Yogic history is a blending of Tantric and Vedic traditions.

Indian civilization was born about 11,000 years ago, during or shortly after Neolithic farming settlements were established in the Fertile Crescent in the Middle East, during the period referred to as the cradle of civilization.

Recent research into this important period of history has revealed that India was, in so many ways, also the cradle of human civilization, not just geographically and culturally, but also spiritually.

Prabhata Sam'giita FAQ: from Prabhat Samgiita Academy , Ydrefors, Sweden.

Compiled by : Ac. Shambhushivananda Avt., Shraman, Prashiksana Matha, Ydrefors, Sweden.

Q1: How many and which languages have the songs of PS been composed?

A: A total of 5018 songs were composed by Shrii P.R.Sarkar in eight languages viz., Bengali, Samskrta, Hindi, Urdu, English, Maethali, Angika, Magahi. A total of about 40 songs were composed in languages other than Bengali. 5018 songs of PS were composed in a total of 8 years,1 month and 7 days (2957 days).

Neo-Yoga : rediscovering the life's essence

Yoga was propounded thousands of years ago in order to show humanity the path to peace, harmony, prosperity and happiness. It still does and hopes to do so even in the future.

Even today, we feel the need of balance, equanimity, tranquility and dynamism as ever. The stress and strains of life are evident in all walks of life. However, yoga needs to be redefined to respond to the challenges of inner and outer peace.

http://www.laetusinpraesens.org/guests/gurukula/eternal.htm

http://www.laetusinpraesens.org/guests/gurukula/eternal.pdf

Eternal Philosophical Questions by Ac. Shambhushivananda Avadhuta were presented in an abridged form for the benefit of new students of College of Neohumanist Studies at Sweden. Further elaborations are made in detailed followup philosophy classes.

These are just some of the attributes that help to form a spiritually based leader.

Initiation Tantra (Yogya Pa'tra):

1. Moral life style

2. Committed to the life of self restraint.

3. Adherence to Cosmic Ideology

4. Sense of responsibility & basic common-sense

5. Able to maintain the confidentiality& sanctity of instructions

Path Tantra: Additional Qualities for Agragati (Progressive Movement)

1. Readiness to carry out all instructions and to maintain the sacred legacy of the Masters

BIG BENEFITS ARE SEEN FROM EATING LESS SALT

By Pam Belluck

New York Times

January 20, 2010

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/health/nutrition/21salt.html

In a report that may bolster public policy efforts to get Americans to reduce the amount of salt in their diets, scientists writing in The New England Journal of Medicine conclude that lowering the amount of salt people eat by even a small amount could reduce cases of heart disease, stroke and heart attacks as much as reductions in smoking, obesity and cholesterol levels.

Tantra Yoga is usually misinterpreted in todays world. Here, one researcher investigated this subject and interviewed one worker of Ananda Marga. '

1. Would you please tell me your age and how you became a senior monk in Ananda Marga?

The answers given here are by necessity short. They scratch the surface of a profound and complex issue. The readers are encouraged to refer to works of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtijii for elaboration of different concepts.

Q 1: What Is?

Drinking beetroot juice boosts stamina and could help people exercise for up to 16% longer, a UK study suggests.

A University of Exeter team found nitrate contained in the vegetable leads to a reduction in oxygen uptake - making exercise less tiring.

The small Journal of Applied Physiology study suggests the effect is greater than that which can be achieved by regular training.

Beetroot juice has previously been shown to reduce blood pressure.

“ We were amazed by the effects of beetroot juice ” Professor Andy Jones University of Exeter

http://www.familyhealthguide.co.uk/meditation-switches-on-disease-fighting genes.html

Researchers attribute these changes to a phenomenon they call the ŒRelaxation Effect.¹ The researchers compared the genetic profile of individuals who were long-term practitioners of relaxation methods such as yoga and meditation to a control group of individuals who were not relaxation practitioners.

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.youtube.com/watch?v=UnxcOYVzQTw . Yoga for the Brain includes certain exercises that exercise the left and the right brain. Some of these exercises are used for autistic children with good results. In India, some of these exercises were used as punishment tactic also.

PSYCHIATRISTS REVISE THE BOOK OF HUMAN TROUBLES

By Benedict Carey

New York Times

December 18, 2008

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/18/health/18psych.html

The book is at least three years away from publication, but it is already stirring bitter debates over a new set of possible psychiatric disorders.

Yoga and Ecology: Why Yogis Eat Carrots Rather Than Cows

By Roar Ramesh Bjonnes

To live a life according to the wisdom of ecology is the most urgent task for humanity today. What can the philosophy of yoga contribute to this critical challenge? How can we develop an environmental ethics according to yogic principles? What would a sustainable ethics based on yoga look like?

Mind in Nature

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/mark_bittman_on_what_s_wrong_with_wha...

In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what's wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it's putting the entire planet at risk. But we need to go a step further and further say: What is wrong with eating meat? Further, why sentient food is the best for yogiis and non-yogiis alike.