Meditation offers stress relief, inner peace, says Swami Smaranananda
Swami Smaranananda of the Yogoda Satsanga Society delivered a lecture at Sri Venkateswara University on the benefits of meditation for stress relief. The event included demonstrations of Kriya Yoga and other techniques aimed at improving mental and physical well-being.
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Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) vice-president Swami Smaranananda said that mediation, especially ‘Kriya Yoga’, provides a practical path to self-realisation and lasting inner peace.
At a programme organised by Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), in association with Union Bank of India and Yogoda Satsanga Dhyana Kendra, here on Tuesday, he delivered a spiritual lecture on “Meditation: An Antidote to Stress, Worry and Anxiety”.
“This timeless yogic practice offers effective solutions to modern-day problems such as stress, anxiety, and mental unrest,” said Swami Smaranananda, who is featured in the top 100 IITians dedicated to the service of the nation.
Highlighting the mission of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, Swami Smaranananda described its role in preserving and disseminating the sacred meditation techniques taught by Paramahansa Yogananda, including the Hong-Sau Technique, AUM (Om) Technique, and Kriya Yoga.
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