Ananda Marga Association of Yoga Educators

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.

July 20-25th,2008 Ydrefors, Sweden.(Arrival on July 19th and Departure on July 25th)

About 75 experienced yogiis attended the six-day conference. Some key note speakers and workshop leaders included: Dr. Shantatman, Dr. Ward Ashman*, Didi Ananda Ragamaya, Kamaleshvar, Trond Overland, Ac. Vishvamitra (Sid Jordan); Dada Vishvarupananda, Ramesh Bjonnes, Manotosh and others.

Sister Kusum (Italia) again coordinated the yoga classes this year. For more information about future conferences, please write to:

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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:

A new center is under construction in Bangkok to offer instruction in Rajadhiraja Yoga in Thai among other neohumanist programs in collaboration with Neohumanist Foundation of Thailand. For details , please contact Jayadhiira and Nandita in Bangkok: or

In order to help children improve flexibility, increase confidence, focus mind , improve balancing and to foster self-expression, Yog'Kidz Centre is conducting regiular weekend camps for children. The events are organized by Neohumanist Recreation Centre at Puchong, KL, Malaysia. Enhancement activities also include songs,drama,team building games,loving plantation,nutritious food making,playful postures etc. +60-12-9146342/012-6351830.

The story of Yoga in Lampang Rajabhat University is indeed interesting. Rajabhat University in Lampang,Thailand has now (September,2007) embraced Neohumanist Education YES program with over 400 students choosing to practice yoga and kaoshiki regularly. Last year, three professors from the University visited CNS-Sweden. The University completed a million baht study last year that lasted over six months and found that Neohumanist approach to yoga is good for students all round well being , concentration and quality of life. Now, a yoga club is being started also under the guidance of Prof.

Since 2004 we have been giving two courses a year - one is intensive for 3 weeks during january and the other is extensive - one weekend a month from March to December. Both courses are of 150 class hours. Students receive a diploma in the name of the legally registered Ananda Marga organisation of Brasil. The students get our manual, some AM books and T-shirts with our logo. I was happy to learn of the AMAYE initiative. Dada Diipajinanananda

A set of seven DVDs on different themes are available online for a special price of 90 euros inclusive of postage from http://nhe-press.com. A CD of all powerpoints presented at the First Yoga Educators Conference in Ydrefors, Sweden in July, 2007 is available for 15 euros (inclusive of postage). Anyone interested may order from CNS-Sweden, Ydrefors, 59081 Gullringen, Sweden or request via an email to

The themes of DVDs are as follows:

Sister Arunima of Taiwan has prepared the second sequel to her earlier Kids Yoga Poster. For more information, please contact:

'Ananda Yoga Wellness Centre' was opened in Ulan Bator, Mongolia (www.anandayogawellness.org) on Friday October 12,2007.The ceremony was a great success and was attended by about 50 people.Representatives from the city health department and the director of The Mongolian College of Alternative Medicine attended the ceremony.

Two TV news channels covered the event and you can see a video of one of the stories at: http://hks.amps.org/news/tv_news.htm

http://www.theamway.com/wikis/education/index.php?title=Yogi_Guide

Certificate and Diploma Course in Yoga Science [Ananda Marga Yoga Society of Singapore] www.anandamarga.org.sg AMYS

Dada Vishvarupananda conducted a special training session for prospective teachers of yoga. There is a tremendous interest in yoga in this region, and it is hoped that his training session will help to satisfy the demand for qualified instructors. Dada Krsnasevananda and Didi Ananda Rainjana provide regular instruction in yoga and meditation from their centers in Swaida and Damascus and the ranks of meditators is growing daily. The program is soon being started in Qahira (Egypt) also.

On the occasion of 25th anniversary of Prabha't Sam'giita, a PSA (Prabha't Sam'giita Academy) was inaugurated in Ydrefors, Sweden. Among its activities are included:

Voice Lessons; Music Lessons using different instruments; Learning to sing PS correctly; Research on PS; Knowledge of Ragas & Raginiis; Popularising PS among general public; Circle of Love Study Circle; Preparing PS learning materials; PS workshops, seminars led by knowledgeable persons; PSA Reference library & Archives; Training in Dances based on PS; Drama that includes PS;

Ananda Marga Yoga Teachers Training in USA was successfully concluded at Prama Insituite, Asheville with a successful Yoga Fest. Over a dozen students from several countries got an indepth training in yoga anatomy, yoga-techniques, yoga history and varied other topics. Among the teachers were: Ac. Vishvarupananda Avt., Sister Kaoverii- author of Self Massage, Mahajyoti Glassman, Dr. Viveka and Ramesh Bjonnes- author of the book on "Yoga-the path of love and awakening". Yoga Teachers Trg.

Ananda Marga Yoga School (Gurukula) of Ydrefors, 59081 Gullringen is now (also) registered with Yoga Alliance (www.yogaalliance.org) as a Registered Yoga School for training yoga teachers.