Tantra-Yoga is a way to overcome ones ignorance through expansion of the mind. Ananda Marga encourages and teaches a balanced approach to develop gradually ones physical, mental and spiritual existence. The goal of Yoga is to deeply know one's True Self, the Atman or Soul.
YOGA
MEANS INNER ONENESS:
…it is when your words, your voice, actions, feelings, thoughts
and soul match… it is when you feel totally at peace with yourself…beyond
self-doubt and fear… radiating strength,
joy
and love from within.
Our yoga system is mainly based on Astaunga Yoga, the Eight-fold Path of Yoga:
1. Yama - 5 moral principles; help to control the mind in dealing with the external world.
2. Niyama - 5 moral principles; help in dealing with internal expressions of the mind.
3. Asanas - Yoga Postures; develop the body and the mind.
4. Pranayama - Breath Control; helps to control the mind and to strengthen concentration.
5. Pratyahara - Sense Withdrawal; turning ones mind inward away from the physical world.
6. Dharana - Concentration;total focus of ones mind on one point or idea.
7. Dhyana - Meditation; mind "flows like oil" towards one point.
8. Samadhi - Trance; merging with ones true Self.
Ananda Marga teaches "Self Realization and Service to Humanity." The individual spiritual practices will help oneself develop in the physical, mental, and spiritual sphere. To render service helps us to purify our mind and to transform the world into a better one.
If you want to learn Meditation (taught free of charge), contact Dada Rainjitananda ananda@amps.org or call our New York office at
718 898-1603.If you want to learn Yoga or look for a Dharmacakra (Group Meditation) in your area click on Yoga & Meditation Classes.
We also run a wide variety of social service projects around the world, if you want to know more about us go to Ananda Marga, there you also find other related links.
RELIEF IN ASIA: Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team is actively working to help the victims of the Tsunami. Visit the web site www.amurt.net for details.
If you want more information or have any questions about Ananda Marga, Tantra-Yoga, Meditation or any related topics, write dirctly to ananda@amps.org.