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Papers by Ananda B Bhavanani

Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 2024

Context: A regular Yoga program for undergraduate healthcare students transitioned into an online... more Context: A regular Yoga program for undergraduate healthcare students transitioned into an online mode due to restrictions of COVID-19 pandemic. All participants underwent six months of weekly Yoga training, of which three months were through online mode.

Aim: To study the perception of undergraduate healthcare students on the effectiveness of online Yoga sessions on physical and mental wellbeing.

Materials and Method: After six months of Yoga training, a survey questionnaire was developed, validated and shared with the participants as a Google form to assess the perceived effectiveness of online yoga sessions. A five-point Likert scale was used to assess the perceived effectiveness of the online Yoga sessions on physical and mental wellbeing, and open-ended questions assessed its perceived benefits and limitations, which were analysed thematically.

Results: 124 undergraduate healthcare students completed the survey. The majority of participants rated online Yoga as beneficial for both mental and physical well-being, with 79.8% finding it helpful for their mental health and also 78.2% finding it helpful for their physical health. When comparing formats, 54.8% found online sessions helpful but less effective than offline ones, while 25.8% rated them equally effective. Thematic analysis revealed perceived advantages such as mental stability, convenience, and safety from practicing at home, as well as drawbacks like connectivity problems, distractions, space constraints, and a lack of in-person guidance.

Conclusion: Participants found online Yoga sessions during the lockdown helpful for their physical and mental wellbeing. The majority of the participants felt that though the online Yoga sessions are helpful, they are less effective than offline, face-to-face interactive Yoga sessions.

Yogavani (November), 2024

Dr Anandaji's editorial in the November issue of Yogavani, the monthly of the Indian Yoga Associa... more Dr Anandaji's editorial in the November issue of Yogavani, the monthly of the Indian Yoga Association.

Yogavani (October), 2024

Dr Anandas editorial on "Vibhuti Pada: Revealing the Mastery of Maharishi Patanjali" in the Octob... more Dr Anandas editorial on "Vibhuti Pada: Revealing the Mastery of Maharishi Patanjali" in the October 2024 issue of Yogavani , the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association.

MGM journal of medical sciences, Apr 1, 2024

Incorporating yoga into a nurse-led vestibular rehabilitation program effectively improved the kn... more Incorporating yoga into a nurse-led vestibular rehabilitation program effectively improved the knowledge level and reduced vertigo symptoms among patients experiencing vertigo.

Yoga-Mimamsa, 2024

Objective: To develop a generic yoga therapy protocol for nonspecific chronic low back pain (NCLB... more Objective: To develop a generic yoga therapy protocol for nonspecific chronic low back pain (NCLBP) on the basis of previous research studies. Methods: A comprehensive PubMed search was done using keywords of "yoga" and "back pain" for English-language articles published till November 2022. PubMed showed 332 results for the keywords from 1977 to 2022. Twenty-nine studies were found eligible and the consolidation of yogic techniques were used in the studies. The study compiled 72 yogic techniques, including Asana and Pranayama, from 332 articles on yoga and back pain. Out of these, 151 were not relevant to yoga or back pain. After analyzing 181 articles, 33 were selected for review for a yoga therapy protocol, with four excluded due to inability to access full-text articles. The protocol was later validated by 14 eminent yoga therapy experts across the globe from countries including Australia,

Archives of mental health, Mar 22, 2024

Alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) is a condition characterized by a craving for alcohol that domi... more Alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) is a condition characterized by a craving for alcohol that dominates other behaviors. Uncontrolled alcohol use, a growing issue in both developed and developing countries, is now among the top five preventable causes of death in the developed world. [1] Alcohol intake not only leads to health issues but also harms family values and finances, especially in the developing world. Globally, alcohol and drug abuse contribute to over 5% of the total disease burden, with alcohol alone claiming 2.5 million lives annually, according to the WHO. [2] Introduction: Alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) is a global health concern that causes a significant disease burden, with harmful alcohol use responsible for 2.5 million deaths annually. Stress is a known trigger for alcohol relapse, and effective management of stress can improve treatment outcomes in individuals with ADS. Materials and Methods: This randomized control study evaluated the effects of adjuvant yoga therapy on craving and perceived stress in 80 individuals with ADS undergoing deaddiction treatment. The yoga group received yoga therapy three times a week for 2 months in addition to medical management, while the control group received standard medical treatment. The Alcohol Craving Questionnaire and Perceived Stress Scale were administered before and after the study period. Results: The yoga group had significantly lower levels of alcohol craving (P < 0.001) and perceived stress (P < 0.001) as compared to the control group. Changes in those receiving additional yoga were more pronounced, and the intergroup differences were highly significant. Yoga induces a sense of self-discipline and relaxation, which may have contributed to these positive changes. Conclusion: Yoga therapy may be a valuable adjunct to deaddiction therapy for individuals with ADS, offering a cost-effective and safe nonpharmacological modality to reduce craving and perceived stress. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of yoga therapy on alcohol craving and stress in individuals with ADS.

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Dec 21, 2023

Yoga-Mimamsa, Dec 31, 2022

The aim is to evaluate the quantification of the therapeutic effect of yoga in children with auti... more The aim is to evaluate the quantification of the therapeutic effect of yoga in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design: The study design involves randomized controlled trial. Setting: The study was conducted in Satya Special School, Puducherry. Patients: Data on 18 children with ASD were collected after 6 months of yoga therapy intervention. Methods: Collection of the data necessary to develop a therapeutic effect scoring system in yoga for autism spectrum disorder (TESS-YFA) which is the average of the first three times of practice for each yoga technique given in the yoga therapy protocol after completion of yoga intervention. Results are presented as mean ± standard deviation and the data were normally distributed. Measurements and Results: The overall mean therapeutic effect scoring system (TESS) (5)-YFA was significantly lower than the mean TESS (4)-YFA. Thus, both systems showed highly significant mean differences (p < 0.001). TESS (4)-YFA was 25% higher than TESS (5)-YFA with the same coefficient of variation (34.3%). The relationship between the two systems was TESS (4)-YFA = 19.93 + 4.98 TESS (5)-YFA. Conclusion: TESS (4)-YFA was validated and showed a higher therapeutic effect in the scoring system with the same coefficient of variation. Thus, the results indicate that TESS (4)-YFA can replace TESS (5)-YFA for the measurement of the therapeutic effect of yoga in children with ASD.

Journal of Advanced Zoology, Nov 14, 2023

Aim and objective: This retrospective review of clinical data was done at the School of Yoga Ther... more Aim and objective: This retrospective review of clinical data was done at the School of Yoga Therapy (SYT) (formerly Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER)) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) to determine the cardiovascular (CV) effects of a single yoga session in patients of different medical conditions as well as in normal subjects. Methods: Data of 6026 patients (3962 female, 1880 male, and 184 transgender) who attended yoga therapy sessions at SYT. Heart rate (HR), systolic (SP) and diastolic pressure (DP) had been recorded using non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) apparatus Participants were undergoing appropriate yoga therapy protocols as per their condition while normal subjects had a general schedule of practice. Results: There were statistically significant reductions (p<0.001) in all the studied CV parameters following the yoga session. Conclusion: There is a healthy reduction in HR, BP, and derived CV indices following a single yoga session. A similar study published earlier in 2013 from SYT (formerly CYTER) has been done with a larger population, and the effect of Yoga therapy on different medical conditions is proved yet again.

Biological Forum, 2023

Indian systems of medicine prove effective in management of Diabetes. Siddha medicine and Yoga ar... more Indian systems of medicine prove effective in management of Diabetes. Siddha medicine and Yoga are holistic traditional Indian systems of medicine which treat the individual as a whole and not the disease. To study the combined effect of integrated Siddha medicine and Yoga therapy on blood sugar level in the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes. This study is a randomized controlled trial with 109 diabetic subjects attending Siddha OPD, Puducherry, were split up into two groups. Yoga group (Group A) received yoga training for 4 months with standard
siddha medication (n = 54) and Control group (Group B) received only standard siddha medication (n =55). Pre and post assessment of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) and fasting blood sugar (FBS)were done before and after yoga training respectively. Baseline values were comparable. FBS was statistically significant in Group A (p< 0.001) whereas there was no statistical significance in Group B. PPBS and Hb1Ac were statistically significant in both the groups (p< 0.001). Integrated Siddha and Yoga showed effective reduction in FBS, PPBS and Hb1Ac whereas siddha treatment showed significant reduction in PPBS and Hb1Ac. We may conclude that integrating yoga therapy along with siddha medicine proves potential and effective in treatment of diabetes.

Journal of education technology in health sciences, Feb 15, 2024

Yogavani (September), 2024

Dr Anandaji's editorial in the September 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indi... more Dr Anandaji's editorial in the September 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association. He creates a link between the "Purna Purusha" as found in IKS (Indian Knowledge Systems) and the concept of a fully functioning person that is part of the humanistic approach to psychology as propounded by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.

Yogavani (August), 2024

Dr Ananda's editorial in the August 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yo... more Dr Ananda's editorial in the August 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association where he explains the Yogic concepts of Panchakoshas and Nara as elucidated in the Gitananda Yoga tradition.
An excellent video talk can also be accessed from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl9yuL184jE

Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, 2024

Siddha medicine, one of the AYUSH systems of medicine was an ancient traditional system with its ... more Siddha medicine, one of the AYUSH systems of medicine was an ancient traditional system with its unique method of diagnosis called Envagai thervu (Eight methods of diagnosis). Among the eight tools Neikuri gained significant importance in diagnostic and prognostic purposes of disease elaborated by Siddhar Theraiyar. To validate the Siddha diagnostic tool, the Neikuri pattern, and to find the correlation with HbA1c levels among type 2 diabetic patients 104 diagnosed diabetic patients consisting of males (n = 56) and females (n = 48) who attended Siddha Clinic were taken for the study. Assessment of Siddha diagnostic tool, Neikuri, was done based on the standardization. HbA1c Blood test was done at our hospital The subject, mean age was 51.86±9.44 years. The pattern of spread on the surface of urine among diabetic patients indicating the derangement of humours in percentage was Vathakapham (44.23%), Pithakapham (19.23%), Kaphapitham (10%), Kaphavatham (8.65%), Kapham (7.69%), Pithavatham (6.73%), Vathapitham(1.92%), and Pithathilpitham (1.92%), We noticed a fast spread (77.88%), Non-circular (78.85%), and non-uniform (83.65%), patterns indicate the vitiation of humors. Different shapes of spread were noted which are indicators of the prevailing disease. Comparison of Neikuri analysis, with HbA1C (glycated haemoglobin) level shows that the subjects having kapham as muthanmai kuttram, the mean HbA1c level was 8.4% and Kapham as thunai kuttram it was 7.95%, whereas when kapham involvement was not present, it was 7.5 %. This shows that HbA1c levels are high when Kapham kuttram is involved, and p-value less than 0.05 when compared with muthanmai kuttram kapham with no kapham proves significance. This convenient, non-invasive, cost-effective technique may prove beneficial in the diagnosis and prognosis of the disease, showing instant results of the actual health condition.

Journal of Advanced Zoology, Oct 19, 2023

Yogavani (July), 2024

Dr Ananda's editorial in the July 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga... more Dr Ananda's editorial in the July 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association.

MGM Journal of Medical Sciences, 2024

Yogavani (June), 2024

Dr Anandaji's editorial in the June 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yo... more Dr Anandaji's editorial in the June 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association

Yoga Mimamsa, 2024

Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 2024

Aim: To study the perception of undergraduate healthcare students on the effectiveness of online Yoga sessions on physical and mental wellbeing.

Yogavani (November), 2024

Yogavani (October), 2024

MGM journal of medical sciences, Apr 1, 2024

Yoga-Mimamsa, 2024

Archives of mental health, Mar 22, 2024

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Dec 21, 2023

Yoga-Mimamsa, Dec 31, 2022

Journal of Advanced Zoology, Nov 14, 2023

Biological Forum, 2023

Journal of education technology in health sciences, Feb 15, 2024

Yogavani (September), 2024

Yogavani (August), 2024

Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, 2024

Journal of Advanced Zoology, Oct 19, 2023

Yogavani (July), 2024

MGM Journal of Medical Sciences, 2024

Yogavani (June), 2024

Yoga Mimamsa, 2024

Chronicle of SBV, 2024

Sharing the Quarterly Report of activities between February and April 2024 of the ISCM of Sri Bal... more Sharing the Quarterly Report of activities between February and April 2024 of the ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, India.

The Chronicle , 2024

ISCM Quarterly Report (Nov 2023 to Jan 2024)

Chronicle, 2023

ISCM Quarterly Report (Aug to Oct 2023)

Chronicle of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, 2023

The Quarterly Report of ISCM of SBV for the period May to July 2023 as published in The Chronicle... more The Quarterly Report of ISCM of SBV for the period May to July 2023 as published in The Chronicle of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.

Chronicle of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, 2023

ISCM Quarterly Report (Feb to April 2023)

Chronicle of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, 2023

ISCM Quarterly Report (Nov 2022 to Jan 2023)

Chronicle of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, 2022

ISCM Quarterly Report (July to Oct 2022)

The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Cardiovascular Medicine. , 2022

Stress is an inevitable part of modern day lifestyle and this has been implicated in various medi... more Stress is an inevitable part of modern day lifestyle
and this has been implicated in various
medical disorders including psychosomatic, cardiovascular,
psychiatric, and neurological conditions.
All these non-communicable disorders
(NCD) are constantly on an upscale (CVD is the
most common cause of mortality and disability,
WHO 2011) after the effective control of communicable
disorders with antibiotics and hygiene
practices. The increasing stress could be attributed
to “competitive” modern day life, the perception
of this stress and its subsequent biological
effects on various systems and this has been
investigated ever since the days of Cannon. He
provided the classic 3 F’s response to stress in
terms of fright (having fear and other emotions to
decide on subsequent course of action) which
would be either flight (moving away from the
threat) or fight (face the threat) and face that challenge
effectively. Thus stress could be any challenge
to well-being or homeostasis of the system
which the individual would face or run away
based on the level of threat and his ability to face
the challenge effectively that would lead to the
consequences of stress.

The holistic healing power of Yoga, 2017

Yoga for Children with special needs Yoga for silver citizens

Effective Medical Communication, 2020

In modern times, medical doctors are being increasingly targeted by the general public for lackin... more In modern times, medical doctors are being increasingly targeted by the general public for lacking apparently a “humanistic” approach to their patients. One of the possible reasons is perhaps our overemphasis on the role of disease (pathogenesis) as against the overall human well-being, termed “Salutogenesis”. A time has come to shift the emphasis.

In book: Effective Medical Communication, pp.235-245

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Altering Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 2020

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are birth imperfections that cause dysfunction in cognitive a... more Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are birth imperfections that cause dysfunction in cognitive and sensory processes and impairment in motor function, communication, and behavior. The major factors responsible for increasing incidence of NDDs are genetic, psychosocial, and excessive use of drugs. Yoga alleviates neurological problems and NDDs. Asana is a physical movement with breath awareness that facilitates the development of body awareness, concentration, and memory and provides vital energy for children with neurodevelopmental disability. Yoga therapy improves sensory coordination and motor imitations that enable persons with cognitive disabilities to make meaningful response by the integration of senses and functions of central nervous system.

The Global Yoga Therapy Day eBook, 2019

Bhavanani AB. Chronic Respiratory Disorders and Yoga. In: Sarah Nuttridge, ed. The Global Yoga T... more Bhavanani AB. Chronic Respiratory Disorders and Yoga. In: Sarah Nuttridge, ed. The Global Yoga Therapy Day eBook. Australia: Yoga Mate,2019. p.20-26.

Yoga for special children and senior citizens in Preparing for the practice section of Module I i... more Yoga for special children and senior citizens in Preparing for the practice section of Module I in Holistic healing power of yoga by Samson AM

Asana is usually defined as a body posture held with stability and ease by Patanjali. Hathayoga P... more Asana is usually defined as a body posture held with stability and ease by Patanjali. Hathayoga Pradipika emphasises that asana helps bring about stability in health and suppleness of body. As intra-thoracic, intra-abdominal pressure-volume changes affect internal organs and systems, it is plausible that asana-s produce changes through mechanisms both local as well as general. This chapter takes a look at various studies that have explored human physiology in relation to asana. Some examples are glucose metabolism, changes in energy expenditure, ventilatory responses, oxygen consumption as well as respiratory, neuromuscular and cardiovascular parameters. It also explores the neuromuscular reflex arcs dynamics that position asana as an excellent system to restore psychosomatic harmony and balance. It needs to be stressed that the actual efforts being made in asana are of a somato-psychic nature while benefits that accrue are of a psychosomatic nature. It is suggested that Hathayoga helps us evolve out of our primitive subhuman tendencies thus developing human and humane qualities.

In book: The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care, Edition: 1, Chapter: History, Philos... more In book: The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care, Edition: 1, Chapter: History, Philosophy, and Practice of Yoga., Publisher: Handspring Pub Ltd, Editors: Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, Timothy McCall, Shirley Telles, pp.17-29

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Yogavani (November), 2024

Sharing the November 2024 issue of Yogavani, the monthly of the Indian Yoga Association.

Yoga Life (November), 2024

Sharing the November 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the official journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha, (ICY... more Sharing the November 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the official journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha, (ICYER Ananda Ashram), Pondicherry, India. with you.

Yoga Life, Oct 1, 2024

प्रस्तुत विशेषांक योगाचरिणी अम्माजी मीनाक्षी देवी भवनानी जी को समर्पित है। उन्होंने ‘योग जीवन’ के... more प्रस्तुत विशेषांक योगाचरिणी अम्माजी मीनाक्षी देवी भवनानी जी को समर्पित है। उन्होंने ‘योग जीवन’ के अंग्रेज़ी संस्करण में बहुत सारे महत्वपूर्ण लेख लिखें हैं। उन्ही में से दो लेख इस हिंदी विशेषांक में प्रस्तुत किए गए हैं। सम्पादक समूह ने अम्माजी के योगमय जीवन का परिचय देने का भी विशेष प्रयास किया है। वर्तमान समय में योग की लोकप्रियता के कारण उसके वास्तविक स्वरूप को विकृत करने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है। योग के वास्तविक स्वरूप को समझने के लिए ‘योग का दुर्विनियोजन’ को समझाने का प्रयास भी किया गया है।

Yoga Life (October) , 2024

Sharing the October 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the monthly journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha, ICYER... more Sharing the October 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the monthly journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha, ICYER Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India.

Yogavani (September), 2024

Sharing the September 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association.

Proceedings of ISCM International Music Therapy Conference , 2024

Proceedings of the International Music Therapy Conference 2024 Organised by School of Music Thera... more Proceedings of the International Music Therapy Conference 2024 Organised by School of Music Therapy, ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, India.

Yoga Life (September), 2024

September 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the monthly journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha, ICYER Ananda As... more September 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the monthly journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha, ICYER Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India.)

Yogavani (August), 2024

August 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association

Yoga Life (August), 2024

The August 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the monthly journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha (International)

Yogavani (July), 2024

The July 2024 IDY Special issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association ... more The July 2024 IDY Special issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association edited by Dr Ananda B Bhavanani

Yoga Life (July), 2024

The 10th International Day of Yoga 2024 is the big news of the month and we at Pondicherry had an... more The 10th International Day of Yoga 2024 is the big news of the month and we at Pondicherry had an amazing time celebrating it at the ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth and at Sri Kambaliswamy Madam (ICYER at Ananda Ashram).

The covers showcase memorable captures of the joy of Yoga as our resource persons including Pallavi Kavhane, Swati Morzaria, Beloo Mehra and Prof Velkumari joined us in celebrating Nari Shakti of Yoga at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth during the National Conference on “Empowering Women Through Yoga”. Shakti Maa Devasena Bhavanani and Chinna Ammaji Dhivya Priya enabled the joys of Yogic power to flow seamlessly throughout the event.

The Vice Chancellor of SBV Prof NR Biswas, and the Registrar Prof AR Srinivasan, graced a spellbinding demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol at the Gandhi Tidal on the Pondicherry Promenade while Dean of Academics, Prof AK Das expressed loving support.

On June 21 we had an exhilarating time as members of the Pondicherry Yoga family including our Yogathilakams C Shanmugam, Lalitha Shanmugam, E Gajendiran, V Anbhazagan and D Senthil Kumar joined us for the CYP practice at Sri Kambaliswamy Madam. Shri G Dayanidy and Dr R Balaji made sure all events went on ‘error free’ with their dedicated organizational skills.

The Grand Finale of the day was however the 21st Birthday Celebration of our dear Deputy Director of YOGNAT, Selvi Dhivya Priya Bhavanani where she was blessed by the extended Pondicherry Yoga family including Prof Madanmohanji who has mentored so many of us.

May we "Celebrate Yoga" and be true to its teachings at all times by “Living Yoga”.

Yogavani (June), 2024

June 2024 issue of Yogavani, the official monthly of the Indian Yoga Association

Yoga Life (June), 2024

The June 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the monthly journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha (International)

Yoga Life (May), 2024

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On this month’s covers we are pleased to share some amazing images from the most amazing day we all had at Sri Kambaliswamy Madam on the 16th April 2024. On this auspicious day, life-size statues of the illustrious Rishiculture Siddha Yoga Guru Parampara were consecrated by the present Madathipathi Yogacharya Dr Anandaji in the blessed presence of our “Living Siddha of Puducherry” Param Pujya Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.

This has been a felt need for many years as ardent devotees of the Guru Parampara wished to have a Saguna Roopam (manifest form) of the illustrious Gurus to contemplate as the Nirguna Aroopam (un-manifest formless nature) is often beyond the capacity of our normal comprehension. The eight beautiful statues are placed all around the central Samadhi shrine of Srila Sri Kambaliswamigal, the Param Guru of the Parampara. As devotees perform Pradakshina of the sacred shrine they can witness the Rishiculture Siddha Yoga lineage unfold in front of their very eyes.

Along with the beautiful sculptures of the Gurus, a specially carved stone version of the Guru Paadam (sacred feet of the Guru) was installed for special Darshana by the devotees. This is situated right behind the Samadhi of Srila Sri Kambaliswamigal and provides an opportunity for devotees to receive potent blessings by propitiating the holy feet of the Guru symbolising the Jnana Shakti (power of wisdom).

The occasion was doubly special as it was also the 52nd birthday of Dr Anandaji and hence well-wishers, mentors as well as faculty and students of ICYER, YOGNAT and ISCM felicitated him on the occasion. Members of the Pondicherry Yogasana Association and Indian Yoga Association also were present.

On the back inner page we also share some magnificent photos of our own Shaktimaa Yogacharini Devasena Bhavanani’s recent performance during the World Dance Festival 2024 organised by Sri Lalit Verma of the famous AURODHAN. The artistic captures are credited to Kalarasika Shironmani Shri Narayana Shankar who never misses any chance to photograph the Natyam events in and around Pondicherry.

May we always be worthy of the grace of the Guru Parampara and may their benevolent blessings sustain our Yoga Sadhana each and every day of our life.

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On another note, Yogasadhaka Nilachal has come up with a Hindi version of Yoga Life and this is a new step forward towards taking these teachings to many others who dont speak English in India.

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Thank you dear Niclachal for this guru Seva.

Yogavani (April), 2024

Monthly of Indian Yoga Association

Yogavani (March), 2024

March 2024 issue of Yogavani, the monthly of the Indian Yoga Association

Yoga Life (March), 2024

March 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the monthly journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha (International), ICYE... more March 2024 issue of Yoga Life, the monthly journal of Yoga Jivana Satsangha (International), ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India.

To understand Yoga in its historical context it is necessary to understand the Hindu concept of t... more To understand Yoga in its historical context it is necessary to understand the Hindu concept of time which is incredibly expansive and infinitesimal, at the same time. The ancient Hindus conceived of Time as a great sweeping movement, which flowed in cycles of a magnitude inconceivable to the human mind. The cycles, called Yugas, repeat themselves after periods of rest which are described as the sleep of Brahma. This cyclical conception of time begins at the top with Satya Yuga, a Golden Age of truth and prosperity, virtue and supernatural strength and powers. This idea finds a resonance with the Biblical idea of the Paradise of Adam and Eve, when man lived in obedience to God's will. Psychic powers like telepathy and tele-transportation were common abilities. The age is appropriately named The Age of Truth when men were considered as one hundred per cent Good. In Satya Yuga, also known as Krita Yuga, Vishnu incarnates as Kapila and other sages and discloses the Paramajanana, or Highest Wisdom. The second cycle, swinging downward from the top, is called Treta Yuga. Degeneration begins to set in. Men are not so virtuous, nor so powerful. The Siddhis (psychic accomplishments) are not common and are exhibited mainly by sages and men of great penance (Tapasvin), as well as some valorous rulers. Vishnu assumes the form of a valiant emperor, Lord Rama, to destroy those evil persons who deviate from Dharma. Men are considered to be seventy-five percent good and twenty-five percent evil. Still, the power of goodness is greater than the power of evil. The wheel of time continues its downward swing and the third Yuga is known as Dwapara Yuga. In this Yuga the sage Vyasa appears, who divides the Vedas, which were one amorphous body of knowledge wisdom, into four separate sections: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharvana Veda. Vyasa is often considered a partial incarnation of Vishnu. Dwapara Yuga is the age of the Divine God Man Lord Krishna, considered the Supreme Incarnation of Vishnu Traditionalists say that Dwapara Yuga ended on the day of Krishna's death, usually put about 3102 BCE. In Dwapara Yuga men were fifty percent good and fifty percent evil. Thus, the forces for good and evil were equally strong. The battle on the field of Kurushetra related in the great epic Mahabharata between the Kauravas (the brothers considered to be the embodiment of lust, passion, ignorance and egoism) and the Pandavas, (the brothers regarded as the embodiment of all virtues), came to a stalement as the evil force was equally strong to the force of good. The battle was eventually won by the Pandavas, only after Lord Krishna turned the tide by his mystic power and trickery. The last Yuga, Kali Yuga the age in which man presently finds himself, is an age characterized by the complete degeneration of man's nature and human institutions.

A report on the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Ananda Ashram and the Silver Jubilee of its cultur... more A report on the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Ananda Ashram and the Silver Jubilee of its cultural wing Yoganjali Natyalayam held on Sunday, 5th August 2018 at Kamban Kalai Arangam in Pondicherry, India.

Class notes by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Shanka Prakshalana is one of the 108 Mala Shoddhana K... more Class notes by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Shanka Prakshalana is one of the 108 Mala Shoddhana Karmas and combines the benefits of three Shat Karmas; namely Dhauti, Nauli and Basti by cleaning the upper, middle and lower parts of the gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) respectively. It is constituted by four Kriyas (dynamic techniques) that push the ingested lukewarm saline through the GIT in a rapid and jet like manner thus cleaning it thoroughly. The warmth of the water helps improve the local circulation of the digestive tract while the salt helps heal raw surfaces produced by forceful cleaning away of stuck-up matter. TECHNIQUE: You need to drink 2 cups (600ml) of warm saline and then do the first round of the four practices one after the other. Then drink one cup (300ml) followed by each practice separately (4 cups and 4 practices) for at least 6 more rounds making a total of 26 cups of warm saline Kriya-1: The first practice is the one where you stand with the legs 2 feet apart and interlock the fingers of both hands and open them outwards-this opens the pyloric sphincter. Bend forward to 90 o-Then as you breathe in stretch up to the right without straightening the back and take your arms up to the right while looking at them. Then breathe out and come back to the centre. Then breathe in and stretch up to the left in a similar manner. Do the entire sequence on right and left for 3 rounds. This opens the pyloric sphincter and enables the duodenum to be cleaned by the jet of water. It unplugs the blocked up biliary and pancreatic openings in the 2 nd part of the duodenum through which the bile and pancreatic juices come into the intestine. Kriya-2: The second practice is where you stand with your feet 2 feet apart and then stretch your arms out to the side as if preparing for Trikona Asana. Then as you breathe in turn to the right with a good twist and bend the left elbow. With a Bhastrika-like out-breath perform a few jerky movements further to the right to create a greater twisting pressure as the water flows into the small intestine and passes through the bends and twists therein. Then repeat on the left side and do the entire sequence for 3 rounds. This enables the water to jet through the multifold curves of the small intestines clearing away any blockages in the villi-laden tract, thus facilitating improved absorptive capacity.

Yoga is one of the most common words in the world today and carries various connotations dependin... more Yoga is one of the most common words in the world today and carries various connotations depending on its usage. It has been defined in various manners as an art and science as well as the process of conscious evolution. Swamiji Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj (www.rishiculture.org) has defined it as five-fold awareness that includes the initial awareness of how unaware we are that is then followed by a step-by-step development of awareness of body, emotions and mind with the final step being an ultimate awareness of awareness itself. Yoga may be understood as being both the tools as well as the actual process of unification or w-holistic integration resulting in the union-reunion-communion of our individuality with our universality. In modern times, I feel that the best way to understand this great way of life is as a conscious performance of skillful action without expectation. This is of course to belived " 24 x 7 x lifelong " and for me is both the ultimate destination of our inner search as well as the " now " of the entire journey itself. Yoga is our cultural heritage and the great Rishis are our ancestors in more ways than one. Spirituality is in our very genes and this physical and spiritual genetic potential enables us to experience the transcendental concepts of Yoga in their fullness. However we are hindered by the widely prevalent ignorance of the treasures we have inherited. We have forgotten that we are the safe keepers of these treasures. These encompass the vast literature of our Vedas, Upanishads and classical texts such as the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga texts, Tirumandiram, Tirukkural etc. All of our fine arts like music, dance, drama, pottery, painting, handicrafts as well as the vibrant folk arts have a deep element of spirituality of Yoga running through them. This is also visible in our day to day life as Yogic concepts deal with how we eat, sleep, get up, interact with others etc (yuktāhāravihārasya yuktaceṣṭasya karmasu yuktasvapnāvabodhasya yogo bhavati duḥkhahā. BG-VI: 17). Yogi Swatmarama in the Hathayoga Pradipika, one of the classical Yoga texts gives us the assurance, " One who tirelessly practises Yoga attains success irrespective of whether they are young, old decrepit, diseased or weak ". He gives us the guarantee that Yoga improves health of all alike and wards off disease, provided we properly abide by the rules and regulations. (yuvaa vrddho ativriddho vaa vyaadhito durbalo pi vaa abhyaasaat siddhimaapnoti sarvayogeshvatandritah-Hathayoga Pradipika I:64) In our day-today personal and inter-personal social life, Yoga provides us with a multitudeof tools, concepts, attitudes and techniques through which we can attain inner contentment leading to happiness and spiritual realization while

iNATCONPH , 2024

Dr Ananda's keynote presentation at the “iNATCONPH 2024” organised by the NSHM Knowledge Campus, ... more Dr Ananda's keynote presentation at the “iNATCONPH 2024” organised by the NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata on 28th September, 2024.

Music For Healthfullness’ CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, 2024

Background: Yoga recognizes the healing power of sound, including the Om or Pranava sound, which... more Background:

Yoga recognizes the healing power of sound, including the Om or Pranava sound, which has inherent properties. Examining the effects of Om chanting on Heart Rate Variability, a measure of autonomic nervous system activity, provides insights into how this yogic practice may modulate the autonomic balance and promote physiological regulation.

Aim/Objective:

The objective is to investigate the effect of Pranava Om Chanting, combined with Savitri and Vibhaga Pranayama, on Heart Rate Variability.

Materials and Methods:

The study utilized HRV techniques to record the data . Participant was first monitored in a supine position for 5 minutes to collect baseline data. Subsequently, Savitri Pranayama was performed, followed by Vibhaga Pranayama. After this, the participant engaged in 27 rounds of Pranava Om Chanting and immediate post - chanting data was recorded.

Results:

The case study reveals a pattern in the participant's autonomic responses during various activities. The mean RR recorded during the Savitri Pranayama and Vibhaga Pranayama periods indicated a predominance of parasympathetic nervous system activity, associated with relaxation and reduced physiological arousal. However, during the Vibhaga Pranayama, there was a slight increase in sympathetic nervous system activity. During Pranava Om Chanting, the parasympathetic nervous system was enhanced, providing a soothing and calming effect. Heart rate showed slight parasympathetic dominance during Savitri Pranayama and immediately after Pranava Om Chanting. Different breathing techniques have varying effects on cardiovascular stress, and the integrated yogic practice may have a complex impact on autonomic balance. The LF/HF ratio showed an interesting pattern. The LF/HF ratio for the pre - intervention period was 7.31, indicating a predominance of sympathetic nervous system activity. This suggests the participant was in a state of higher physiological arousal and stress prior to the intervention. In contrast, the LF/HF ratio for the post - intervention period was 2.661, which suggests a shift towards parasympathetic dominance. This indicates to a more relaxed and recuperative state after the integrated yogic practice, with increased parasympathetic tone.

Proceedings of International Conference on Music Therapy titled “Music for Healthfulness” , 2024

Dr Ananda's' abstract for the International Conference on Music Therapy titled “Music for Health... more Dr Ananda's' abstract for the International Conference on Music Therapy titled “Music for Healthfulness” organised by School of Music Therapy, ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry on 3rd and 4th September 2024.

International FDP on "Inclusive Nature of Yoga, 2024

Sharing Dr Anandaji's talk on Yoga and Salutogenesis in the International FDP on "Inclusive Natur... more Sharing Dr Anandaji's talk on Yoga and Salutogenesis in the International FDP on "Inclusive Nature of Yoga: A Multi-disciplinary Approach" by School of Yoga Therapy, ISCM of SBV. The FDP is running from 21st May 2024 to 21st June 2024 on every Tuesday & Friday.

Yogacharya Dr Anandji's Keynote at the International Yoga Conference in Pune, India on 16/17 Febr... more Yogacharya Dr Anandji's Keynote at the International Yoga Conference in Pune, India on 16/17 February 2024 organised by the Maharashtriya Mandal's Chandrashekhar Agashe College of Physical Education.

Indo-US Yogachikitsa Symposium , 2023

Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj's system of Dwadasha Rogalakshna Anukrama- 12 Yogic Diagnostic ... more Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj's system of Dwadasha Rogalakshna Anukrama- 12 Yogic Diagnostic Tools presented by Dr Ananda during the Indo-US Yogachikitsa Symposium 2023. The original presentation was prepared by Shvetika Kaul, an alumnus of CYTER of SBV.

MGMARI, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth , 2023

Dr Ananda's invited talk for the MGMARI series on '“Bench-to-Bed Side Translational Research Talk... more Dr Ananda's invited talk for the MGMARI series on '“Bench-to-Bed Side Translational Research Talks Series”.
These talks will be open to all SBV healthcare professionals including medical, Dental, pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health and physiotherapy faculty and researchers to share their knowledge in disease-oriented research in linking basic science to clinical applications.

The phrase 'Bench to Bedside' captures the aspiration and mission of many researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals around the world. In-depth studies stretch beyond the initial stages of basic research to the creation of novel diagnostics, treatment regimens, and strategies for the provision of healthcare and preventative medicine. It represents the process of taking a scientific discovery generated in a lab, or at the research "bench," and turning it into usable, efficient treatments that can transform patients' in clinical settings, or "at the bedside.

IYA Karnataka Chapter Conference, 2023

Dr Ananda's invited talk for the 1st Yoga Therapy Research conference organized by the IYA Karna... more Dr Ananda's invited talk for the 1st Yoga Therapy Research conference organized by the IYA Karnataka Chapter on 31 October 2023 at Bangalore.

PHYSICON 2023, 2023

Dr Ananda's plenary talk on "Salutogenesis and Yoga Therapy" delivered on 1 November 2023 for the... more Dr Ananda's plenary talk on "Salutogenesis and Yoga Therapy" delivered on 1 November 2023 for the Preconference CME/workshop - PHYSICON 2023. The event was organised by the Department of Physiology, Shri B.M.Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Center Vijayapura of BLDE (Deemed to be University) as part of the XXXIV Physiological Society of India (PSI) National Conference (PHYSICON-2023) from November 1st– 3rd 2023. The theme of this conference is “Physiology: From Experimental To Translational Medicine”.

The First Year Journey of ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth from its inception on 22 August 2022 to i... more The First Year Journey of ISCM of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth from its inception on 22 August 2022 to its First birthday 22 August 2023.

APPSYCON, 2023

Dr Ananda's presentation on "Concepts of Salutogenesis- A Valuable Addition to Consultation Liais... more Dr Ananda's presentation on "Concepts of Salutogenesis- A Valuable Addition to Consultation Liaison Psychiatry" delivered for the "APPSYCON2023" on 8th July 2023 at Rajamahendravaram.

National Conference on "Yoga as an Embodied Culture of Bharata"., 2023

Excellent presentation on NAMA SANKEERTHANAM- “The Yoga of Devotional Singing” by Yogacharini Dev... more Excellent presentation on NAMA SANKEERTHANAM- “The Yoga of Devotional Singing” by Yogacharini Devasena Bhavanani at CIF, Kerala. Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) along with its Shodha Santhan and Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) organized a 3-day National Conference on Yoga titled "Yoga as an Embodied Culture of Bharata".

National Conference on "Yoga as an Embodied Culture of Bharata"., 2023

Excellent presentation on Culturing Aspects Yoga & Natyam by Dhivya Priya Bhavanani at CIF, Keral... more Excellent presentation on Culturing Aspects Yoga & Natyam by Dhivya Priya Bhavanani at CIF, Kerala. Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) along with its Shodha Santhan and Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) organized a 3-day National Conference on Yoga titled "Yoga as an Embodied Culture of Bharata".

The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/Q_oOQwBCoUM

World Meditation Day, 2023

Dr Ananda's presentation for the World Meditation Day commemoration event organized by Department... more Dr Ananda's presentation for the World Meditation Day commemoration event organized by Department of Mind Body Medicine & Lifestyle, Sri Ramachandra Medical University.

Yoga Tech Conclave at IIT-Hyderabad, 2023

Dr Anandaji's Keynote presentation at Yoga Tech Conclave- 2023 at IIT-Hyderabad. #tech #YTC23 #... more Dr Anandaji's Keynote presentation at Yoga Tech Conclave- 2023 at IIT-Hyderabad.

#tech #YTC23 #yogatechconclave23 #yoga #yogaforall #Departmentofheritagescienceandtechnology

Webinar Series on "Salutogenesis & Holistic Health, 2023

"Purnam: communicating salutogenesis in clinical settings" a presentation by "Yogacharya Dr Anand... more "Purnam: communicating salutogenesis in clinical settings" a presentation by "Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani,Director ISCM of SBV in the Webinar Series on "Salutogenesis & Holistic Health".

The ISCM (Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth organised from 9th March to 27th April 2023 an International Webinar Series on Salutogenesis and Holistic Health to facilitate the propagation of this concept in the medical/paramedical circles of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth and amongst the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the ISCM Family Worldwide.

#salutogenesis #yogatherapy #musictherapy #iscm

Golden Jubilee of Yoga Vidya Niketan Mumbai., 2023

YOGA AS THERAPY -Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowledge. Yogacharya Dr ... more YOGA AS THERAPY -Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowledge. Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani presented the first "Pushpa" of the Yoga Pushpanjali Series honoring the Golden Jubilee of Yoga Vidya Niketan Mumbai.

Dr Ananda's presentation on "Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in End-of-L... more Dr Ananda's presentation on "Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in End-of-Life Care" at the PALCON2023 during the IHRC 2023 at MGMCRI, Sr Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, India..

International Webinar by Lakulish Yoga University., 2020

Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's invited presentation on, "Yoga as a means to Aid Recove... more Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's invited presentation on, "Yoga as a means to Aid Recovery from Illness" for the International Webinar on “Yoga for Infectious Diseases” on 8th and 9th August, 2020 organised by Lakulish Yoga University.

The video is avaiable from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS4UVfQXwVo

Dissertation/thesis, 2019

A THESIS OF COMPILATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS, ARTICLES & WORK DONE Submitted for Doctor of Science ... more A THESIS OF COMPILATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS, ARTICLES & WORK DONE Submitted for Doctor of Science (Yoga) (Honoris Causa) By Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani MBBS, MD (AM), ADY, DSM, DPC, PGDFH, PGDY, FIAY, C-IAYT. Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Director of the Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER), and Professor of Yoga Therapy at the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, was awarded the prestigious DSc (Yoga) award by the SVYASA Yoga University in Bangalore on the 12th January 2019. He received the DSc (Yoga) award from Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, and Michael Nobel co-founder and former Chairman of the Nobel Charitable Trust in presence of the Chancellor of SVYASA Yogashri Dr HR Nagendraji at the university campus during a glittering 16th convocation held on the birth anniversary of Swamy Vivekananda, the 12 January. Dr Ananda becomes only the second Pondicherrian to receive this coveted academic honur after his illustrious Yoga research guru, Prof Madanmohan who had received the award 8 years ago.

Yoga Chikitsa and Ayurveda Twins of Well, 2023

In our age of degradation and dissolution, i.e. the kaliyuga, it is increasingly rare to find acc... more In our age of degradation and dissolution, i.e. the kaliyuga, it is increasingly rare to find accomplished Adepts of Sanatana Dharma, capable of giving continuity to the initiatory transmission (direct from Master to disciple) in accordance with the unique and immutable Tradition. Sri Yogacharya Ananda Balayogi Bhavananiji is a rare but vital pearl of wisdom, which spreads complex concepts and tools with effective and accessible simplicity. His teaching, filled with Love and lightness, is a great gift that he offers to all sincere seekers who have embarked on the Way (marga) of liberation and enlightenment. Whether you are just taking your first steps, or already along the way, his teaching is equally valuable. Without forgetting that his (profane) scientific training builds a bridge with the contemporary 'scientific' world. A suggestion for reading? Try to be detached from the profane passions of the ego, from pre-established mental schemes, from dogmatisms. Only in this way can his teaching be beneficial and fruitful. Happy reading, rereading and meditating.

Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies, 2022

Yoga Research: Past, Present and Future, 2021

A contribution of fundamental importance on the most critical aspects of Yoga in our time of cris... more A contribution of fundamental importance on the most critical aspects of Yoga in our time of crisis and degeneration. Illuminating reflections to which every sincere researcher of Yoga, or of the Sanatana Dharma is called to meditate.
Dr. Ananda's Plenary Session on "Yoga Research: Past, Present and Future" during RAMSIECON 2021. The Department of Physiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India hosted the "Recent Advances in the Medical Sciences International E - Conference, RAMSIECON 2021" between 30th June to 3rd July 2021
“Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques including Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. It is imperative that advances in medicine include the wholistic approach of Yoga to face the current challenges in health care. The antiquity of Yoga must be united with the innovations of modern medicine to improve quality of life throughout the world. While modern medicine has a lot to offer humankind in its treatment and management of acute diseases, accidents and communicable diseases, Yoga has a lot to offer in terms of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative methods in addition to many management methods to tackle modern illnesses. Numerous studies have been reported in recent decades on the psycho-physiological and biochemical changes occurring following the practice of Yoga. We discuss some of the researched benefits to facilitate an understanding of how Yoga works at least at the physical level, though we are yet to research and understand subtler effects of Yoga. The positive benefits of Yoga research are of vital significance and an understanding of how the various practices work in different conditions and in normal situations are of great value for both the science of Yoga as well as for the world of medicine. Yoga therapists can benefit a lot by a scientific understanding of Yoga postures and other techniques. This will bring about a rational approach to Yoga therapy rather than a haphazard application of individualistic knowledge. Yoga research in India has a long history and work done by Swami Kuvalayananda of Kaivalyadhama and that of pioneers such as Professors BK Anand, Chinna and Baldev Singh at AIIMS, new Delhi and Prof Madanmohan and his team at JIPMER, Pondicherry needs to be remembered with gratitude. Today yoga research is ubiquitous and the Ministry of AYUSH of the Government of India is supporting many studies. Yoga therapy is being used both in conjunction with modern medicine or alternative systems of medicine as well as on its own in various centers. Various conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, mental depression, bronchial asthma etc have been found to be relieved by Yoga Therapy and traditional centers such as ICYER at Ananda Ashram, sVYASA, Kaivalyadhama, The Yoga Institute and Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram are doing a great deal of work in this field. Though there is a lot of research on Yoga being done by so many researchers it is important to remember Swami Gitananda Giri’s words when he said, “We must research Yoga and not the lack of Yoga”. Many studies are badly constructed and many-a-time we find that the Yoga practices performed by the patients have no real relation to Yoga at all. The higher aspects of Yoga are still not in the ‘researchable’ realm of modern science.”
Sri Acharya Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
See and hear it at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wIuhk0h3k&t=783s

SOME CORE CONCEPTS OF THE GITANANDA YOGA TRADITION Di Yogacharya Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, 2019

Alcuni concetti chiave della Tradizione Yoga di Yogamaharishi Svāmī Gitananda Giri titolo origina... more Alcuni concetti chiave della Tradizione Yoga di Yogamaharishi Svāmī Gitananda Giri
titolo originale:
SOME CORE CONCEPTS OF THE GITANANDA YOGA TRADITION Di Yogacharya Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

Premessa: proseguendo la collaborazione con l’autore, proponiamo la traduzione delle parti salienti del testo, la cui versione integrale in inglese è consultabile al link:
https://www.academia.edu/39344888/SOME_CORE_CONCEPTS_OF_THE_GITANANDA_YOGA_TRADITION
con l’Auspicio che l’articolo possa essere utile nel sensibilizzare i sinceri ricercatori sui concetti fondamentali dello Yoga classico, conforme alla Tradizione. Si tratta di una fonte autorevole, che fa riferimento ad un Adepto dei nostri tempi, uno Yogī realizzato che ha vissuto in modo integrale tutto il percorso realizzativo, lasciandoci in eredità una testimonianza fondata sul ‘vissuto’. Anche nell’età del Kaliyuga è comunque possibile incamminarsi sulla Via con determinazione e fiducia, non disgiunti dalla necessaria discriminazione.
La redazione di ‘Lo Yoga della Tradizione ’

The Sound of Yoga Demystifying the Basics of Yoga, in Vedanta Kesari , 2012

Per i lettori di lingua italiana, siamo onorati di poter proporre la traduzione di questo testo s... more Per i lettori di lingua italiana, siamo onorati di poter proporre la traduzione di questo testo sapienziale, scritto da Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, Direttore dell’International Centre for Yoga Education and Research, Kottakuppam, Tamil Nadu.
Il testo originale “The Sound of Yoga Demystifying the Basics of Yoga” è consultabile accedendo al link di Ananda B. Bhavanani:
https://www.academia.edu/37288561/The_Sound_of_Yoga_Demystifying_the_Basics_of_Yoga

YOGIC PSYCHIC NEUROLOGY , 2020

I am pleased to share with you the excellent handouts created by Yogacharini Padma based on the Y... more I am pleased to share with you the excellent handouts created by Yogacharini Padma based on the YOGIC PSYCHIC NEUROLOGY course by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani that was conducted in September 2020.

STARS Society Website, 2023

Dr Ananda's blog on "Salutogenesis and Yoga Therapy" published on the website of STARS, Center of... more Dr Ananda's blog on "Salutogenesis and Yoga Therapy" published on the website of STARS, Center of Salutogenesis, Switzerland.
https://stars-society.org/salutogenesis-and-yoga-therapy/

Ananda Ashram Student Information Brochure (2023)

Yoga Chikitsa training, 2023

Role of Yoga in Prevention & Management of Lifestyle Disorders

Student information on staying at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India. For more details www.icyer.com

CLASSICAL & FOLK DANCES IN INDIAN CULTURE by Dr Ananda and Smt Devasena Bhavanani for the UNMESH:... more CLASSICAL & FOLK DANCES IN INDIAN CULTURE by Dr Ananda and Smt Devasena Bhavanani for the UNMESH: EXPLORE, EVOLVE, REALIZE, A Study Programme in Indian Knowledge Systems and Cultural Heritage by Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Indian Culture (SAFIC), Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS), Puducherry in collaboration with Agastya Gurukulam, USA

Hello My Yoga workshop, 2022

Dr Ananda's presentation on "Managing Metabolic Syndrome through Yoga" for an exclusive online Yo... more Dr Ananda's presentation on "Managing Metabolic Syndrome through Yoga" for an exclusive online Yogachikitsa workshop for Hello My Yoga in October 2022.

Yoga Life, 2012

This is a study sheet that had originally been compiled by Kalavathi for the Om Studio Teacher Tr... more This is a study sheet that had originally been compiled by Kalavathi for the Om Studio Teacher Training Course and has since been added to by Ammaji for the Teacher training course at Ananda Ashram. Primitive man had to face sabre-toothed tigers! It was a tough life! But, modern man has it just as hard. His sabre-toothed tiger cannot be seen, heard, touched or smelt, but it eats him alive! That ferocious predator is known as stress and believe-you-me, it is a killer! Primitive man faced a real danger, looking into the mouth of this legendary beast. But in a way his dilemma was simple. He killed or was killed. Either way, the issue was resolved once and for all.

Mudras

Extract from Dr Swami Gitananda Giri's book, 'Mudras" edited and republished by Dr Ananda

SWARODAYA VIGJNAN-Wisdom of the Nasal cycle

Yogacharya Dr Anandaji's ppt on "Relaxation Response and Gitananda Yoga" prepared for the Gitanan... more Yogacharya Dr Anandaji's ppt on "Relaxation Response and Gitananda Yoga" prepared for the Gitananda Nada Yoga training program 2021-22.

In modern times, healthcare professionals in general and medical doctors in particular are being ... more In modern times, healthcare professionals in general and medical doctors in particular are being increasingly targeted by the general public for lacking a ‘humanistic’ approach to their patients. While this perception may not be completely true, it cannot be wished away as on a whole there has been an overreliance on a pathogenic disease-modifying focus rather than a salutogenic health-promoting focus on wellness. It often seems that we as a profession have lost sight of the woods for the trees, limiting our search towards the manifestation of diseases and illness, forgetting that we as health care providers are meant to help ‘health’ manifest in the first place. Healing in a holistic sense has faded from medical attention and is rarely discussed in modern medicine especially in therapeutics. However, other disciplines like medical anthropology, sociology, alternate systems of medicine, and medical philosophy have continued an active contemplation of holistic healing. To heal is to achieve or acquire wholeness as a person. This PURNAM model of communication in a clinical settings has been developed by the CYTER Team and aims to communicate the wholeness of personhood which involves physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects of human experience.

Extracts from Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani’s talks at IYTA, Sydney, Australia in Nove... more Extracts from Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani’s talks at IYTA, Sydney, Australia in November 2012 transcribed by Yogacharini Jnanasundari (Janita Stenhouse), France.

So just to start on a quiet introspective mode, this is always good, let's just sit quietly, a sh... more So just to start on a quiet introspective mode, this is always good, let's just sit quietly, a short while, not too long. And let's just contemplate the beauty of life, the very fact that we are alive, a living body with living emotions, living thoughts, a living spirit that dwells in us-a spirit that is a reflection of the divine Spirit, our Atma, the Jivâtma, and the higher self, the paramâtma. We, as an embodiment of the divine, manifesting in this world, enabling us to grow, work out our karma, burn up the kleshas, so that we can regain, re-attain, reunite , re-integrate, harmonise ourself with the Divinity. Focusing on the breath that is the link between the divine and us. Each time we breathe out we are giving up the individuality, each time we breathe in is an opportunity for the universality to come in and dwell in us, a constant, continuous, uninterrupted play between the individuality and universality going on with each breath we take. Focusing on the connection between the heart and the head, between the mind and our emotions, the thoughts and emotions, between the intellect and the heartfelt empathy, compassion; let there be harmony between heart and head. This harmony, a harmonious blend of head and heart, a mindful heart and a heartful mind, enables us to be the best of what we can be, a good human being, becoming day by day, moment by moment, more and more humane, until we regain that divinity that we have forgotten.

So first of all, a very warm greeting to everyone who is assembled here, a very wonderful day, a ... more So first of all, a very warm greeting to everyone who is assembled here, a very wonderful day, a day where I get a chance to be back in a place that is fast becoming home-Sydney-with an organization that my father, my mother, and now me, feel privileged to be associated with-the IYTA. You know, inviting somebody the first time happens, by mistake also. When you get invited a second time you say "Okay, not bad, I did not mess it up." When you get invited back the third time you say "Wow. This is a group of people that is destined to be satsangha-a company of people searching for the ultimate truth, the ultimate reality. And so it's with great pride, great privilege, great pleasure that I sit before you (and I'm going to be standing for most of the day before you) to share something that is my life.

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Abstract Background: Quality improvement and development are crucial for the growth of teachers ... more Abstract

Background: Quality improvement and development are crucial for the growth of teachers and students. Despite advancements in technology and resources, human life is becoming increasingly unhappy, with a lack of meaningfulness and a focus on money and luxury. The quality of life is declining, and while the number of educated people is increasing, there is a lack of understanding of the application of human values in modern education. Integrating education with human values is necessary to uncover the divine potential of a quality life. Ancient Indian teachings have the potential to bridge gaps in the modern educational system, and incorporating human values and yogic lifestyles is essential for a brighter future for upcoming generations.
Materials and Methods: The method used is the evaluation of the practices and teachings mentioned in various ancient and recent texts.
Results: Indian traditional wisdom places a strong emphasis on moral principles and human values that still hold true today. They provide special attention to the higher goals of life, such "moksha," and impart a variety of life skills to teachers as well as students. Students learn about lifestyle management, study management, relationship management, communication skills, character building, personality grooming, and self-excellence. To be a quality teacher, one must possess creative excellence, leadership, team building, and spiritual excellence. These principles support people's development on all levels of their lives, not only in the workplace.
Conclusion: The Ancient Indian teachings are a wonderful source of motivation for strengthening the quality of both teachers and students. These teachings may help both students and teachers in their holistic development.

Keywords: Human values, Ancient Indian teachings, Purpose of life, Quality of students, Quality of teachers, Yogic life, Yoga.