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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.

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.

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?

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

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

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