Ananda Marga Association of Yoga Educators

The Third annual YEC (Yoga Educators Conference) will also take place in Ydrefors from July 14-19th,2009.The arrival is July 14th,2009 and departure on July 19th,2009. Cost is 95 euros only. Special topics for this year will include: Yoga & Meditation for Teenagers, Case Studies in Yoga Therapy; Tantra through the Ages & Tantric History of Tibet, Special effects of Kaoshikii and Tandava;and a lot more.This event will be followed by Gurukula Faculty Meetings: Theme: "Furthering Insights into The Thoughts of Shrii P.R.Sarkar".

Preregistration for 2009 conference begins now:

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Sacred Plants have been used in rituals and ceremonies in every culture. Some of them have healing properties while others have qualities of aesthetics and beauty. Meditators utilize the plants to create a suitable ambiance for collective spiritual practices.

Vegetarians have been reported to avoid cancers. The study involving 60,000 people found those who followed a vegetarian diet developed notably fewer cancers of the blood, bladder and stomach. (BBC Report July1,2009)

Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji lists the following items for living a long life:

Fact or Fiction: Raw veggies are healthier than cooked ones ?

Do vegetables lose their nutritional value when heated?

By Sushma Subramanian

Fasting Activates the Youthing Gene

Fasting, particularly Spiritual Fasting, diminishes the physical stresses of excess food, emotional stresses, psychological stresses, spiritual stresses, and environmental stresses, all of which are optimal for activating the youthing genes. Fasting is an accelerated form of calorie restriction.

Gabriel regularly sees evidence indicating an activation of the youthing gene expression. Gabriel observes people experiencing a radical youthing of body and mind.

Live Webcase of National Conference of Spirituality & New Economy

There will be a live Webcast of the event "National Conference of Spirituality & New Economy" on April 4th & 5th ,2009 from 9am to 3pm (Central time) at Richardson,Texas. You can watch this on the website www.desiplazza.com.

You can watch webcast http://www.rajadhirajayoga.net/node/214

We are living in chemical world, from melamin, aspartame, glutamate, etc. Not only water is not pure from hormone or other chemicals. We as vegetarian love to eat soy product like tofu and soymilk, but studies found soy (esp. if non-fermented) has many significant problem for health - especially for children...

http://www.mercola.com/article/soy/index.htm

So what does non fermented soy contains ?

In these days of shrinking globe, you can learn vegetarian cooking by logging on to www.manjulaskitchen.com. Also, Ms. Carolina Fossum in Oslo is preparing a special book on Sentient Diet for Children. Stay tuned. Sweden training centre has a cookbook called Tantric Kitchen. You can order your copy from Ydrefors, 59081 Gullringen, Sweden.

Worth reading, especially if you're working on meditation and opening your third eye/pineal gland, read this research article: "The effect of Fluoride on the Physiology of the Pineal Gland."

http://www.fluoridealert.org/health/pineal/luke-1997.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7870141.stm Laughter is the best medicine and it has been known for centuries that laughter uplifts our spirits.Laughter yoga combines laughing with yogic breathing exercises. Laughter is done without any reason. http://www.laughteryoga.org/ .

Center for Contemplative Mind in Society reports that more than 20 years of empirical studies offers strong evidence that meditative and contemplative practices can aid in relieving the acute symptoms of fatigue and burnout, including depression and anxiety, and physiological symptoms such as insomnia and a weakened immune system. Additionally, these practices help to cultivate cognitive and physiological capacities that support overall well-being and strengthen the resiliency of care providers.

http://www.eva.ro/dietafitness/relaxare/practica-yoga-pentru-minte-trup-... Yoga in Romania has been maligned due to scandals about one Romanian Guru. Now this article presents the correct aspect of Yoga from one of Ananda Marga Yoga teachers.

Ac.Ounkareshvarananda Avadhuta led the yoga shivir in Hitauda, Nepal on the full moon night from midnight to 3am to cure those who have asthmatic condition. The light of full moon is supposed to have a therapeutic effect on asthmatic patients. Some ayurvedic medicines were also provided to patients. Almost 40 persons participated in this shivir.

Swastika has had different symbolism in different cultures. For the first time, Swastika is now being etched on childrens' arms in south africa as a symbol of courage and determination.

Ananda Marga Meditation is based on the idea that channelization is possible by superimposing positive idea rather than fighting to kick out unwanted thoughts. Mental control research led by Dr Wenzlaff and Dr. Bates of University of Texas at San Antonio have found that "attempts to suppress unwanted thoughts can backfire when cognitive demands arise or intentional control subsides. The present research examined the relative efficacy of an alternative form of mental control that involves concentrating on desirable thoughts instead of trying to suppress unwanted material.

The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a radiantly graceful aquatic perennial and has played an enormous role in the religions and cultures of India, Mynamar, China and Japan. Yogiis use this symbol almost everyday. The lotus is venerated because of its exceptional purity.It grows in muddy water,but its leaves,when they emerge, stand metres above the water and are seemingly never dirty.Drops of water on a lotus leaf have an unearthly sparkle, and rainwater washes dirt from that leaf more readily than from any other plant.

A dozen students successfully completed the certificate course in Yoga & Intuitional Science. Each student completed five modules viz., Yoga History, Yoga Science, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Life Style and Teaching Methodology & Professional Ethics. Some of those have enrolled themselves in the Diploma Course in Yoga Science at the Academy which will concentrate on five more modules. The Certificates were awarded by the Faculty of Yoga and Intuitional Science of Ananda Marga Gurukula. In May 2009, another seven students completed the Diploma Course in Yoga Science.

Amidst the natural beauty of flowing river,sunshine and green lawns, the historic 3rd annual International seminar was held at an excellent facility called Wannsee Forum in Berlin on May2,3,4th,2008 and attended by 36 participants from 16 countries.

Among the topics discussed at length were: Microvita (MV) and Inferences(tanmatras); String Theory; MV and elementary particles;Superluminal Microvita Model of Photons and Electrons;MV in biological life; Hidden History of the Quantum World; Musical Theory & Practice and Microvita in the life of a sadhaka.

This article is on the negative effcets of garlic. While everyone has heard of the medicinal effects of garlic, few know as to how garlic effects the brain negatively and should be avaoided as a regular food item. Yogiis have known this for thousands of years and that is why they have called it a tamasika (static) food.

Scientists are beginning to uncover evidence that meditation has a tangible effect on the brain.

Sceptics argue that it is not a practical way to try to deal with the stresses of modern life.

But the long years when adherents were unable to point to hard science to support their belief in the technique may finally be coming to an end.

When Carol Cattley's husband died it triggered a relapse of the depression which had not plagued her since she was a teenager.

Under the leadership of Acharya Onkareshvarananda Avadhuta, International Yoga Day was celebrated in Nepal. On 20th February,2008 students of Ananda Marga School and Children Home gave yoga asanas demonstrations at Rajadhiraj Yoga Kendra, Hetauda, Nepal. Local people appreciated the program very much.

AMAYE supports the initiative to bring Yoga-Meditation to all people of the world. Instructions in Yoga-Meditation should be as free as sunlight and fresh air. AMAYE supports the notion that it is birth right of each and every sincere seeker to get access to the precious yogic and spiritual knowledge as propounded by Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiiji. However, one must be ready to follow the conduct rules laid for the practitioners of yoga-meditation and be ready to follow the path of service. Come , join our "Yoga-Meditation Without Borders Network" Please contact:

Marcus Bussey and his late-wife Jayanti from Australia had painstakingly documented journeys of many living yogii women devoted to service. The book has just been published and can be ordered or reviewed via website www.futuresevocative.com .

" Fire in Our Eyes, Flowers in Our Hearts:Tantric Women Tell Their Stories"

Edited by Jennifer Jayanti Fitzgerald & Marcus Bussey

Come visit some of our yoga educators "yoga blogs"

Dada Vedaprajinanandaji has a yoga blog .. www.dadaveda.com/yogablog

Dada Pra'nkrsnananda www.dadaprana.com

A four day Yoga Teachers Intensive was recently conducted by Dada Shiilabhadrananda and Dada Premamayananda in Bangkok. It was attended by 17 budding yoga instructors of Thailand. Follow-up activities are planned. For more details , please contact

At Ananda Suveda: Km 12 Cabantian, Davao City, Philippines. Please contact Dada Mantrajapananda & Didi Ananda Carushiila. May 6-10th, 2008.

Join the new global wave of people who enjoy health and happiness by eliminating toxins and harmful stress! An affordable live-in natural healing centre has been started in Cebu, Phillipines under the guidance of Dada Dharmavedananda, a yogii of Ananda Marga. Empower yourself from with in.For more information, please consult www.amwellness.org or contact Dada at +63-9273155112 or write to

Yoga as a Natural Therapy has been practiced in Bali and Indonesia at many places. Please contact Dada Mitrabuddhyananda at 081338581724 for a new project being started for disease prevention and rehabilitation. Jln.Tenggilis Mejoyo AN-33 Surabaya, Indonesia. Homeopathy is also employed for traeting different health conditions.

Dr. Hima'dari (Hyung Jin, Kim), MD, Ph.D. has recently opened a Kang Nam Natural Medical Clinic. For more information, please consult his website www.holymed.co.kr or contact him at: