ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry

01/10/2026

Diabetes mellitus has become one of the defining lifestyle disorders of our age. Despite remarkable advances in medical science, the number of people affected continues to rise, reminding us that medication alone can never solve a problem whose roots lie deep within the way we live, think, breathe,....

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Resident Acharya and Chairman of ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India. Founding Guru of Sannidhi Yoga & Gitananda Integrative Therapies Academy.

28/09/2026

Testimonial by the most amazing Yoga Shakti 87 year young Yogacharini Tasha Natalia Ester Aronov

My dearest Anandaji—my beloved teacher, guide, and close friend,

I will never forget the first time I walked through the gates of Ananda Ashram. Above the entrance was a simple invitation: "Enter here if you are happy." At that time, I was not truly happy, yet something inspired me to step inside. That single step changed the course of my entire life.

Crossing that threshold was like entering another world—a world of light, purity, dignity, wisdom, intelligence, and unconditional love. It was there that the true journey of Yoga began for me. From that moment onward, my life found a new direction, a new purpose, and a new destiny.

I had the immeasurable blessing of learning from three extraordinary masters: Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, Param Pujya Ammaji Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, and Professor Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. Their teachings transformed not only my understanding of Yoga but my understanding of life itself. Under their compassionate guidance, I became a different person—more aware, more peaceful, more authentic, and more connected to the Divine within.

Anandaji is a rare human being. He carries forward the priceless legacy of his illustrious parents with remarkable humility, wisdom, compassion, and dedication. He is not only an exceptional Yoga Master and teacher but also a living example of Yogic values in daily life. Every interaction with him inspires sincerity, joy, and a deeper commitment to self-transformation.

To study under his guidance has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. My heart is filled with profound gratitude for all that he has shared so generously with me and with countless students around the world.

Thank you, Anandaji, for being a beacon of light, for your friendship, your wisdom, and your unwavering dedication to spreading the true spirit of Yoga. Your presence has touched my life in ways that words can never fully express.

With deepest love, gratitude, and reverence,

Yogacharini Tasha

17/09/2026

Nada Yoga is far more than chanting or singing. It is a complete yogic discipline that integrates breath awareness (Soham), Pranava (AUM), Bija Mantras, chakra harmonization, devotional music, and conscious silence (Mauna) into a systematic path of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual transformation. Every practice is designed to harmonize the body, calm the nervous system, refine the mind, awaken the heart, and elevate consciousness.

The beauty of the Gitananda tradition lies in its holistic approach. Sound is never separated from breath, movement, meditation, or daily living. Instead, Nada Yoga becomes a way of life—one that nurtures health while simultaneously guiding the sincere seeker toward higher states of awareness and Self-realization.

These programmes preserve the living teachings of Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri and the rich heritage of the Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga tradition, making this profound science accessible to contemporary practitioners.

If you are a dedicated Yoga practitioner, therapist, musician, educator, healthcare professional, or spiritual aspirant seeking an authentic and transformative experience, we warmly invite you to explore the Nada Yoga programmes conducted by Yogasadhaki "Chinna Ammaji" Dhivya Priya Bhavanani.

"From sound to silence, from silence to the Self."In today's fast-paced world, our lives are filled with constant noise—external sounds, endless conversations, and the ceaseless chatter of our own minds. Amidst this distraction, the ancient science of Nada Yoga, the Yoga of Sound, offers a timeles...

13/09/2026

Heartfelt Congratulations to Yogacharya Dr. Alok Dwivedi and Yogacharini Prof. Ingunn Hagen

On the sacred occasion of Param Pujya Ammaji's 83rd Birthday, we extend our warmest congratulations to Yogacharya Dr. Alok Dwivedi and Yogacharini Prof. Ingunn Hagen on being conferred the revered titles of Yogacharya and Yogacharini, respectively, by ICYER at Ananda Ashram. These honours recognize their unwavering commitment, dedicated seva, and invaluable contributions to preserving and sharing the timeless wisdom of traditional classical yoga across the world.

May this recognition inspire you to continue illuminating countless lives with the light of yoga. May the blessings of the Guru Parampara guide your every step, and may your service to humanity through the yogic way of life continue to flourish for many years to come.

With heartfelt pranams and best wishes on this well-deserved honour. Om Shanti. 🙏

12/09/2026

Join us in celebrating the 83rd Birthday of Param Pujya Ammaji on Sunday, 13 September 2026, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Puducherry. Come with your family to felicitate our beloved Ammaji, offer your pranams, and receive the benevolent blessings of the Living Siddha of Puducherry. All devotees, students, and well-wishers are warmly welcome.

Saluting Param Pujya Ammaji on Her 83rd BirthdayOn 13 September 2026, as Param Pujya Ammaji, Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, celebrates her 83rd birthday, the Yoga Life family joins thousands of students, disciples, friends and admirers around the world in offering our heartfelt pranams, love....