Ways of Yoga ~ by Gurani Anjali
Written in a simple yet profound style using both conversational and meditational tones, the book is comprised of nineteen intriguing meditations that describe joyful freedom in action, change, sacrifice, work, love and relationship. In addition, this book includes exercises that can provide a glimpse of spiritual perfection.
“The essays in this book are inspired meditations on the great spiritual themes of alienation, action, suffering, self-sacrifice, non-duality, and liberation. More than being wise commentaries on spiritual life, they also have a poetic and mantric quality that draws the reader into the meditative state. This is a highly practical book.”
— GEORG FEUERSTEIN, Ph.D., author of Encyclopedic Dictionary of Yoga; Holy Madness; Yoga, the Technology of Ecstasy, etc.
“Ways of Yoga administers a curative shock. Christian readers will learn God doesn’t do it all; Buddhist readers will learn desire doesn’t spoil it all. New Age readers will learn pain doesn’t ruin it all. In this book, Gurani Anjali marvelously teaches the mind/body through the body (the exercises) and the mind (the meditations). I can testify to her many siddhi.”
— ROBERT MAGLIOLA, Distinguished Chair Professor, the Graduate School, National Taiwan University, author of Derrida on the Mend, etc.
“…to help renew a union with the light in our own lives. . .”
— YOGA JOURNAL
“This book introduces the reader into new ways of seeing and practicing the Yoga tradition. Based on meditations spoken by Gurani Anjali at her Ashram in Amityville, New York, Ways of Yoga offers a series of reflections and meditation exercises that show how Yoga can speak directly to the issues of contemporary life. Like Swami Vivekananda, she uses stories and quotations from sacred texts to illustrate her teachings. Additionally, this volume includes guided meditations that can be practiced to gain deeper insight into yogic experience. I highly recommend this book for persons seeking to learn more about this ancient path.”
— CHRISTOPHER CHAPPLE, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theology, Loyola Marymount University, author of Karma and Creativity and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, etc.
Ways of Yoga is a must read for Yoga students. . . The meditations themselves are practical and accessible. . . .”
— YOGA INTERNATIONAL
“Ways of Yoga is a unique book that describes the path to human liberation in a simple style. Using both a conversational and meditational tone, the book describes joyful freedom in action, change, sacrifice, work, love and relationship.”
— HINDUISM TODAY
“In that momentary hesitation before writing these words, the intimate feel of this text wins through. Gurani Anjali’s conversational tone evokes the flow of a cool stream on a hot day – one look and one wants to get in. After entering, one finds the traditional practice of Vedic sacrifice set in a contemporary context and the withdrawal of Upanishadic wisdom nuanced for the modern American ‘loner’. . . . Her stress on sacrifice, interdependence, and self-confrontation inculcate a spirit of liberation in discipline. She espies a selfless work for us in serving others – especially our fellow creatures on this earth. Her charm is her subtle ability to evoke the joy in the work!”
— JOHN GRIM, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dept. of Religion, Bucknell University.
ISBN: 0-933989-01-6
Rtu ~ Meditational Poems by Gurani Anjali
From the forward by Christopher Chapple, Ph.D.: “In her writing, Gurani Anjali becomes the object of her intention; she is consciousness going forth in the voice of the poem, moving with the world of change (prakiti) and returning again into the solitude, waiting to re merge. Each of the poems in its own way points to a state of unity and blessedness experienced by the writer and made accessible to the reader through the poem .”
“To call Rtu a book of poetry does little to say what is found in these pages. The deepest of spiritual insights arise out of these poems like the first glimmer of light at dawn. What begins as a flash of light f or the sincere reader grows into the blazing radiance of knowledge . In Rtu our shared experiences of every day life and the highest of timeless truths converge in the words of Gurani Anjali. The mature reader who is ready to leave behind the petty concerns of conditioned living is sure to be profoundly touched by these poems.”
— YOGI ANANDA SATYAM
Each of the poems in its own way points to a state of unity and blessedness experienced by the writer and made accessible to the reader through the poem.
— CHRISTOPHER CHAPPLE, Ph.D.
ISBN: 0-933989-00-8 ISBN: 0-933989-05-9 (pocket edition)
Moksha Journal
A bi-annual scholarly, philosophical journal reflecting a multiplicity of spiritual perspectives, including works pertaining to Yoga, various schools of Buddhism, Sufism, mystical Christianity, etc.
The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali
by Christopher Chapple and Yogi Ananda Viraj (Eugene P. Kelly, Jr.) An analysis of the Sanskrit with accompanying English Translation
From the acknowledgements:
“The inspiration for this translation was provided by Gurani Anjali, Founder and Director of Yoga Anand Ashram, Amityville, New York. Seeing the need for improved tools for the study of the yoga tradition, several of her students under took the task for becoming educated in classical Sanskrit. In 1979, a group of us began work on the Yoga Sutras, meeting once a week to analyze the grammer, compare different translations, and discuss the commentary of Vayasa. The project continued in this fashion until the summer of 1986, when we completed the fourth and final section.
As with any long project, a number of people have been involved with the generation of this translation. The primary contributors to the first Pada in addition to myself and Yogi Ananda Viraj (Eugene P. Kelly, Jr.) include William Bilodeau and Yogi Ananda Satyam (Salvatore Familia) Those assisting with the translation of the second Pada were Yogi Ananda Satyam, William Bilodeau, Roy Mitchell, and Glenn James. The third and fourth Padas benefitted from input by Glenn James and Tom Affatigato. Kathe Jeremiah and Lorretta Quintano devoted long hours to typing the manuscript. Constant support and guidance has been received from Yogi Ananda Viraj…”
ISBN: 81-7030-244-7
Meditations Through Yoga by Gurani Anjali
Transcriptions of meditations given by Gurani Anjali, Director of Yoga Anand Ashram, in Amityville, New York. These teachings flow from a fully enlightened life, and indeed, their power of revelation is apparent even when they are removed from the living situation of a meditation to the flat confines of the blank page. It is hoped that all who read the following words will be drawn to seek the freedom that the Gurani continually demonstrated in daily circumstance. The title and sub-titles are supplied by the editors.
Dedicated to the memory of Gurani Anjali, whom many of us lovingly called Guruma, and to her family for their years of patience, support and sacrifice.
Acknowledgments:
This publication would not be possible without the dedicated efforts of:
- Professor Christopher K. Chapple
- Yogi Ananda Satyam
- Rocco Lo Bosco
- Dolores Burns
- John Matthes
- Glenn P. James
- Chandni Rodriguez and
- the supportive community and Board of Directors of Yoga Anand Ashram.
From The Silent Depth Within Me
by Gurani Anjali and commentary by Yogi Ananda Viraj
A collection of spiritual songs, both words and music, which offer the partaker access into the oneness from whence they arose. Included is commentary which assists in revealing the profundity of each song. This book, and compact disc package is equally accessible and appealing to scholars, musicians and spiritual aspirants.
From the author’s acknowledgements page:
My sincere and warm gratitude is extended all members of Yoga Anand Ashram for supporting me in the undertaking of this book.
I thank Yogi Ananda Viraj for his unclouded elucidation. My gratitude and special thanks is extended to Yogi Ananda Satyam for providing an introduction to the work as well for his ongoing informed guidance in various aspects of the publication process. My gratitude also goes to Georg Fuerestein, who so kindly offered his assistance with technical editing. My warmest gratitude goes to John MacLaury for singing these songs so beautifully; and to Laurence LeMasters for providing instrumentals as well as his professional contribution to the audio recording.
My gratitude also goes to Karen Doukas for the writing and editing of the musical scores, as well as to my dear daughter Indrani Joseph for her final editing of the musical scores. My sincere gratitude goes to Glenn James for his help in all technical aspects of printing. My heartfelt thanks to Dolores Burns, Secretary of Yoga Anand Ashram, for input and computer work and for serving as liaison throughout the process.
Many thanks to William Bilodeau, Rocco Lo Bosco, Roy Mitchell, Marianne Stanton, Debra Nord, Maryellen Lo Bosco, Christopher Kelly, Teresa James, Dave Cook, Alan Buehler and Steve Crimi. Thank you also to Russi Sethna for his photography work.
(publication pending)
Think On This ~ by Gurani Anjali
This selection of poems is inspirational, meditative and provocative. Each poem is accompanied by an intriguing and intricate line drawing by Debra Nord. This is a must read for poets, intellectuals and spiritual aspirants.
“A calm mind gazing deeply into life and expressing simply what it sees–an inspiring exercise in applied Yoga and a delightful combination of wisdom and silence.”
— GEORG FEUERSTEIN, Ph.D
President, Yoga Research and Education Center
Author, The Yoga Tradition, etc.
“Gurani Anjali’s poems sparkle with enthusiasm. . .. She invites the reader into her vision of universal consciousness. . . Debra Nord’s illustrations similarly engage the eye of reader with a suggestive mysteriousness, encouraging that all-important second look which takes us deeper into our most quiet form of awareness Like a fresh breath of air, this book of poems stirs and inspires the reader with its insight and beauty.”
— CHRISTOPHER KEY CHAPPLE, Ph.D.
Professor of Theological Studies and Director of Asian and Pacific Studies at Loyola Marymount University
Author, Nonviolence to Animals, Earth and Self in Asian Traditions, etc.
“These 23 poems of searing insight, wisdom and compassion give voice to the silent truths of conscious living and engage the reader to awaken to the sacred ecstasy that lies at the heart of everyday life.
The writings of Gurani Anjali carry on a tradition that stretches back to the hymns of the Rg Veda, the Poet Lao Tzu and intimate teachings imparted in the Upanishads.”
— YOGI ANANDA SATYAM
(publication pending)
Wisdom from the Forest: The Sacred Teachings of the Upanishads
Speaker: Yogi Ananda Satyam
This collection of 6 audio cassette tapes is a recording of a course given at Yoga Anand Ashram in the Fall of 1997. The required text is The Thirteen Principal Upanishads translated by Robert Ernest Hume, published by Oxford University Press, England; or The Principal Upanishads translated by S. Radhakrishnan, published by Harper Collins Publishers, New Delhi, India, 1994.
The Upanishads are a collection of sacred texts of ancient India that recount stories and lessons of the spiritual teachings of the forest-dwelling sages. Although ancient in origin, the Upanishads embody a timeless wisdom that remains as vital to our lives today as they were when originally composed—some being older than 2000 years. This six tape collection will cover four of the most important: the Chandogya, Katha, Maitri and Svetasvetara. These four represent the core teachings and insights of that sacred knowledge. Listeners will be introduced to the Upanishads’ fundamental insights of meditation, sacrifice, and spiritual practice.
Copyright Yoga Anand Ashram, 1997
The Four “Great Sayings” (Mahavakyams) of the Vedas
Speaker: Yogi Ananda Satyam
This collection of 6 audio cassette tapes is a recording of a course given at Yoga Anand Ashram in the Spring of 1997. The required text is The Thirteen Principal Upanishads translated by Robert Ernest Hume, published by Oxford University Press, England; or The Principal Upanishads translated by S. Radhakrishnan, published by Harper Collins Publishers, New Delhi, India, 1994.
The Vedas, considered to be the oldest literature of mankind, are four in number. Each Veda has one mahavakyam (great saying) that embodies a profound reality. Each of the mahavakyams can be found in the Upanishads, as associated with each Veda. This six week course explores the mahavakyams in depth.
Copyright Yoga Anand Ashram, 1997
In Search of the Cradle of Civilization
Speakers: Yogi Ananda Satyam, Rocco Lo Bosco and William Bilodeau
This collection of audio cassette tapes is a recording of a course given at Yoga Anand Ashram in the summer of 1996. The required reading was the text entitled, In Search of the Cradle of Civilization by Georg Feuerstein, Subhash Kak & David Frawley, published by Quest Books, Wheaton, IL, 1995.
Yogi Ananda Satyam, Rocco LoBosco and William Bilodeau provTha framework for the text, as well as a context in which to understand the scholarly historical findings about the origins of ancient Indian Civilization. Many misconceptions about early Vedic civilizations are dispelled and new possibilities are explored.
Copyright Yoga Anand Ashram, 1996
Someone Is Calling ~ The Songs of Gurani Anjali
A collection of songs and instrumentals to inspire students of all spiritual paths. The lyrics and music of Gurani Anjali embody the wisdom and insight that comes from a liberated and compassionate involvement in life. Performed by the Yoga Anand Ashram Choir, these songs are a unique blend of inspirational lyrics, beautiful melodies and a synthesis of contemporary and traditional musical instruments.
All lyrics & music by Gurani Anjali
Except Instrumental #1 & 2 by Ned Decker
Solos: Each Day, See the Tree by John MacLaury | One Passing by: lndrani Joseph
Duet: Strange are the Winds of Time: John MacLaury & lndrani Joseph
All performances by the Yoga Anand Ashram Choir and Musicians
Yoga Anand Ashram Inc. 152 Merrick Rd., Amityville, N.Y. 11701
Recorded 1981-1987, 1988,
Twenty-Four or One ~ by Origin of Yoga Anand Ashram
Drawing together varied musical styles: primitive, classical and contemporary, this audio cassette tape provides a tapestry of spacious melodies perfect for relaxation, meditational reflection and explorations into the realm of music, sound and rhythm.
Don Jeremiah – guitars: electric & acoustic; guitar synthesizer
Tom Affatlgato – keyboards: moog, korg, sequential circuits synthesizer
Frank Pagano – drums, percussion, assorted sound effects
Logo by Vito Affatlgato ~ Cover design by Yvette Pagano
Produced, composed and engineered by Origin.
Moksha Bookshop, 152 Merrick Rd., Amityville, N.Y. 11701
Recorded 1983-84. © 1985.
Dedicated to Gurani Anjail and Yoga Anand Ashram.