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.

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.

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

Ac. Vishvarupananda Avt. gave a workshop on "The Art of Teaching Yoga " at CNS-Sweden on December 31,2007 amidst a snow storm that brought black out to the whole village. Yet, the class was very interesting and well recieved. His rap song & music "breathe-In , Breathe out" was hilarious and brought many laughs.

He will again be hosting special worklshops at the Yoga Educators Conference from July 20-25, 2008 in Ydrefors , Sweden. Some of the highlights of the July event will be in the following areas: