20 September 2025
This video features a meeting of two Kriya Yoga Masters — Imram and Marshall Govindan.
Marshall Govindan is perhaps one of the most famous and significant figures in the world of Kriya Yoga. First and foremost, as a yogi and practitioner, as well as an educator and author of numerous books. He demonstrates through his own example what it means to be a true adept of Kriya teachings, embodying spiritual principles in his life rather than merely preaching about them. In this episode, he shares with viewers the stages of his rigorous spiritual practice (sadhana), the obstacles and revelations he encountered on the Path. He recounts how his writing career became not only a personal service and form of self-expression, but also a way of uniting fellow seekers around the world.
This historic meeting is particularly interesting because Imram himself has mentioned more than once that it was Marshall Govindan’s books that inspired him at the beginning of his own spiritual journey. As an active contributor of knowledge about Kriya Yoga to our society, Master Imram reveals with Marshall Govindan how not to stray from the Divine Guidance, persisting in action despite the confronting dualistic world.
And now, this conversation, the importance of which cannot be underestimated, serves as an example of the continuity of High Knowledge, from the primordial and beyond, where we all have the opportunity to be involved in this event.
For the Russian-speaking community, this video is a chance to witness the meeting of two true Masters and receive directly from them the impulse of hope and inspiration that we all need so much today. For the English-speaking audience, it is an opportunity to discover Master Imram and his vision of applying spiritual practice in everyday life.
How to overcome difficulties? What obstacles are most commonly encountered on the spiritual path? What are the true criteria for spiritual growth? How does Kundalini awakening occur? How to establish a connection with the spirit?
Watch till the end to find out
10 March 2025
In yoga, there exists a concept known as brahmacharya. It is regarded as a pivotal milestone on the spiritual path, essential for further progress. In its broader sense, brahmacharya represents the art of self-discipline, the ability to control one’s desires. More specifically, it pertains to celibacy and a commitment to a chaste life.
From the perspective of yoga of the high path, brahmacharya is not merely the act of abstaining from desire. Rather, it involves perceiving all social interactions and any attachments through the lens of spiritual transformation. This means resisting them internally—in thought, emotion, and action. A brahmachari is someone who does not yield to their desires—not only sexual ones, but all other forms of desire as well.
To illustrate this further, consider monasticism that is often misunderstood as a withdrawal from the world. But authentic monasticism is about inner discipline: this is a retreat not just from the external world, but also from internal attachments, all while remaining present in the world through service.
Brahmacharya entails mastery over the mind and emotions. It involves the conscious control of energy—including physical and creative (or sexual) energy—ensuring it is not squandered. This process is deeply personal. True brahmacharya means using all forms of energy with detachment, without falling under their influence. This is the deeper meaning of brahmacharya.
Many, however, misunderstand it as the repression of sexual energy, rather than its transformation—a mistake that can lead to health issues. That is why, in Kriya Yoga, this principle is approached with greater awareness. Brahmacharya is not a rigid prohibition against sexual relations. Rather, it requires knowledge—an understanding of how to express this energy harmoniously and righteously. If one is unable to transform this energy, it is wiser to embrace family life to avoid falling victim to it. Ideally, one should have a single partner, and the relationship should be rooted in love, with a certain degree of restraint and moderation—but not suppression.
Sexual energy is coarse in nature. Its primary function is procreation and the reinforcement of the ego. It’s an essential part of our existence. However, for those seeking to transcend the ego, this energy must be refined through specific techniques, such as those taught in Kriya Yoga. Kriya-kundalini-pranayama helps transmute this coarse energy into light accessible to higher centres.
Muladhara and Svadhisthana—the lower energy centres that operate at denser frequencies—are the domains where sexual energy resides and is experienced. The consciousness remains tethered to these centres. Yet, through transformative practices, we can elevate this energy through special channels, refining our consciousness in the process. This transformation is what turns sexual energy into creative and transcendent power.
Once this energy enters the body, it is first made coarse by our consciousness, and then, through inner work, it is purified again. This mirrors a natural cycle unfolding within our inner microcosm, governed by universal laws. The knowledge of how to do this is traditionally passed from teacher to disciple.
The transformation of sexual energy is essential not only for those who live in celibacy, but especially for those who live within the bonds of family life. It swiftly elevates people to a higher level of being. This transformation brings strength. Energy is often wasted through mental activities, egotistical behaviour, and unrestrained sensuality. Time and again, we come here through the cycles of birth and death to learn how to master these laws.
If you wish to extend your life and imbue it with creativity, the key lies in transforming sexual energy into a higher power.
Across the many religions, traditions, and spiritual paths—if we were to separate them—the theme of sexual energy transformation appears in various forms.You can explore it through tantric techniques, the “Tao of Love” approach, qigong, or certain schools of Buddhism—the choice is yours. In Kriya Yoga, Kriya pranayama practices help us channel sexual energy to the higher centres and elevate it. This is how this technique works.
Imram
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Controlling sexual energy
