New book by Yogachemmal MEENA RAMANATHAN

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FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA HISTORY Complied and edited by Yogachemmal MEENA RAMANATHAN The 108 paged book titled “Fundamentals of Yoga History” is intended for the students of the Diploma in Yoga Education, P.G. Diploma, Degree and P.G. Degree in Yoga that are taught in Universities various. This book is useful for all other enthusiastic learners who would like to know about the History of Yoga, its origin and the various stages of its developments. This book is about History of Yoga which is a compilation of

Yogic thoughts, articles and materials of great pioneers in the field of Yoga. This consists of verses from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Thirumular’s Thirumandiram, Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukural- the creations of ancient times, messages of Swami Kuvalayananda, the founder of Kaivalyadhama. This also consists of a segment from the monumental work of Kalaimamani Yogacharini Smt. Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, a person of great charm with a magnetic personality and a smile for every one and an enthusiasm for spiritual endeavour, which is contagious. The essence of

Yogic concepts explained in Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata and their messages are given here to facilitate easy understanding of these concepts by the Students. The essential contents of the great Hatha Yogic Literary works like Hatha Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita are also present. The transition and the growth of Yoga and Yogic thoughts from ancient to modern times has also been presented in this Book. The contents of the book include: What is Yoga? The History of Yoga from Ancient to Modern Times Misconceptions about Yoga Yoga as both the ‘goal’ and the ‘means’ Various Yoga Traditions Survey of Yogic Literature Yoga and Positive Health Role of purificatory Processes in Yoga Yogic Physical Culture Some General Yogic Concepts Yogic

Concepts of Human Body Ashta Kumbhaka and Adhyatma Yoga. It is hoped that this compilation will be beneficial to as many Learners as possible as it is intended to be in this noble field of Yoga. For placing orders for individual copies and bulk (discounts will be given), please contact the compiler

and editor: Yogachemmal Mrs. MEENA RAMANATHAN, AROGHYA YOGA CENTRE 37, THILAKAR STREET, VENKATESWARA NAGAR (WEST) NEW SARAM, PONDICHERRY – 605 013. INDIA. Phone: 0413 – 2244650 Cell: 98433 35303. email: saineema saineema or Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI Cell: 98423 11433 email: yognat ananda Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ananda

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