The Satsang Foundation's video: Yoga and the Covid crisis - Sri M in Conversation with Lady Mohini Kent and Amish Tripathi

Sri M begins the conversation explaining about the concept of yoga which, he says, if one practises systematically, is a very scientific procedure to reach a certain point where the mind becomes absolutely free of distractions of any kind, which Patanjali describes as 'chitta vritti nirodha, the aim of yoga. This state leads one one to the state called Samadhi, which is an altered state of consciousness. He connects this explanation of yoga, not in anyway claiming it as a cure for Covid but bringing to light, how a peaceful and happy state of mind can be conducive to building immunity to the disease. As the conversation progresses he answers a few questions, giving suggestions for coping with the anxieties and despair faced by people due to the Covid pandemic. This online conversation took place on 3rd July 2020. To know more about Sri M and his programs, please log on to : www.satsang-foundation.org About Sri M Born in India, Sri M is a spiritual guide, social reformer, educator and writer. He first met his Master at the age of nine under the jackfruit tree, in the compound of his house in Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian coastal state of Kerala. The full account of his astonishing and amazing experiences are published in his memoir from 2011 titled “Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master – A Yogi’s Autobiography“, which became an instant bestseller. He has written a sequel to his autobiography, titled “Sri M – The journey continues”. He has written two more books - Shunya, his first novel and his latest one being - 'On Meditation', a book which answers questions on meditation. Sri M has traveled the world fulfilling his life’s mission to teach and guide people as instructed by his Master, Maheswarnath Babaji. Over the years, Sri M’s mission as a spiritual guide, social reformer and educator have given rise to many initiatives including: – high-quality, multi-lingual education, free to rural children – Satsang Rural School – an unique and innovative approach to education. – Co-educational, residential school committed to providing in-depth exploration of knowledge. – Affordable, preventive and curative holistic health care In 2015, Sri M went on a 16-month journey, Walk of Hope, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spanning 5000 miles across 11 states of India, to bring attention to humanity’s need for peace, harmony and tolerance. Sri M says: “Go to the core. Theories are of no use.” His message seeks to transcend the outer-shell of all religions, by exploring their mystical essence and thus nurture the innate goodness in every human being.To know more about Sri M and his programs, please log on to : www.satsang-foundation.org.