What is Freedom?

What is Freedom?

The term Mukta means freedom. However, there are many different definitions of freedom, depending on circumstances and points of view. Freedom of expression refers to the ability to speak your mind, even if those opinions are unpopular. The Freedom Riders of the...
Pure Awareness: The Disappearance of Distinctions

Pure Awareness: The Disappearance of Distinctions

Disappearance of Distinctions by Swami Venkatesananda      When you observe yourself doing japa, (the repetition of of a mantra or sacred phrase) you are aware of the mantra being repeated and heard within yourself. These two, sound and hearing, are inseparable, the...
The Essence of Yoga

The Essence of Yoga

At the beginning of March, the Mukta Center for Yoga will send out its first monthly newsletter, which will detail monthly activities of the Mukta Center and equally as important, feature a specific Swami Venkatesananda talk, book or audio for free! Each newsletter...
Mukta Center Update

Mukta Center Update

This is an Update for the Mukta Center for Yoga. It’s been many months since I posted a blog on the site, but things have happened behind the scenes! The Mukta Center for Yoga has partnered with Unity of Charlottesville to use their facilities for Mukta Center...