Muni Yoga

10/01/2026

Swami Niranjanananda Message for 2026

And the message today is that the new year does not ask you to change who you are. It invites you to discover your own true nature. Do not measure the year by results and rewards.

But its value is known by the calmness of the mind, the balance of the heart and the awareness with which you act. Yoga is not an ornament of life. It is the simplification of living.

In this year, establish inner order, clarity in thought, equanimity in emotion and awareness in action. Do not chase extraordinary experiences. Remember that where awareness abides, even the ordinary becomes sacred.

Practice a little each day as your sankalpa. But practice with sincerity. True sadhana works silently, transforming the inner being.
When resistance arises in the mind, observe it. When emotions surface, witness them and allow them to pass. Discipline, remember, is not a burden.

It is a daily choice made consciously. Let strength be free of tension. Let efforts be free of struggles.

This is the way of yoga to move forward in balance. Do not confine yoga to yoga mat alone. Live it in speech, in work and in relationships.

If you fall, again rise gently. If you forget, again remember. If doubt appears, return to practice and self-adjustment.

Progress in yoga is not a loud event. It is not loud. It is seen quietly when reactions lessen, when patience deepens, when awareness remains steady.

This year is not meant to take you elsewhere. It is meant to teach you to stand consciously where you are. This is the true beginning.

And this is the true new year. So keep this awareness and keep this understanding in your mind, in your heart, in your life and walk the luminous path. And this is the message of this new year, 2026.

Hari Om Tat Sat. Hari Om Tat Sat.
Jaya Ho! Jaya Ho! Jaya Ho!

Swami Niranjanananda Message for 2026

Today, the world celebrates the New Year's Day. Different cultures and different traditions celebrate the New Year at different times of the year as well. But no matter how many times we celebrate New Year, it is an opportunity for all of us to come together in the spirit of bhakti, in the spirit of joy, in the spirit of love and compassion for the humanity to come together and to chant the Hanuman Chalisa.

Lord Hanuman represents strength, represents devotion, represents intelligence, represents wisdom, represents stamina, service and surrender. And with the invocation of this power in our life, we enable ourselves to face and confront the unknown challenges that come in everybody's life tomorrow. That tomorrow becomes yesterday.

And from that we gain an awareness, an understanding, wisdom, skill to deal with other challenges that will come again tomorrow. So in this way, life is a continuity of past and future. Future is unknown and past gives us the resilience to face that unknown.

And to ease our path, to ease our journey, the grace of Hanuman plays an important role. And it is through that grace that we can complete our yearly journey very comfortably and with ease. People expect some message on this day.

And the message today is that the new year does not ask you to change who you are. It invites you to discover your own true nature. Do not measure the year by results and rewards.

But its value is known by the calmness of the mind, the balance of the heart and the awareness with which you act. Yoga is not an ornament of life. It is the simplification of living.

In this year, establish inner order, clarity in thought, equanimity in emotion and awareness in action. Do not chase extraordinary experiences. Remember that where awareness abides, even the ordinary becomes sacred.

Practice a little each day as your sankalpa. But practice with sincerity. True sadhana works silently, transforming the inner being.
When resistance arises in the mind, observe it. When emotions surface, witness them and allow them to pass. Discipline, remember, is not a burden.

It is a daily choice made consciously. Let strength be free of tension. Let efforts be free of struggles.

This is the way of yoga to move forward in balance. Do not confine yoga to yoga mat alone. Live it in speech, in work and in relationships.

If you fall, again rise gently. If you forget, again remember. If doubt appears, return to practice and self-adjustment.

Progress in yoga is not a loud event. It is not loud. It is seen quietly when reactions lessen, when patience deepens, when awareness remains steady.

This year is not meant to take you elsewhere. It is meant to teach you to stand consciously where you are. This is the true beginning.

And this is the true new year. So keep this awareness and keep this understanding in your mind, in your heart, in your life and walk the luminous path. And this is the message of this new year, 2026.

Hari Om Tat Sat. Hari Om Tat Sat.
Jaya Ho! Jaya Ho! Jaya Ho!

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Μήνυμα του Σουάμι Νιραντζανανάντα για το 2026

Σήμερα ο κόσμος γιορτάζει την Πρωτοχρονιά. Διαφορετικοί πολιτισμοί και διαφορετικές παραδόσεις γιορτάζουν το Νέο Έτος σε διαφορετικές χρονικές στιγμές μέσα στο έτος. Όμως, ανεξάρτητα από το πόσες φορές γιορτάζουμε το Νέο Έτος, αποτελεί μια ευκαιρία για όλους μας να συναντηθούμε στο πνεύμα της μπάκτι, στο πνεύμα της χαράς, στο πνεύμα της αγάπης και της συμπόνιας προς την ανθρωπότητα, να ενωθούμε και να απαγγείλουμε το Χάνουμαν Τσαλίσα.
Ο Κύριος Χάνουμαν αντιπροσωπεύει τη δύναμη, αντιπροσωπεύει την αφοσίωση, αντιπροσωπεύει τη νοημοσύνη, τη σοφία, την αντοχή, την υπηρεσία και την παράδοση του εαυτού. Και με την επίκληση αυτής της δύναμης στη ζωή μας, καθιστούμε τον εαυτό μας ικανό να αντιμετωπίσει και να αναμετρηθεί με τις άγνωστες προκλήσεις που έρχονται στη ζωή του καθενός αύριο. Και εκείνο το αύριο γίνεται χθες.
Και από αυτό αποκτούμε επίγνωση, κατανόηση, σοφία και δεξιότητα για να διαχειριστούμε και άλλες προκλήσεις που θα έρθουν ξανά αύριο. Έτσι, η ζωή είναι μια συνέχεια του παρελθόντος και του μέλλοντος. Το μέλλον είναι άγνωστο και το παρελθόν μάς προσφέρει την ανθεκτικότητα για να αντιμετωπίσουμε αυτό το άγνωστο.
Και για να γίνει πιο ομαλός ο δρόμος μας, για να διευκολυνθεί το ταξίδι μας, η χάρη του Χάνουμαν παίζει σημαντικό ρόλο. Και είναι μέσα από αυτή τη χάρη που μπορούμε να ολοκληρώσουμε το ετήσιο ταξίδι μας με άνεση και ευκολία. Οι άνθρωποι περιμένουν κάποιο μήνυμα αυτή την ημέρα.
Και το μήνυμα σήμερα είναι ότι το νέο έτος δεν σας ζητά να αλλάξετε αυτό που είστε. Σας προσκαλεί να ανακαλύψετε την αληθινή σας φύση. Μην μετράτε το έτος με βάση τα αποτελέσματα και τις ανταμοιβές.
Η αξία του γίνεται γνωστή μέσα από τη γαλήνη του νου, την ισορροπία της καρδιάς και την επίγνωση με την οποία ενεργείτε. Η γιόγκα δεν είναι ένα στολίδι της ζωής. Είναι η απλοποίηση του τρόπου ζωής.
Αυτό το έτος, εδραιώστε εσωτερική τάξη, διαύγεια στη σκέψη, ισορροπία στα συναισθήματα και επίγνωση στη δράση. Μην κυνηγάτε εξαιρετικές εμπειρίες. Να θυμάστε ότι εκεί όπου κατοικεί η επίγνωση, ακόμη και το συνηθισμένο γίνεται ιερό.
Ασκηθείτε λίγο κάθε ημέρα ως την σανκάλπα σας. Αλλά να ασκείστε με ειλικρίνεια. Η αληθινή σάντανα εργάζεται σιωπηλά, μεταμορφώνοντας το εσωτερικό είναι.
Όταν εμφανίζεται αντίσταση στον νου, παρατηρήστε την. Όταν αναδύονται συναισθήματα, γίνετε μάρτυρες και αφήστε τα να περάσουν. Η πειθαρχία, να θυμάστε, δεν είναι βάρος.
Είναι μια καθημερινή επιλογή που γίνεται συνειδητά. Αφήστε τη δύναμη να είναι ελεύθερη από ένταση. Αφήστε την προσπάθεια να είναι ελεύθερη από προσπάθεια και αγώνα.
Αυτός είναι ο τρόπος της γιόγκα για να προχωρά κανείς με ισορροπία. Μην περιορίζετε τη γιόγκα μόνο στο στρώμα της άσκησης. Ζήστε τη στον λόγο, στην εργασία και στις σχέσεις.
Αν πέσετε, σηκωθείτε ξανά με πραότητα. Αν ξεχάσετε, θυμηθείτε ξανά. Αν εμφανιστεί αμφιβολία, επιστρέψτε στην άσκηση και στην αυτο-διόρθωση.
Η πρόοδος στη γιόγκα δεν είναι ένα θορυβώδες γεγονός. Δεν είναι θορυβώδης. Φαίνεται σιωπηλά, όταν οι αντιδράσεις μειώνονται, όταν η υπομονή βαθαίνει, όταν η επίγνωση παραμένει σταθερή.
Αυτό το έτος δεν έχει σκοπό να σας οδηγήσει αλλού. Έχει σκοπό να σας διδάξει να στέκεστε συνειδητά εκεί όπου βρίσκεστε. Αυτή είναι η αληθινή αρχή.
Και αυτό είναι το αληθινό νέο έτος. Κρατήστε λοιπόν αυτή την επίγνωση και αυτή την κατανόηση στον νου σας, στην καρδιά σας, στη ζωή σας και βαδίστε στο φωτεινό μονοπάτι. Αυτό είναι το μήνυμα αυτού του νέου έτους, 2026.

Hari Om Tat Sat. Hari Om Tat Sat.
Jaya Ho! Jaya Ho! Jaya Ho!

09/01/2026

Alam mo yung feeling na pagod ka na…
pero hindi mo pa rin ma-shut yung utak mo sa gabi?

O yung nakakatulog ka naman,
pero paggising parang kulang pa rin… parang hindi nakapagpahinga?

Ako din.

Minsan, punô lang.
Punô ang isip.
Punô ang araw.
Punô yung energy mo.

At bigla mong marerealize…
hindi pala kailangan ng solusyon.
Hindi kailangan ng advice.
Pahinga lang.

Tahimik lang.
Walang kailangang patunayan.

Ikaw din ba?

Come rest with us.
Muni Yoga.
Calm inside.

25/12/2025

🎄Christmas🎄
The influence of Jesus' teachings left a mark in history, and we remember this day as his birthday. The inspiration of his life continues to lead and inspire millions of people around the world today. The love, kindness and compassion he embodied is what inspires millions of people today to walk the righteous path.

It is a day of joy and reflection: we, too, can become recipients of God's grace. It is always possible to cross the river of life.
Some people have strength, some don’t.

🌻Swami Niranjananada Saraswati 🌻

13/12/2025

We are thankful that Muni has become a space to share Satyananda Yoga / Bihar School of Yoga. It’s not commercialized, not marketed, but it’s a complete system that quietly does its work. More than anything, this is about the students who chose to stay, to do their sadhana, and to walk this path with us. We sincerely hope, in small and real ways, your life has become a little better.

As Swami Niranjanananda shared, yoga is like entering a big dark room and slowly turning the lights on, one by one. It’s not about instant change—it’s for people who are patient and willing to work through their limitations.

And by the way, today also marks 5 years since Muni officially opened its doors during the pandemic. Grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey. Hari Om Tat Sat

11/12/2025

Luzon provinces are now identified as hotspots for severe depression, anxiety, and stress among emerging adults.

For almost five years, we’ve been offering traditional, holistic classes rooted in the Satyananda/Bihar School of Yoga lineage.

If you’re looking for a lifestyle program that offers tools, practices, and attitudes to support total wellbeing — especially for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional load — feel free to message us.

We’re located in Richmond Subdivision, Angono Rizal, right here in Luzon where mental health concerns continue to rise.

Your mental and emotional wellbeing matters. We offer systematic approach that can help you manage and navigate these challenges.
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RESEARCH | Despite the enactment of the Philippine Mental Health Act, mental illness remains a significant public health concern, particularly among young adults. Our research explores the geographic distribution of severe depression, anxiety, and stress among Filipino emerging adults (18 to 29 years old). We collected data from 2,729 Filipino emerging adults through an online self-administered survey. The study identified significant hotspots in Luzon, particularly in Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, and the National Capital Region. Our findings highlight the need for localized mental health interventions.

Authors: Zypher Jude G. Regencia (Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila | Department of Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, De La Salle University), Vergel T. Marteja Jr. (Institute of Clinical Epidemiology, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila) and Emmanuel S. Baja (Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila | Institute of Clinical Epidemiology, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila)

Published in the Journal of Public Health

Read more: https://ovpaa.up.edu.ph/research/luzon-provinces-are-hotspots-for-severe-depression-anxiety-and-stress-among-emerging-adults/

06/12/2025

Feeling grateful for these incredible women who joined today's hormone-balancing class! 🥰 Yoga is a great way to support our bodies, especially when combined with other exercises - it helps balance hormones, calm our systems and find perfect harmony. .fabor ❤️🤗🥰

02/12/2025

“If you know how to rid yourself of tension, then you know how to solve your problems”.
Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga helps us to be aware of our tensions through practices and then gradually and methodically regulate them so as to manage our load better. We develop the stance of the observer, which is the ability to witness the contents of the mind and events around us without being trapped in or identifying with them. Thus, we become more relaxed, optimistic, positive, creative and spiritual, and can better experience our true potential.

30/11/2025

Moments like this is a reminder how special it is to grow a community rooted in tradition for the modern lifestyle.

29/11/2025

My yoga teacher, Devandandji was recently featured on a podcast show in YouTube, and the conversation is so inspiring. Grateful to learn from someone who lives and teaches with so much wisdom. This is worth watching.

Welcome to a journey of Yoga, Gita, and Inner Transformation.Join Devanand Ji, an experienced yoga teacher trained at the Bihar School of Yoga, as he reveals...

25/11/2025

The popular saying is, "As you do, so you reap. "The basic essence of this saying is that the fruits of our deeds return like echoes." It is a universal and firm law, which can be seen everywhere through nature.

If you go among the mountains and say 'Namaste', then the same word will be heard back. If you shout with 'anger', then anger will come back. The universe works exactly the same way. The energy, thoughts and deeds you send out, comes back into your life by traveling invisiblely.

If you have thoughts of constant fear, insecurities or jealousy in your mind, it breeds a 'negative echo'. Your outer world will also look scary and anti. If you sow harsh words for others, the same harshness returns to relationships, as loneliness or stress. If you extend a hand of kindness, support and integrity, a 'positive echo' of cooperation and respect echo in life.

Sometimes, the echo of voice takes time, just likewise it takes time to reap the fruits of actions. You do a good deed today, but it can be rewarded tomorrow, day after tomorrow or months. It doesn't mean the law isn't working. The calculation of the universe is accurate.

The law of karma is not like a punishment, but like a mirror. This shows us our own form. If life is getting thorns, it is an indication that we unknowingly planted seeds of thorns or are planting. But the good thing in the cosmic law is that we have freedom that from today we can start sowing seeds of love and peace. Doing so sweetens the echoes of the future.

This is how we see life is a huge echoing valley. You will hear what you speak. You will receive what you give. Therefore, choose your every thought, word and deed with the awareness of whether you would like to hear it resonate in your life.

13/11/2025

Yesterday, I suddenly felt the world spin when I turned to my left while lying down.
So I turned to what I know best — gentle yoga. With guidance from my teacher in India, here's what helped me recover:

* Advasana– Lying on belly (grounding), relaxing the body from the tips of the toes to the top of the head

* Raju Karshanasana (Pulling the Rope) – Gentle arm movements to release tension

* Bhramaree – Humming like a bee breathing for calm & balance

* Nadi Shodhana with Psychic Breathing – Alternate nostril breathing to clear energy and nasal passages

After a few minutes, I felt the heaviness lift — the left side of my head and sinuses cleared, and subtle energy started flowing freely again.

If you ever experience vertigo or sudden dizziness:

* Move slowly and mindfully
* Avoid sudden head turns
* Focus on grounding and gentle breath

Have you ever felt the room spin like that?
Share your experience below ⬇️

💛 For more yoga practices to manage everyday conditions, message us — we’ll be happy to guide you

10/11/2025

The Shala is open today, Monday.
Regular classes are back — see you at 6PM later!

Thank you, Margaux, a French volunteer for an NGO here in the Philippines, for joining the morning class. It was lovely to have you at Muni today. 💛