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Amrita Yoga is a profoundly beneficial discipline that intertwines yoga and meditation harmoniously. This exalted spiritual practice was born out of Amma’s sankalpa, Her divine resolve. Under Amma’s direct guidance, Brahmacharini Shobha (Shobana) was empowered to traverse its intricate steps, enabling her to practice and instruct others seeking to deepen their spiritual journey.
Amma teaches us that the essence of spirituality is to awaken love and open up to the suffering of others. In a touching anecdote, Amma shares the story of a woman who was forced to skip essential dialysis treatments due to dire situations. As we expand our hearts, we will feel the pain of others as our own and help in whatever way we can.
Amrita Yoga is a profoundly beneficial discipline that intertwines yoga and meditation harmoniously. This exalted spiritual practice was born out of Amma’s sankalpa, Her divine resolve. Under Amma’s direct guidance, Brahmacharini Shobha (Shobana) was empowered to traverse its intricate steps, enabling her to practice and instruct others seeking to deepen their spiritual journey.
Discover the beauty of "The Song of Love," a poem that captures the essence of unity, connection, and the quiet joy found in the simplest moments. Let it guide you to a place where the heart and soul harmonize with the world around you.
Amrita Yoga is a profoundly beneficial discipline that intertwines yoga and meditation harmoniously. This exalted spiritual practice was born out of Amma’s sankalpa, Her divine resolve. Under Amma’s direct guidance, Brahmacharini Shobha (Shobana) was empowered to traverse its intricate steps, enabling her to practice and instruct others seeking to deepen their spiritual journey.
Adiyogi means the first yogi. According to yogic philosophy, Lord Shiva is not just known as a God, but as the Adiyogi or the first yogi – the originator of yoga and the first guru or Adiguru. He was the one who first put this seed into the human mind. From Sanskrit, adi means first and yogi refers to an adept in yoga. On another level, when we say “Shiva,” we are referring to a certain yogi, the Adiyogi or the first yogi, and also the Adi Guru, the first Guru, who is the basis of what we know as the yogic science today. Yoga is the means to know the essential nature of our existence. The first ones to learn Yoga The great privilege of learning Yoga for the first time from the Adiyogi was given to Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Eventually, Lord Shiva chose the Sapta Rishis (the seven sages) to learn Yoga from him and spread it all over the globe. On Shiva’s instructions, these rishis then moved on to the various parts of the globe to spread the message of Yoga. Hindu myth maintains that Matsya, a fish, overheard Adiyogi’s teachings to Parvati and attained enlightenment. Matsya then accepted Shiva’s offer of reincarnation and came to be known as Matsyendra, after whom the yoga posture Matsyendrasana was named. He was also one of...
Swami Paramatmananda Puri explores the profound impact role models have on shaping our character, emphasizing the responsibility parents and professionals bear in setting virtuous examples. Through the legendary story of Bhishma from the Mahabharata, the article illustrates the power of selflessness and respect for parents. Bhishma's extraordinary sacrifices—renouncing the throne and a personal family life to honor his father's wishes—serve as a timeless reminder to prioritize dharmic values and others' happiness over personal desires. In our journey, we are encouraged to emulate high-minded role models who lead us toward truth, selflessness, and enduring happiness.
It was the beginning of dawn, but the sun seemed hesitant to rise. The Ayodhyavasis, dwellers of Ayodhya, were praying that the sun never rose. This day would take away Lord Rama. All Ayodhyavasis mourned their immanent loss. Many were agitated at the injustice of Rama’s exile. He was their God in human form. Only three people enjoyed divine peace: Lord Rama, His inseparable divine consort, Sita, and His beloved brother, Lakshman. They were a family who cared nothing for luxury, sensual enjoyment or personal comfort. Theirs was a life of duty, dharma and sacrifice. Even Valmiki, the author of the...
On February 10, during her first visit to Ireland, University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland’s leading and largest university, hosted Brahmacharini Shobana, an award winning yoga practitioner and teacher who has dedicated her life as a monastic in Amma’s ashram to the pursuit of authentic yoga. Under Amma’s guidance, Shobana has been the director of AMRITA YOGA® since 2004. Having taught more than 3000 workshops, classes and retreats worldwide, she specializes in bridging the gap between the ancient traditional Eastern practice and the practical needs of yoga in the West. Shobana’s dedication to Yoga teaching has been recognized in multiple forums....
