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
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
The Emperor’s Quest Once upon a time, the Emperor of China had no children so there was no one to become the next ruler when he was gone. The Emperor loved plants more than anything, everyone knew this and so they were not surprised when he issued a very special challenge: “I will hold a contest to choose my heir,” he said. “Anyone who wishes… Read More »Spiritual Stories for Children
This is an easy to read, easy to understand, illuminating and entertaining book on meditation. Dada Nabhaniilananda, aka The Monk Dude is a meditation instructor, an author, a keynote speaker and a musician. Born in New Zealand, he was ordained as a yoga monk in India in 1979 and has been teaching meditation for 44 years. Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind is strongly… Read More »Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind
The Whistling Bird Stories of Prabhat’s unusual ways spread through his school. Many of children were very curious about him. Odd stories about young Prabhat were whispered. Whispered tales circulated—some said Prabhat could understand the songs of birds. Others swore they had seen him talking with animals. One afternoon, Prabhat was sitting under a large tree with his friends when a heated argument broke out… Read More »Stories from the Life of of P. R. Sarkar/Anandamurti
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
By Jalaluddin Rumi This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival.A joy, a depression, a meanness, Some momentary awareness comesAs an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all!Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,Who violently sweep your houseEmpty of its furniture.Still treat each guest honorablyThey may be clearing you outFor some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice,Meet them… Read More »The Guest House
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.