13th European Sadhana Meet
6th to 16th June 2010Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain
The Annual gathering of Teachers and Sadhaks in the Gitananda Yoga Tradition under the guidance of Yogacharini Dr. Nalini Devi in the Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain
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Gitananda Yogalayam,Ibiza, Spain |
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“Living the Gitananda Tradition”. A 10 Day fully residential retreat at the Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain
21st to 31st May 2010Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain
“Living the Gitananda Tradition”. A 10 Day fully residential retreat in the Natural Protected environment and sandy beach of Cala Bassa, location of the Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain
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Gitananda Yogalayam,Ibiza, Spain |
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Pranayama in the Gitananda Tradition with Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi
10am – 5 pm, 25th April 2010Hiram Haus Berlin
Pranayama in the Gitananda Tradition with Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi
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Yogacharini Dr. Vijaya Devi |
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Hatha Yoga in the Gitananda Tradition with Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi
10am – 5 pm, 24th April 2010Hiram Haus Berlin
Hatha Yoga in the Gitananda Tradition with Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi
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Yogacharini Dr. Vijaya Devi |
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Introduction into the Gitananda Tradition by Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi
7-9pm 23rd April 2010Hiram Haus Berlin
Introduction into the Gitananda Tradition. A lecture: “Small is Beautiful”
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Yogacharini Dr. Vijaya Devi |
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GITANANDA YOGA RETREAT UK with Yogacharini Kalavathi
Friday 19th - Sunday 22nd February 2010Ceridwen Centre, Llandysul, Carmarthanshire
All retreats are fully inclusive and have a full schedule of classes - Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Chikitsa, Relaxation, Mantra, Bhajans and Satsangha - with time off to explore or rest
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Gitananda Yoga, UK |
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For more info |
TEN-DAY RESIDENTIAL YOGA COURSE at ICYER-2009
1st to 10th September 2009ICYER, Pondicherry, India
The TEN-DAY RESIDENTIAL YOGA COURSE will be held from the 1st to 10th September 2009. You may join if you are healthy, strong, mentally balanced and with no bad habits. This is an introductory and beginners course in the GITANANDA (RISHICULTURE ASHTANGA) YOGA Tradition. It is residential and open only to non-smokers, non-drinkers, non-drug takers. During the ten days stay, everyone must be on a vegetarian diet. Schedule is 5:30 am- Daily Puja 6:00 am Hatha Yoga, 8:30 am Breakfast, 11:00 am Pranayama and Relaxation, 1:00 pm Lunch, 4:30 pm Mantra Chanting, 7:00 pm Bhajans, 7:30 pm Satsangha (Daily with one day off during the course) Cost all inclusive is 500 Euros and this includes boarding, lodging, registration and a one year subscription to YOGA LIFE journal of the Ashram. We are expecting a group from Down under who will be led by Yogacharya Muralidharan, Chairman Gitananda Yoga Australia
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Organiser ICYER |
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Yogacharya Muralidharan |
Intensive Yoga and Indian Cultural retreat with Dr Ananda and Devasena in Italy
28th to 30 August 2009Gitananda Ashram, Savona, Italy
Dr Ananda and Yogacharini Devasena Bhavanani will be giving a special intensive retreat in Yoga and Indian Cultural Arts from the 28th to 30th of August at the Gitananda Ashram, Savona, Italy www.ashramgita.com The Ashram has an atmosphere very similar to the mother ashram in India and a regular ashram schedule with hatha yoga, pranayama, bhajans, music and indian dance Those interested may contact the ashram +39-01-95-84-692 and confirm reservations for the intensive at the earliest This will also be an excellent opportunity to have Satsangha with members of the Gitananda Yoga family in Europe. All are most welcome
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Gitananda Ashram, taly |
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Dr Ananda |
Vyasa Guru Poornima
5th August 2009Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9
Swamiji's 102nd birthday celebrations at the Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, on Vyasa Guru Poornima
Yoga life Summer Retreat in Cyprus
25th July-3rd August 2009Cyprus
3,6,9 days intensive Yoga retreat with Yogacharini Anandhi. For full details and schedule please check out www.yogalifecyprus.com
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Yogalife Holistic Yoga Centre, Cyprus |
“Chakra Meditation for Healing” with Sri Bala, Founder VBT
Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 7 – 9 PMThe AUGUSTINE CENTRE, 2 Minona Street, East HAWTHORN
At the workshop you will LEARN TO: • Breathe deeply, slowly & rhythmically in different ratios to REGENERATE & REJUVENATE. • Neutralise traumas & tensions of this and previous births at the major Chakras. • Enhance the psychic qualities of the same Chakras. • Activate the process of healing by allowing the cosmic vibratory energy of AUM to vibrate & resonate at the seat of the problem to REHABILITATE. • Enhance the process of healing by meditating at the Anahata Chakra – the seat of the soul, & end the workshop with an affirmation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sri Bala's workshop on Chakra Meditation for Healing that is based on Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga is a wonderful opportunity to re-tune into the Divine vibrations and foster healing at all three levels of our existence. He is a living testimony to the power of the practices"- Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
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Vibrational Breath Therapy |
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16th Annual Day of Yoganjali Natyalayam
5th July 2009Subulakshmi Mahal, Muthialpet, Pondicherry
The 16th Annual Day of Yoganjali Natyalayam will be held on 5th July 2009 at the Subulakshmi Mahal, Muthialpet, Pondicherry
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Yoganjali Natyalayam |
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INVOKE THE INNER GODDESS with Yogacharini Maitreyi
June 6, 20093261 Heather @16th Vancouver, BC
- In this 4 hr workshop, access the feminine energy. Learn about and invoke the three primary goddesses in the Yogic symbology and tradition - Understand what they represent and how to use them as tools for our growth rather than becoming superstitious - Learn to cultivate qualities like self expression, abundance as well as discernment by focusing on different parts of the body and unblocking them - Know how to be fierce yet choose to be gentle and kind - Learn practical tools and techniques to evoke qualities of the mother spirit within. - Nurture yourself and release traumas. -Men also need to access the feminine energy in them, which is an indicator of balance.
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Yogacharini Maitreyi |
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12th European Sadhana Meet
8th to 25th June 2009Gitananda Yogalayam, Ibiza, Spain
The 12th European Sadhana Meet of Gitananda Yoga Sadhakas will be held at the Gitananda Yogalayam, Ibiza, Spain under the direction of Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi, Senior faculty of ICYER, Pondicherry, India and director Gitananda Yogalayam, Spain.
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Gitananda Yogalayam, Spain |
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Principles and Practice of Rishi Culture ( Classical) Ashtanga Yoga in Canada
Saturday, May 30, 20093261 Heather @16th City/Town: Vancouver, BC
- A four hour session to understand the 8 limbs of ashtanga/Raja yoga and their application in ones life - See the Principles of Creating Conscious and Loving Boundaries - See the Principles of Conscious letting go of boundaries and surrendering to ones Higher spirit - Learn the tools available in the Yogic system for creating vibratory shifts - Learn to become sattvic (subtle, sensitised) to tune into sattva ( the subtle) - Recognise and be aware of the old pull/lure of Tamasic ( inert, dark) as well as Rajasic (agitated, restless) attachments - Know all is well - Learn the Surya Namaskar understanding the symbology and the inner meaning. Invoke the vibrations through chanting the surya mantras.
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Yogacharini Maitreyi |
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THE YOGA BIJA- YOGIC SEED:A Foundation Course to help tune into ones essense
May 23rd 10am to 6 pm 3261 Heather@16th, Vancouver, BC
- A 35 hour Certified programme for deeper shifts and includes the 3M Magick of Mindfulness Funshop. - Yoga Bija denotes the seed of wholesome communion that sprouts in the minds of those who do the practice - It has the potential to release us from old binding thought patterns, emotional patterns and behavioral patterns - Helps dissolve old energy blocks - Whatever is unnecessary will naturally fall away - Life becomes the practice - More multidimensional thinking - One becomes aware of and dissolves old samskaras or behavioural patterns - Classical Yogic Diet and Lifestyle - Creating a synergy of the Right and Left Brain - Alignment of head, heart and hands - Working with and harmonizing polarities - Imbibing Neuro Energetic Programming - Releasing old unnecessary karmic patterns and cellular traumas - Learning to BE as well as consciously DO. - Learning to Simplify (Purify), Slow down, Stabilise and Synthesize. - Enjoying the process and become playful The course will enable you to move towards your higher purpose, despite you being in the way. So integration time is necessary. Dates: May 23rd, 10 a.m - 6.00 p.m The 3M MAGICK OF MINDFULNESS FUN SHOP May 30th 9.am to 1.00 p.m, June 6th 9 a.m to 1.00 p.m, June 7th 9 a.m to12.30 p.m June 20th 9 am to 1.00 p.m June 21st 9 am to 12.30 p.m Real life assignments are given. Closing ceremony will be fixed at a later date
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Yogacharini Maitreyi |
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Gitananda Yoga with Dr Nalini Devi in Berlin
23rd to 31st May 2009Yogaschule Vijaya (Dr. Arja Miettinen- Baumann) in Berlin.
Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi is Senior faculty and guide at ICYER, Pondicherry, India and Director of the Gitananda Yogalayam, Ibiza, Spain. A wonderful teacher, she teaches the Gitananda Yoga in its pristine purity.
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Yogaschule Vijaya (Dr. Arja Miettinen- Baumann) in Berlin. |
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Gitananda Yogalayam, Spain |
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Dr Nalini Devi |
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Yogaschule Vijaya |
GITANANDA YOGA RETREAT UK with Yogacharini Kalavathi
15-17th May 2009Lam Rim Buddhist centre, Monmouthshire, Wales.
Gitananda Yoga retreat at Lam Rim Buddhist centre, Monmouthshire, Wales. Early morning quiet sitting and Hatha Yoga. Pranayama and Relaxation. Yoga Chikitsa, Mantra chanting and Bhajans. Satsangha. Everyone welcome.
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Gitananda Yoga, UK |
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Yogacharini Kalavathi |
Ananda in Australia and New Zealand
April and May 2009
Dr Ananda Balayogi (MBBS) is a qualified medical practitioner he grew up in Ananda Ashram in Pondicherry surrounded by the rich culture, philosophy and wisdom of Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga as taught by his father the late Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, who came to Australia in 1969 for the IYTA International Yoga Convention as a keynote speaker and who was affectionately known as ‘The Lion of Pondicherry’. Like his mother Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani (Amma), Dr Ananda is versatile in many cultural arts, he is a prolific author; a talented singer; an accomplished musician playing many instruments; a choreographer and performer of classical Indian dance At the Yoganjali Natalyam International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER) he continues the work of his famous father and continues to be involved in medical research especially as it relates to yoga. This is an unique opportunity for anyone at any level of yoga experience to learn from an authentic Indian Master. The programme will include Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, meditation and a variety of interesting topics including Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga of Swami Gitananda, Yoga and Modern Medicine, Yoga games for children and much more. There will also be Indian music events.
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Gitananda Yoga Australia |
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Australian organiser |
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New Zealand organiser |
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Indian organiser |
Dr Ananda innaugurates National Yoga Conference at Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
5th April 2009Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani will inaugurate the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Yoga and Holistic health to be held on 5th April 2009 at Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol, Nagpur, Maharashtra
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Dr Ananda |
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Workshop on “Introducing yoga in medical curriculum”
19th & 20th March 09.ACYTER, JIPMER, Pondicherry
The Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education & Research (ACYTER) at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, (JIPMER), Puducherry in collaboration with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, will be organizing a workshop on “Introducing yoga in medical curriculum” with active participation of Amma and Dr Ananda
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Maha Shivarathri celebrations
23rd February 2009Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9
Maha Shivarathri will be celebrated at the Sri Kambaliswamy Madam with special puja to the Lingam under the Shiva-Shakti Tandava statue, 1008 chants of the Panchakshara and the Padayatra to the ICYER for immersing the sand lingam in the ocean
National Yoga Week
16th to 22nd February 2009MDNIY, New Delhi
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is organizing National Yoga Week-2009 (NYW), a mass awareness programme for Health, Happiness and Harmony through Yoga from 16-22 February, 2009 in the premises of the Institute. The theme of the National Yoga Week-2009 is “Role of Yoga in School Health”. Both Amma and Dr Ananda will be participating as Invited Guests of the MDNIY. The Institute is also organizing nation-wide Yoga Awareness Programmes in schools and will conduct Yoga Camps for the school children, on its own and through the leading Yoga Institutes of the country from 16 - 22 February, 2009 on the eve of the National Yoga Week - 2009. ICYER will coordinate with the ACYTER at JIPMER in organizing Yoga Awareness Programme in 50 schools during the week.
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Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga |
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Indian Yoga Association |
Swami Gitananda Youth and Child Awards
4 to 7 pm 8th February 2009YOGANJALI NATYALAYAM, 25, 2nd cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-605013.
Pondicherry Yogasana Association (www.geocities.com/yognat2001/p_y_a) has for the past many years conducted a series of events in order to stimulate children and youth to take up the practice of Yoga as a wholistic lifestyle. One of the main tools in this endeavour is a competition that combines within its structure, a situation and environment in which the creative and spiritual potential for children and youth is drawn out, and attitudes developed which enable the children and youth to realise the goal of wholistic living. With this goal in mind, the Pondicherry Yogasana Association has organised the SWAMI GITANANDA YOUTH & CHILD AWARDS 2008 competitions during December 2008 and January 2009 at the Yoganjali Natyalayam premises in Pondicherry. The prize distribution will be held from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday the 8th February 2009 at YOGANJALI NATYALAYAM, 25, 2nd cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-605013.
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Pondicherry Yogasana Association |
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Swami Gitananda Giri |
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Yantra and Yoga Chikitsa intensive course at ICYER
3rd to 20th February 2009ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, South India
An intensive course in Yantra and Yoga Chikitsa conducted by Dr Ananda and Dr Nalini Devi under guidance of Amma
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Swami Kanakananda Jayanthi
3rd February 2009ICYER
The all night AUM chanting will be held on the 2nd February night and the Homa in honor of his Jayanthi on the 3rd morning at ICYER
Solo Bharatanatyam perfromance by Shilpa Balaji at Yognat
6pm. 1st Feb 2009. Yoganjali Natyalayam, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-13
11year old Shilpa Balaji will give her first Solo Bharatanatyam performance and receive her 7 year Yoga and Bharatanatyam course completion certificate
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ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON YOGA TEACHING METHODS
9.30am to 5pm on 25th January 2009 YOGANJALI NATYALAYAM, 25, 2nd cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-605013.
Tentative Schedule • 9.30am: Inauguration and lecture : IMPORTANCE OF PROPER TEACHING and ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER by AMMA, Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, Director ICYER • 10.15 am: TEACHINGS METHODS FOR ASANAS: Yogachemmal V Anbhazhagan, President Pondicherry Yoga and Naturopathy Association • 10.45 am: TEACHINGS METHODS FOR THE SHAT KRIYAS : Yogachemmal Meena Ramanathan, Coordinator Yoga Dept, Pondicherry University Community College • 11.15 am: TEACHINGS METHODS FOR PRANAYAMA: Yogachemmal Dr Nalini Devi, Gitananda Yogalayam, Spain • 12noon to 12.45 pm: Panel discussion - TEACHINGS THE PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF YOGA: Prof Dr Madanmohan- Director Professor- Physiology, JIPMER Yogachemmal Lalitha Shanmugam-Senior Faculty-Yognat Yogachemmal E Gajendiran -Senior Faculty-Yognat • LUNCH-12.45 to 1.45 pm • 1.45 pm: Panel discussion: TEACHINGS THE INNER ASPECTS OF YOGA: o Prof Dr N Govindarajulu-Prof. Dept. Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University o Yogachemmal Devasena Bhavanani- Senior Faculty Yognat o Yogacharya Srikant, Gitananda Yoga, Canada o Yogacharini Shobana, Gitananda Yoga, Czech Republic • 3.15 pm: A PRACTICAL CLASS MODEL : Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Chairman ICYER • 4.15 pm: Valedictory and certificate distribution • 5 pm: Vote of thanks. Shanthi Mantra Event sponsored by the PONDICHERRY YOGASANA ASSOCIATION
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Amma at the Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalani Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation
27th January 2009Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalani Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation , Aliyar, Near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Amma will be a guest of honor at the Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalani Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation, Aliyar, Near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalani Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation |
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Poornima Puja for Swamiji
10th January 2009Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9
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International Yoga Festival
4th to 7th JanuaryTourism Department, Govt of Pondicherry
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Pondicherry Tourism Department |
135th Annual Guru Puja
27th December 2008 from 6am onwardsSri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry
Annual Guru Puja for Srila Sri Kambaliswamigal and Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj at the Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry
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Dr Ananda lectures at the 29th IABMS conference in Chennai
9.30am 13th December 2008Ragas Dental College, Chennai
Dr Ananda will be giving a guest lecture on YOGA FOR POSITIVE HEALTH at the 29th conference of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists (IABMS) at the ragas Dental college and hospital, Uttarandi, Chennai on the 13th December from 9.30 to 10am
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Conference organiser |
Dr Ananda lectures at CCRYN, New Delhi
12th December from 12.15 pm to 1pmCCRYN Office, No. 61-65, Institutional Area, Opp. ‘D’ Block, Lajwanti Garden, Beside: CNG Station, Janakpuri , New Delhi
Dr Ananda will be giving a guest lecture on "Rheumatological and immunological aspects of aging and the importance of integrated approach of Yoga in senior citizens" during the National Workshop on Role of Yoga in Geriatric problems organized by the Central Council for Yoga and Naturopathy, Ministry of Health, New Delhi
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Workshop Coordinator |
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23rd Pondicherry State Yoga Sport Championship
6th and 7th of December 2008Naveena Garden Kalyana Mandapam, Pondicherry-13
Pondicherry Yogasana Association is recognised by the International Yoga Federation (South America) as well as the Asian Union of Yoga (New Delhi) and affiliated to the Indian Yoga Federation (Kolkata). Founded by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj in 1975, the PYA has been active in conducting Yoga Sport events such as 22 Pondicherry State Level Yoga Sport Championships, eight Swami Gitananda Best Youth and Child Award Competitions and the State Level ‘Himalaya’ Yoga Olympiad Competition in 2001.
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Official website of the Pondicherry Yogasana Association |
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General Secretary PYA |
Dr Ananda lectures and teaches in UK, Europe and USA
September 5th to October 15th 2008UK, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and USA
For details please see the link on the icyer home page
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International Yoga Therapy Conference, USA |
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Gitananda Ashram, Italy |
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Milano Yoga Festival, Italy |
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Gitananda Yoga UK |
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Gitananda Yoga Switzerland |
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Gitananda Yoga Germany |
Sambandar Dance Drama
6pm 24th August 2008Subulakshmi Mahal, Pondicherry
Sambandar- The Saivite Child Saint Sambandar, the Child Saint, is considered one of the three Major Saivite sages – the Bhakti Saints of South India, the 63 Nayanmars, of Tamil Nadu lived in the era of about 500 CE to 1000 CE. Sambandar exhalted status was evident from the age of three years, when he composed and sang in lofty retined, poetic form the glory of Lord Shiva. This Major Dance Drama, entitled “Thiru Jnana Sambandar” is presented by Yoganjali Natyalayam in honour of the 101st jayanthi celebrations of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj on 24th August 2008. Through Bharat Natyam Dance Drama the important events in his life are enacted. Yoganjali Natyalayam under the direction of Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani and Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani offers its humble tribute in the form of Dance and Drama to the exquisite richness of the Tamilian Saivite Tradition.
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Yoganjali Natyalayam, Pondicherry |
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Dr Ananda-Assistant Director of the dance drama |