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Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, affectionately known as Ammaji, was born in the
Career
Ammaji serves as the resident Acharya of
Trained as a journalist, Ammaji possesses an exquisite ability to communicate profound concepts in a practical and meaningful way. With dozens of books to her credit including two of poetry, she has authored the History of Yoga for Ancient to Modern Times, a comprehensive work that delves into the evolution of yoga throughout history.[6] Her writings reflect her deep understanding and insight into the ancient practice. She has served with distinction as Editor of Yoga Life, the international journal of Ananda Ashram for the past five decades, and brought to light many publications of Dr Swami Gitananda Giri and Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani as managing editor of the Ashram's publishing unit, Satya Press.[7][8]
She is the Director of Studies for the annual six-month Yoga teacher training program and 1-year advanced courses at the
Accomplishments/Awards
Ammaji's contributions to the world of Yoga have been recognized through numerous awards and accolades. The former President of India, Shri Zail Singh Ji awarded her the title "Yogamani" in 1986 at an International Yoga Conference held at the Asian Village, New Delhi.[11] In 1998 she was awarded the National Award, Bhaskar Award by Bharat Nirman and Indian Trade Promotion Organisation, New Delhi, one of fifty eminent Indians so honoured during the 50th year of Indian Independence for their contribution to Indian culture and spirituality.[12] In December 1999, Ammaji was named as an eminent yoga expert to the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, under the Health Ministry, Government of India, New Delhi. She was also named to the Finance Committee of this Council in March 2000. Additionally, she was named to the Academic Council of Pondicherry University, in March 2000.[13] She has received the prestigious Kalaimamani award from the Puducherry Government for her expertise in Bharatanatyam.[14] Additionally, her magnum opus, the History of Yoga from Ancient to Modern Times, has received critical acclaim from the global Yoga community.[6]
Publications
Ammaji is a prolific reader and writer, well-regarded for her academic and scholarly contributions to the field of yoga. Her work includes the monumental trilogy History of Yoga from Ancient to Modern Times volumes I and II and expands into the Rishi and the Rakshasas. For over five decades, she has served as the Managing Editor of the monthly journal Yoga Life,[15] which disseminates a wide range of yogic knowledge and insights. Apart from these publications, Ammaji has also written the following books -
- Yoga: One woman's view[16]
- A heart that is distant (poetry collection)[17]
- Yoga and Sport (co authored with Swami Gitananda Giri)
- Pranayama (coedited with Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani)
- Tribute to a great guru[18]
- Yoga for expectant mothers[19]
- Yoga: World wide (co authored with Swami Gitananda Giri)[16]
Legacy/Impact
Ammaji's legacy extends far beyond her accomplishments and awards. She has profoundly influenced thousands of seekers worldwide, earning her acclaim as the "Living Siddha of Puducherry."[20] Ammaji is grace and dignity personified and one of the brightest lights in the world of yoga today; not for all that she has done, or for all that she continues to selflessly do, but because she exemplifies, in every conceivable way, what it truly means to live a yogic life.
References
- ^ says, Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani (August 26, 2020). "Ammaji About the Age and History of Asanas".
- ^ "Ammaji on receiving Indian Citizenship". 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Ananda Ashram (International Centre for Yoga Education and Research)". 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Sri Kambaliswamy Yoga and Fine Arts Program". 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Yoganjali Natyalayam City Centre in Puducherry". The Hindu. 16 June 2015.
- ^ a b "The History of Yoga from Ancient to Modern Times". 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Global publication 'Yoga Life'". 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Satya Press, a publishing division of the Ananda Ashram". 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Indo-US yoga exponents meet for 3-day workshop in Puducherry, organized by ICYER". 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani". www.theyogatutor.com.
- ^ "Ammaji receives 'Yogamini' title".
- ^ "Ammaji receives Bhaskar award from Indian Government".
- ^ "Yoga expert of Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy".
- ^ "Ammaji receives Kalaimamani award from the Puducherry Government".
- ^ https://https Archived 2020-06-25 at the Wayback Machine://icyer.in/yoga-life-journal/
- ^ a b "Yoga – One Woman's View « ICYER".
- ^ "A Heart That is Distant « ICYER".
- ^ "Tribute to a Great Guru « ICYER".
- ^ "Yoga for Expectant Mothers « ICYER".
- ^ "Medium". Medium.