Yogamaharishi Dr.Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj

25/12/2025

14/12/2025

Lord Ganapathy (Ganesha) is Omkara—the living embodiment of AUM, the primordial cosmic sound from which the universe arises, sustains, and dissolves.

In Yoga, he represents the Akashic Mind—the cosmic intelligence that records, calculates, governs, and remembers all karmic action. As Sri Lekha, the divine scribe, he preserves the eternal cosmic record.

Ganapathy presides over the Muladhara Chakra, guarding the sleeping Kundalini Shakti. He is the gatekeeper of spiritual awakening, ensuring that only purified, prepared consciousness may rise.

As Buddhi (intellect), Siddhi (attainment), Riddhi (prosperity), and Labha (spiritual gain), he orders both worldly and spiritual life. Hence, he is always invoked before any action, ritual, or sadhana.

To worship Ganapathy is to cultivate clarity before effort, wisdom before power, and order before evolution.

🕉️ Om Gam Ganapathaye Namaha 🕉️

Image courtesy: Dr Ananda AI

18/10/2025

This exploration delves into the Indian cultural timeline, beginning with the onset of the Kali Yuga and the historical contexts of revered figures such as Lord Krishna and Lord Rama. It underscores the necessity of grasping the authentic historical timeline of Yoga, arguing against the modern tendency to detach it from its rich Indian cultural roots. The discussion critiques contemporary textbooks for presenting a truncated history of Yoga, which fails to align with traditional Indian views.
Additionally, the narrative addresses historical misconceptions regarding the 'discovery' of America, shedding light on the existence of indigenous cultures that had been present long before European settlers arrived. It highlights the importance of understanding and respecting the Indian cultural context in yoga practice, particularly in relation to the traditional Shavasana posture, which is deeply connected to themes of death and planetary magnetic energy.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani also discusses the challenges faced when attempting to publish original research in this field, noting the struggle due to a lack of existing references and the reliance of academic referencing on prior works. Lastly, the segment confronts the ongoing challenges in maintaining the cultural integrity of yoga and raises questions about the responsibility for its future preservation and evolution.
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29/05/2025

Namaste.

I am pleased to share your e-copy of the June 2025 Yoga Life.

https://online.pubhtml5.com/urcbn/npra/

This month we showcase images from the Asian Yogasana Championship on the front cover. Dr Anandaji as Senior Vice President of Yogasana Bharat was an invited guest while Shri G Dayanidy served as International Technical Officer.

Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the Sports Authority of India, Yogasana Bharat, & Asian Yogasana Federation, the championship brought together over 200 elite athletes from 22 Asian countries to celebrate & compete in the dynamic and fast-growing discipline of Yogasana Sport.

Param Sharaddey Swami Ramdevji as President World Yogasana graced the occasion along with numerous dignitaries of the Government of India. The Secretary General World Yogasana Dr Jaideep Arya and the President Asian Yogasana Dr Sanjay Malpani made sure that the event was a grand success.

Another recent Yogasana event was at the Khelo India Games in Bihar where our dear Dr R Balaji of SPYSA served as Technical Official.

While in Delhi, Dr Anandaji was invited to deliver a Keynote on “Salutogenesis and Yoga Therapy” at Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and Director Dr. Kashinath Samgandi felicitated him. He also presented a talk for the Indian Yoga Association’s monthly Manthan Program attended by members from the New Delhi Chapter of the IYA.

On the back inner cover we share images from recent events at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. SBV Yoga Fest 2025 was organised by School of Yoga Therapy, ISCM where hundreds of youth showcased skills in Yogasana & knowledge of Yoga through elocutions & quiz competitions. The School of Music Therapy, ISCM held a very successful FDP series entitled CREATe – Creating Resources for Expressive Arts Therapies where our beloved Shaktimaa Yogacharini Devasenaji served as resource person.

May we continue to support each other on this humanistic path of Rishiculture Yoga, a path leading us all towards the ultimate spiritual liberation of Kaivalya.

Yours in Yoga,

Dr Anandaji

Sharing the June 2025 issue of Yoga Life, the official monthly of Yoga Jivana Satsangha, ICYER Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India.