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Diving Deep into the Vrttis Symposium

On February 28, AMAYE sponsored an international virtual symposium that brought together more than 150 participants from around the globe. The symposium also featured a diverse group of distinguished speakers: The event concluded with an inspiring 45-minute Master Asana class led by Ac. Vishvarupananda Avt. This symposium was made possible through donations to AMAYE. Looking ahead, AMAYE plans to launch a Vrtti Study Circle in… Read More »Diving Deep into the Vrttis Symposium

A Philological Approach to the Vrttis

Dr. Shravan Kumar served as the principal speaker at the recent Deep Dive into the Vrittis conference. His presentation explored the philological study of the vrttis as described by P.R. Sarkar. 

The Relationship of Tantric Mindfulness with Devotion

This study sought to gain broader understanding of the psychological characteristics (mindfulness, mysticism, self-actualization, positive affect and negative affect) and practice characteristics (minutes per day and years of practice) that are associated with devotion within a form of Tantric Yoga meditation.

Wanted and opportunities

If you are trained in and have recently been practicing Yoga Therapy or Ananda Marga Yoga Remedies for Mental Health, we would love to hear from you. Please contact MahaJyoti at moc.liamg@1agoyjm at your earliest convenience. AMAYE is planning a symposium on Yoga for Mental Health this June or July and is seeking experienced practitioners to participate. If you are or know of someone who… Read More »Wanted and opportunities

Some Thoughts on Teaching Tapah to Teachers or Adults

In Tapaḥ Practice the aspirant accepts a vow of selflessness. After all, the SelfFish is the biggest fish in the sea. Through the practice of remembering others, we reaffirm our connection to all living beings and ultimately the Supreme Creator by actively seeking opportunities to alleviate the suffering of others without expectation of anything in return.

Some Thoughts on Teaching Tapah to Children

At the earliest age, children are habituated toward feeling compassion, empathy, and sympathy, towards giving. Everyone is born with empathy but the ‘helping’ sizes vary. Caregivers vigilantly watch for and create activities to engage children with helping others so that this joy of serving flourishes and grows.

I Love Yoga poses

I Love Yoga is a book with wonderful color photos for over 80 asanas and their descriptions. This very comprehensive book is geared towards children of all ages.

Karmásana – Action Posture

Primary Objective of the Ásana

A great wake up or warm up exercise as it activates the lower 5 chakras by stretching the arms, the back, the legs and the side. One of three vinyasas in the AM Yoga tradition.

A Baba Rescue is Still Possible

Once upon a time in February of 2025 a sister was finishing her postgraduate studies in London. As her stay neared its end, she reflected on how much she would miss the weekly meditation, kiirtan, and good company.  When she returned to Brazil, only a few were attending DC. One evening a stranger arrived late. Though he had missed the beginning, he joined the collective… Read More »A Baba Rescue is Still Possible

The 100th Monkey

Long ago on the island of Koshima, the village children started feeding the monkeys sweet potatoes by leaving the potatoes in the sand. The monkeys liked the taste of the raw sweet potatoes, but they did not like the sand.  On this particular day a one-year-old monkey called Imo and her monkey friends were playing on the beach together. Imo’s mother had taught Imo about… Read More »The 100th Monkey

Neohumanism for Adults and Children

Neohumanism is a philosophy of universal kinship—an invitation to recognize our deep connection with all beings and all things. It teaches that compassion begins not only with people and animals, but with the earth itself: the trees, rivers, mountains, and even so-called “non-living” things like air, sunlight, and soil. For adults and children alike, Neohumanism encourages us to live simply, love generously, and serve with… Read More »Neohumanism for Adults and Children

Universal Kinship

Kinship with all creatures of the earth, sky, and water was for us a real and active principle… The animals had rights – the right of man’s protection, the right to live, the right to multiply, the right to freedom, and the right to human indebtedness.~ Chief Luther Standing Bear. If everything is connected to everything else, then everyone is ultimately responsible for everything. … We… Read More »Universal Kinship

Nasruddin & the Garden

Once upon a time Nasruddin was very excited about growing a garden in his front yard. It included vegetables and flowers. But when the plants started coming up, so did an enormous crop of bright yellow flowers called dandelions among them.

Baba and the 5 Charging Bulls

A Story in the Life of P. R. Sarkar Once upon a time Prabhat had a childhood friend who was quite a bit younger than he was. Manoranjan often saw Prabhat sitting for hours, meditating with his eyes closed in the outdoor Shiva Temple.  This impressed Manoranjan very much. Manoranjan was walking home from school one day when a group of 5 bulls started chasing… Read More »Baba and the 5 Charging Bulls

Granthimuktásana – Knot Loosening Posture

(The following is a Brief Study of an Asana. A more complete version can be accessed in the Ananda Marga Asana Guide which is currently available for no charge. ) Primary Objective of the Ásana This ásana helps the yoga practitioner to maintain good all round health and in some instances can mitigate mild paralysis. It can strengthen the nervous system and joints. Repetitions: 4… Read More »Granthimuktásana – Knot Loosening Posture

Neohumanist Activities for Children ages 3-10

Introducing children to kindness, empathy, and responsibility through helping activities is one of the best ways to nurture character and neohumanist awareness. Here’s a breakdown of fun and age-appropriate helping activities. 🌱 Helping Nature Ages 3–5 (Preschool–Kindergarten): 🐾 Helping Animals Ages 3–5: Ages 6–10: 🤝 Helping Humans Ages 3–5: Ages 6–10: (Some of these can be done by preschoolers & their parents) 🌟 Tips for Parents… Read More »Neohumanist Activities for Children ages 3-10

Anandamurti Speaks About Neohumanism

 Humanity is one & indivisible. No mother tongue should ever be suppressed. The suppression of people’s mother tongue is a sin…Intelligent people will never try to suppress any language. ..The more human beings move in unison, hand is hand, shoulder to shoulder, the more the benefit to the whole human race.  Let no one try to suppress anyone in any sphere of life, whether in… Read More »Anandamurti Speaks About Neohumanism