Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri was a renowned yoga teacher and founder of Gitananda Yoga who passed away in 1993 at the age of 88. He was trained in both modern medicine and ancient yoga traditions, combining science and spirituality. Through his hundreds of thousands of students around the world, he taught a systematic approach to yoga incorporating asanas, pranayama, kriyas and meditation to achieve health, well-being and spiritual development. His teachings continue on through his successor at Ananda Ashram.
[http://www.internationalyogaweek.com] International Yoga Festival 2015 will be held from the 1st of March and will continue till the 7th of March, hosted at various venues across Rishikesh India, and HOTEL Ganga Kinare will be at the forefront of this prestigious event.
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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.
[http://www.internationalyogaweek.com] International Yoga Festival 2015 will be held from the 1st of March and will continue till the 7th of March, hosted at various venues across Rishikesh India, and HOTEL Ganga Kinare will be at the forefront of this prestigious event.
This PPT contains all about Buddhist Education. That is about Mahatma Buddha, Buddhist scriptures, noble truths, Pubjja and Upsampada ceremony and famous Buddhist universities.
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.
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This PPT describes the beginning of Jainism,early life and preaching of Lord Mahavir, 3 path, 5 great vows and daily life of a Jain. The PPT also gives an insight on the literature, prayer and some debatable issued under Jainism.
It includes Concept, Exponents, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology, Fundamental Principles, Aims of Education, Curriculum, Methods of teaching
Role of teacher, Role of students, Discipline, School, Merits and Demerits of Jainism
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Vriksha is a combination of ancient and modern yoga techniques and a community who invite yoga practitioners from around the world to learn, teach and rejuvenate through yoga in an enlightening environment.
Yoga Unveiled Documentary w/ a little twistAlicia Noonan
I highly suggest viewing the Yoga Unveiled Documentary. The cinematography and music alone takes you on a wild ride. I had to do a project on the DVD for TT and here is the final product, enjoy!
Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri was a medical doctor. He combined his scientific background with the ancient techniques of classical Yoga that he studied in his youth with his Master, the Bengali saint Sri Swami Kanakananda. The result is what Swami Gitananda called "Rishi Culture Ashtanga Yoga" and is now known as "Gitananda Yoga".
The beauty of Gitananda Yoga lies in its step-by-step approach towards Yoga that is also beautifully outlined in the correspondence course "Yoga: Step-by-Step".
Based on moral and ethical values (Yama and Niyama) Swami Gitananda taught:
Asanas (Body postures)
Pranayamas (Breath-energy controls)
Kriyas (Systematic movements)
Mudras (Gestures of energy)
Taken to their full potential the values and techniques Swami Gitananda taught can lead the student to the experience of Yoga (unity).
In the last century, Yoga has developed in various directions and dimensions under the guidance of many eminent masters. These masters have codified their own Bani (styles) of Yoga that are often at variance with one another but all of them still maintain the traditional lineage to Yoga Vidya or the Science of Yoga. The term ‘unity in diversity’ is apt for these developments ad though on the surface the different traditions or Banis may appear to be even contradictory, they all ultimately lead to the same goal of spiritual union though in diverse paths. Major developments in recent times have been the extensive research done in the field of Yoga as well as the transformation of Yoga education from the Gurukula and Ashram settings to the college and university oriented Yoga. This essay is a humble attempt to summarize various developments of the last century with reference to the Indian geographical context.
NOTE: The author wishes to state that this is only a humble attempt to describe the efforts by various individuals and institutions in the propagation and development of Yoga in India in recent times. It is entirely possible that due to the author’s inexperience, ignorance or oversight he may have failed to mention some eminent personalities or institutions. A humble apology is tendered for such omissions and a request that these omissions be brought to his notice (ananda@icyer.com) so that they may be corrected.
what is spirituality, what is tourism, types of tourism, what is spiritual tourism, definition of spiritual tourism, components of spiritual tourism, models of spiritual tourism, spiritual tourism packages, spiritual tourism destinations
This PPT describes the beginning of Jainism,early life and preaching of Lord Mahavir, 3 path, 5 great vows and daily life of a Jain. The PPT also gives an insight on the literature, prayer and some debatable issued under Jainism.
It includes Concept, Exponents, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology, Fundamental Principles, Aims of Education, Curriculum, Methods of teaching
Role of teacher, Role of students, Discipline, School, Merits and Demerits of Jainism
Buddhist philosophy in brief and con-sized form so that students feel easy to grasp the topic , especially slides has been made keeping in concern to nursing education so that it can work as beneficial resource for nursing student and for others .
Vriksha is a combination of ancient and modern yoga techniques and a community who invite yoga practitioners from around the world to learn, teach and rejuvenate through yoga in an enlightening environment.
Yoga Unveiled Documentary w/ a little twistAlicia Noonan
I highly suggest viewing the Yoga Unveiled Documentary. The cinematography and music alone takes you on a wild ride. I had to do a project on the DVD for TT and here is the final product, enjoy!
Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri was a medical doctor. He combined his scientific background with the ancient techniques of classical Yoga that he studied in his youth with his Master, the Bengali saint Sri Swami Kanakananda. The result is what Swami Gitananda called "Rishi Culture Ashtanga Yoga" and is now known as "Gitananda Yoga".
The beauty of Gitananda Yoga lies in its step-by-step approach towards Yoga that is also beautifully outlined in the correspondence course "Yoga: Step-by-Step".
Based on moral and ethical values (Yama and Niyama) Swami Gitananda taught:
Asanas (Body postures)
Pranayamas (Breath-energy controls)
Kriyas (Systematic movements)
Mudras (Gestures of energy)
Taken to their full potential the values and techniques Swami Gitananda taught can lead the student to the experience of Yoga (unity).
In the last century, Yoga has developed in various directions and dimensions under the guidance of many eminent masters. These masters have codified their own Bani (styles) of Yoga that are often at variance with one another but all of them still maintain the traditional lineage to Yoga Vidya or the Science of Yoga. The term ‘unity in diversity’ is apt for these developments ad though on the surface the different traditions or Banis may appear to be even contradictory, they all ultimately lead to the same goal of spiritual union though in diverse paths. Major developments in recent times have been the extensive research done in the field of Yoga as well as the transformation of Yoga education from the Gurukula and Ashram settings to the college and university oriented Yoga. This essay is a humble attempt to summarize various developments of the last century with reference to the Indian geographical context.
NOTE: The author wishes to state that this is only a humble attempt to describe the efforts by various individuals and institutions in the propagation and development of Yoga in India in recent times. It is entirely possible that due to the author’s inexperience, ignorance or oversight he may have failed to mention some eminent personalities or institutions. A humble apology is tendered for such omissions and a request that these omissions be brought to his notice (ananda@icyer.com) so that they may be corrected.
Swami Satyananda Saraswati Life History and his Teachings
Swami Satyananda Saraswati was a spiritual leader and yoga guru who lived from 1923 to 2009. He was born in Almora, Uttarakhand, India, and was inspired to pursue a spiritual path from a young age.
In 1943, Satyananda met Swami Sivananda Saraswati and became his disciple. He served at the Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh and later went on to establish the Bihar School of Yoga in Munger, Bihar in 1963.
Satyananda developed a unique style of yoga known as "Bihar Yoga", which combined traditional yoga practices with modern scientific knowledge. He also developed a system of yoga known as "Yoga Nidra", which is a guided relaxation technique that promotes deep relaxation and inner awareness.
Satyananda was a prolific writer and author, with over 80 books on yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice. He also established the Yoga Publications Trust, which has published numerous books and magazines on yoga and spirituality.
Satyananda's teachings emphasized the practice of yoga as a means to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual health. He believed that yoga could be used to awaken the dormant potential of the human mind and to promote spiritual evolution.
Satyananda also emphasized the importance of karma yoga, or selfless service, as a means of spiritual growth. He believed that through selfless service, one could cultivate humility, compassion, and detachment, and ultimately transcend the limitations of the ego.
Satyananda passed away in 2009, but his legacy continues to inspire and influence yoga practitioners and spiritual seekers around the world. The Bihar School of Yoga and other organizations continue to promote his teachings and philosophy, spreading the message of yoga and spirituality to people around the world.
Swami Satyananda Saraswati and his teachings
Swami Satyananda Saraswati was a renowned yoga guru who is best known for his teachings on the practical applications of yoga in daily life. He believed that yoga is not just a physical exercise, but a way of life that can help people to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Satyananda's teachings were based on the ancient teachings of yoga, but he also incorporated modern scientific knowledge into his approach to make it accessible to people from all walks of life. He believed that yoga could help people to overcome the challenges of modern life and find inner peace and happiness.
One of Satyananda's major contributions to the world of yoga was his development of a system of yoga called "Bihar Yoga". This system combined traditional yoga practices with modern scientific knowledge and included practices like asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and yoga nidra (a guided relaxation technique). Bihar Yoga is still widely practiced today and has helped many people to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Satyananda also emphasized the importance of karma yoga, or selfless service,
Yoga, as an essential part of Hinduism, has been practiced in India for centuries as a way of freeing the mind, body & spirit. In recent years, yoga has also become popular in the west, inspiring increasing numbers of people to come and study yoga in India in traditional setting.
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.
Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj is truly one of the most astounding human beings to have graced this planet in the last century. His contribution to the growth and development of Yoga in modern times is significant and it reenergised the true spirit of Yoga worldwide.
This book lovingly compiled by one of his dear students, Yogacharya Dr. Alan Davis of the UK, enables the reader to understand the grand unified perspective, the “Yoga Dristhi” of the Yoga Maharishi that may be best defined in Pujya Swamiji’s own words thus :
“Yoga Dristhi implies a Unified Perception which encompasses all aspects of evolutionary life on this planet, and not just perceptions based on information fed to us through our sensual organs… Perception also involves right knowledge, intuitive insight and proper judgement to qualify under Yoga Dristhi.”
May this book stimulate us all to delve deeper in to our Yoga Sadhana thus enabling us to grow and glow with the true eternal spirit of Yoga, the Mother of all Sciences.
Sadhak Anshit is a Certified Yoga teacher. he encountered the teaching while on the quest to heal himself from a near death of a road accident. When Doctors told him he would never walk again, he took matters into her own hands and found the healing powers of Ashtanga Yoga, meditation and Pranayama. Today, Sadhak Anshit is one of the most recognizable Yoga and Meditation teachers in India and spends most of his time teaching around the India.
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
Maharishi Vagbhata Ayurveda & Yoga Shaikshik Santhan (MVAYES) is an autonomous institute established and incorporate by the act of SRA 2006 under the Govt. of Himachal for Ayurveda &Yoga Literacy under the guideline of national education policy 1986. MVAYV is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified and GMP certified and also accredited member of various national and international Bodies. MVAYES is primarily with a purpose to enhance reception of Ancient Indian System of Medicine to ensure effective and systematic instructions, schooling, training, research, development and application of Ayurveda, Yoga along with primitive health practises that are more effective in treating chronic conditions that do not respond well to conventional western medicines.
At the MAHARISHI VAGBHATA AYURVEDA & YOGA SHAIKSHIK SANTHAN Institute, we teach traditional Yoga, Ayurveda and a range of ancient Indian therapies as well as other Eastern methodologies to heal, treat and maintain the quality of life. All our alternative, holistic and spiritual treatments, being a science of self-healing, incorporates nutrition, cleansing, exercises and adopting lifestyle changes as well as practices that not only rejuvenates body, mind, and spirit but can also help an individual to embark upon a healthier and more balanced life bringing a fulcrum point for healthy transformation.
“A Primer of Yoga Theory”, the book by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani dealing with literary and philosophical aspects of Yoga was officially released in 2004 and the 5th edition will be released by Ammaji on her 74th birthday in September 2017.
This is a sample of the contents of the book that is useful for all those interested in learning more about the theoretical and philosophical aspects of Yoga.
It is beneficial for those undergoing University as well as college education in Yoga as it is a useful quick reference guide to innumerable concepts. The neat index is an added bonus to help in quick reference of topics.
As the easiest way to learn is through question and answer models this book is presented in the question and answer pattern. The material given in this book is merely a beginning and the Sadhaka must actualize these concepts in themselves through extensive contemplation and self-analysis.
Model theory papers are also given at the end of the book so that similar papers can be used in theory exams.
The book has 19 chapters that deal with questions and answers on topics such as What is Yoga, Yogic prayers, Ashtanga Yoga, Yama and Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Hatha Yoga: The Physical Science of Balance, Chakras, Nature of Man, Yogic Texts, Yoga Sadhana, Yoga Therapy, Yoga In Modern India, Yoga and Sports, Stress: the Bane of Modern Living, and also has a lot of useful Quiz and Viva Questions as well as Model Theory Papers.
A special attraction is the Mahabharatha Quiz that helps us to understand the epic much better.
To order this book and others from ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India please visit www.icyer.in or email ananda@icyer.com
Authentic Yoga Tradition is the science of consciousness aims at conscious evolution and transformation. It is much more than practice of physical postures and breathing. These presentations are part of Yoga Teachers Training and workshop conducted in NJ, USA
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
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)
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
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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
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
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to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
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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.
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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Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj
1. For more information on Gitananda Yoga and its institutions please visit www.rishiculture.org
YOGAMAHARISHI DR. SWAMI GITANANDA GIRI
GURU MAHARJ
Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri, at the age of 88,
was one of the most potent and effective forces in the field
of Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga worldwide. Trained in modern
allopathic medicine, he combined the ancient traditional
spiritual sciences with a modern scientific temperament. His
hundreds of thousands of students around the world were
attracted to his clear, rational, scientific expositions of
ancient philosophical and spiritual concepts. A practical man
to the core, the technology of yoga which he transmitted to
his students has proven an effective method of attaining
perfect health, wellbeing, personality and intellectual
development.
Swamiji was the purveyor of a vast, scientific, rational and
systematic body of yoga knowledge. He embodied in himself the Bengali tantric tradition of
his life-long guru Sri Kanakananda Swamigal with the Shiva Yoga and ritualistic expertise of
the line of gurus of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, as imparted to him by his predecessor Sri
Shankaragiri Swamigal. The vast living and vibrant knowledge which he imparted so freely to
hundreds of thousands of students included a complete and rational system of Hatha Yoga
practices which provided a base for the higher techniques. For those who prepared
themselves properly, he offered a complete system of Jnana Yoga techniques to purify,
steady and cultivate the mind, and free it of hang-ups and false concepts and conditions.
Those few who were able to deepen, concentrate and purify themselves sufficiently were
led along an amazing path of raja yoga practices, which initiated the disciple into the psychic
world of spiritual energy, colors, forms, sounds and shapes,
sensitizing the seeker to the meditative qualities of mind and
matter.
Swami's expertise and contribution to Indian society was
recognized by the Central Government when he was
appointed in March, 1985, as a member of the prestigious
Central Council for Research in Yoga, under the Ministry of
Health, New Delhi. In 1986 the President of India, Sri Gnani
Zail Singh, awarded him the title of "Yogashiromani" at the
World Yoga Conference in New Delhi.
Swami looked every inch a Rishi, with long flowing white hair
and beard and a majestic stance. His magnetic personality
dominated the stage wherever he went. He was a marvellous
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orator, capable of holding crowds of thousands in thrall
with his large-hearted humor and resonant voice. When he
entered a room, all felt the effect of his presence. A disciple
once described Swamiji as, "A locomotive engine which can
pull innumerable cars along behind with its sheer strength
and power."
A strict disciplinarian, Swami did not allow his disciples to
make any excuse for the deviances from the yoga path. He
cut away layers of false conditioning with a single stroke
with his sharp tongue, totally transforming the lives of all
who came in close contact.
He would often joke, "I am not here to make money or gain
your votes. Therefore, I do not have to please you. My joy is to help you grow. And to grow,
you have got to shed all this false conditioning which binds you back." His approach to living
was entirely positive. "Iti, iti. God is This. God is that. Everything is God," he would say.
He was a born teacher and taught yoga his whole life from the age of 13, even while in the
midst of a busy professional and family life. For most of his life, he was an inveterate
traveller. He made ten world tours, spreading the message of his gurus. He set up Ananda
Ashrams wherever he travelled and lived in the United States, Canada, South America,
Europe and Australia.
He was one of the active founders of the modern yoga sports movement, and had done
preliminary work towards getting Yoga asanas accepted as a demonstration sport in the
Olympic games. He was the sponsor of the First International Yoga Asana Championships in
January, 1989, in Pondicherry. He had also sponsored four World Yoga Conferences in
Pondicherry and was the inspiration for the two International Yoga Festivals held in 1993
and 1994 in Pondicherry by India's Department of Tourism
which attracted over 500 delegates from 26 countries.
Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Founder of Hinduism
Today in Hawaii said, "Nowhere in the world have I seen
Hatha Yoga performed as well as it is at Swami
Gitananda's ashram."
One of his foremost messages was, "Yoga is a way of life."
He was an exemplar extraordinaire of his own words and
lived life fully, consciously and skilfully. One of his major
projects was the upliftment of village children through
yoga and the Carnatic cultural arts. To this end he
founded the Sri Kambliswamy Yoga and Cultural Arts
Program, in which more than 10,000 children studied
Yoga, Bharata Natyam and Carnatic music free of charge.
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He was the author of 25 books on the science of yoga and publisher of the international
yoga journal, Yoga Life. He was a popular though somewhat controversial figure in
Pondicherry as his outspoken and forthright views were not always understood. His vibrant
personality, however, touched everyone, and he was open to all.
His roar woke many a sleeping soul to the higher values of a truly human and humane
existence. He will be sorely missed by all who understand the need for and value of the
ancient life principles contained in ashtanga yoga, especially for modern man who, lost in
the mad melee of materialism, cannot see the path out of all this madness.
Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Guru Maharaj, like the Rishis of old, shouted for those
with ears to hear: "Lo! A way has been found! A way has been found out of all this
darkness!" And he, like the true guru that he was, led hundreds of thousands of persons
along that path to light.
Swamiji was born on July 24, 1907, in Maharajganj, northern India, to an Irish mother and a
Sindhi father. He attained Maha-Samadhi on December 29th, 1993.
The work and teachings of the great Guru are being carried on by his son and successor
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani and his wife-disciple Yogacharini, Kalimamani
Smt. Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, who is the resident Acharya of Ananda Ashram.
The beauty of Gitananda Yoga lies in its step-by-step approach towards Yoga that is also
beautifully outlined in the correspondence course "Yoga: Step-by-Step". Based on moral and
ethical values (Yama and Niyama) Swami Gitananda taught: Asanas (Body postures),
Pranayamas (Breath-energy controls), Kriyas (Systematic movements), Mudras (Gestures of
energy) and so many other practices. Taken to their full potential the values and techniques
Swami Gitananda taught can lead the student to the experience of Yoga (unity).