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Ananda Yoga brings hatha yoga back to its original spiritual essence.

Resources for Ananda Yoga® and Ananda Yoga® Therapy

 

ResourcesAnanda offers a wide variety of valuable resources on all dimensions of the science of Raja Yoga. Below are those that are most directly relevant to Ananda Yoga and Ananda Yoga Therapy.

To purchase any of these items, please call The Expanding Light boutique at 800-346-5350 (530-478-7518).

Books

Affirmations for Self-Healing, by J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda)-an indispensable handbook of affirmations and prayers to help one develop a wide variety of positive psychological and spiritual qualities. $8.95

Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, by Swami Kriyananda-the original book on Ananda Yoga, with postures, descriptions, affirmations, breathing exercises, routines. $14.95

The Art and Science of Raja Yoga, by Swami Kriyanandaa complete and highly accessible exposition of Raja Yoga (including Ananda Yoga); includes a CD with a guided Ananda Yoga routine. $24.95

Divine Will Healing, compiled and edited by Mary Kretzmannthe yogic system for supreme health of body, mind, and spirit, from the original teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. $14.95

The Energization Exercises of Paramhansa Yoganandaa booklet with basic instructions and drawings for all 39 Energization Exercises. $5.95

How to Meditate, by John Jyotish Novakthorough instruction for beginners; the standard in its field; includes techniques for developing intuition and devotion. $7.95

Meditation for Starters, by J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda)instruction and insights for beginners. $9.95. With companion CD ($19.95 total) or companion tape ($17.95 total).

Yoga for Starters, by Gyandev McCord, Ph.D.thorough instructional manual for a beginning Ananda Yoga practice, with a seven-week program of routines of postures and breathing techniques. (to be published early 2005)

Yoga Therapy for Headache Relief, by Peter Van Houten, M.D., and Gyandev McCord, Ph.D.short, easy yoga routines for the relief and prevention of headaches of many different kinds. $14.00

Yoga Therapy for Insomnia Relief, by Peter Van Houten, M.D., and Gyandev McCord, Ph.D.simple techniques to calm body and mind, and enter sleep. (to be published late 2004)


CD's/Audio Tapes

The Energization Exercises of Paramhansa Yoganandaonce through slowly for learning the details of each of the 39 Energization Exercises, and once through at a normal practice speed. $9.95 (tape)

Guided Meditations on the Light, by Swami Kriyananda-extended meditation/visualization exercises. $10.95 (tape)

Mantra, by Swami Kriyanandachanting of the classical Gayatri Mantra (for enlightenment) and Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (for healing and liberation) for 35 minutes each, with sitar background. $15.95 (CD or tape)

Mantra of Eternity, by Swami Kriyanandachanting of the mantra AUM for 71 minutes, with sitar background. $15.95 (CD or tape)

Yoga Postures for Higher Awareness, by Swami Kriyananda70-minute routine, ending with deep relaxation; same as video version below. $9.95 (tape)

Music for Yoga, by Swami Kriyananda3-CD set of instrumental music. $29.95

Surrender: Mystical Music for Yoga, by Derek Bell and Agniinstrumental music. (CD) $15.95


DVD's/Videos

A Course in Meditation, by J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda)a two-video set (almost four hours) covering instruction in the basic techniques as well as sections on affirmation, prayer, and chanting. $35.95 (VHS)

Cardiac Physiology and Medical Therapy for Yoga Teachers, by Peter Van Houten, M.D.a 3-hour seminar. $29.95 (VHS)

Energization Exercises, by Swami Kriyanandaonce through slowly for learning the details of each of the 39 Energization Exercises, and once through at a normal practice speed. $19.95 (VHS)

Meditation for Starters, by J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda)instruction, insights, and visualization aids. $19.95 (VHS)

Meditation Therapy for Health and Healing, by John Jyotish Novak30 minutes of techniques for and insights into this innovative, yet classical, application of meditation. $14.95 (VHS)

Meditation Therapy for Relationships, by John Jyotish Novak37 minutes of techniques for and insights into this innovative, yet classical, application of meditation. $14.95 (VHS)

Meditation Therapy for Stress & Change, by John Jyotish Novak36 minutes of techniques for and insights into this innovative, yet classical, application of meditation. $14.95 (VHS)

Sadhana, by Barbara Binghama complete beginner-level Ananda Yoga sadhana ("spiritual practices"), with guided Energization Exercises, postures, and deep relaxation. $14.95 (VHS or DVD)

Yoga to Awaken the Chakras, by Gyandev (Rich) McCordintroduction to working with the chakras, plus a 45-minute postures routine. $14.95 (VHS or DVD)

Yoga for Busy People, by Gyandev (Rich) McCord and Lisa Powersthree 25-minute routines: one each for vitality, calmness, and harmonizing the heart. $14.95 (VHS or DVD)

Yoga for Emotional Healing, by Lisa Powersbrief background on a yogic approach to working with emotions, followed by a 45-minute postures routine. $14.95 (VHS or DVD)


Other Learning Aids

Ananda Yoga Flash Cards48 asanas (yoga postures), with a drawing of the asana on one side, and the Sanskrit name, English name, and affirmation on the other side. $9.95

Energization Exercises of Paramhansa Yogananda: Wall Posterwith drawings and instructions. $5.00

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