In our interview Ammaji (Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani) is giving insights into the historical development of concepts and practices of Yoga. It was in 1967 when the journalist of US-American origin was literally drawn to India, where she is living ever since. She married Yogaguru Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri. Ever since the ICYER ashram in…
Read MoreGolden Jubilee of Ananda Ashram at ICYER, Pondicherry
DR. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI “Science and spirituality are met at Ananda Ashram, convincing even the most difficult mind that yoga is a complete mind science.” – Yogacharini Korina-Anandhi Kontaxaki one of the eminent Yoga teachers of Cyprus. Very few Yoga schools are able to marry tradition and modernity in a seamless manner. One of the…
Read MoreYoga as Therapy
By Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Dr. Ananda is one of our amazing guest writers. He is the chairman of the ICYER (International Centre for Yoga Education and Research) Ananda Ashram in Pondicherry, India. You can find more information about him in our guest writer post or on his websites: www.icyer.com, www.rishiculture.org. Yoga as a mode of therapy (yoga chikitsa) has…
Read MoreYoga in the Modern World
By Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Dr. Ananda is one of our new guest writers. He is the chairman of the ICYER (International Centre for Yoga Education and Research) Ananda Ashram in Pondicherry, India. You can find more information about him in our guest writer post or on his websites: www.icyer.com, www.rishiculture.org There is a modern trend found everywhere…
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What to expect in 2013 As the New Year gets underway we are eager to bring you more interesting and educational information on Yoga in India. One exciting addition this year is the introduction of regular articles from some of the most well known Yogis in India. These guest writers of Yoga.in have inspiring stories…
Read More2nd day at the ICYER, Pondicherry
Our yoga day started at 9AM at the ICYER (International Centre for Yoga Education and Research) in Pondicherry. Coni, our photographer, took some pictures of the teacher training students during their yoga session. We also had the honour of having an interview with Amma , ICYER’s guru, which was just amazing. Afterwards, we’ve visited the Samadhi place of…
Read MoreICYER, Pondicherry
Now in Pondicherry, we’ve had an amazing day in the ICYER (International Centre for Yoga Education and Research). We’ve had a wonderful encounter with Nalini, yoga teacher at ICYER, who’s been so helpful and positive. Dr. Ananda also helped us understand the ICYER in a very nice way. We’ve visited a mantra class (chanting) and…
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