The study showed that Ananda Yoga helps people with a significant chronic disease to be more uplifted, to be less depressed, to be less at risk of falling, to be much less fatigued, and to be more socially active because they feel less noticeably disabled.
Why Is Yoga Important?
Yoga makes us more aware of ourselves as bodies of energy, not merely of material substance. The more aware we become that we are energy, the greater control we have in our lives.
Yoga for Cyclists
Ananda Velo, our bicycling club at Ananda Village, is planning a special retreat for the first time at the Expanding Light. The “Yoga for Cyclists” program, held the weekend of June 4-7, will be hosted by Dr. Craig Roberts DC, Panduranga Heater, Bob Stolzman and yours truly. We have been preparing for this retreat for the past couple of months. … Read More
Kriya Yoga as an Investment
Audience at 2008 International Kriya Yoga Retreat in India Ananda recently held its second International Kriya Yoga Retreat in Gurgaon, India. You can watch and listen to all the talks here. I would like to expand on something I mentioned in one of my classes there. There is a great deal of talk in modern times about investing wisely for … Read More
Yoga Study for Multiple Sclerosis
Ananda’s Expanding Light Yoga and Meditation Retreat recently hosted a group of people with early stages of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to conduct a Yoga Therapy Workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to investigate yoga’s effect on the functional abilities of an MS patient to maintain an active and fulfilling life. I have had a chance to interview Maitri Jones, … Read More
Isometric Strengthening of the Vastus Medialis
Start by sitting against a wall with legs extended in front, and with a blanket or sticky mat rolled up under the knees. The roll under the knees is very important as it prevents hyper-extension while contracting the quadriceps muscles, and is helpful in initially locating the vastus medialis (VM). Place your fingertips about one inch above your knee caps, … Read More
The Yoga of Bicycling
In my previous post about bicycling (Satsang on Bicycles) I had talked about the great joy of bicyling in the Sierra Foothills, especially when joined by gurubais. The more I ride my bicycle in this area, the more I am convinced we live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The neighboring roads with their light traffic, … Read More
Ananda Yoga Teacher Training – Just Do It
I have just finished the fourth and final week of Level 1 Ananda Yoga Teacher Training. After five years of living in Ananda Village I have finally been able to take the time off to do this four-week program. I am so glad I did. The course has been educational, fun, inspiring, challenging, deep in yogic teachings (not necessarily in … Read More
An Ayurvedic Approach to Ananda Yoga® – Part 1
Question: Is it time for me to learn more about Ayurveda? How would it enhance my teaching of Ananda Yoga to do so? Answer: Yes! By learning the basics of Ayurveda as it relates to the practice of hatha yoga and meditation, you can help yourself and your students achieve greater balance and harmony in your lives and asana practice, … Read More
Letters of Encouragement
I do not believe that superconscious experiences can be induced by hypnotic suggestion.