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Padmásana (Lotus 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)

Siddhásana (Perfect 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)

Bhastrikásana (Bellows Posture)

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)

Feature Ásanas

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

Remember When Meditating

“Oh tranquil spiritual aspirant! Spiritual practice (sadhana) is your great bow. Set the arrow of your mind, sharpened with meditation, on this bow. Now, inclining your mind toward Him, pluck and twang the string of the bow and pierce your target – that indestructible Supreme Soul.” – Anandamurti (Subhasita Samgrapha II, 34) If you did sadhana for 2 hours and concentrated on your mantra for… Read More »Remember When Meditating

A Study of the Transformative Benefits of Meditation

Enhancing Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-being By Didi Ananda Sainjana Here is the outcome of the survey done with thirty practitioners of yoga and meditation recently. The practitioners consist of both male and female ages from 20 to 55 years. They have each been meditating for a duration of ten months to ten years. In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of mental and physical… Read More »A Study of the Transformative Benefits of Meditation

Kiirtan Quiz:  What Do Ya Know?

One should be as humble as the grass and as tolerant as the trees, one should give respect to those whom no one respects, and always do kiirtan to the Lord.  – Anandamurti Definition & Origin The mind cannot remain vacant.  Whenever there is no important job to do, do not waste your time in idle thinking, because idle thinking means mental deterioration, mental degradation,… Read More »Kiirtan Quiz:  What Do Ya Know?

GANE Conference 2025

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Singapore Yoga Instructors Training

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Didi Ananda Sainjana has been conducting yoga training for instructors since 2011.  In the last three years, it has also been available online.  The 60-hour online course is YACEP credited.   Here is the link to her course. https://yoga-practices.ru/.  You may reach her on Telegram @TantricDidi or What’sApp +79969516110