australia
I have had a number of setbacks recently. Wanting to overcome the feeling of heaviness, I went to the Siddha Yoga path website to recite Shri Guru Gita—and there I found “Awake with Prana.” These practices from Gurumayi have been so helpful and supportive to me at this time in my life!
This morning, doing the laughter exercise with prana lightened my heart and my spirit, and now I feel ready to meet the day.
This morning, doing the laughter exercise with prana lightened my heart and my spirit, and now I feel ready to meet the day.
California, United States