Join Murali Venkatrao, PhD for a 1 hour and 15 minute Ananda Yoga class. The practices of yoga are very effective in improving the function of our immune system. Yoga has proven to reduce inflammation no matter what the cause; the beneficial stress produced by moderate intensity. Yoga improves the functioning of both innate and adaptive immunity. Yoga also improves … Read More
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Ananda Yoga with Dr. Murali Venkatrao — Stretching Hips and Shoulder for Peace and Calmness
Join Murali Venkatrao for this 1-hour Ananda Yoga class. Explore how yoga poses that stretch the hips and shoulders can transform your mind into peace and calmness.
Markandeya and the Sacred Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Told by Seattle-local, Bangalore storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao, who will carry you to ancient and sacred India. The timeless tale of Shiva Bhakta Markandeya teaches us that fear of death is worse than death itself – but is no match to the power of devotion (bhakti). The great God Shiva has decreed that Markandeya would only live for 16 years. … Read More
The Story of Hanuman and the Power of Divine Memory
Told by Seattle-local, Bangalore storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao, who will carry you to ancient and sacred India and explains helpful principles of the spiritual path. You can find Murali’s complete talk here. Here are more inspiring stories told by Murali.
Narada, Krishna and the Power of Maya
Listen to the inspiring and famous Indian story of the great sage Narada who wants to learn from Krishna about the power of maya. Told by Seattle local Bangalore storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao, who will carry you to ancient and sacred India. From his Sunday Service talk, January 16th 2022. You can watch the complete talk here.
Awaken Kundalini with Yoga and Meditation (With Dr. Murali Venkatrao)
Hosted by East West Bookshop on Jan 8, 2022 Learn more about the path of Raja Yoga at https://www.anandawashington.org/raja-yoga/
The Science of Meditation – Meditation and the Breath (Pranayam)
Learn the physiology of breath; and how pranayama (breath/energy control) techniques can influence things like blood pressure, heart rate, blood pH, etc. Practice simple techniques for diaphragmatic breathing and the use of mudras (hand gestures) to improve breath control. First in a 4 class series. Taught by Murali Venkatrao on June 12, 2014. Awaken Kundalini through Yoga and Meditation – … Read More
Self-Control and Devotion
Seattle local, Bangalore-storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao shares these inspiring insights from the underlying unity of the spiritual teachings of East and West during one of his Sunday Service talks at Ananda Washington. “Awaken Kundalini through Yoga and Meditation:” Webinar with Dr. Murali Venkatrao through East West Bookshop. See the recording from January 8, 2022 here. The Art and Science of … Read More
Adi Shankara’s Greatest Debate: Is a Life of Virtue and Faith Enough to End Pain and Suffering?
Told by Seattle-local, Bangalore-native, storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao, who will carry you to ancient and sacred India. This is the Saturday evening satsang at Ananda Village during Ananda’s 2021 Spiritual Renewal Week. Awaken Kundalini through Yoga and Meditation – online webinar with Dr. Murali Venkatrao through East West Bookshop. Learn more about about the immense reservoir of vital energy that … Read More
Arjuna’s Greatest Battle – Stories from the Mahabharata
Story telling with Murali Venkatrao India is a land where wonderous tales of heroes, villains, magical weapons, gods, demons and damsels are used as a means to convey deep scriptural truths. The greatest of these stories is that of an epic war between cousins. Known as the Mahabharata, it is war that as unnecessary as it is inevitable. The hero of this … Read More
