The Force that Guides the Stars
The Force That Guides The Stars was written to make spiritual ideas more accessible and illuminate the ideals of revolutionary sage PR Sarkar.
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).
How can I Help
At the next station, the doors opened and suddenly our quiet day was shattered by a man bellowing violent curses. He staggered into our car. He was big, drunk, and dirty. Yelling, he swung at the woman holding a baby. The blow sent her spinning into the laps of an elderly couple.
The Great Red Tree
Once there was a Great Red Tree that grew in the middle of a forest. It was hundreds of years old. Beneath its magnificent red branches grew hundreds of little child trees.
Prison Yoga
Teaching yoga and meditation to inmates at state prisons in North Carolina has been
one of the most satisfying things I do in my life. The inmates love it. The ones who don’t come don’t care, although they greet me with smiles and “Hey Yoga Man!”
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.
A Story from the Life of P. R. Sarkar
Yoga is the panacea of all human ailments, in the physical realm, in the psychic realm, and also the spiritual realm.
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.
Vrttis of the 4th Cakra
Dive in to Dr. Prof. Shravan Kumar’s video presentation: The 12 Vrttis of Anahata Cakra
Yoga Therapy for Mental Health
International Online Symposium on Yoga for Mental Health, June 6th, 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.
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
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.
Infiniti Yoga Teacher Training Instruction Manual
Ananda Marga Yoga Society Singapore The Infiniti Yoga Teacher Training Instruction Manual, published by the Ananda Marga Yoga Society Singapore, presents a groundbreaking and accessible approach to holistic well-being. Centered around a unique system of walking in an infinity or 8 shape pattern, this practice integrates rhythmic movement with modified yoga postures, breathing, and mindfulness techniques. Rooted in both modern physiological understanding and yogic wisdom, Infiniti… Read More »Infiniti Yoga Teacher Training Instruction Manual
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
Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mind
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
Stories from the Life of of P. R. Sarkar/Anandamurti
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
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
The Guest House
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