Author: Lavanya Waechter

The Power of Harmony; #IDY2017

The Power of Harmony; #IDY2017

May 23, 2017 | , , |

The Power of Harmony On the First International Day of Yoga (#Yoga4Harmony), our beloved Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi addressed her children. Here are a few lines from Amma’s message: “Today is International Day of Yoga. Previously, people did not need to have a special day for performing yoga because it was part and parcel of their lives. Unfortunately, now we need a special day to remind us to perform yoga, just as we need a day to remember our mother and father.” Amma was in Santa Fe on June 21st, 2015 for the very first International Day of...

Read More
History of the Ashram

History of the Ashram

May 13, 2017 | , , |

“Children, this ashram exists for the world; it belongs to you, to all the people who come here.” – AMMA Amritapuri Ashram was built on the very property where Amma was born; it is now the headquarters of Amma’s worldwide mission and the spiritual home for Amma’s monastic disciples and hundreds of householder devotees. All the residents have dedicated their lives to realizing God and serving the world. They came here from all over India and from all over the world. Amma sees each and every one, listens to their worries, consoles them, encourages them and provides new direction...

Read More
Rhythm of breath – Sonnet

Rhythm of breath – Sonnet

May 11, 2017 | , |

My joyful heartbeats bathe in blessed bliss combined with sounds of nature’s magic score while wind’s divine caress and sun’s warm kiss lace lapping waves that dance upon the shore. As foamy curls rescind for more I sigh for hints of fullness, rife and ripe with life. My arms outstretch with aim to grasp the sky– belie all thoughts of human hype and strife But nightly news chants hateful war-refrains that strangle Gaia’s gifts–bring climate change that holds us hostage, bound by greedy chains– perhaps beyond what we can rearrange. Let macrame of breath unite us now in songs...

Read More
Amritapuri, The Abode of Amma

Amritapuri, The Abode of Amma

Apr 9, 2017 | |

Amritapuri: the Abode of Amrita Yoga Visitors are surprised when they first arrive in Amritapuri. How could an ashram grow in narrow land cradled between the backwaters and the Arabian Sea? How could this remote fishing village become the center of a spiritual revolution? Amritapuri translates as ‘Immortal Abode’. It is the spiritual home for Amma’s monastic disciples and devotees. The residents have dedicated their lives to attaining the goal of Self-realization. They live with Amma and imbibe her teachings. They practice meditation and yoga. The ashram residents participate in selfless service. Volunteers and devotees keep the ashram running....

Read More
Practicing Yoga in the Presence of a Living Master

Practicing Yoga in the Presence of a Living Master

Apr 9, 2017 | |

  Practicing Yoga under the Guidance of Amma It is very rare to find a realized master. Seekers dream of finding such a person and studying yoga under their guidance. You can find this in Amritapuri Ashram. Amrita Yoga curriculum was formed under the direct guidance of Amma. Who is AMMA? Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as AMMA is a spiritual leader. She is the founder of many humanitarian initiatives around the world. Amrita University and Amrita Institute Medical Sciences are some examples. Mata Amritanandamayi Math headquarters is located in the Amritapuri Ashram. It is very rare to find...

Read More