A heart as pure as crystal Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov considered purity the foundation of spirituality. As disciples, we strive towards a high spiritual ideal of self-transformation and transcendence. The first step is 'To have a heart as pure as crystal'. Why is a crystal suspended in the sunshine beautiful? Its purity allows the light [...]
Within the teachings of Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov we can find a great many methods of purification. He taught us that purity is the foundation of spiritual life so disciples work to eliminate impurities on all planes of our being. Methods of purification Practising the Yoga of Nutrition and doing a weekly 24 hour fast are [...]
Why do we watch the sunrise? Surya Yoga is one of the essential spiritual practices within the teaching of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov. He urged us to watch the sunrise in spring and summer. It is our connection to the source of all life. Why do we watch the sunrise? Why do we concentrate on it? [...]
The breathing exercises of the Brotherhood take the form of alternate nostril breathing commonly practised in Hatha Yoga traditions. They are used to develop inner qualities, strengthen the will, calm the nervous system and vitalize the body. The method is as follows: Close the left nostril and breath in deeply through the right side [...]
In his teaching, the Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov gives us the criteria we need to truly understand ourselves - the knowledge of our two natures, human and divine. The eternal question: Who am I? Many people, at some point in their life, ask themselves the question, ‘Who am I?’ For many of us this [...]
In his book on the subtle bodies and centres, Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov explains how human beings possess six subtle bodies in addition to their physical body. These bodies belong to one of two natures: The first is the human nature, allied to our animal past. The other is a divine nature which is one [...]
The Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov would often say he was simply a sign post, directing us towards the sun. For the sun is the source of life, sending out a constant stream of forces. All creatures receive its love, warmth and life, whether they are conscious of it or not.As disciples, we try to make [...]
Concentrating on light The Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov introduced into our collective meditations on light one he referred to as ‘the laser'. This is practised regularly by brothers and sisters of the Universal White Brotherhood at their meetings in groups and centres all over the world. He called it the 'laser' because everyone tries to [...]
Why belong to a spiritual brotherhood? Sometimes people ask, 'Why do we need to meet up with others to practise our spirituality? It's true that we can pray and meditate in the comfort of our own homes but Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov explained how helpful collective life is for spiritual progress. In this extract from the [...]
Ten-minute daily movements The spiritual gymnastics are a series of physical exercises that Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov recommends disciples to do every morning. They take about ten minutes to perform and are not physically demanding. In fact, they are not meant to help develop physical muscles but to strengthen the nervous system for that is where [...]
