Yoga for Menopause — Anatomy

Learn how hormonal changes affect the body, and how yoga postures help alleviate many symptoms and promote an overall sense of well being. This 5-minute video talks about the anatomy involved with the yoga series on menopause by Ananda Yoga. Benefits of yoga for menopause: Stimulate the production of natural hormones to control mood swings and hot flashes. Improve posture, … Read More

The Yugas as Shared by Sri Yukteswar

With far-reaching changes happening on virtually a daily basis, many are wondering if we are due for a world-changing global shift, and what the future holds for mankind. Paramhansa Yogananda (author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi) and his teacher, Sri Yukteswar, offered key insights into this subject nearly a century ago. They presented a fascinating explanation of the … Read More

Healthy Summer Drink Recipes

Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers summer healthy drink recipes including strawberry-watermelon ginger juice, pomegranate lime juice, orange juice with almonds, almond milk with dates. Get the recipe here.  You can see more vegetarian recipes by Diksha here.  Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers … Read More

Introduction to Yoga for Menopause

This introduction to yoga for menopause leads you into the series of Ananda Yoga postures and sessions for helping: -Stimulate the production of natural hormones to control mood swings and hot flashes. -Improve posture, strength, mobility, and flexibility. -Strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to control urinary incontinence. -Achieve deep relaxation. In the video: Lennie Martin, R.N. and Family Nurse Practitioner … Read More

What Is Ananda Yoga? Interview with Lisa Powers

Ananda Yoga brings yoga back to its original spiritual essence. Above all, it seeks to raise your level of consciousness by reinforcing the natural effects the yoga postures. With this, it is also designed to harmonize your body, mind, and soul. Ananda Yoga includes: *Asana (yoga postures) *Pranayama (breathing and energy-control techniques) *Yogic meditation techniques *Applied yoga philosophy What Is … Read More

Help Others Awaken the Light Within

Experience a short guided visualization of how to help others awaken the light within, with Nayaswami Diksha. Online Spiritual Counseling Training, with Nayaswami Diksha, September 16– October 21. Ananda Spiritual Counseling Training ONLINE, Yoga Alliance and Nursing CEU’s Be a channel of higher consciousness for those in need. Join Nayaswami Diksha for this one of a kind course exploring the … Read More

ONLINE Restorative Ananda Yoga Teacher Training with Melody Hansen

5-WEEK ONLINE TRAINING COURSE SEPT. 2 – OCT. 7, 2020 https://www.ananda.org/online-restorative-ananda-yoga-teacher-training Expand Your Skill Set with Restorative Yoga In today’s fast-paced and over-stimulated culture, more and more yoga students and teachers are turning toward a calming, slowing, and introspective yoga practice. Restorative yoga is the answer! Whether you plan to deepen your understanding of restorative yoga or teach it to … Read More

Coconut Rice Recipe & Red Lentils – Vegan Cooking

Learn how to accomodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers recipes including Coconut Rice, Red Lentils, and Herbed Peas. These are the perfect Springtime meals for an aspiring vegan chef, or for those looking for tips on how to cook these kinds of delicious meals for friends and family. Get the recipe here. You can see … Read More