Synopsis of Dr Ananda's paper for the 7th National Conference on Integral Education-Jan 7th and 8th pondicherry

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INTRODUCING INTEGRAL YOGA EDUCATION IN THE TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM By Yogacharya Yoga Vibhushan Dr ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI MBBS, ADY, DSM, DPC, PGDFH, PGDY, FIAY, CHAIRMAN: International Centre for Yoga

Education and Research (ICYER), and Yoganjali Natyalayam, 25, 2nd Cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry –13. www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ananda Integral Yoga education is an essential component in the educative process of an educator as it provides a multi-level understanding of the human nature. It is a “must be’ in the modern stress filled world as educators face an immense amount of stress in both their professional as well as private lives. In addition to the stress that is placed upon the educator by the student unrest and behavior, they feel threatened by the unrealistic expectations of the parents and management of their institutions. Not only need they be prepared to handle such stress but are also expected to counsel and help their wards to face

their own stress. Integral Yoga education helps prepare us to do the right thing at the right time and in the right way. This is an important aspect of education both for the students as well as the educators themselves. Integral Yoga education is based primarily on the ancient concepts and practices of Yoga coupled with a scientific understanding of the complete human being. The science and art of Yoga, has for millennia guided man in his search for truth. Even in his personal and social life, it has given him the tools and techniques with which he can find inner happiness, spiritual realization and social harmony. It provides

the foundation for the development of a happy and healthy human being who has a holistic approach to life and is a boon to the society. This paper discusses the important aspects of integral Yoga education that need to be brought into both theoretical and practical components of the teacher training curriculum. This includes theoretical concepts such as Vasudeiva Kudumbakam, Chitta Bhumi, Anta Karana, Pancha Kosha, Chaturvidha Purusharthas, Chatur Ashramas, Pancha Klesha, Samatvam and concepts of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga such as the Yama and Niyama. It also encompasses the concepts of Bhakti Yoga and Karma

Yoga. An understanding of the role of the mind-body connection in patho-physiology of Stress disorders is part of this training. The practical aspects of integral Yoga education that need to be introduced span the whole spectrum of Hatha Yoga and Jnana Yoga including Asana, Kriya, Pranayama and Mudra in addition to the valuable practices of relaxation that are indispensable for modern educationalists. A fervent appeal is made for the introduction of these concepts and practices in the teacher training curriculum at all levels. This will help the educationalists of the future to have a holistic approach towards developing the potentialities of their students. Integral Yoga education is the art and science of “educe-ment” – and the ability of the teacher to “draw out latent potentialities”

is a true measure of the educationalist’s quality. Alas! Our modern educational system does the opposite! It “stuffs in” –facts and figures which most students are unable to digest. Integral Yoga education is the perfect antidote for this “educational indigestion”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER

25,2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-605 013

Tel: 0413 - 2622902 / 0413 -2241561

Website: www.icyer.com

www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ananda

 

 

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