According to the Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga tradition codified by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri, there are six lower and six higher Chakras making a total of twelve Chakras. The lower Chakras known as the Pinda Chakras are related to the physical body while the higher six Chakras, the Anda Chakras are related to the Cosmos. Chakras vibrate at very high speeds of vibration and at their highest speeds of vibration are related to the cosmos. Each of the lower six Chakras has various neuro-endocrine correlates and is associated with one of the five Jnanendriyas and Karmendriyas as also different psychological qualities. This book deals with the Chakras in a detailed manner with magnificent images that were conceptualized by Pujya Swamiji more than 50 years ago. Asanas related to each Chakra and their specific Mandala Pranayamas are elaborated in detail. The unique practices of Chakra Mediation and Mandala Dharana are also added bonuses in this book.
To order this book and others from ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India please visit www.icyer.inChakras ebook sample
The Chrysalis Process is a holistic and transformational approach to your health and healing. Through a blend of the ancient health practices of Ayurveda, you will learn about your ʻdoshaʼ - your unique body composition.
This Darshana was written by Kanaada. Kanaada was the son of Aulukya Maharshi of Kashyapa Gotra. Hence Kanaada was called ‘Aulukya’, so also the Vaisheshika Darshana is also known as Aulukya Darshana. Kanaada :- As Kanaada satisfied Maheshwara by eating Kanas (Paramanus/Atoms), he was popularly known as Kanaada.
Dr Ananda's review of "MUDRA, THE SACRED SECRET", a new book by Indu Arora. Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Dr Ananda's review of "MUDRA, THE SACRED SECRET", a new book by Indu Arora. In this masterpiece, Indu Arora has explored the length and breadth of Hasta Mudras as perceived through different cultural and spiritual traditions including Yoga, Tantra, Sanathana Dharma, Buddhism and Indian Classical Dance. She traces the origin and history of Mudra with adequate textual references and appropriate quotations that explore the spirituality, psychology, philosophy and science of Mudra.
The Chrysalis Process is a holistic and transformational approach to your health and healing. Through a blend of the ancient health practices of Ayurveda, you will learn about your ʻdoshaʼ - your unique body composition.
This Darshana was written by Kanaada. Kanaada was the son of Aulukya Maharshi of Kashyapa Gotra. Hence Kanaada was called ‘Aulukya’, so also the Vaisheshika Darshana is also known as Aulukya Darshana. Kanaada :- As Kanaada satisfied Maheshwara by eating Kanas (Paramanus/Atoms), he was popularly known as Kanaada.
Dr Ananda's review of "MUDRA, THE SACRED SECRET", a new book by Indu Arora. Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Dr Ananda's review of "MUDRA, THE SACRED SECRET", a new book by Indu Arora. In this masterpiece, Indu Arora has explored the length and breadth of Hasta Mudras as perceived through different cultural and spiritual traditions including Yoga, Tantra, Sanathana Dharma, Buddhism and Indian Classical Dance. She traces the origin and history of Mudra with adequate textual references and appropriate quotations that explore the spirituality, psychology, philosophy and science of Mudra.
This presentation is based on yoga and its benefits. It tells how well you can control your life with yoga. There are many yoga practice in the world. Here, the name and the proper posture are detailed illustrated. I hope my presentation help.
Mantra yoga is one of the 6 branches of yoga which includes chanting of potential syllables, verses, or Vedic hymns to attain one of the limbs of yoga, i.e. Pratyahara. Like other forms of yoga, the aim of mantra yoga is to attain ultimate salvation.
Getting into the terminology of “Mantra Yoga”, divides it into two words, “Mantra” and “Yoga” which are intradisciplinary aspects. This is so because mantra and yoga complement each other and that is the main intention behind this practice.
Yoga is practiced to unite with the supreme soul and that’s only possible if you can control the wandering of mind and reach higher states of consciousness. This is achieved through chanting and repeating the mantra over and over again, similarly, chanting is performed only with the same intention of yoga.
In this article, Yogacharya Ananda Bhavanani explains that meditation is a way of uniting with our supreme nature and may be described as fixing the mind on the Supreme with devotion and discipline. As we know, dhyana or meditation is the seventh of the eight steps in the Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali and is part of the antaranga or inner steps of Yoga, the path leading to Self-realization. Yogacharya offers an overview of meditation and suggests some aids to meditation including the use of mudras and tratak, or yogic gazing.
This article appeared in the The Inner Yoga. Integral Yoga Magazine, USA. Spring 2011.
Set within the framework and against the background authority and context of the Yoga canon - ancient and modern - this is an exposition of the seminal significance of prana (vital life force), its conscious control and expansion within the energy sheath (pranayama kosha) for the benefit of the human condition. The classical kumbhakas (pranayamas), their health benefits; physical, mental and emotional upon the various body systems are elucidated enabling a clear understanding of the application of these practices across the age range. Gender specific advice and guidance for the alleviation of stress and its related issues is given. Time honoured views on Swara Yoga are touched upon. Pranayama’s spiritual dimension completes the health benefits for the sadhak.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's presentation on Yoga Chikitsa at the Rishikesh International Yoga festival 2018 organised by Govt of Uttarakhand.
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA, DEFINITION,ORIGIN,THEORY OF EVOLUTION, ACCORDING TO SANKHY, ACCORDING TO YOGA
THE SCHOOLS OF YOGA, BHAVANA YOG, PRANASAMYAMA YOGA,APPLICATIONS OF YOGA, EDUCATION,THERAPY
STRESS MANAGEMENT
SPORTS
HEALTH PROMOTION
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF YOGA
There are hundreds of yoga poses and their variations which have several health benefits. The correct definition of meditation is to think constantly of something. You become that on which you meditate.
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yoga is an art of living. It is more of a lifestyle than a mere physical activity. this presentation takes you through the meaning and types of yoga and also sheds light on various asanas and meditation techniques.
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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.
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
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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)
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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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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2. CHAKRAS
THE PSYCHIC CENTRES OF
YOGA
AND
TANTRA
By
Yogacharya Yoga Bhismacharya
Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
M.B.B.S., A.D.Y., D.S.M., D.P.C., P.G.D.F.H., P.G.D.Y., F.I.A.Y.,
Chairman: International Centre for Yoga
Education and Research, Puducherry, South India
www.icyer.com
3. Yogamaharishi
Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj
(24.07.1907 - 29.12.1993)
Who protected the Purity of Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga
with his Mighty Roar of Truth
5. CONTENTS
Introduction
Mooladhara Chakra
Swadhisthana Chakra
Manipura Chakra
Anahata Chakra
Vishuddha Chakra
Ajna Chakra
Sahasrara Chakra
Chakra Awareness
Mandala Dharana
Chakra Meditation
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6. CHAKRA AWARENESS WITH HASTHA MUDRAS
Hastha Mudras or the hand gestures can be used to increase
awareness of the energies at the differentChakric levels.
Sit in Vajra Asana or in the toes turned under posture known as
Vajra Veera Asana.
Stretch your arms upwards and join your palms together in the
AnjaliMudra. The whole back is given an
excellent stretch in this posture.
The entire Pranamaya Kosha aswell as the
Sahasrara Chakra and all the higher
Chakras that exist above it are energized
by thisMudra.
Slowly bring your
hands down to
your head with
y o u r w r i s t s
touching the top
of your head thus
forming a beautiful triangular frame for
your face.
This is the Kailash Mudra that energizes
the SahasraraChakra.
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7. When the hands are brought down from
the Kailash Mudra and placed in front of
the forehead we can energize our Ajna
Chakra or centre of inner intuition. This
energizes our Pituitary Gland that is the
master conductor of our endocrine
orchestra and helps us to obtain excellent
glandular health.
As we bring the
Namaskar Mudra
to the front of the
neck we can feel
th e e n e r g e t i c
vibrations that
r e c h a r g e t h e
V i s h u d d h a
C h a k r a a n d
normalize our
thyroid function.
When the Namaskar Mudra is brought
down to the chest region we can feel the
healing energies flood through our
Anahata or heartChakra.
When practised in the proper manner, this sequence of Mudras
helps us to recharge the psychic battery of our Pranamaya Kosha
and produces health andwell being at all levels of our existence.
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8. The system of meditation known as Yantra, based on Drishti or a
fixed gaze and sacred geometric shapes known as Mandalas is
almost identical in classical Yoga and Tantra.
Mandalas are geometric Yantras or forms of Shakti embodied
within the Chakras of the body. Each centre has its ownMandala
which is also associated with the element of the Mahabhuta
associatedwith the centre.
The Jnanendriyas and Karmendriyas of each centre are also
subservient to the power of theMandala.
The symbols used for Mandala Dharana or Mandala Dhyana
differ slightly with the symbols used for the Chakras themselves,
and vary according to the Yoga or Tantric school of instruction.
The Mandala or Yantra can be used as a form of Dharana or
concentration alone without entering into the
meditative aspect as suggested in Laya and
Yoga.
Mooladhara Chakra is represented by the
the Earth Symbol that is a
Prithvi Mandala,
YellowSquare
Swadhisthana Chakra is represented by the
the Water Symbol that is a
Apas Mandala,
Silver Crescent
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