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April 2026

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

The Ananda Marga Asana Guide  

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