Ananda Yoga
What Is ‘Ananda’ Yoga?
Ananda Yoga is a Yoga Type that has been developed to unite and harmonize human beings physically, mentally, and spiritually. Ananda Yoga is considered a classical approach that incorporates the following features:
- Yoga Poses - Asana
- Special Breathing - Pranayama
- Traditional Yoga meditation techniques
Health Benefits Of Ananada Yoga
- Ananda Yoga allows you to stabilize your mind.
- Ananda Yoga heals, and prevents a number of deadly diseases!
- Ananda Yoga keeps you healthy and fit both mentally and physically.
- It helps you relax.
- It removes stress.
- Improves circulation of blood.
Health Concerns – Just To Be On The Safe Side
Ananda Yoga is a relaxation-based practice; however it does include some strenuous and tiring techniques. Hence it is recommended that you don’t practice it after short intervals if you are a beginner.
Background Of Ananda Yoga
The school of Ananda Yoga was created over 50 years ago by Swami Kriyananda, in addition, Ananda yoga comes from the well-known Raja Yoga / Kriya Yoga tradition of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Swami Kriyananda said:
“Yoga, as union, implies perfect harmony of body, mind and spirit.
On a physical level, it implies glowing health.
On a mental level, it implies the harmonious integration of the personality,
And the corresponding elimination of psychological “complexes.”
On the soul level, yoga implies union of the little self with the greater Self,
Of the ego with the vastness of cosmic awareness,
And of the individual soul with its infinite Source: God.”
Is Ananda Yoga For You?
Ananda Yoga is ideal for those who wish to get in touch with themselves and world on deeper, intense, spiritual level. It is for those who wish to grow spiritually.
