News & Views from the world of Astaunga Yoga Meditation

On January 10, 2010, A’c. Pranakrsnananda Avadhuta conducted the Ananda Marga marriage ceremony as prescribed in Caryacarya Part 1 for Jayadiipa and Journey. Both women are very active and serious members of Ananda Marga for many years. 250 people attended the ceremony. There were people from various spiritual traditions attending as well [...]

I conduct a regular meditation class in New Haven, Connecticut at the Health Food Store called “Edge of the Woods”. Everyone is welcome to attend. Here is the link: http://www.meetup.com/Mantra-Meditation-New-Haven/

“There is in every living being a thirst for Limitlessness” Shrii Anandamurti
My name is Pranakrsnananda. However you may call me Dada Prana. I have been teaching mantra meditation in 30 countries for the last 38 years. I am originally from USA. I now live in New York City.
I lead a [...]

The process (heart circle) brought about the start of a change in me that I never thought possible. I am so thankful to have been able to participate in it and I am so inspired to follow the path of bliss!
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We are delighted that you will be once again able to deliver meditation practice, this time for the participants at the 2008 Phoenix Northern Rivers Weekend Workshop for people with HIV. As intimated, your practice was lauded by all the participants who attended our April Retreat and for some it was life changing. The collective [...]

A 39 year old third year male originally from the UK studying at the Northern Rivers Gestalt Institute said, “I experienced powerful responses when singing towards other participants. Sometimes I experienced my responses somatically, sometimes as cognitive realisations and sometimes in the form of imagery and metaphor. I perceived a strong sense of the [...]