Kaośikii Testimonial
Catherine specifically mentioned that Kaośikii has an immediate effect on her mental state when she practices it.
Yoga Philosophy, Biopsychology, & Other Yoga Practices
These three areas encompass a vast and rich field of knowledge. This section brings together articles, workshops, and other resources that explore yoga philosophy, biopsychology, and a variety of yoga practices.
Unlocking Vitality
Yoga provides a comprehensive solution through the integration of physical postures (asanas), breath regulation (pranayama), and meditation.
Vrttis of the 4th Cakra
Dive in to Dr. Prof. Shravan Kumar’s video presentation: The 12 Vrttis of Anahata Cakra
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.
Some of Shrii Shri Anandamurti’s Comments on Kiirtana
Along with the obstacles, there will also be certain forces that will assist you. Whatever worldly difficulties might obstruct your path, the best positive or auxiliary force is kiirtana. Kiirtana helps a devotee to accelerate the speed towards the hub of the Universe.
Kiirtan Quiz: What Do Ya Know?
One should be as humble as the grass and as tolerant as the trees, one should give respect to those whom no one respects, and always do kiirtan to the Lord. – Anandamurti Definition & Origin The mind cannot remain vacant. Whenever there is no important job to do, do not waste your time in idle thinking, because idle thinking means mental deterioration, mental degradation,… Read More »Kiirtan Quiz: What Do Ya Know?
Kiirtan Quiz Answers
Answers to the Kiirtan Quiz Kiirtan 1-Chanting the name & glories of Parama Purusha aloud. 2- False. 3-C (in Ananda Marga=D) . 4-True. 5-All. 6-True. 7-All. 8-True (sometimes). 9-True. 10-Bhajan is more personal. 11-To do Kiirtan with love & devotion (wholeheartedly). 12-All. 13-All. 14-All. 15-True. 16-Ba ba Na ma Ke va la ma. 17-C. 18-The first syllable Ba’=I am crossing the threshold, entering a new… Read More »Kiirtan Quiz Answers
Kaoshiiki Yoga Dance
An 8-week course through the Neohumanist College of Asheville. Instructors: Didi Ananda Sainjana, Kaoverii Zimmerman, and MahaJyoti Glassman. This intensive study of Kaoshiiki methodology will include the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of this yoga dance as well as the physiology and anatomy of each step. Yoga asanas and movement that support the performance of Kaoshiiki will be introduced. The latest scientific discoveries that reiterate… Read More »Kaoshiiki Yoga Dance
The Mystical Dance: Kaoshikii
As someone who loves to dance, I was thrilled when I heard that we were going to learn a yoga dance from the “man in orange” who is always proper and composed.
Shukra & Reclaiming the Lymph
by Christian Franceschini (An excerpt from The Neohumanist Journal, 3/24 Issue) Shukra was known as the essence of the essence of physico-pscho-spiritual vitality. The holy centre known as the site of extraordinary vitality is conducive to the achievement of all perfection (siddhis). “It subdues sins and destroys ailments.” (Yogasvashista) Neohumanist founder, Shrii Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar gives us a different definition of shukra: “The food taken… Read More »Shukra & Reclaiming the Lymph
The Biopsychology of the Body-Mind
An excerpt from The Science of Yoga Asana by Rudramohan The relation between the physical body and the mind is very close. – P. R Sarkar Yoga has always looked upon the body as part of the mind, and called it the Anamaya kosa, meaning ‘the layer of the mind made of food’. The role of thoughts in affecting the body and how the body… Read More »The Biopsychology of the Body-Mind