NEW DVDS ON YOGA FROM ANANDA ASHRAM, PONDICHERRY, INDIA

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NEW DVDS ON YOGA FROM ANANDA ASHRAM, PONDICHERRY, INDIA Ananda Ashram at ICYER, Pondicherry (www.icyer.com) has embarked on a project of putting out

various videos related to applications of Gitananda Yoga in association with the well-known music company SUPER AUDIO, Chennai (www.musicandchants.com) who is a partner of UNESCO’S Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity. The first of these was the successful DVD on PRANAYAMA FOR HEALTH AND WELL BEING that was the first time the Pranayama teachings of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri were presented for a worldwide audience through this new medium. The second production in this series was BODY TALK: YOGIC MUDRAS OF THE HUMAN BODY that showcased important Mudras that can be done using the whole body as well as the head, neck and face while the third production was MUDRAS: YOGIC GESTURES OF THE HANDS, FEET & EYES. The latest two DVDs are YOGA FOR BREATHING DISORDERS and YOGA STRESS BUSTERS. ---------------------------- YOGA FOR BREATHING DISORDERS This presentation is a boon for patients of various breathing disorders such as Bronchial Asthma,

Emphysema and Bronchitis. It offers an integrated approach of Yoga practices designed to eradicate the root cause of their suffering. The core of this presentation is an excellent depiction of the Hathenas, a unique set of Hatha Yoga practices from the Gitananda Yoga Tradition. These ‘Forcing Techniques’ help us to breathe consciously into different areas of our lungs by means of physical posturing coupled with deep and controlled breathing. The Hathenas develop strong, healthy, and robust lungs and help expand our lung capacity while developing efficient and healthy breathing patterns. Important Pranayamas and Yogic relaxation are also introduced as most modern disorders have a strong psychosomatic, stress-related origin. These practices will add a new dimension to your present practice of Yoga. SECTION 1: HATHENAS TO INCREASE BREATH CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE LOW CHEST AREA (ADHAM PRANAYAMA): Sapurna Ushthra Asana (I and II), Purna Ushthra Asana and Sapurna Shasha Asana SECTION 2: HATHENAS TO INCREASE BREATH CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE MIDDLE CHEST AREA (MADHYAM PRANAYAMA): Sapurna Matsya Asana, Ardha Matsya Asana, Matsya Asana and Purna Shasha Asana

SECTION 3: HATHENAS TO INCREASE BREATH CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE UPPER CHEST AREA (ADHYAM PRANAYAMA): Sapurna Maha Mudra, Purna Maha Mudra, Bala Asana and Paripurna Shasha Asana SECTION 4: HATHENAS TO INCREASE BREATH CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE WHOLE LUNG AREA (MAHAT YOGA PRANAYAMA): Sharabha Asana, Chiri Kriya and Vyagraha Pranayama SECTION 5: PRANAYAMAS TO IMPROVE CARDIO RESPIRATORY FUNCTION: Mukha Bhastrika, Anu Nasika Pranayama, Kukkriya Pranayama, Surya Pranayama and Pranava Pranayama SECTION 6: SHAVA ASANA: RELAXATION FOR THE BODY AND MIND: Shavasana with awareness and Savitri Pranayama - YOGA STRESS BUSTERS Modern life has become a ‘rat race’ and none is spared this whirlpool of stress. Frequent stressful experiences lead to the failure of our homeostatic, self-regulating mechanisms causing disease, premature aging and early or sudden death. Stress weakens our immune system making us more vulnerable to infection. Numerous psychosomatic diseases are caused, aggravated or worsened by stress. These include a wide variety of conditions ranging from the common cold to

peptic ulcers, headaches, backaches, diabetes mellitus, bronchial asthma, insomnia and hypertension. Yoga, a wholistic science of life, deals with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Various aspects of Yoga help in the prevention and management of stress. This presentation highlights various Asanas, Pranayamas and Kriyas that produce a strong and resilient body capable of withstanding any amount of stress. Different Yogic ‘Stress Relievers’ unique to the Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga tradition of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri are also introduced to help relieve our ‘pent up’ emotions as well as ‘temper’ our reaction to stressful situations. SECTION 1: JATTIS (LOOSENING PRACTICES): Hastha Jattis (movements of the hands), Pada Jattis (movements of the feet), Shirsha Jathi (the head rolling action), Nishpandha Jathi (the rag doll action) and the Kati Jathi (the torso grinding action) SECTION 2: HATHA YOGA PRACTICES FOR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EQUILIBRIUM: Sukha Asana, Vajra Asana, Brahma Mudra, Mukha Bhastrika and Dharmika Asana, Chatus Pada Asana And Kriya, Vyagraha Pranayama, Meru Asana, Pada

Hastha Kriya, Hakara Kriya , Nasarga Mukha Bhastrika, Malla Kriya, Baddhakona Kriya, Pavana Mukta Asanas and Bhujangini Mudra SECTION 3: PRANAYAMAS FOR STRESS REDUCTION : Pranava Pranayama, Chandra Pranayama and Brahmari Pranayama SECTION 4: HATHA YOGA RELAXATION PRACTICES: Spandha – Nishpandha Kriya and Shava Asana --- Ananda Ashram and ICYER recommends these DVDs to all Yoga enthusiasts both students and teachers and encourages them to recommend it to their students in order to grasp the importance of these vital practices that are much neglected in

the modern Yoga world. For further details please contact Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani at tel no: 0413-2622902 / 3290831 /3203314 and ananda or SUPER AUDIO (MADRAS) Pvt. Ltd. Tel No: 044-42140067 and www.musicandchants.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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