Explore 44 asanas from Anandamurti, along with warm-up exercises, popular physical yoga postures, and more in-depth resources. Discover helpful testimonials, instructional videos, and additional guidance to support your asana practice.
Jathara Parivartanasana – Supine Spinal Twist Sometimes referred to as Supta Matsyendrasana This is a gentle and easy twist. It is a cooling pose down which is facilitated most frequently near the end of class. Utthita Aswa Sanchalanasana Namaskar – Runners Lunge Twist 1. Standing at one end of your mat, from Tadasana, step your left foot toward the back of your mat… Read More »Twist variations
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)
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)
Primary Objective of the Ásana Prepares the body for meditation. Foundation for deep meditation. Anatomical objective: It loosens the external rotators of the hip joint. Padmásana is one of the 4 Dhyanásanas that aid in concentration and meditation along with Siddhásana/Siddha pose, Baddha Padmásana/Lotus pose, and Viirásana/Brave, This is one of the ideal poses for meditation for some people. NOTE: This ásana is an intermediate/advanced… Read More »Padmásana (Lotus 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, for now, available for no charge. The on-line book is currently distributed only to Ananda Marga teachers or experienced margiis within a referral based process. Please… Read More »The Ananda Marga Asana Guide
I Love Yoga is highly recommended, widely tested, and an essential introduction to Astaunga Yoga for children.
With wonderful color photos for over 80 asanas and their descriptions, this very comprehensive book is geared towards children of all ages. Yoga educators from over the globe have contributed towards this excellent resource book for families and teachers.
