Most of the Asanas in this section are adapted from the Amaye Ananda Marga Asana Guide. To explore the full set of instructions and details, we encourage you to view the complete guide online.
Primary Objective of the Ásana Prepares the body for meditation. Along with Padmásana/Lotus, Baddha Padmásana/Bound lotus, and Viirásana/Brave, it is one of the 4 Dhyanásanas that aid in concentration and meditation. This is one of the ideal poses for meditation for some people. Repetitions: none Length of hold (ideal): sustain as long as possible.Breath: continuous Steps of Practice 1.Begin by sitting on the floor with… Read More »Siddhásana (Perfect Posture)
This issue of AMAYE Voices features two of the ideal ásanas Anandamurti recommended for meditation. However, sometimes these can be difficult and often excruciating for the yoga meditation practitioner. Other meditation ásanas include the following: Bhojanásana or Sukhasana This posture is frequently referred to as the tailor’s or eating pose. It is a comfortable position, having the buttocks rest on a cushion or blanket can… Read More »Feature Ásanas
Sponsored by AMAYE This guide contains all of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti’s 44 therapeutic asanas as well as additional information about the Ananda Marga Style Asana Practice. Each asana contains information about: This document utilizes the Wiki platform and is now available for no charge. The on-line book is currently distributed only to margiis. Please contact MahaJyoti Glassman at mjyoga1@gmail.com if interested. Thank you. In simple… Read More »The Ananda Marga Asana Guide
Primary Objective of the Ásana This asana supports digestive health, especially elimination. Repetitions (standard): 8 Length of hold (ideal): 8 seconds Breath: kumbhaka Steps of practice, further details & rationale Preparatory Steps Considerations Safety essentials Variations Core Strengthening Variations Alternating Legs Variation Arms Overhead Variation Benefits Visualizations & Ideations Bhastrikásana is a very nice pose for even the beginning of an asana class because of… Read More »Bhastrikásana (Bellows Posture)