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Resources & Stories

Explore book reviews and other helpful resources. The story collection includes spiritual stories for adults that can be used in classes and workshops, as well as stories about the life of P. R. Sarkar (Anandamurti).

The Nervous System

Having a strong nervous system is really relevant right now and I think being able to share that with our students or the people that you know about these techniques that are tried and true techniques.

The Determined Turtle

Once upon a time, in a beautiful lake, there lived a turtle and a pair of swans. The three friends spent their days together, sharing stories, exchanging news, and talking about everything under the sun.

The Holy Shadow

LONG, long ago, there lived a great sage who was so good that the amazed angels came down from heaven to see how one could be so godly.

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.

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

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

How to  Spice up Kiirtan with Kids

By MahaJyoti Glassman What is Kiirtan The practice of kiirtan is simple repetitive chanting for 2-5 minutes or more. This method of rhythmic singing is called kiirtan. Singing kiirtan supports kids in preparing their minds and bodies for meditation by engaging the sensory organs (eyes, ears, touch) and motor organs (arms and legs) towards the Goal. The power of mantra, a collection of sacred sounds,… Read More »How to  Spice up Kiirtan with Kids

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

What Can Kids’ Meditation Look Like: Some Possibilities

Meditation is a way of keeping our inner balance when the outer balance has been lost. Teaching these practices can be the greatest gift you may give a child. While it strengthens emotional intelligence and intuition, it also reaches into the higher layers of mind (subconscious, unconscious, etc.) of mind. ** For the 3-10 year old child to engage in meditation, the practice needs to… Read More »What Can Kids’ Meditation Look Like: Some Possibilities