India is a land known for many things and most profoundly it is known for Yoga. Yoga is an ancient form of mediation which not only relaxes your mind but also liberates your body and spirit of fatigue due to daily work routine. A lot of foreign people now travel to India not in search of beaches and food but for Yoga retreats in India
Bachelor Of Architecture (2018) Thesis
‘Yuj’ is a Sanskrit word which means ‘to bind, to join, to attach, to yoke; to direct and concentrate one’s attention on, to use and apply. It also means union or communion.’
In the yogic lore, Shiva is seen as the first yogi, and the first Guru. It is a root word of ‘Yoga’ and a discipline that aims to unite the mind, body and spirit. It has a lot of physical, spiritual and psychological benefits.
Seals and fossil remains of Indus Saraswati valley civilization with Yogic motives and figures performing Yoga Sadhana suggest the presence of Yoga in ancient India. Though Yoga was being practiced in the pre-Vedic period, the great Sage Maharshi Patanjali systematized and codified the then existing practices of Yoga, its meaning and its related knowledge through his Yoga Sutras: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi. The Classical period can be mainly dedicated to two great religious teachers of India – Mahavir and Buddha. The concept of Five great vows – Pancha mahavrata- by Mahavir and Ashta Magga or eightfold path by Buddha - can be well considered as early nature of Yoga sadhana. According to modern scientists, everything in the universe is just a manifestation of the same quantum firmament.
Yoga works on the level of one’s body, mind, emotion and energy. This has given rise to four broad classifications of Yoga: karma yoga, where we utilize the body; bhakti yoga, where we utilize the emotions; gyana yoga, where we utilize the mind and intelect; and kriya yoga, where we utilize the energy.
Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life. The people with possibly stabled mind will enhance their mental and physical power to work in their profession more effectively.
Raj Yoga-
God is the subtle point of light refered as ‘Supreme Soul’
Every action performed by a soul will create a return accordingly, hence maintaining their ‘karmic account’ …Meditation purifies thinking patterns and eventually actions!!
Study of ‘murli’ is the medium to connect GOD.
Vipassana-
To see things as they really are… process of self-purification by self-observation.
A universal remedy for universal ills, an Art of Living!!!
Monism that god was in everything and everyone… ...to overcome repression, lower there personal inhibitions, develop a state of emptiness and attain enlightenment!!
Wear traditional orange dress including a beaded necklace.
Sudarshan Kriya-
Science and spirituality are linked.
NGO that focuses on the upliftment of human values such as love, compassion, enthusiasm and inner growth. A range of mental and physical benefits are reported in the medical studies
Yoga Anant - Monthly Newsletter of Ujjain Yoga Life Societysonika rajkotia
Yogalife Sciences
Surya Namaskar A Sun Salutation
Without consideration of caste, class, creed, religion or region...
It is said that the only royal path is Yoga.
Source:- www.yogalife.co.in
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's invited presenation for the Conference on Philosophy and Practice of Yoga: Issues of Authenticity, integrity and Ingenuity organised by Indic Academy. 15-16 Feb 2020, Bangalore, India.
Special issue of Yoga Life reporting on the Golden and Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Ananda Ashram and YOGNAT held at Pondicherry, India on 5 August 2018
2018 at Pondicherry
India is a land known for many things and most profoundly it is known for Yoga. Yoga is an ancient form of mediation which not only relaxes your mind but also liberates your body and spirit of fatigue due to daily work routine. A lot of foreign people now travel to India not in search of beaches and food but for Yoga retreats in India
Bachelor Of Architecture (2018) Thesis
‘Yuj’ is a Sanskrit word which means ‘to bind, to join, to attach, to yoke; to direct and concentrate one’s attention on, to use and apply. It also means union or communion.’
In the yogic lore, Shiva is seen as the first yogi, and the first Guru. It is a root word of ‘Yoga’ and a discipline that aims to unite the mind, body and spirit. It has a lot of physical, spiritual and psychological benefits.
Seals and fossil remains of Indus Saraswati valley civilization with Yogic motives and figures performing Yoga Sadhana suggest the presence of Yoga in ancient India. Though Yoga was being practiced in the pre-Vedic period, the great Sage Maharshi Patanjali systematized and codified the then existing practices of Yoga, its meaning and its related knowledge through his Yoga Sutras: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi. The Classical period can be mainly dedicated to two great religious teachers of India – Mahavir and Buddha. The concept of Five great vows – Pancha mahavrata- by Mahavir and Ashta Magga or eightfold path by Buddha - can be well considered as early nature of Yoga sadhana. According to modern scientists, everything in the universe is just a manifestation of the same quantum firmament.
Yoga works on the level of one’s body, mind, emotion and energy. This has given rise to four broad classifications of Yoga: karma yoga, where we utilize the body; bhakti yoga, where we utilize the emotions; gyana yoga, where we utilize the mind and intelect; and kriya yoga, where we utilize the energy.
Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life. The people with possibly stabled mind will enhance their mental and physical power to work in their profession more effectively.
Raj Yoga-
God is the subtle point of light refered as ‘Supreme Soul’
Every action performed by a soul will create a return accordingly, hence maintaining their ‘karmic account’ …Meditation purifies thinking patterns and eventually actions!!
Study of ‘murli’ is the medium to connect GOD.
Vipassana-
To see things as they really are… process of self-purification by self-observation.
A universal remedy for universal ills, an Art of Living!!!
Monism that god was in everything and everyone… ...to overcome repression, lower there personal inhibitions, develop a state of emptiness and attain enlightenment!!
Wear traditional orange dress including a beaded necklace.
Sudarshan Kriya-
Science and spirituality are linked.
NGO that focuses on the upliftment of human values such as love, compassion, enthusiasm and inner growth. A range of mental and physical benefits are reported in the medical studies
Yoga Anant - Monthly Newsletter of Ujjain Yoga Life Societysonika rajkotia
Yogalife Sciences
Surya Namaskar A Sun Salutation
Without consideration of caste, class, creed, religion or region...
It is said that the only royal path is Yoga.
Source:- www.yogalife.co.in
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's invited presenation for the Conference on Philosophy and Practice of Yoga: Issues of Authenticity, integrity and Ingenuity organised by Indic Academy. 15-16 Feb 2020, Bangalore, India.
Special issue of Yoga Life reporting on the Golden and Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Ananda Ashram and YOGNAT held at Pondicherry, India on 5 August 2018
2018 at Pondicherry
International Convention on Higher Consciousnessevajonesusa
International Convention on Higher Consciousness
Date/time: January 27, 28 and 29, 2012 (9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
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Full description:
The ICHC 2012 will focus on:
-Holistic Health and Longevity
-Energy Medicine
-Meditation and Yoga
-Balanced Life Strategies
-Martial Arts-Yoga Science TM
Participants will learn pioneering and unique strategies to maximize their potential through:
-Balanced Life Strategies
-Wisdom Leadership
-Will-Power Development
In modern times when the grandest art and science of Yoga has been reduced to a skeletal manifestation of mere physical postures with a little breath manipulation and some so called meditation, Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri’s contribution to the development of Yoga in the past century and his codification of these ancient teachings in a modern scientific manner is unparalleled. Pujya Swamiji’s teachings like him are huge and are seemly never ending in their depth and multidimensional manifestation.
This short article presents some core concepts that are unique to this living tradition, now known worldwide as the Gitananda Yoga or Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga tradition.
Yoga as a mode of therapy (Yoga Chikitsa) has become extremely popular and a great number of studies and systematic reviews offer scientific evidence of its potential in treating a wide range of psychosomatic conditions. Yoga understands health and well-being as a dynamic continuum of human nature and not merely a ‘state’ to be reached and maintained. Yoga helps the individual to establish sukha sthanam which may be defined as a dynamic sense of physical mental and spiritual well-being. .
This book is primarily an anthology of articles on Yoga and Yoga Therapy penned by Dr Ananda and others close to him that have appeared in various Yoga Journals worldwide in recent years. The aim of this collection is to stimulate and motivate Yoga enthusiasts and medical professionals alike to make an effort towards understanding the great depth and wide scope of Yoga chikitsa the application of Yoga as an integrative mode of therapy.
The need of the hour is for a symbiotic relationship between Yoga and modern science. To satisfy this need living human bridges combining the best of both worlds need to be cultivated. It is important that more dedicated scientists take up Yoga and that more Yogis study science so that we can build a bridge between these two great evolutionary aspects of our civilization. This book reiterates the concept that Yoga is all about becoming "one" with an integrated state of being and that the modern tendency of Yogopathy in contrast is more about "doing" than "being".
To order this book and others from ICYEr at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India please visit www.icyer.in
This Presentation will take you on journey , where you will learn how Prince Gautama became Sage Gautama Buddha and what are the teachings of Buddhism.
Yoga Anant - Monthly Newsletter of Ujjain Yoga Life Societysonika rajkotia
Yogalife Sciences
Surya Namaskar A Sun Salutation
Without consideration of caste, class, creed, religion or region...
It is said that the only royal path is Yoga.
Source:- www.yogalife.co.in
A guide to concepts and practices of Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, Founder Ananda Ashram, Puducherry, South India. Compiled and edited by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Chairman International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER) & Yoganjali Natyalayam Puducherry for the National Yoga Week– 2012, a national level mass awareness programme for health, happiness and harmony through Yoga from 12th to 18th February 2012 organized by the Morarji Desai National institute of Yoga (MDNIY) at its premises in New Delhi.
International Convention on Higher Consciousnessevajonesusa
International Convention on Higher Consciousness
Date/time: January 27, 28 and 29, 2012 (9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
--------------------------
Full description:
The ICHC 2012 will focus on:
-Holistic Health and Longevity
-Energy Medicine
-Meditation and Yoga
-Balanced Life Strategies
-Martial Arts-Yoga Science TM
Participants will learn pioneering and unique strategies to maximize their potential through:
-Balanced Life Strategies
-Wisdom Leadership
-Will-Power Development
In modern times when the grandest art and science of Yoga has been reduced to a skeletal manifestation of mere physical postures with a little breath manipulation and some so called meditation, Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri’s contribution to the development of Yoga in the past century and his codification of these ancient teachings in a modern scientific manner is unparalleled. Pujya Swamiji’s teachings like him are huge and are seemly never ending in their depth and multidimensional manifestation.
This short article presents some core concepts that are unique to this living tradition, now known worldwide as the Gitananda Yoga or Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga tradition.
Yoga as a mode of therapy (Yoga Chikitsa) has become extremely popular and a great number of studies and systematic reviews offer scientific evidence of its potential in treating a wide range of psychosomatic conditions. Yoga understands health and well-being as a dynamic continuum of human nature and not merely a ‘state’ to be reached and maintained. Yoga helps the individual to establish sukha sthanam which may be defined as a dynamic sense of physical mental and spiritual well-being. .
This book is primarily an anthology of articles on Yoga and Yoga Therapy penned by Dr Ananda and others close to him that have appeared in various Yoga Journals worldwide in recent years. The aim of this collection is to stimulate and motivate Yoga enthusiasts and medical professionals alike to make an effort towards understanding the great depth and wide scope of Yoga chikitsa the application of Yoga as an integrative mode of therapy.
The need of the hour is for a symbiotic relationship between Yoga and modern science. To satisfy this need living human bridges combining the best of both worlds need to be cultivated. It is important that more dedicated scientists take up Yoga and that more Yogis study science so that we can build a bridge between these two great evolutionary aspects of our civilization. This book reiterates the concept that Yoga is all about becoming "one" with an integrated state of being and that the modern tendency of Yogopathy in contrast is more about "doing" than "being".
To order this book and others from ICYEr at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India please visit www.icyer.in
This Presentation will take you on journey , where you will learn how Prince Gautama became Sage Gautama Buddha and what are the teachings of Buddhism.
Yoga Anant - Monthly Newsletter of Ujjain Yoga Life Societysonika rajkotia
Yogalife Sciences
Surya Namaskar A Sun Salutation
Without consideration of caste, class, creed, religion or region...
It is said that the only royal path is Yoga.
Source:- www.yogalife.co.in
A guide to concepts and practices of Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, Founder Ananda Ashram, Puducherry, South India. Compiled and edited by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Chairman International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER) & Yoganjali Natyalayam Puducherry for the National Yoga Week– 2012, a national level mass awareness programme for health, happiness and harmony through Yoga from 12th to 18th February 2012 organized by the Morarji Desai National institute of Yoga (MDNIY) at its premises in New Delhi.
On behalf of Param Pujya Ammaji and the entire Gitananda Yoga Family Worldwide we wish all our readers a very happy and prosperous New Year 2024!
Our beloved Ammaji as Editor of Yoga Life always put Lord Vigneshwara, the ‘obstacle to all obstacles’ on the January cover, and we continue the tradition with this colourful image of the Divine Lord. We pray to the benevolent Lord Abhayakaravinayaka to bless us all in the New Year with wellness, happiness, prosperity and success in all our endeavors.
The inner covers highlight memorable moments from the wonderful time we had hosting the Yoga Studies team from the Loyola Marymount University, USA during their study tour of India. The front inner cover depicts special moments during the Indo-US Yoga Chikitsa Symposium at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth that was graced by the present Vice Chancellor Prof NR Biswas and the past Vice Chancellor and Emeritus Professor Dr KR Sethuraman.
The back inner page depicts the wonderful time the LMU team led by Prof Lori Rubenstein Fazzio had at the ICYER Ananda Ashram during the two day Yoga Chikitsa Workshop as well as at the Sri Kambaliswamy Madam. They were blessed by Param Pujya Ammaji and Yoga Chikitsa Ratna Dr Madanmohanji who participated actively in all the sessions.
On the back cover Dr Anandaji as the Madathipathi welcomes all dedicated Sadhakas for the 150th Annual Guru Puja for Srila Sri Kambaliswamigal and 30th Guru Puja of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj to be held on 11th January 2024.
Yoga is the path of self-re-discovery, and we are fortunate to be guided by our illustrious Guru Parampara. May we always be worthy of their potent blessings and benevolent grace.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2018(Volume 3, Issue 6)heartfulness
In this issue we hear from a number of our readers on the focus topic of being present. We also hear from Daaji on Pratyahara, in his series on Ashtanga Yoga, Vasco Gaspar is interviewed about Human Flourishing, and Theophile I'Ancien explores near death experiences. Ravi Venkatesan guides us through the emotional aspects of heartful negotiation in the business world, and Filiz Emma Soyak inspires us to meditate through her exquisite "one breath" art series and there is much more. Please enjoy!
Creating a Conscious Humanity: The Yogic Way
“It is rarest of rare to be born a compassionate and disciplined human” said the great Tamil Saint Avvai. The spiritual quality of such a human incarnation is further enhanced when we are given the chance to create a future offspring in a truly conscious manner. No conception is an accident in the Universal scheme of things and hence we as parents are bound by our responsibility to be as conscious as possible of all the positive factors influencing the creation, birthand nurturing of a new living being. When we truly ‘care’, we become ‘careful’ and when this is done with love, we enable the Divinity of each Athma to manifest through us in the best possible manner.
Yoga is the art and science of conscious, mindful and common sense living. It has enormous potential to help expectant parents prepare themselves physically, mentally, emotionally for this grand experience that should be a very spiritual one too. Yoga as a way of life focuses on right living and right thinking while utilizing various tools for the overall psycho-physiological health of the parent and child.
The various pratices such as the Jathis, Kriyas and Asanas help promote healthy functioning of all body systems while Pranayama induces psycho-somatic harmony with a Pranicenergisation of every cell of the body. Various Mudras and Bandhas such as Aswini Mudra, Yoni Mudra and MoolaBandhabalance ApanaVayu and tone up the pelvic musculature while inducing a sense of inner wellbeing. Various concentrative and contemplative practices (Dharana and Dhyana) enable an inner peace with the development of a deep sense of self-understanding. Yogic relaxation practices facilitate a balanced and relaxed anabolic inner environment that promotes the healthy growth and development of the baby with the facilitation of healing at all levels of being.
Yogic diet with a stress on natural life-giving (Satvic) foodsand adequate hydration helps the mother nurture the child growing within herself and fortify herself for the challenging events to come. A balanced lacto-vegetarian diet rich in calcium, iron and other essential vitamins and minerals is advocated with training in the preparation of soups, salads and sprouts. Foods of the Sattwic nature elevate the mother’s consciousness thus helping to create an uplifting psycho-mental-spiritual inner environment developing the inherent potential of the child in a wonderful manner.
The role of the father in the whole process must never be underestimated and his involvement in both the practical Yoga sessions as well as in the adoption of a Yogic diet with positive attitudes is vital for the success of the programme. Yoga can help the family top bond together and such a bond is a boon to the entire social unit that is based on healthy inter-personal relationships.
Heartfulness Magazine JUNE 2017 Issuesheartfulness
We celebrate International Day of Yoga, held every year on 21st June, with a feature article of Daaji. He highlights the essence of Yoga, which is unity and oneness, and helps us find ways to integrate the various aspects of life according to our heart’s longing. Also, a professional athlete shares her experience of integrating sport with meditation practice, we conclude our interview with Patrick Fleury on health, and Dr. Rene Descartes summarizes the status of research on meditation. The issue is filled other articles, photos, recipes and quotations, and for children we have a new story as well as an interesting experiment with water.
Concepts of Yoga explained in easy terms with reference to their relation ton the numbers. Especially useful for those wanting to learn Yoga theory in an enjoyable manner and a great gift for children. It also contains an excellent introduction to the concepts of Yantra.
To order this book and others from ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India please visit www.icyer.in
The Role of Yoga in Multidimensional Detoxification by Dr AB BhavananiYogacharya AB Bhavanani
Dr Ananda's invited presentation on "The Role of Yoga in Multidimensional Detoxification" given during the STOX-2018 Conference at SBV on 14 December 2018
OM: This elegant presentation was presented in 2016 at the Ministry Academy of Sport in St. Petersburg; Russian Federation and also at the SIS (Science, Information, Spirit) Conference in the same city.
Essentially blending the best of the West with the wisdom of the East.
Similar to Ananda Ashram Golden Jubilee 2018 Booklet (20)
Dhivya Priya Bhavanani's talk on 7th January 2022 at the 27th International Yoga Festival, organized by the Government of Puducherry, Department of Tourism, Pondicherry, India from 4th to 7th January 2022.
Vibhaga and pranava pranayama of Gitananda Rishictulure Yoga by Dr AnandaYogacharya AB Bhavanani
A presentation on Vibhaga and pranava pranayama of Gitananda Rishiculture Yoga by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Ashram Acharya ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Yogasana Tribute to the Nation on its 75th year of in...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
We humbly dedicate this Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Yogasana Tribute to the Nation on its 75th year of independence offered by the CYTER Team of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, India to each and every one of the great freedom fighters of our beloved Nation who contributed their mite during the freedom struggle.
We owe the freedom we savour today to their timeless sacrifices.
We will forever remain indebted to all of them.
Jai Hind !
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's special session on Yoga and the digestive system for members of the Rishiculture Gitananda Yoga Family.
Disclaimer: Copyrights of images used in the presentation belong to the respective owners and Dr Ananda doesn't claim any IPR on them and has used them only for educational purposes with no malafide intentions.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's Keynote on "Integrating yoga therapy within the Modern Medical System" at the Global Yoga therapy Day conference 2021
YOGA AS THERAPY : Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Know...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani’s presentation on YOGA AS THERAPY : Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowledge in the 34th Research Methodology & Biostatistics Workshop conducted by the Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR. Medical University in July 2021.
Yoga and Cultural Misappropriation: An e-book by Dr Ananda, Malini and PadmaYogacharya AB Bhavanani
This e-book authored by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Yogasadhaki Malini and Yogacharini Padma provides a road map towards manifesting culturally appropriate yoga in modern times. Yoga without its cultural context, is no longer yoga and hence we must be mindful of the necessity to retain the content for yoga to be alive through us.
This e-book is endorsed by the Indian Yoga Association – A self-regulatory body of Yoga Organizations. IYA is a maiden attempt to unite all yoga paramparas in a common cause. Indian Yoga Association is committed to promotion and advancement of Yoga and its applications around the world and industry-cum-self-regulatory body to facilitate activities of member institutions.
To know more about the IYA visit http://www.yogaiya.in/about/
To know more about Dr Ananda and the ICYER at Ananda Ashram, please visit www.rishiculture.in
Dr Ananda's invited presentation on Yoga Research: Past, Present and Future at the International E-conference titled "Recent Advances in the Medical Sciences International E - Conference, RAMSIECON 2021" organised by Department of Physiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore from 30th June to 3rd July 2021.
This e-book authored by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Yogasadhaki Malini and Yogacharini Padma provides a road map towards manifesting culturally appropriate yoga in modern times. Yoga without its cultural context, is no longer yoga and hence we must be mindful of the necessity to retain the content for yoga to be alive through us.
Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI
MBBS, ADY, DPC, DSM, PGDFH, PGDY, FIAY, MD (Alt.Med), C-IAYT, DSc (Yoga)
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani is Director of the Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER), and Professor of Yoga Therapy at the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry (www.sbvu.ac.in).
He is also Chairman of the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India (www.icyer.com) and Yoganjali Natyalayam, the premier institute of Yoga and Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam in Pondicherry (www.rishiculture.in). He is son and successor of the internationally acclaimed Yoga team of Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and Yogacharini Kalaimamani Ammaji, Smt Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.
A recipient of the prestigious DSc (Yoga) from SVYASA Yoga University in January 2019, he is a Gold Medallist in Medical Studies (MBBS) with postgraduate diplomas in both Family Health (PGDFH) as well as Yoga (PGDY) and the Advanced Diploma in Yoga under his illustrious parents in 1991-93. A Fellow of the Indian Academy of Yoga, he has authored 19 DVDs and 26 books on Yoga as well as published nearly 300 papers, compilations and abstracts on Yoga and Yoga research in National and International Journals. His literary works have more than 2650 Citations, with an h-Index of 25 and an i10-Index of 50. In addition, he is a Classical Indian Vocalist, Percussionist, Music Composer and Choreographer of Indian Classical Dance.
In recent years he has travelled abroad 20 times and conducted invited talks, public events, workshops and retreats and been major presenter at Yoga conferences in the UK, USA, Italy, Czech Republic, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, Malaysia, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
He is an Honorary Advisor to International Association of Yoga Therapists (www.iayt.org), Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists (www.yogatherapy.org.au), World Yoga Foundation (www.worldyogafoundation.in) and Gitananda Yoga Associations worldwide (www.rishiculture.in).
A recognized PhD guide for Yoga Therapy he was recognized as an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, USA in 2016. It is notable that he is the first Indian to receive this honour.
He is currently member of numerous expert committees of the Ministry of AYUSH including its National Board for Promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy, Scientific Advisory Committee & Standing Finance Committees of CCRYN, Technical Committee of the Yoga Certification Board, Expert Committees for Celebration of International Yoga Day and the National Yoga & Diabetes program. He is Consultant Resource Person for the WHO and its Collaborative Centre in Traditional Medicine (Yoga) at MDNIY, New Delhi. He is also EC member and Director Publications of the Indian Yoga Association (www.yogaiya.in).
Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's ivited talk on "Yoga and Respiratory Disorders" for the International Capacity Building Workshop- Webinar on "Yoga for Non communicable Disease- A Scientific Perspective" hosted by MDNIY, New Delhi Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and World Health Organization (WHO)
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's presentation on "Managing Stress through Yoga : Concepts and Methods" during the FDP organized by Central University of Rajasthan from 1 to 5 March 2021.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
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Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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3. DEDICATED
with Love to
the Greatest Guru in our Universe
THE LION OF PONDICHfRRY
YOGAMAHilUSHl
Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj
(24.07.1907 - 29.12.1993)
A Modern Rishi Incarnate Who Protected the Purity of Rishiculture
Ashtanga Yoga with His Mighty Roar of Truth.
Everything we are today is only a result of his blessings.
May we always be worthy!
4. Compiled and edited by
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani and Yogachemmal G Dayanidy,
under the benevolent guidance of
Ammaji, Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.
Supported by the Jubilee Editorial Team:
Yogachemmal C Shanmugam, Yogachemmal Lalitha Shanmugam,
Yogachemmal Dr Meena Ramanathan, Yogachemmal E Gajendiran,
Yogachemmal Reena D Joseph, Yogachemmal Dr R Balaji,
Selvi I Krishnaveni, and Selvi I Balasundari.
Design + Print
Sarguru Printographs, Mob: 94433 97875
With loving gratitude to all those who have contributed to this souvenir
through their messages, articles, photographs, and advertisements.
5. Divine Blessings Enable Us to Attain the Highest!
People often ask me, "What techniques can you
teach me to obtain enlightenment?" I can only smile to
myself at the folly of the human race. There is no
technique which will produce enlightenment. That
high state of "Oneness", of Samadhi, of Cosmic
Consciousness occurs as the fruit of previous labour,
as a reward for virtuous and honest and truthful living,
as a prize of self-scrutiny and self-study, as the flower
of Tapasya. But there are many practices which we
can do to purify and strengthen our bodies, minds and heart, so as to make us an
Adhikarin, or one fit for the higher life. This is where the sincere Abhyasa of Yoga Asanas,
Pranayama and Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga kriyas is important. Not that they in
themselves will produce "enlightenment". This is the subtle distinction that most people
miss. If one undertakes an active Yoga Sadhana, according to the Rishiculture system,
with a sincere love and profound interest in the various techniques, with enjoyment and
zest, then the Sadhana is performed for its own sake and not for the hope of a reward .
however elevated that reward may be, such as the desire for Samadhi or Cosmic
Consciousness. If the Divine so "wills" it, heightened states of consciousness may occur
as naturally as a flower blooming on its vine. If the Divine does not will it, one simply enjoys
the Sadhana for its own sake. This is a most necessary attitude to keep one's Abhyasa
fresh and innocent and joyous. Otherwise, one simply becomes, after twenty years,
disillusioned and disappointed, thinking: "In spite of all this work, what did I get after all?"
Those kind of thoughts have no place in a Rishiculture Sadhana which is a wholistic Yoga
life lived for the sake of living well, and notforthe sake of any reward spiritual or material.
There is no quid pro quo in Yoga living there is no this for that. There is only
"THIS" and "THAT" .... Om Tat Sat. .... and That is Truth. When weare ready, the illumination
will come on its own accord, on its own will. At the proper moment, the cucumber ripens on its
vine. With our sincere Sadhana, we cultivate the ground, plant the seeds, and tend the
plants. Butthefruition of ita II yea, that fruition is in the hands of the Divine.
- Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj
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7. Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj,
Founder, Yoganjali Natyalayam & Ananda Ashram @ leYER.
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WHAT IS AN ASHRAM ?
Not since ancient times, has India experienced an explosion of spiritual centers as at
present time. Yoga Kendras, Yoga Alayams, Nilayams, Yoga Salas and Ashrams are
springing up on all sides. Not only in India, but in many outside countries as well, Ashrams
are being opened along with spiritual and non spiritual communes, all supposedly
dedicated to the "New Age" conciseness developing everywhere. Many of the centers do
not actually qualify as an Ashram in the strictest sense, and are only buildings housing
groups of people loosely drawn together, and supported by some personal or group drive.
In ancient India an Ashram was a hermitage,
the home or abode of a Muni, a Sage, a Yogi, or
an eminent Rishi, and always the abode of a
spiritual or religious Guru who had drawn around
him students to be trained in spiritual disciplines
of Yoga, Vedanta or the ancient holy sciences of
Vedas. Loosely, the term "Ashram" means the
dwelling place of ascetics, a place where practice
ofTapas, austerity and penance, is observed. Yogis, Samkhyists, Vedantists and Tantrics
who notably established spiritual Ashrams were referred to as the "Ashramaguru" or "
Ashramacharya. "
The Ashram was usually in a remote area set in sylvan
surroundings, usually near water. A pond, a lake, a stream, a
river, or a site near ocean side was usually selected. Mountain
retreats were established near acknowledged holy places.
Some Ashrams were on the plains while others were on the sea
side. These spiritual retreats were always the centers of
spirited discussions on religious, philosophical, metaphysical
and para-physical matters. There was always a time set aside
8.
9. for meeting with the Guru, the Guru Darshana, while Satsangha was the public group
meeting where students and visitors could enjoy the wisdom of the sage in residence!
A Yoga Ashram could also be known as a
Rishi Gurukula, a Munivasa, Dharmmashaala,
~'::!'I~~til.Punyaaalayan, or a math. A Math or
Monastery (Mutt) is also called a Madam or
Madalayam in South India. Some sort of
Sadhana or "Truth Seeking" was to be done
'-IIL. ........_ .... Yogaabhyasa, Yoga discipline and practice
was the usual prerequisite for those who entered an Ashram. Some Ashrams were study
centers, others, contemplative and meditative retreats. Even in India today there are
some outstanding Yoga and Vedanta Ashrams. Many groups have taken to calling their
centre of activity anAshram, butdo not deserve that rightto use such a title.
An Ashram should never be deeply immersed in worldly commerce or preoccupied
with business interests alone. Because of the degeneration of Ashrams, real spiritual
teachings have failed in what should be centers of spirituality. There is little left in the
teaching but those things which lead to Swapna Kriya and Bhojana Kriya, sleeping and
eating. An Ashram should never be a place where people indulge in worldly habits. Some
modern Ashram institutions proudly allow any sort of diet, cigarette smoking, alcohol and
the use of drugs. In many centers Yoga is little more than worshipping at an empty tomb or
reading the musty books of some long dead Yogi. Such a place is better known by the
name "Ashraya" meaning refuge, a shelter, and an asylum, a resort or a place for common
association.
The Sanskrit word offers us a play on the word
"Ashraya", which also means a "fallacy". Such
places corrupt everything with which they come into
contact, leading to degeneration of religious and
spiritual life and production of Ashrambhrashtha, or
spiritual apostates. The sincere member of spiritual
community is called an Ashramika, or Ashramin,
--"""""""=-----=----' and sees to it that the Ashram is a place where "a
state of consciousness prevail exuding evolution" as well as a place where the highest
spiritual teachings are made available for sincere seekers. In this sense the word
"Ashram" has its truest meaning as a spiritual state of mind".
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11. There is another meaning given to the word
"Ashram", where it suggests- the four stages of
phases of life. The first stage, Brahmacharaya,
is when learning to cultivate skills predominates
and one prepares for responsibilities of an adult,
mature life, literally student hood. The Grihasthya
Ashram is the second stage of life, that of
householder and the family man. Responsibility to
ones mate and the children raised predominates, and one tries to be a responsible and
good citizen. The third stage Vaanaprastha is retirement from the family, business and
worldly activity. More attention is then given to Inner Life development and ones intrinsic
nature.
Sanyaasa is the renunciation of ego desires the worldly ambitions, this comes
usually through the development of Higher Knowledge or wisdom which has grown out of
direct experience of life in the previous three states of Ashrams. In ancient times in India,
each of the first three periods was to last approximately twenty-one years, although
Sanyaasa could be taken at any time without entering into the Grihasthya or Grihastha
state. In modern Yantra, the period of time for each of the four Ashrams has been
extended to some twenty seven years of life in each phase.
Each one is literally, then living in, their own "Ashram". The body is described as the
"temple of living spirit" or an "Ashram in which Yoga Sadhana or Yoga Abhyasa can be
done". This is the best meaning of Ashram"
In ancient India a spiritual aspirant sought out either a religious teacher or a Swamiji
The teacher was often a highly qualified Pandit one who was versed in the ancient
"Wisdom Lore" of Vedas. Sometimes a spiritual aspirant would seek out a yogi or one
qualified by direct experience in the inner aspects of "Spiritual Evolution". He may meet a
wandering mendicant orfind a teacher in temporary residence at a famous shrine, temple,
or other holy place, but more often, the seeker would go to home of Rishi, to the place
where the teacher imparted instruction. This was called a "Gurukula" which literally
means the "Wombofthe Guru".
As a child is matured in its mother's womb and made ready for the world, so also the
spiritual "babe" is nurtured in the "Womb of the Guru" and made ready for life in world. It is
often quoted that the Guru is " Mother, Father, God". Students who seek life long
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13. relationship with a realized teacher must begin as "spiritual babes" for many life times until
they evolve through the teachings, the love and grace of Guru. In the beginning, we are
only Shishyas, or students and the teacher, the Shishyaka. With sincere development, the
teacher may accept as a Chela, a bonafide disciple. On realization, the student is one with
his Guru. He himself becomes a Guru! Gurus ali!
While I was planning the establishment of Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, I was
cautioned by the editor of a well known English newspaper about the problems I would
place. He asked, "Why are you building another Ashram in India?" Without waiting for an
answer, he told me, "We've already been "taken in" by so many spiritual institutions,
including the big Ashrams. We have been smothered for years and many have actually
suffered because of the presence of an Ashram in their territory." I assured him that I no
aims to build a commercial centre and was not interested in promoting division and
separation from the community by passing oneself as an "elite, chosen group of people".
Rather, I wanted to establish a model of the ancient Yogarishi Gurukula, where
India's greatest heritage would be taught. Yoga is a simple philosophy of Oneness.
Division and separation cannot exist in oneness, harmful habits of tobacco, alcohol,
drugs, and animal diet must be eradicated for a healthy community, and higher moral and
ethical standards of conduct inculcated. Manywill want their habits and their lower state of
life, but they should stay in the world and work out their Karmic lessons. Otherwise, the
Ashram "psyche" is lowered. When they are ready for those "Higher Life" instructions, an
Ashram likeAnandaAshram should be there to impart it. .....
I sincerely feel that we have filled that vacuum in our local area, in Yoga, Vedanta
and Saiva Siddhanta.
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15. THE LONG, LONG DREAM
FIITY YEARSOF ANANDAASHRAM IN PONDICHERRY
Ammaji Kalaimamani Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani,
Director, Yoganjali Natyalayam & Ananda Ashram @ leYER.
The Vedic seers described the life process as a "long, long dream." Looking back on the
pastfifty years of existence ofAnandaAshram in Pondicherry, India, Iam inclined to agree!
A long dream, a pleasant dream, punctuated with tens of thousands of people and
events: Six Month International Yoga Teachers Training Residential Certificate Courses
each year; four major International Yoga Conferences (one each decade) and at least
twenty minor conferences; four major sites of Institutional buildings in Pondicherry; fifty
years of publishing the rnonthly magazine YOGA LIFE without missing an issue;
establishing a publishing house Satya Press with fifty titles to its credit; producing the
"Crest jewel" of the book production unit, the fabulous fifty-two lesson Correspondence
Course YOGA: STEP BY STEP, formulated so simply, so brilliantly, so comprehensively
by Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj; construction of three major
teachings centres: AnandaAshram at Sri Kambliswamy Madam on five acres of land; the
International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER) on two acres near the Bay
of Bengal and the centrally located City Centre Yoganjali Natyalayam, established in 1993
all these works simply unfolded like flowers destined to bloom on their own accord.
Dozens of World Tours, hundreds of All India tours, including pilgrimages to Amarnath in
Kashmir and the Char Dham Kedarnath, Yamnotri, Gangotri and Badrinath.
The national television twenty episode series "Yoga for Youth" broadcast for several
years from 1989 throughout India on Doordarshan, the Government's national television
channel. The Sri Kambliswamy Yoga and Cultural Arts for Youth Programme started in
1975 in which tens of thousands of village youngsters were trained in Yoga,
Bharatanatyam and Carnatic Music, given food, clothing, books, educational and medical
help. The development of a troupe of Bharat Natyam dancers capable of holding their own
on any professional stage; scores of scientific research projects on Yoga; revival of the
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17. traditional acrobatic Natya Karanas (poses) of Bharat Natyam, yet, even this long list is
justa small fragment of the vast flow of events and projects which have been projected on
the screen of our lives ... in this long, long dream!
And now, we wake for a moment at this point in earthly years fifty years later after the
starting point, and gaze behind as well as ahead ... consciousness lights up the present
with an inner joy that the Divine has given us such marvelous moments, people and works
with which to adorn our lives. We lift our eyes to the mountain peak, the long trail which lies
a head before we achieve the summit, and look below and savour the view of a life
sincerely lived. The breeze is refreshing, the sleepers awake in consciousness. The great
juggling, the magnificent picture show enthralls in its magic. Where have we been? Where
shall we go?
What is This Reality, which is as fragile as wisp of smoke clinging to a dew drop
shimmering on a rain-drenched rose petal? Beloved faces, well loved places,
exhilarations, dejections, battles won and battles lost, devotees coming, devotees going,
suns rising and setting, moons waxing and waning, tides rising and falling, childhood
blooming into youth, maturing into age ... how glorious the magical mystic show! How little
of it we comprehend with the mind! How much of it we embrace with the heart!
In consciousness, we feel the Guru here! In consciousness, we know That Perfect
Shining Spirit that Brilliant Adorable Light of Lights Shines on the blank screens of our
minds, creating this wonderful saga of searching, striving souls replete with all the drama
of outlandish tales ... Fifty years, a blink of the eye! A lighting flash across a dark and
brooding sky; Asingle flutter of a humming bird's tiny wings!
Yes, in consciousness, a celebration, a marking, a rite of passage. We rest a
moment on a smooth rock, feel the cool breeze sweep across ourface and smell the scent
of the gorgeous fresh earth after a soothing rain. Fifty years! We wake, we pause, we
reflect, we gaze at the enchanting valley below, then, we lift our eyes once more to the
summit.
We rise, resume our trek. The long, long dream weaves its magic slumber like a
cocoon about our souls. The summit calls we have miles to go before we wake once more.
Perhaps then and there at the peak of the evolutionary mountain the Final
Awakening shall come-Moksha-the Last and Final Freedom, from which no dreams shall
ever emerge again.
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18. ANANDAASHRAM @ leYER,
Pondicherry, India.
This Yoga Centre of International repute has been established since 1968.
Pondicherry is its International Headquarters with rnore than hundred affiliated centres in
nearly 30 countries worldwide. It was founded by the world-renowned Guru
Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, who is considered as one of the
five leading exponents of Classical Ashtanga Yoga in the twentieth century and hailed as
the "Father of Modern Scientific Yoga". Swamiji attained Samadhi on December 29, 1993
in Pondicherry. AnandaAshram has three branches in Pondicherry: ICYER its residential
centre on the shores of the Bay of Bengal six kilometers North of Pondicherry on the East
Coast Highway; its city centre Yoganjali Natyalayam in Central Pondicherry; and its
spiritual and religious centre Sri Kambaliswamy Matam in Thattanchavady behind the
famous JIPMER Hospital.
ICYER is a founder memberof the Indian Yoga Association as well as the Council for
Yoga Accreditation International. It publishes books on Yoga and Indian Cultural arts, a
monthly International journal "Yoga Life" and offers a 52-Lesson Correspondence Course
in Yoga. Its main service is the conducting of a Six Month International Yoga Teachers
Training Course from October 2nd through March 25th each year. This Internationally
Recognized Yoga Training Course has been held each year without a break since 1968.
ICYER now also offers a One-Year International Diploma in Yoga Education instituted
from October 2001. Thousands of students from all over India and the world have been
thoroughly trained in an intensive Yoga programme which starts at4.30 am each morning
and concludes only by 9.00 pm each evening. Classical Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga
(Gitananda Yoga) as expounded by Swamiji Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj is taught in
19. carefully graded steps. Swamiji, a Medical Doctor born in India but who spent forty years
in the West, taught Classical Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga (Gitananda Yoga) with a
scientific, medical basis. Yogic cleansing practices and fasting, diet and nutrition are also
basic to the course. More than 108 Asanas, 44 Pranayamas and 56 Kriyas are taught in
the six months. Thorough study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, Yoga Vashistha,
Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Bhagavad Gita and other important Yogic
texts is made. Training is also given in Carnatic Music, with emphasis on devotional
Bhajans. Those interested may also study Bharatanatyam and Classical Instrumental
Music.
Training in Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga techniques are given, including elaborate
work with Yogic relaxation, concentration and visualization practices. Seats in the course
are limited to ten persons annually, who are accepted only after going through preliminary
instruction with the Institute's trained teachers and participation in the 52 Lesson
Correspondence Course, Yoga: Step-by-Step. The Institute has a traditional Gurukula
setting, in an ideal garden atmosphere, on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. Students are
also introduced to the Indian way of life, festivals, cultural programmes, community
activities and Hindu rites and rituals, to cultivate an awareness of the culture from which
Yoga has sprung. More than 40 books and 20 DVDs have been published, as well as a
monthly magazine, Yoga Life, which has completed 49 years of publication for a
worldwide audience.
ICYER is headquarters for several worldwide organizations, including Vishwa Yoga
Samaj, Yoga Jivana Satsangha (International) and the Society for the Preservation of
Rishiculture Yoga (SPARC). It is also the office headquarters for Sri Kambaliswamy
Madam, a 145-year-old Samadhi site of the great Ashtanga Yoga Guru Srila Sri
Kambaliswamigal at Thattanchavady, Pondicherry. Daily Pujas are conducted with
elaborate Pujas on Sunday that are open to public who wish to experience traditional
Hindu Pujas. Grand Samadhi Pujas for the eight Gurus of the lineage are conducted
throughout the year.
Yoganjali Natyalayam, the City Centre was established by Swamiji and Ammaji on
March 29, 1993. This flourishing Centre of Yoga, Bharatanatyam and Carnatic Music with
more than 500 actively enrolled students and more than 25000 alumni is located in
Central Pondicherry, behind the New Bus Stand. It caters to the local populace as well as
special individual and personally tailored lessons forthose visiting Pondicherry on a short-
term basis. YOGNAT has developed a very popular Bharatanatyam troupe, which
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20. specializes in performance of the difficult acrobatic Natya Karanas, which are essentially
a form of Yoga Asanas. It presents a full three-hour length Bharatanatyam Dance Drama
each year to celebrate the birthday of Swamiji and its Annual Day is a feast of spectacular
music, dance and Yoga demonstrations.
Director of ICYER & YOGNAT and Ashram Acharya is Ammaji Yogacharini
Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, who was honored by Pondicherry Government in 1999 with
its highest title "PUDUVAI KALAIMAMANI" for her selfless service for Bharatanatyam.
She is a an internationally acclaimed expert on Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga (Gitananda
Yoga), with a dozen books including "The History of Yoga from Ancient to Modern Times"
and "The Rishi and the Rakshashas". She was awarded "YOGAMANI" (Jewel of Yoga)
title by President of India Sri Zail Singh in 1986 at the World Yoga Conference in New Delhi
and the BHASKARAWARD in 1997 by Bharat Nirman, one of fifty eminent Indians in the
nation chosen fortheircontribution to the cultural and spiritual advancement of the nation.
She has served on the CCRYN (Ministry of Health), National Board of Yoga (Ministry of
AYUSH) and Pondicherry University Academic Council as well as numerous national and
international committees.
Chairman of ICYER and YOGNAT is Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani,
who is a qualified Medical Doctor, Bharatanatyam Artist, Carnatic Classical Vocalist and
an All India Radio Mridungam Artist. He is currently Director and Professor Yoga Therapy
at the CYTER of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth one of India's top health care universities. A Fellow
of the Indian Academy of Yoga, he has authored 19 DVDs and 21 books on Yoga as well
as published more than 200 papers, compilations and abstracts on Yoga and Yoga
research in National and International Journals. He is a Classical Indian Vocalist,
Percussionist, Music Composer and Choreographer of Indian Classical Dance and in
recent years has made 17 foreign tours to conduct invited talks, public events, workshops,
retreats and been major presenter at Yoga conferences in the UK, USA, Italy, Germany,
Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. An MD in Alternative Medicine, he is Honorary
International Advisor to the International Association of Yoga Therapists (www.iayt.org),
Gitananda YogaAssociations worldwide and on Board of Directors ofthe Council for Yoga
Accreditation International (www.cyai.org) and Executive Council of the Indian Yoga
Association (www.yogaiya.in).
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24. reYER
(1968 - 20IS)
YOGNAT
(1993 - 201S)
The Gitananda Yoga Family Worldwide,
.6 :0:Cordially invites you with family and [riends to the czlzbretion of thlZ:o: b.
~ GOLDEN JUBILEE OF ANANDA ASHRAM IN PONDICHERRY, m6 .0' SILVER JUBILEE OF YOGANJALI NATYALAYAM, and ·6. ~
75th
JAYANTHI OF OUR BELOVED AMMAJI. lS
From 10.00 am, Sunday August 5 th
2018
At Kamban Kalai Arangam, Hussy Street, Pondicherry - 1.
CHIEF GUEST
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I Hon'ble Minister for l'ublic Works, Thiru. A. NAMASSIVAYAM Avl., I
" . Hon'ble Minister for Welfare, Thiru. M. KANDASAMY Avl., .. b
Hon'ble Minister for Health, Art & Culture, Thiru. MALLADI KRISHNA RAO AVI./'· .
Hon'ble Minister for Revenue, Thiru. M.O.H.F. SHAHJAHAN Avl., mHon'ble Minister for Agriculture, Education, Thiru. R. KAMALAKANNAN Avl., ·6. 6
Hon'ble MLA Orleanpet, Thiru R SIVA Avl.,
~ Hon'ble MLA Uppalam, Thiru ANBHAZAGAN Avl.,
Puducherry Special Representative in Delhi, Thiru JOHN KUMAR Avl.,
~¢-<>-GUESTS :1!bONOUR=+
Yogini Satyaprem Gibson, Representative of IYTA & AAYT Australia.
Professor RL Bijlani Avl., Aurobindo Ashram, Delhi.
Professor Madanmohan Avl., Director, CYS, AVMC & RC.
ProfessorTM Srinivasan Avl., SVYASA,Bangalore.
Muthamilmamaru Pulavar I Pattabiraman Av1., Valluvar Villisai Kuzhu.
Thiru V Sivashanmugam AvI., Former Director Tourism Directorate.
Thiru N Ardhanari Avl., Eminent Educationalist.
Yogacharini Shobana Devi Av1., Gitananda Yoga, Czech Republic
Rtn. Dr Vanaja Vaithianathan Avl., Medical Director, Jothi Eye Care.
Kalaimamani SV Jagatheesan Avl., Director, Saradha Kala Mandir.
Dr M R Vidhya Avl., Medical Director M.V.R Medical Center.
Thiru K Thandapany AvI., Vijayalakshmi Nagai Maaligai
Dr M Malayalathan Avl., Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon.
Dr. Shabnam Khan Av1., Consultant Gynaec & Fertility Specialist.
Thiru S l'asupathy Avl., ABS Group
.q. Have kindly consented to attend and offer felicitations
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25. PROGRAMME
10:00 AM: Invocation and Lighting of Kuttuvelakku by Guests, Alumni, and Faculty.
10 AM to 3 PM: FREE MEDICAL CAMP by MVR Medical Center, MVR Poly-clinic,
CYTER of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Center for Yogic Sciences & Mother Care Foundation.
10:20 AM: Chanting of Ganesha Pancharatnarn & Siva Ashtakam led by Dhivya Priya
Bhavanani.
10:4.0 AM: Musical presentations by students of Sri Thiyagarajar, Sri Muthuswamy
Dikshitar, Sri Shyama Shastri, Sri Purandaradasar and Sri Srirengam
Ranganathan sections, gu ided by Nadayoga Shironrnani Smt Jyothirmayi
Shastri, Smt Indumathi Bhanuchandar, and Sri S Veeramuni.
1l:40AM: Prize distribution for YOGNAT points winners
12:00 Noon: Panel discussion on, "YOGNAT: The source of joy in our lives", moderated
by Dr Vanaja Vaithianathan with participants from the Ladies classes,
Parents and Alumni of YOGNA T.
2:00 PM: Welcome Banner Dance by junior students of YOGNA T.
2:20 PM: Dance and Yoga performances by YOGNAT students.
Shanmuga Kowthuvam (Krishna lyer Group)
Mallari (Rukmini Devi Group) - Gambeera Natai - Kandajathi Tiruputa
Shivakumarane - (Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani Group) - Kummi Folk
[athiswararn (Rukmini Devi Group) - Saraswathi - Adi
Nalla Penmani (May Intensive) - Folk
Parvathy Naayakane (Rukmini Devi Group) - Shanmugapriya - Adi
Azhagu Raman (Rukmini Devi Group) - Saranga - Misra Chappu
Kanden Kanden (Ponnaiya Pillai Group) - Revathi - Adi
Ranganai Thuthiporku (Rukmini Devi Group) - Chakravakham- Adi
Banner Dance and Yogasana demonstrations by senior students.
Yoga Shaktlu - A Yogasana Demonstration by YOGNAT Ladies
4:40 PM: Welcoming the Hon'ble Guests by Ammaji, Yogacharini, Smt, Meenakshi
Devi Bhavanani, Director and Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi
Bhavanani, Chairman, YOGNAT and ICYER.
Special welcome "Natya Yoga" tableaux by students.
Pancha Ratna Kriti of Saint Thiyagaraja - (Rukmini Devi Group) - Nattai - Adi
Screening of YOGNAT & Me: A documentary shot by Krishnaveni IIanthirayan,
Tathagata Mitra, and team, tracing the journey and impact of YOGNAT through
the past 25 years.
6:00 PM: Honouring of Esteemed Dignitaries, release of Golden Jubilee and Silver
Jubilee Souvenir and Presentation of Awards to Eminent Personalities by
Yoga [ivana Satsangha (International).
7:00 PM: Cultural performances by students
Kowthuvam (Rukmini Devi Group) - Ananda Bhairavi - Chatu sra Ekarn
Odi Villaiyadu Papa (Adyar K Lakshman Group and Dhananjayan Groupjwest Branch)
Ka Vc Va (May Intensive) - Varaali - Adi
lveeye Gathi Endru (Adyar K Lakshman Group) - Kalyani - Adi
Samba Sadha Siva (Rukmini Devi Group) - Sindhu Bhairnvi - Adi
Senthamizh Naadennum (May Intensive) - Classical-folk jugalbadhi
Thappattam (Krishna lyer Group) - Folk
Thillana (Rukmini Devi Croup) - Revathy - Adi
folk Dance (Rukmini Devi Croup)
10: 00 PM: Vande Matharam and Shanthi Mantra
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26. Y06ANJALI NATYALAYAM
Members of Cultural Troupe
Direction:
Ammaji, Palkalai Poompozhil, Kalaimamani,
Puduvai Shakti Yogacharini MEENAKSHI DEVI BHA VANANI
Concept, Direction, Research, Music, Choreography, Nattuvangam and Vocal:
Palkalaichemmal Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
YOGNAT MUSICIANS: Chor8ography, Nattuvangam and Vocal: Yogacharini llavasena llhavanani. Student
Coordinator, Chor8ography and Assistantllirettlnn S81vi Krishnaveni llenthirsvan. Keyboard and Musical
Guidanc8: Nada Yoga Shironmani Kalaimamani SV .laqathassan. Mridungam: Thalamamani Sri M Prasanna
and Sri AS Anirudh, Violin: Kalai ILananmani Selvi J Shankari. Mogarsing and Special ef
Sri L Janardhenan.
STAGE MANAGEMENT H COSTUMES: Yoga Chemmal C Shan mug amIJ Yoga Chemmal l.alitha Shunmugam.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE: Yoga Chemmal E Gajendiran, Yoga Chemmal Dr Meena Ramanathan, Yoga
Chemmal Dr R 8alaji. Srnt. J Sridevi. Smt M Tamilselvi. Srnt. MV Jayalakshmi, Yogasadhaki Jyothipriya,
STAGE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE: Yoga Chemmal G Dayanidy, Yoga Chemmal Reena 0 Joseph, Yoga
Ihemmal R Chandrasekar, Yogasadhaka Kiaan Gupta, Thiru S Sendil Coumar,Ihiru C Saravanan HIhiru
G Ramalingam,
COSTUMES AND MAKE-UP: Yoga Chemmal Srnt. S Kanimozhi. Smt R Sri Valli, Selvi. P Bhuvaneswari.
Smt. R Gokila. Smt R Bijal. Smt V Sarulatha , Maniyan Tailors, Rajendiran TailorsIJ Kalaimathi Costumes.
Sound H Light Arrangements: Dandapani ElectricalsIJ Puducherry Municipality Staff Photos: Thiru S Velu,
Photo Express. Video: Thiru G Sasi Kumar, NOS 24x7. Souvenir: Thiru J Selvakumar. Sarguru Printographs
YOGNAT ALUMNI ORGANIZING TEAM
Sri S Tamilsengo!an, Selvi D Lakshrni, Smt. Dr Padrna Prashanthini. Smt. V RenukaDevi, Dr V Amirtha,
Smt Varalakshnu Kamalanathan, Sri S Sivasankar, Dr S Diwakar, Sri Sriram, Sri S Kaviarasan,
Sri Swarooup Rarnanan @ Prern Kumar, Sri Siddarthan, Sri G Surendiran, Sri Mohana Padmanabhan,
Selvi S Anurupa, Sri Mouthu Pawankumar, Selvi A Yuvarani, Selvi S Sahana Shankari, Selvi Ghayathri
Sivakumar, Selvi S Samyuktha, Selvi N Poonguzhaly, Selvi S Shanmathy, Selvi D Preethika, Selvi V
Roshini, Selvi Debolina Pat Selvi Nevedha Karman, Dr S5 Lothikha, Sri Krishna Kumar, 5elvi R Yamuna
Devi, Smt. Vithiyalakshmi.
STUDENTS SELECTED FOR BHARATA NATYAM AND BANNER DANCE:
Rukmini Devi Section: Ohivya Priya Bhavanani, 1 Krishnaveni. S Devasena, J Sangavi, S Vidyashankari.
I Balasundari, Dr Sabarishree, G Swarnamalya, A Thamizhmalar. S Narchelvi, P Meenatchi, G Priyavathana,
SSarvegna Lakshmi, VismyaSanjay, V Sudarshini. VSwetba, P Meera Devi, G Cayathri, RGayathiri,
S Deepalakshmi, M G0111athi,r Saranya, r Kavya.
Ponnaiya Pillai Section: S Yogitha. A Krishna Pnya, R Madhumitha, R Abhinaya. Sclvadhivyaa, K Nivedini,
D Divyaa, VSManjushri, R Oeepthi Priya, J Dbatchayeru, V Vinodhika, V Saranya. R Priscilla Pauline,
KB Kruthika, A Leelavathi.
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Adyar. K Lakshrnan Section: Aruna Bharadwa], V Tejal, K Madhumedha, JK Dhivva Dharshini,
M Dharnny Mayaa, S Mohana Priya, R Akshaya, T Dharshini, G Divya Darshini, S Hasini Devi,
C Mirdula, S Charumathy, S Phoshicaashri.
Krishna lyer Section: E Yuvasri, B Sandhiyaranv, K Lakshanaa, A Nithyasri, Y [anani, S Nidhisha,
A Nivetha, S Priyanga,R Thamizh Mozhi, M Ranjana, VS Nithyasri, RS Harshini Priya, RY Sasmitaa
Ronsard.
Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani Section: AK [anani, C Sharika, P Yuvajothy, M Vaishnavi, R Magima,
A Ebonitha, N Kaarunya, M Sadhana, 5 Saahithya Alibi, G Nivetha, Y Subiksha, M Saseendra,
B Samikshaa, R Seshavarthini, Y Pooja, RS Harishini Priya.
Dhananjayan Section (West Branch):YS Nikshita Sri, B Niruparna Sree.M Karnali Sri.M Kalaimani,
A Vinsica, Ubika Rajesh, S Medini, R Rishmitha, MY Srushti.
STUDENTS SELECTED FOR YOGA DEMONSTRATION AND CARNATIC VOCAL
Anandraj Bhavanani,S Thanushkka, P Divvashri, R Supraja, T Sri Lakshmi, R Sourniva, U [inisha,
R Rakshana. M Rahitha, A Yazhini Annamalai, S Kanishka, SJ Magizhini, S Karunika, G Krishna,
Sekha Seetal Krishna. P Yamini, G Monica Devy, G Nivetha, M Subiksha, P Saijayani, A Liya,
Bhavathariru, K Pooranarnithra, K Kalaivani, B Sai Prakash, A Rohith, Y Nishanth, B Tanuj Balaji,
Deganand Dayarine, M Uvarajan, V Ravendharan, M Indraesh Baalu, P Coverdhan, I Mritvunjay,
V Logeshwaran, Ramyasri, M Aakash, SK Rupess, J Narendran, J Kabilan, R Thamizh Mozhi,
S Vishnu, UB Kamalesh, M Logeshwaran, S Siralane Srirarn, M Prithvirajan, A Vidyalakshmi,
PJ Anish Raj, K Sanjai, N Eshwar@Yogesh, 5 Madhannath, S Kishor Kumar, R Akshaya, R Ananya,
GR Devadharshini, I Mrinali Akshita, GK Lathekka, A Aishwarya, K Umaiyasri, K Nakula,
V Prasanna, Sidharth Kabhila, VB Kaamaesh, G Padmasundari, K Nivedha. MG Lokesh Radj,
MG Baladharshini, U Bavadharni, S Hariharasudhan, K Sivadarshan, KM Redhaunkabhila,
E Anesh, S Medwin Kumar, P [anani. P Saijavani. B Vedeshva Ram, V Sivaganesh, Unnati Singh,
S.Kavya, Hasini Dayarin.
LADIES DEMONSTRATION
Dr Vanaja Vaithvanathan. BOuma Pararneswary. Komala Vijayan, 5 Vidhyasri, R Urna, C Uma,
M Valliammal, A Anubala, S Suchitra,M Kalaivani, V Renuka Devi, V Sumathi, T Akhila, T Poorani,
RS Shanmuga Priya, M Kiruthikka, G Poongodi @ Kavitha, R Kasthuri, A Mahalakshmi, 5 Gayathri,
Yijayakumari Barani. Mary Stella, MY Iayalakshrni, K Umamaheshwari, D Pararneswary.
FREE MEDICAL CAMP
lOAM t03 PM
M.V.R Medical Center & M.Y.R Poly-Clinic with CYTER, CYS and Mother Care Foundation
Dr M R Vidhya, MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine)
Chief Consultant Physician & Diabetologist,
Medical Director M.V.R Medical Center & M.V.R Poly Clinic, Pondicherry
Dr M Malayalathan, MD, D. Ortho
Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon
Dr Shabnam Khan, MBBS, M.5 (OG), FMAS, FRM, FALS
Consultant Gynaec, Laparoscopic surgeon & Fertility specialist
Dr R Balaji, MBBS, FCD, MD (AM), MPhil (YT); Dr S Lokesh Balaji, MBBS, FID;
Dr V [ayalakshmi, MBBS. Dr S Rajalakshmi, BSMS, MSc(Y), Dr K [ayanthi, BSMS,
Dr Zeena Sanjay, BNYS, MD (AM), Dr VR Vasundhara, ENYS, Sri S Artchoudane MPhil (YT),
Smt A Mariangela MA, Sri Dhanushapnadeesh PGDYT, Selvi B Ghayatri.
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31. SRI KAMBALISWAMY STUTHI
Om. Aru Maraigalodhariya Oru Brahmamayamagi
Ashtanga Yoga Bhumikkarasagi
Enninba Valamagi Ulagelam Anjali Sei Deivamagi
Irumai Peru Jnana Vasariya Padivamai
Ivvadivil Enai Alavandindanai
Sadananda Vamudenk Keliyaney Yenna Kai Maru Puriven
Karunai Yen Kadalmadai Thiranda Pravagame
Karudu Perimbha Rasame
Karuppini Ozhikka Varu Jnana Sanjeeviye
Kadi Udavu Deva Dharuve
Thirumagal Vilangu Sat Tadamalar Kayavavi
Thigazh Puduvai Vella Varivazh
Chit Para Sugodaya Vilasa Sri Kambali Jnana
Chinmayananda Swaroopa Guruve. Om.
32. You are the light of the sacred Vedas, reigning as king of
the world of Ashtanga Yoga.You embody all wealth and
are a deity worshipped by the entire world. You are the
Jnani who fulfils desires of both this world and the next.
Appearing to me, as an Acharya to rule and guide me,
you have given me the Divine nectar. How can I
reciprocate such atreasure? Youshower compassion on
me and thy mercy gushes forth bursting like an ocean
through a broken dam. King of supreme pleasures, you
are ever alive in my thoughts. Youare the wise soul, who
eradicates all my Karmic sins and are the wish fulfilling
tree that helps me whenever I am in need. Living near
the lotus-filled tank in the abode of the goddesses,
radiant like a crystal in thy wisdom, you are the supreme
embodiment of the Divine Guru!
* This ancient, beautiful hymn has been sung by
devotees for more than a century in praise of the well
known Ashtanga Yoga Guru, Akanda Paripurana
Satchidananda Srilasri Kambaliswamigal interred in the
Sri Kambaliswamy Samadhi Site, Thattanchavady,
Pondicnerrv, India. www.rishiculture.in
33. Illgtt ilinn"« ~aI9auDl.ja
(INTERNATIONAL)
presents the Yoganja/i Natya/ayam Excellence Awards,
SBIRONMANI AWARDS 2018
ACHARYA RATNA SHIRONMANI AWARDEES 2018
Prof Madanmohan,
Pondicherry.
Prof TM Srinivasan,
Banga/ore.
Ms VUsha,
Pondicherry.
SEVA RATNA SHIRONMANI AWARDEES 2018
Sri C Dhandapani@ Raja, Sri Navin N Daswani,
Pondicherry. Chennai.
34. SBIRONMANI AWARDS 2018
KARMA YOGA SHIRONMANI AWARDEES2018
Yogachemmal E Gajendrian,
Pondicherry
Yogachemmal C Shanmugam, Yogachemmal Shobana,
Pondicherry Czech Republic
KALARATNA SHIRONMANI AWARDEE 2018
Sri Shanmugavel, Pondicherry
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BEST STUDENT AWARD 2018
Selvi K Swathi
BEST FAMILY AWARD 2018
Thiru G Dayanidy, Smt Reena and family (Deganand and Hasini)
MICHAEL DANCKWERTS YOGA SCHOLARSHIP
I Mrinali Akshita and P Saranya
SHRI VIJAYA BHASKAR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
S Narchelvi and R Akshaya
SALLY STEVENS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
M Gomathi and P Kavya
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"Oooh how I roamed, looking for answers in my early years, -1997
was the year my first beloved teacher from my wonderful Param-
parai entered my life. Janaki Devi worked all my rough edges for
a good three to four years of one to one classes. The rough became
a little less rough as the years ticked by and as a fledgling tries to
put its new found skills to good use out in the big wide world, so
did 1.
I missed the depth of the teachings and eventually, through geo-
graphical necessity, I found my next teacher who was very
grounded in the essence of the Gitananda tradition. Yogacharini
Kalavathi Devi aimed high and through her relentless commit-
ment to the delivery of Swarnijt's messdge I was able to complete
more study with her over the last decade.
What a great Boon this year to be able to share time with Dr
Ananda]l. Kalavathi and [anaki. The photo is of myself and [anaki
(89 years old. in this picture)d.iscussing her yoga class and the
wonderful recent publications from the ashram
What a Blessing!"
Tony O'Dea,
Special Education Teacher, UK
Wishing leYER, Ananda Ashrarn a Happy 50'1.Anniversary of successful Yoga
Teacher Training of the highest standard. May we all be blessed by this
Paramparlas wealth and depth ofYogk wisdom!
YogachariyaJnandev and Yogacharni Deepika,
founders of Yoga saisanga ashram and Sana Ian
Yoga based on authentic Yoga of the Chanandu
Tradition.
WefeeJ truly blessed to have had training from
these Divine masters Ammaji Meenakshi Devl
and DrAnandaBhavanani. We are grateful
heynnd measure for all that you have done to
encourage and support cur family and Ashram
life here in the UK at Yoga satsanga Ashram.
With the blesslngs ofourteachers we run yoga
teacher training"oo, 500 and 1000 hours,
Pregnancy yoga teacher Iraining, childrens yoga
t..achertrainingandfadlitatethestepbyster
cours .. written hy Swami Gitananda Giri.
?f};lh q,.filule 10 a(( our!furu, of 7i.nanla 7lshram 1!o!fa'Yafi Na~ar.!J''''
'For Shari,,!} Ihe;r 'i<nowr.'Je ani w;slam
'}{e0;"!} u, in our '[,,(ufion IhroU!fht;fe
'Pranams
MJF. LN. M.B. JOSEPHINE & FAMILY
LN. VIDHYASRI RAVICHANDRAN & FAMILY
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A candle lights another candle without losing its own flame.
Sending our most heartfelt thanks and well-wishes for the life-affirming work
arl"omplished by Ananda Ashram and Yoganjali Natplayam this past half a
(entw:y!
We owe our very lives to the high ideals of this Rishi Culture Ashtanga Yoga.
Wl' are grateful to SWi1miji, Ammaji, Dr. Ananda and the continuing I3hilvanani
line for their tireless guidance, and cummittment to the Yoga Life!
Thank you for setting up this Golden structure - may it guide hearty little boats
through troubled waters for years to rome!
Jay Ammda Ashram Jay! Glory to Yoganjal! Natyalayam!
We humbly place our thanks before our Gurus' feel for this Yoga Life.
Yogacharini Yogachemmal Aishwariya
Yogacharya Radu Falcon, Govinda and Ganesh
(and Dhivya who also belongs to the Falcon family!)
The membeI' of GITANANDA YOGAAUSTRALLA are delighted to sem! healtf.lt greeting. "nd
h,t wishes to 0"1 bdowJ Kal.,im,lInani Yogacharini M•• nakshiDevi Bh,l",,,,,mi (Atlll,,,,ji)anJ Yosadmp
Dr Anan,]" Ihl'r0gi Bh,,,,,,,ni on the ,,,,)'ido,,. o<"ca,ion of the Go<1cn.luhn",·, oftla' fOll11,ling of 1no11,]"
Asht.1ill in PO!ulicherry h)'tlw gre,t '~'io11arrYog'm.1h",i,hi Dr. Sw.l!ni Git",a",, Giri Guru Ma,hor.1j
(Swomiji) in 1968; .,,,t!the 25thAnniw,sorr oiYog.,njali Natala)'Jln ,,1'0 iOllnd",lh), SW:llniji in 1993
Pujya Sw.lIni's dedication to est"bLishinga Guru Wl" at Kambli,w.un), Mad.lIn 50 yeaIS aso, in Older to p,'op,
.'g"le the cl,,,,ical Ashtang" Yog~ te,lCh,ing of hi' GUIl.l has left a pliceesseSac)' which has been lovingly and
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