Yoga means union. Etymologically, it is connected to the English word, yoke. Yoga means union with God, or, union of the little, ego-self with the divine Self, the infinite Spirit.

Most people in the West, and also many in India, confuse yoga with Hatha Yoga, the system of bodily postures. But yoga is primarily a spiritual discipline.

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Ananda Yoga® Retreats

Whatever your age or body type, we can guide you into poses to help you feel relaxed, revitalized, and uplifted.

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Wisdom of Yogananda Series Retreats

Yogananda, the first yoga master to make his home in the United States, brought the West the scientific, non-sectarian tools of yoga: techniques to focus energy, and bring inner peace and soul-satisfying fulfillment.

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Yoga and Pregnancy

Mary Kretzmann

Question from lakshmi: I got married before 2 months, I am a regular yoga doer and now I am in a confusion of doing yoga. Is it good to do yoga after marriage and will it affect baby formation?

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Ananda Yoga Teacher Training

Go beyond physical exercise into the deeper realms of yoga. It’s a life-changing experience – for both you and your students – as you experience Ananda’s unique, integrated approach to working directly with the body’s subtle energies for spiritual growth and wellness on all levels.

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Bridge to Ananda Yoga

The Expanding Light Retreat welcomes yoga teachers of all traditions. Although Ananda Yoga follows a very specific system of yoga, our school and training programs recognize that all yoga teachers share the common interest of wanting to help others. Yoga can and should help people to feel healthier, uplifted, and ultimately happier.

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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training will leave you feeling confident and well prepared with knowledge and the ability to safely and lovingly work with prenatal yoga students.

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Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

You will learn how to teach two comprehensive restorative yoga routines, including how to guide and give instruction on breathing, proper alignment, and safety mechanics for asanas as well as their cautions and contraindications.

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Advanced Pranayama

Pranayama is the key to a deep experience of yoga postures and meditation. There will be extensive practice of advanced breathing techniques, bandhas, mudras, and hybrid techniques. You will learn to integrate asana, pranayama, and meditation

Yoga for Busy People
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Yoga for Busy People

Maximum Benefit, Minimum Time – Perfect for Beginners. Short on time but still want to experience the benefits of yoga? Then Yoga for Busy People is for you!

Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief
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Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief

This is the first book to use yoga as a comprehensive, permanent alternative solution to the standard, often only marginally effective, treatments for headaches.