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DEDICATED
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the Greatest Guru in our Universe
THE LION OF PONDICHERRY
YOGAMAHARISHI
Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj
(24.07.1907 - 29.12.1993)
A Modern Rishi Incarnate Who Protected the Purity of Rishiculture
Ashtanga Yoga with His Mighty Roar of Truth.
Everything we are today is only a result of his blessings.
May we always be worthy!

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YOGNAT
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The Gitananda Yoga Family Worldwide,
:0:Cordially invltes you with family and [riends to the ezlzbretion of the :0:
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF ANANDA ASHRAM IN PONDICHERRY,
SILVER JUBILEE OF YOGANJALI NATYALAYAM, and
7SfllJAYANTHI OF OUR BELOVED AMMAJI.
From 10.00 am, Sunday August 5 th 2018
At Kamban Kalai Arangam, Bussy Street, Pondicherry - 1.
Hon'ble Chief Minister, Thiru. V. NARAYANASAMYAv1.,
~ SPECIAL GUESTS ~
Hon'ble Ministerfor Public Works, Thiru. A. NAMASSIVAYAM Avl.,
Hun'ble Minister fur Welfare, Thiru. M. KANDASAMY Avl.,
.<5 :o:Hon'ble Minister for Health, Art & Culture, Thiru. MALLADI KRISHNA RAO Avl.P:
~ Hon'ble Minister for Revenue, Thiru. M.O.H.F. SHAHJAHAN Avl., ~
.0' Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture, Education, Thiru. R. KAMALAKANNAN Avl., ·6. 0
Hon'ble MLA Orleanpet, Thiru R SIVA Avl.,
Hon'ble MLA Uppalam, Thiru ANBHAZAGAN Avl.,
Puducherry Special Representative in Delhi, Thiru JOHN KUMAR Avl.,
c4j<?o-GUESTS :<E¥ONOUR-O-¢>~
Yogini Satyaprem Gibson, Representative of IYTA & AAYT Australia.
Professor RL Bijlani Avl., Aurobindo Ashram, Delhi.
Professor Madanmohan Avl., Director, CYS, AVMC & RC.
Professor TM Srinivasan Avl., SVYASA, Bangalore.
Muthamilrnamani Pulavar I Pattabiraman Avl., Valluvar Villisai Kuzhu.
Thiru V Sivashanmugam Avl., Former Director Tourism Directorate.
Thiru N Ardhanari Avl., Eminent Educationalist.
Yogacharini Shobana Devi Avl., Gitananda Yoga, Czech Republic
Rtn. Dr Vanaja Vaithianathan Avl., Medical Director, Jothi Eye Care.
Kalaimamani SV Jagatheesan Avl., Director, Saradha Kala Mandir.
Dr M R Vidhya Avl., Medical Director M.V.R Medical Center.
Thiru K Thandapany Avl., Vijayalakshmi Nagai Maaligai
Dr M Malayalathan Avl., Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon.
Dr. Shabnam Khan Avl., Consultant Gynaec & Fertility Specialist.
Thiru S Pasupathy Avl., ABS Group
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PROGRAMME
10:00 AM: Invocation and Lighting of Kuttuvelakku by Guests, Alumni, and Faculty.
10 AM to 3 PM: FREE MEDICAL CAMP by MVR Medical Center, MVR Poly-clinic,
CYTER of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Center for Yogic Sciences & Mother Care Foundation.
10:20 AM: Chanting of Ganesha Pancharatnam & Siva Ashtakam led by Dhivya Priya
Bhavanani.
10:40 AM: Musical presentations by students of Sri Thiyagarajar, Sri Muthuswamy
Dikshitar, Sri Shyama Shastri, Sri Purandaradasar and Sri Srirengam
Ranganathan sections, guided by Nadayoga Shironmani Smt Jyothirmayi
Shastri, Smt Indumathi Bhanuchandar, and Sri S Veeramuni.
11:40AM: Prize distribution for YOGNAT points winners
12:00 Noon: Panel discussion on, "YOGNAT: The source of joy in our lives", moderated
by Dr Vanaja Vaithianathan with participants from the Ladies classes,
Parents and Alumni of YOGNA T.
2:00 PM: Welcome Banner Dance by junior students of YOGNA T.
2:20 PM: Dance and Yoga performances by YOGNAT students.
Sharunuga Kowthuvam (Krishna lyer Group)
Mallari (Rukmini Devi Group) - Gambeera Natai - Kandajathi Tiruputa
Shivakumarane - (Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani Group) - Kummi Folk
[athiswaram (Rukmini Devi Group) - Saraswathi - Adi
Nalla Penmani (May Intensive) - Folk
Parvathy Naayakane (Rukmini Devi Group) - Shanmugapriya - Adi
Azhagu Raman (Rukmini Devi Group) - Saranga - Misra Chappu
Kanden Kanden (Ponnaiya Pillai Group) - Revathi - Adi
Ranganai Thuthiporku (Rukmini Devi Group) - Chakravakham - Adi
Banner Dance and Yogasana demonstrations by senior students.
Yoga Shakthi - A Yogasana Demonstration by YOGN AT Ladies
4:40 PM: Welcoming the Hon'ble Guests by Ammaji, Yogacharini, Smt. Meenakshi
Devi Bhavanani, Director and Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi
Bhavanani, Chairman, YOGNAT and ICYER.
Special Welcome "Natya Yoga" tableaux by students.
Pancha Ratna Kriti of Saint Thiyagaraja - (Rukmini Devi Group) - Nattai - Adi
Screening of YOGNAT & Me: A documental'}' shot by Krishnaveni Ilanthirayan,
Tathagata Mitra, and team, tracing the journey and impact of YOGNAT through
the past 25 years.
6:00 PM: Honouring of Esteemed Dignitaries, release of Golden Jubilee and Silver
Jubilee Souvenir and Presentation of Awards to Eminent Personalities by
Yoga [ivana Satsangha (International).
7:00 PM: Cultural performances by students
Kowthuvam (Rukmini Devi Group) - Ananda Bhairavi - Chatusra Ekam
Odi Villaiyadu Papa (Adyar K Lakshman Group and Dhananjayan Group(West Branch)
Ka Va Va (May Intensive) - Varaali - Adi
Neeye Gathi Endru (Adyar K Lakshman Croup) - Kalyani - Alii
Samba Sadha Siva (Rukrnini Devi Group) - Sindhu Bhairavi - Adi
Senthamizh Naadennum (May lntensive) - Classical-folkjugalbadhi
Thappattam (Krishna Iyer Group) - Folk
Thillana (Rukmini Devi Group) - Revathy - Adi
Folk Dance (Rukmini Devi Group)
10: 00 PM: Vande Matharam and Shanthi Mantra

Y06ANJAU NAITALAYAM
Members of Cultural Troupe
Direction:
Ammaji, Palkalai Poompozhil, Kalaimamani,
Puduvai Shakti Yogacharini MEENAKSHI DEVI BHAVANANI
Concept, Direction, Research, Music, Choreography, Nattuvangam and Vocal:
Palkalaichemmal Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
YOGNAT MUSICIANS: Choreography, Nattuvangam and Vocal: Yogacharini Devasena Bhavanani. Student
Coordinator, Choreography and Assistant Direction: Selvi Krishnaveni lIanthirayan. Keyboard and Musical
Guidance: Nada Yoga Shironmani Kalaimamani SV Jaqatheesan. Mridungam: Thalamamani Sri M Prasanna
and Sri AS Anirudh, Violin: Kalai ILananmani Selvi J Shankari. Mogarsing and Special effects:
Sri L Janardhanan.
STAGE MANAGEMENTe COSTUMES: Yoga Chammal C Shanmugamfi Yoga Chemmal lalitha Shanmugam.
RECEPTION COMMITIEE: Yoga Chemmal E Gajendiran, Yoga Chemmal Dr Meena Ramanathan, Yoga
Chemmal Dr R Balaji. Smt. J Sridevi. Smt. M Tarnilsslvi Smt. MV Jayalakshmi. Yogasadhaki Jyothipriya.
STAGE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE: Yoga Chemmal G Dayanidy, Yoga Chemmal Reena0 Joseph. Yoga
Chemmal R Chandrasekar, Yogasadhaka Kiaan Gupta, Thiru S Sendil Coumar, Thiru C Saravananfi Thiru
G Ramalingam,
COSTUMES AND MAKE-UP: Yoga Chemmal Smt. S Kanimozhi. Smt R Sri Valli. Selvi. P Bhuvaneswari.
Smt. R Gokila. Smt. R Bijal. Smt. V Sarulatha , Maniyan Tailors, Rajendiran Tailorsfi Kalaimathi Costumes.
Sound eLight Arrangements: Dandapani Electricalsfi Puducherry Municipality Staff. Photos: Thiru S Velu,
Photo Express. Video: Thiru G Sasi Kumar, NOS 24x7. Souvenir: Thiru J Selvakumar. Sarguru Printographs.
YOGNAT ALUMNI ORGANIZING TEAM
Sri S Tamilsengolan, Selvi D Lakshmi, Srnt. Dr Padma Prashanthini, Srnt, V RenukaDevi, Dr V Arnirtha,
Smt Varalakshmi Kamalanathan, Sri S Sivasankar, Dr S Diwakar, Sri Sriram, Sri S Kaviarasan,
Sri Swarooup Ramanan @ Prem Kumar, Sri Siddarthan, Sri G Surendiran, Sri Mohana Padmanabhan,
Selvi S Anurupa. Sri Mouthu Pawankurnar, Selvi A Yuvarani, Selvi S Sahana Shankari, Selvi Ghayathri
Sivakumar, Selvi S Samyuktha, Selvi N Poonguzhaly, Selvi S Shanmathy, Selvi D Preethika, Selvi V
Roshini, Selvi Debolina Pal, Selvi Nevedha Karman, Dr 5S Lothikha, Sri Krishna Kumar, Selvi R Yamuna
Devi, Smt. Vithiyalakshmi.
STUDENTS SELECTED FOR BHARATA NATYAM AND BANNER DANCE:
Rukmini Devi Section: Dhivya Priya Bhavanani, I Krishnaveni, S Devasena, J Sangavi, SVidyashankart,
I Balasundari, Dr Sabarishree, G Swarnamalya, A Thamizhmalar, SNarchelvi, P Meenatchi, G Priyavathana,
SSarvegna Lakshrni, Vismya Sanjay. V Sudarshini, V Swetha, P Meera Devi, G Cayathri, R Gayathiri,
S Deepalakshmi, M Gomathi, P Saranya. P Kavya.
Ponnaiya Pillai Section: SYogitha, A Krishna Priya, R Madhumitha, R Abhinaya, Selvadhivyaa, K Nivedini,
D Divyaa, VSManjushri, R Deepthi Priya, J Dhatchayeni. V Vinodhika, V Saranya, R Priscilla Pauline,
KB Kruthika, A Leelavathi,
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Adyar. K. Lakshman Section: Aruna Bharadwa]. V Tejal, K Madhumedha, JK Dhivya Dharshini,
M Dhamny Mayaa, S Mohana Priya, R Akshaya, T Dharshini, G Divya Darshini, S Hasini Devi,
C Mirdula, S Charumathy, S Phoshicaashri.
Krishna Iyer Section: E Yuvasri, B Sandhiyarany, K Lakshanaa, A Nithyasri, V [anani, S Nidhisha,
A ivetha, S Priyanga.R Thamizh Mozhi, M Ranjana. VS Nithyasri. RS Harshini Priya, RV Sasmitaa
Ronsard.
Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani Section: AK [anani, C Sharika, P Yuvajothy, M Vaishnavi, R Magima,
A Ebonitha, N Kaarunya, M Sadhana, S Saahithya Allbi, G Nivetha, V Subiksha, M Saseendra,
B Samikshaa, R Seshavarthini, V Pooja, RS Harishini Priya.
Dhananjayan Section (West Branch):VS Nikshita Sri, B Nirupama Sree.M Kamali Sri.M Kalaimani,
A Vinsica, Ubika Rajesh, S Medini, R Rishmitha, MV Srushti.
STUDENTS SELECTED FOR YOGA DEMONSTRATION AND CARNATIC VOCAL
Anandraj Bhavanani, S Thanushkka, P Divyashri, R Supraja, T Sri Lakshmi, R Sourniya, U Iinisha,
R Rakshana, M Rahitha, A Yazhini Annamalai, S Kanishka, SJ Magizhini, S Karunika, G Krishna,
Sekha Seetal Krishna, P Yamini, G Monica Devy, G Nivetha, M Subiksha, P Saijayani, A Liya,
Bhavatharini, K Pooranamithra, K Kalaivani, B Sai Prakash, A Rohith, V Nishanth, B Tanuj Balaji,
Deganand Dayarine, M Uvarajan. V Ravendharan, M Indraesh Baalu, P Goverdhan, I Mrityunjay,
V Logeshwaran, Ramyasri, M Aakash, SK Rupess, J Narendran, J Kabilan, R Thamizh Mozhi,
S Vishnu, UB Kamalesh, M Logeshwaran, S Siralane Sriram, M Prithvirajan, A Vidyalakshmi,
PJ Anish Raj, K Sanjai, N Eshwar @ Yogesh, S Madhannath, S Kishor Kumar, R Akshaya, R Ananya,
GR Devadharshini, I Mrinali Akshita, GK Lathekka, A Aishwarya, K Umaiyasri, K Nakula,
V Prasanna, Sidharth Kabhila, UB Kaamaesh, G Padrnasundari, K Nivedha, MG Lokesh Radj,
MG Baladharshini, U Bavadharni, S Hariharasudhan, K Sivadarshan, KM Redhaunkabhila,
E Anesh, S Medwin Kumar, P Janani, P Saijayani, BVedeshva Ram, V Sivaganesh, Unnati Singh,
S.Kavya, Hasini Dayarin.
LADIES DEMONSTRATION
Dr Vanaja Vaithyanathan, BOuma Parameswary, Komala Vijayan, S Vidhyasri, R Uma, C Uma,
M Valliarnrnal, A Anubala, S Suchitra.M Kalaivani, V Renuka Devi, V Sumathi, T Akhila, T Poorani,
RS Shanmuga Priya, M Kiruthikka, G Poongodi @ Kavitha, R Kasthuri, A Mahalakshmi, S Gayathri,
Vijayakumari Barani, Mary Stella, MV [ayalakshmi, K Umamaheshwari, D Parameswary.
FREE MEDICAL CAMP
lOAMto3PM
M.V.R Medical Center & M.V.R Poly-Clinic with CYTER, CYS and Mother Care Foundation
Dr M R Vidhya, MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine)
Chief Consultant Physician & Diabetologist,
Medical Director M.V.R Medical Center & MV.R Poly Clinic, Pondicherry
Dr M Malayalathan, M.D, D. Ortho
Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon
Dr Shabnam Khan, MBBS, M.S (OG), FMAS, FRM, FALS
Consultant Gynaec, Laparoscopic surgeon & Fertility specialist
Dr R Balaji, MBBS, FCD, MD (AM), MPhil (YT);Dr S Lokesh Balaji, MBBS, FID;
Dr V [ayalakshmi, MBBS. Dr S Rajalakshmi, BSMS, MSc(Y), Dr K Jayanthi, BSMS,
Dr Zeena Sanjay, BNYS, MD (AM), Dr VR Vasundhara, BNYS, Sri S Artchoudane MPhil (YT),
Smt A Mariangela MA, Sri Dhanushapnadeesh PGDYT, Selvi B Ghayatri.

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Prime Minister
MESSAGE
I am pleased to know that a special Souvenir is being released on the
joyous occasion of the 50th
Anniversary of Anand Ashram and the 25th
Anniversary of Yoganjali Natyalayam. Congratulations and best wishes
to the whole fraternity on this proud moment.
Anand Ashram has been radiating the wisdom inherent in our spiritual
heritage and has played a critical role in making yoga an integral part of
lives of millions of people. Following the visions of Dr. Swami
Gitananda Giri, it has been espousing the beautiful confluence of the
ancient and modem knowledge systems.
I also appreciate invaluable contributions of Yoganjali Natyalayam
towards training in classical arts, leveraging the power of yoga in
unlocking our potential.
Best wishes for the future journey of both the institutions. May their
endeavours help the whole world grow towards self realization through
the medium of yoga and arts.
New Delhi
02 August, 2018
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(Narendra Modi)
Ms. Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani
Director
Yogacharini Yogamani Puduvai Kalaimamani Puduvai Shakti
ICYER, 16-A, Mettu Street, Chinnamudaliarchavady
Tamilnadu- 605104

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MESSAGE
The world is increasingly looking towards India for guidance as a "Vishwa Guru"
and due to the efforts of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the International Day
of Yoga is being celebrated all over the world since the past four years.
This is the culmination of the Yoga Sadhana of the grand masters of Yoga, our
Guru Parampara over the centuries and due to their blessings today Yoga has become
a household word. Major Yoga traditions of India such as ICYER and others are today
bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to our country, seeking spirituality and bliss of
life.
It gives .me great pleasure to congratulate the founders and leaders of ANANDA
ASHRAM at ICYER, Pondicherry on completing 50 years of Yoga Seva in Pondicherry.
This is the real tribute to the spirit of the world-renowned Guru Yogamaharishi
Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, considered one of the five leading exponents
of Classical Ashtanga Yoga in the 20th
century and hailed as the "Father of Modern
Scientific Yoga".
It is heartening to note that Ananda Ashram has been serving the world Yoga
community through it ICYER, its city centre Yoganjali Natyalayam as well as the
spiritual and religious centre of Sri Kambaliswamy Matam.
I once again congratulate the Ashram Acharya, Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi
Devi Bhavanani, who has brought great honur to our country and the Chairman
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, who is serving with distinction on
numerous communities in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
I wish the team of faculty, alumni and students all the
celebrations.
best for the jubilee
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MESSAGE
The Hon'ble Vice President of India is happy to learn that
International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (lCYER),
Kottakuppam, Tamil Nadu is organizing a Gala Event of
Celebrations on August 5, 2018 at Pondicherry to mark the zs"
anniversary of its city centre Yoganjali Natyalayam.
The Vice President extends his greetings and congratulation
to management and all the staff members of the ICYER and wishes
the event all success.
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29th
May, 2018.

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ICI June. 2018
MESSAGE
I am happy to note that International Centre for Yoga Education and Research
(ICYER) is celebrating its SO years of completion of Yoga Seva for the local, national and
international community and 25 years ofthe founding of its city centre Yoganajli Naryalayam.
The ultimate goal of Yoga is the attainment of liberation (Moksha) from worldly
suffering and the cycle or birth and death (Samsara). For the common man. who is far from
enlightenment. Yoga can be a way of increasing one's spiritual awareness or cultivating
compassion and insight. Experb of Yoga see daily practice as beneficial in itself', leading to
improved health, emotional well-being, mental clarity andjoy in living, The rewards of Yoga
are within the reach or anyone who pursues it.
I am sure the ICYI':R will continue to do Yeoman Service in the field of Yoga in future
too.
I wish the all success for the 50111
year celebration.
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CHIEF MINISTER
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
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MESSAGE
Puducherry is known worldwide as a Punya Bhumi graced by the great spiritual
penance of the master Siddhas of the past. This spiritual tradition continued with the
arrival of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother at the beginning of the last century. In the past
50 years great strides have been made in the awareness of Yoga and the Indian cultural
Arts. Thanks to the yeoman service of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri and
Ammaji Yogacharini Kalaimamani Smt. Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.
The Puducherry Government has celebrated the International Yoga Festival from
4th to 7th January since 1993. This event was inspired by the great work of Swamiji and
Ammaji and their son Dr Ananda Balayogi who continue to render service to the
Department of Tourism in organizing the world famous event every ycar.
Puducherry is a destination of spiritual tourism and major Yoga traditions of India
such as ICYER and others are today bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to our
country, and to Puducherry seeking spirituality and bliss of life.
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the founders and leaders of ANANDA
ASHRAM at leYER, Puducherry on completing 50 years of Yoga Seva in Puducherry.
This is the real tribute to the spirit of the world-renowned Guru Yoga maharishi Dr.
Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, considered one of the five leading exponents of
OassicaJ Ashtanga Yoga in the twentieth century and hailed as the "Father of Modern
Scientific Yoga".
community through ICYER, its city centre Yoganjali Naryalayarn as well as the spiritual
and religious centre of Sri Kambaliswamy Matam.
I once again congratulate the Ashram Acharya, Arnmaji Yogacharini Mccnakshi
Devi Bhavanani, who has brought great honur to our country and the Chairman
numerous communities in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
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MALLADI KRISHNA RAO
PUDUCHERRY
MINISTER for Health & Family Welfare.
Tourism & Civil Aviation, Fisheries, Housing,
Sports & Youth Affairs. Art & Culture and
Irrigation & Rood Control
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MESSAGE
The world is increasingly looking towards India for guidance as a "Vishwa
Guru" and due to the efforts of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, the
International Day of Yoga is being celebrated all over the world since the past four
years.
This is the culmination of the Yoga Sadhana of the grand masters of Yoga, our
Guru Parampara over the centuries and due to their blessings today Yoga has become a
household word, Major Yoga traditions of India such as ICYERand others are today
bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to our country, seeking spirituality and bliss
of life,
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the founders and leaders of ANANDA
ASHRAMat ICYER,Pondicherry on completing 50 years of Yoga Seva in Pondicherry.
This is the real tribute to the spirit of the world-renowned Guru Yogamaharishi Dr.
Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, considered one of the five leading exponents of
Classical Ashtanga Yoga in the twentieth century and hailed as the "Father of Modern
ScientificYoga".
community through it leYER, its City centre Yoganjali Natyalayam as well as tile
spiritual and religious centre of Sri Kambaliswamy Matam.
I once again congratulate the Ashram Acharya, Amrnaji Yogacharini Meenakshi
Devi Bhavanani, who has brought great honur to our country and tile Chairman
numerous communities in the Ministry of AYUSH,Government of India.
I wish the team of faculty, alumni and students all the best for the jubilee celebrations.
With kind regards,
M'~~
(MALLADI KRISHNA RAO)
Health Minister

M.O.H.F. SHAHJAHAN
MINISTERfor Revenue, Industries 81Commerce,
Transport, Information Technology, Forest,
Wakf Board and Minority Affairs
PUDUCHERRY
Date: 2 0 JUL ZOl6
MESSAGE
Yoga is regarded as one of the most effective methods of establishing a
connection between the body minds by Indian sages since time immemorial. The
dedicated practice of Yoga as a way of life is no doubt a solution for problems
related to psychosomatic, stress related disorders helping us to regain our birth
right of health and happiness.
International Yoga festival is the culmination of the Yoga Sadhana of the
grand masters of Yoga, our Guru Parampara over the centuries and due to their
blessings today Yoga has become a household word. The contributions of
Ananda Ashram at ICYER, Puducherry and others are today bringing hundreds
of thousands of visitors to our country, seeking spirituality and bliss of life.
r am very happy to hear that Ananda Ashram is completing 50 years of its
Yoga Seva for the local, national and international community under the
benevolent guidance of our beloved Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi
Bhavanani.
I am also proud to know that Centre Yoganjali Natyalayam is organizing a
Gala Event and releasing a souvenir on the occasion of celebrating its 25 th year
on 5th August 2018.
It is heartening to note that Ananda Ashram has been serving the world
Yoga community through leYER, its city centre Yoganjali Natyalayam as well
as the spiritual and religious Centre of Sri Kambaliswamy Matam.
I congratulate the Ashram Acharya, Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi
Bhavanani, who has brought great honour to our country and the Chairman
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, who is serving with distinction
on numerous communities in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
I once again wish the Chairman Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi
Bhavanani and Ashram Acharya, Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi
Bhavanani & his followers all success in their endeavours.
(M.O.H.F. S

R. KAMALAKKANNAN
MINtlTER FOR Agriculture, .lectrlclty,
IducaUon Including Collegiate Education,
DRDA. Community Developmant,
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PUDUCHERRV
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MESSAGE
The world is increasingly looking towards India for guidance as a ·Vishwa
Guru- and due to the efforts of the Indian government with the support of thc
United Nations, International Day ofYogais being celebrated on 21 June all ovcr
the world since the past four years.
This is the culmination ofthe YogaSadhana of the grand masters of Yoga,
our Guru Parampara over the centuries and due to their blessings today Yoga
has become:a household word. Major Yogatraditions of India such as Ananda
Ashram at ICYl<:R,Pondicherry and others arc today bringing hundreds of
thousands of visitors to our country, seeking spirituality and bliss oflife.
In the past, opportunities to learn Yoga and the classical fine arts of
Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam were kept away from the downtrodden and
socially backward classes of our society. It is only due to efforts by great
personalities like Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Girl and Amm~i
Yogacharini Smt. Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani that all sections of our society in
Puducherry have got the golden privilegeof learning and practicing their arts. In
fact many of their students have now become professionals in these fields and
are teaching allover the world.
Their work for the past 50 years is highly commendable and I
congratulate the founder Swamiji Gitananda Girl, the Director Ammaji and the
Chairman their illustrious son Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani on the occasion
of the Golden Jubilee of Ananda Ashram and Silver Jubilee of Yoganjali
Nalyalayam being celebrated on 5 August 2018.
Mayyour service for the cause of all sections of Societycontinue forever.
.,,' 2018

R. SIVA
MEMBER
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
PUDUCHERRY
r{) Off. : 0413-2332332
Res. :0413-2346371
CeH: 94431 17925
No.9, Kulakkaral Street, Calve Bungalow
Govindasalai, Puducherry-605 011
19.07.2018
Date : ..
Message
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the founders and
leaders of ANANDA ASHRAM at ICYER, Pondicherry on completing
50 years of Yoga Seva in Pondicherry.
I have known them since the past many years and been
associated with their cultural institution Yoganjali Natyalayam since its
inception in 1993. I have attended their grand cultural celebrations
many times and am also a proud parent of the institution as my son
Master Karthick studied there for a few years. -
I offer my respects to Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri
and Ammaji Kalaimamani Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani who have for
the past 50 years served the socially down trodden communities of
Pondicherry through Yoga, Classical Music and Bharatanatyam.
I once again congratulate Ammaji, Dr Ananda 8alayogi and the
faculty and students of YOGNAT who have brought great honur to
Pondicherry through their wonderful service for the Indian classical
fine arts and Yoga.
With my best wishes for the grand celebrations.
Your's
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I_'IJ'~ ....~' i Member
.:', ~ Legislat~ Assembly
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A. ANBALAGAN
MEMBER
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
PUDUCHERRY
(l) Ofl. : 0413-2232412
2339464
Mobil.: 9843036874
664, Bharalhl Slr•• t
Puduch.rry-606 001
23 July 2018
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MESSAGE
I am pleased to know that Ananda Ashram at ICYER, Pondicherry is
completing 50 years of their Yoga Seva in Pondicherry as well as the 25th Anniversary
of its cultural wing Yoganjali Natyalayam on 5 August 2018.
I have known of them since the past many years and witnessed their
exceptional work in training the youngsters of Pondicherry in the fine arts of Yoga,
Music and Bharatanatyam
I salute the pioneering efforts of the Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Girl
and Ammaji Kalaimamani Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani who have for the past 50 years
served the socially down trodden communities of our region with distinction.
I congratulate Ammaji, Dr Ananda Balayogi as well as the faculty, alumni and
students of YOGNAT for bringing great prestige to Pondicherry through their
wonderful efforts.
Pondicherry is a spiritual destination and the work of YOGNAT and Ananda
Ashram has contributed greatly to this world renown.
On behalf of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), I offer
my best wishes for the grand celebrations.

A. JOHN KUMAR
o Off. : 0413·2232330
0413·2232409 (P)
0413·2335887
Fax: 0413·2335886
ce« :97905 80961
9655680961
.·moll: 'ohnkumorotllce@gmaN.com
all(jvr@gmall.com
Special Repre.enlatlve lor
Government 01 Puducherry at New Deihl
MESSAGE
2.1 01.2.018
Date.' : .
I am happy to know that the Ananda Ashram at reYER, Puducherry is
completing its SOyears of Yoga Seva in Pondicherry and 25th
Anniversary of its cultural
wing Yoganjali Natyalayam on 5th
August 2018.
I appreciate the SO years of meritorious service of Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami
Gitananda Giri and Ammaji Kalaimamani Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani for the
downtrodden communities. Their work for the past SOyears is highly commendable.
I extend my warm greetings and felicitations to Dr. Ananda Balayogi as well as
faculty, alumini and students of Yognat and wish them to be successful in all its future
endeavours.
With kind regards,
A. JOHN KUMAR
Special Representative for
Government of Puducherry
at New Oelhi
Puducherry

S-VYASA (Deemed-to-be University)
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
Deemed University u/S of 3 of the UGCAct, 1956
The International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER) is celebrating its Golden Jubilee
Year, having been founded in1968 founded by the great Guru and Ashtanga Yoga master
Yogamaharshi Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj.
Ever since inception ICYER is working towards its objective of prompting Ancient Traditional Yoga
and with a view to reach Yoga to one and all, the institute is offering six months International Yoga
Teachers Training since 1968, apart from One year International Diploma started during the millen-
nium.
The Institute under the guidance Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri, started promoting Bharatha Nat yam the
traditional dance and Carnatic Music apart from Yoga since its inception and later on through its
cultural wing of Yoganjali Natyalayam since 1993.
The Institute is nurtured and guided by many leading Yoga exponents drawn from across the globe.
The Institute has crafted many yoga masters for the welfare of the society.
Yoga which was earlier confined to a small sect of people across the nation, has gained prominence
across globe consequent to it being promoted by many eminent personalities drawn from various
walks of life, by promoting the importance of Yoga and establishing scientific validations and thus
making Yoga a relevant science. The United Nations declaring 21st June as International Day of Yoga
on the recommendations of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi Ji, yoga has become the
talk and walk of life across globe, there by popularizing and placing yoga high.
The ideology of ICYER and VYASA is to promote Yoga and Yoga way of life for the welfare of the
society, I am pleased to convey my best wishes on ICYER celebrating its Golden jubilee celebrations
and releasing an exclusive souvenir on this occasion. Trust ICYER will continue to serve the society
for its wellbeing in the years ahead.
With Love,

Dr H R Nagendra,
Chancellor-SVYASA President-VYASA & President-IYA

IIS,.a'lll
The Yoga Institute
(1100'~ ~ ~
~. YEARS #'
Greetings from The Yoga Institute.
We at The Yoga Institute, take a lot of joy and delight in wishing you on the 50th Anniversary of ICYER
at Ananda Ashram. Your pursuit for teaching yoga along with art and culture of our country has
touched our hearts. We thank you especially; Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani and
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, for sharing the divine knowledge of yoga to help people
understand the culture of a Guru Kula.
We want to acknowledge, ICYER for the 50 years of contribution to the lives of their many disciples
and the society for spreading the yogic and cultural message of discipline, simplicity, natural living
with solemn dignity. ICYER has forged a holistic tool which provides physical, psychological, social
and spiritual benefits to help overcome the hurdles of modern lifestyle. ICYER has contributed in
molding the personality of an individual to such a level that they can only do good to the world. This
is a great service to humanity.
We want to through this letter show our reverence and gratitude to Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami
Gitananda Giri, the 'Father of Scientific Yoga', who combined the divinity of Yoga and science to
device 'Gitananda Yoga'. We admire his spirited knowledge which he imparted so freely to so many
of his students worldwide. We join him in his belief, 'Yoga is a way of life' and an integral part of Indian
culture.
We have very fond memories of when Swamiji had graced us with his visit, here at The Yoga Institute
with Ammaji and Dr. Ananda who was very young at that time. He sang a beautiful song for us.
Finally The Yoga Institute, would like to wish ICYER at Ananda Ashram, heartiest congratulations on
the Gala Event of Celebrations on August 5th, 2018. We wish you all a rewarding and flourishing
further 50 years ahead.
Yours in Yoga,
Smt Hansaji Yogendra
The Yoga Institute, Shri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz (E), Mumbai - 400055, India
www.theyogainstitute.org
lHRIE GINIRATIONS 01 '004 ........
YOGA A WAY OF LIFE'OR MllUONS ACROSS THE G.l.081.

17 June 2018
Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
ICYER
Ananda Ashram
Pondicherry
INDIA
so" Anniversary of ICYER
Dear Dr Ananda,
The International YogaTeachers Association (IYTA)sends hearty congratulate to yourself
and your dear mother, Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani on the so"
Anniversary of ICYERwhich was founded by your esteemed father Yogamaharishi Dr Swami
Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj in 1968.
Our Association has had a strong connection with your Centre and family since the early
days. Our founder of IYTA,Roma Blair, first invited Dr Swami Gitananda to Australia back in
1975 when he and his wife participated in a seminar for IYTAmembers and students. We
have also had the honour of hosting Dr Ananda for Australian workshops and Conferences in
the last decade which are always well attended and appreciated.
May your Centre ICYERcontinue to provide excellence in Yoga Teacher Training for many
years to come as a leader in the science of Yoga as it spreads throughout the world.
Kindest Regards,
Astrid Pickup
President
International Yoga Teachers Association
GPO Box 57, Sydney NSW, 2001
m: 0403 802 775
w: www.ivta.com.au
e: president@iyta.com.au
. t Ph 1800449 195 E enquiries@iyta.com.au
www.lya.com.au GPO Box 57, Sydney, 2001 ABN 24402376251

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THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF I Bridging Yoga
YOGA THERAPISTS and Healthcare
Dear Friends at the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Ananda Ashram
and the Silver Jubilee of YOGNAT,
It is such a pleasure to witness all of the goodness that you have been offering to
humanity for all of these years.
We are put on this earth to help one another, to find ways of lifting each other out of
suffering and to be kind to one another.
I can see clearly that you have done all of these things with humility and strength
over the years.
You and your team performed these good acts when nobody was watching because
it was the right thing to do. This, to me, is true karma yoga.
I honor you on this day of celebration. I wish for your success and abundance going
forward.
I see the purity in your actions and would love to support you in any way that I can.
It is a blessing for me to be in friendship with you.
Amy Wheeler, Ph. D., C-IAYT
Founder, Optimal State of Living
Professor of Kinesiology, CSUSB
President of Board, International Association of Yoga Therapists.

AUSTRALASIAN ASSOCIATION OF
YOGA THERAPISTS
Leadership. Education. Inte9ratlve Medicine
July 16, 2018
The 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee celebration of Ananda
Ashram at leYER
Dear Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanai and Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Bhavanani,
Please accept my greetings via my representative Satyaprem Gibson who is doing me the honour
of conveying the Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists (AAYT) Committee's very best wishes
to you in person on this most special occasion.
The 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee celebration of Ananda Ashram at ICYER and Silver Jubilee of
Yoganjali Natyalayam is truly a joyous and momentous occasion and thank you for inviting the
AAYT to take part in it.
As President of the AAYT, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you for all that
has been accomplished during these many years by your organisation first under the guidance of
your esteemed father Yoga Maharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri and more lately by your mother
Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi and yourself.
During these last 50 years of dedicated teaching, work and research, your organisation and
latterly yourself have also provided a shining example of a true Yoga way of life instilling these
values by example and experience in the many students and teachers who have benefitted from
your teaching and your courses.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank you for consenting to play an advisory role to the
Australasian Association of Yoga Therapy (AAYT) and express my appreciation for lending your
wisdom and experience in this field to our association. I look forward to your visit to Australia in
2019.
I would like to wish the Ashram, Yoga Natyalayam, ICYER and yourselves many more happy years
in continuing your valuable work well into the future.
All blessings on this wonderful occasion.
Warmest regards!
Karine Shells hear
President of AAYT
president@yogatherapy.org.au
+61 (0) 411850416

leYER represents all that is most noble within the Yoga traditions of India; it upholds the
importance of a deep connection to India's heritage while remaining open to a wide range of
perspectives.
leYER holds a space for subtle teachings while bringing Yoga to the widest possible
audience, including children and health professionals.
leYER upholds the importance of in-depth study of Yoga philosophy and psychology while
teaching with love and compassion from the heart Integrative Yoga Therapy is honored to
receive the grace of of Dr. Ananda's participation in our programs, enriching us all with the
wisdom of this ancient tradition.
Namaste,
Joseph Le Page
Founder, Integrative Yoga Therapy.
USA, Brazil & S. America.

AMITY UNIVERSITY
--- UTTAR PRADESH ---
DR. W. SELVAMURTHY, Ph.D., D.Se.
FAMS, FABMS, FIMSA, FIANS, FlAY
President
Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation (ASTIF),
Director General, Amity Directorate of Science & Innovation
Chancellor, Amity University Chhattisgarh and
Chair Professor for Life Sciences
(Former Distinguished Scientist and Chief Controller R&D(LSI,DROOl
Tel: 91{O)120 4392045/91-9&71372441/91-981GG01028
E-mail: wselvamurthy@amity.edu
MESSAGE
It gives me immense pleasure to know that International Centre for
Yoga Education and Research will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on
August 5th, 2018 at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry. lCYER has come a long
way since its inception in the year 1968 by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami
Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj. The center has further expanded its wings
under the able guidance Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani
with more than hundred affiliated centres in nearly 30 countries.
I want to pay my tribute to Dr. Swami Gitananda with whom I had
interacted in Seventies. He is a visionary in promoting Yoga globally_ The
tradition set by Swami Dr. Gitananda is being continued by Ammaji and Dr.
Ananda.
Yoga is a profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human
mind and soul which bestows perfect physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual health to an individual. I am delighted to know that the lCYER is
carrying on the tradition of promoting the spiritual awakening through Yoga
which also aids in a healthy lifestyle.
ICYER'has been offering a number of courses in the field of Yoga and
reaching out to various cross sections of the society through propagating
this Ancient way of life. I am glad to know that thousands of students from
all over India and the world have been thoroughly trained in an intensive
Yoga programme. The center has also made a mark in imparting traditional
dance and musicof India through their programmes.
I am sure that under able Chairmanshipof Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi
Bhavananithe Centre will attain greater heights of accomplishments.
My heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the entire Management of
leYER and Yoganjali Natyalayam on reaching this important milestone.

D.R. Kaarthikeyan
PADIVV SH RI Awarded by President of India
Advisor: Lilli- - //III11(/n Righls, Respousibilitie»
President: Foundationfor Peace, Harmony and C,'oodGovernance
Age Care lndia
Former
Director-Central Bureau of Investigation
Director General-National Human Rights Commission
Director General-Central Reserve Police Force
Chief of SIT CBI-Rajiv Gandhi Assassmation Case
MESSAGE
Ananda Ashram was founded by the Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Gid Guru
Maharaj at Pondicherry in the year 1968 and continues its service for society guided by
Ammaj i Yogacha1"ini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani through International Centre for
Yoga Education and Research and Yoganjali Natyalayam.
While Yoga and Natya have acquired International fame and growth now, since the last
50 years ICYER and YOGNAT have maintained the traditional purity and Integrity of
Yoga, Natya, Music and Indian culture.
With Pondicherry as the International Headquarters, ,this unique organization has
more than hundred affiliated centres in nearly 30 cou ntries.
ICYER publishes books on Yoga and Indian Cultural arts. Also brings out a valuable
monthly International journal "Yoga Life" and offers a 52-Lesson Correspondence
Course in Yoga. Their publications carry lot of authentic material for the health of the
body, mind and spirit of everyone.
By conducting the Six Month International Yoga Teachers Training Course, thousands
of qualified yoga teachers have also been produced to serve all over the World.
The Director of ICYER and Ashram Acharya Ammaji Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi
Bhavanani, is one of the leading lights of modern Yoga and a Yogini par excellence. She
is a role model for all young women who wish to balance the modern life with spiritual
wisdom and grace.
The Chairman Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, is a qualified Medical
Doctor, Bharatanatyam Artiste, Carnatic Classical Vocalist and Mridangam Artiste. A
Cold Medalist in Medical Studies, he is ensuring the fulfilment of the vision of his
illustrious parents in the most admirable manner by combining the best of the East
with that of the West.
Yogacharini Smt. Oevasena Bhavanani, wife of Dr. Ananda, is a professional Bharata
Natyam artiste and Carn at ic classical vocalist, as well as a well-trained Yoga Teacher.
Ilith the inspiration, guidance and direct supervision of such eminent personalities,
the institution has acquired global recognition, acceptance and adrnirat ion. In the years
to come the institution will acq uire more eminence and serve humanity both in yoga
and other cultural activities.
I convey my own appreciation and convey Iny congratulations on the Gala Event of
50th An n ivers ary Ce lebrat iorrs.
102, Ground FloOL Anand LOK. New Oelhi - 110049, India
E-mail: drkaarthikeyan@gmaLi com
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Dr. Pranav Pandya MD (Medicine)
Chancellor Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
Head All World Gayatri Pariwar
Director Brahrnavarchas Research Institute
Editor Akhand Jyoti (Monthly Magazine in 8 Languages)
DEY SANSKRLTL
VlSHWAVlDYALAYA
9th
May 2018
Atmiya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
It is extremely heartening to note that International Centre for Yoga
, Education and Research (ICYER) is going to celebrate its so" Anniversary at
Ananda Ashram, Puducherry on 5th
August 2018. The efforts and contributions
of leYER for the promotion and propagation of the ancient wisdom of our
sages are really praiseworthy. Please accept our sincere Best Wishes, and
affectionate blessings of Mother Gayatri and our Revered Gurusatta for such
noble endeavors of serving the humanity.
Keep informing us about your well being and progress. We pray to
Mother Gayatri for your continued progress and peaceful1ife.
Yours Sincerely
C))j i liB ~
(Dr. Pranav Pandya)
Recognized by UGC, Accredited by NAACand an ISO 9001 :2008 Certified Institution
Gayatrikunj - Shantikunj, Haridwar - 249 411 (Uttarakhand)
Phone: +91-1334-260602.260309,260723, 261367 • fax: +91-1334-260866
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Paramahansa Svami Yogananda Giri
Founder of the Matha Gitananda Ashram, Italy.
"Om Sri Gurubhyo Namah
In the seventies, an impulse, a desire brought me to India and no desire was more
blessed. Even if I didn't know it, that was the beginning of a radical rather than fast
journey, like a wind that sweeps away the clouds and makes the sun shine. That
wind was Guru Ji Pujya Swami Gitananda Giri Maharaja. A giant not only of Yoga,
but of the power of the Spirit, that has always animated every action.
Through Guru-kripa, he would give and still gives knowledge, just as nourishment is
given to a newborn. Through Guru-shakti he models the bodies and minds of his
shikshas to prepare them for Divine Consciousness.
Guru Ji is always in our memory and in our hearts; all is accomplished in his name,
because he has shown us the path. Guru Ji has left his body, but not life, his Shakti
is light and love (anantajyoti) and lives through a great Yogini-Guru: Ammaji
Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani. And, again, through a worthy and equally
luminous Guru: Yogacharya Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. A synthesis of the Guru's
strength and Grace.
In commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Ananda Ashram, marvelous
expression of the work, dedication and love of this wonderful family of Siddha
Yoghis."
With these words flowing from the heart, Paramahamsa Svami Yogananda Giri Ji
expresses his gratitude to the mother Ashram on its anniversary.

Dr. Ramesh Bijlani
SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM - DELHI BRANCH
New Del h i 110016, INDIA
E-mail: rambij@gmail.com
4 July 2018
MESSAGE
It is a proud privilege to have this opportunity to congratulate the International Centre for Yoga
Education and Research (ICYER), Puducherry, on reaching the milestone of the fiftieth
anniversary. Founded by Swami Gitananda Giri, later guided by Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi,
and now chaired by their son, Ananda Balayogi, ICYERhas a lot to show that is totally out of
proportion even to its antiquity. Perhaps of the greatest significance are the earnest and
sincere efforts that the Centre has consistently made to preserve the invisible spirit of yoga
instead of letting it get subordinated to the visible techniques. The Centre has walked
admirably and successfully the tightrope of idealism combined with pragmatism, tradition with
innovation; and has thereby maintained its distinct position as one of the best known yoga
institutions in the world. Besides yoga, they have also developed expertise in music and dance,
the other expressions of the Indian culture. May the Grace of the Divine enable this centre to
keep progressing further to make still more contributions to the improvement of the human
consciousness at the globa I level.
(Ramesh Bijlani)

Respected Sir
I am very glad to know that you are celebrating 50 th anniversary of your Ashram on
05/08/2018.
I really appreciate the work done by all of you in last 50 years and thank all of you
for this work.
I further give my best wishes for the prosperity and development of your work which
is the need of the time.
Thank you all.
Dr. Vishwas Mandlik
President, Yoga Vidya Gurukul,
Trimbak, Nasik, India.

Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram
Dear Ananda,
It gives me great pleasure to know that ICYER is celebrating 50th year of establishment.
ICYER established by one of the great Yogis of this Century, Yogamaharishi
Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and nurtured by Ammaji Yogacharini
Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani is doing yeoman service in the world of Yoga. Its uniqueness
lies in maintaining the ancient tradition of the Siddhas in its purity and combining the
modern science. You have been meticulously keeping the flow of this work.
Completing half a century is a milestone which has to be celebrated. I pray to the
lineage of Yoga Acharyas to bless you and this Institution on this happy occasion
and wish all the best.
With kind regards,
Yogacharya S Sridharan
Trustee ,Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai.

I am delighted to know that International Center for Yoga Education and Research
(ICYER) is celebrating 50th anniversary and Yoganjali Natyalayam 25th anniversary
on 5th August 2018. I first met Yogamaharishi Dr. Gitananda Giri in 1977 and was
instantly attracted by his magnetic personality and earthly wit and humor.
Swamiji has made immense contribution to the spread of Yoga and Bharat Natyam
not only in Pondicherry, but in many countries across the continents.
It is a matter of great satisfaction that Ammaji Smt. Meenakshi Devi and Dr. Ananda
are continuing the great work started by Swamiji. I have seen Dr. Ananda evolving
since his childhood and am delighted to see him develop into an accomplished Yoga
Acharya and holistic physician. I am sure that under the able leadership of Ammaji
and Dr. Ananda, ICYER and Yoganjali Natyalayam will take yoga and Bharat Natyam
to newer heights. My congratulations and best wishes for great success of the
upcoming event.
Dr. MADAN MOHAN MD, MSc, DSc, FlAY
Emeritus Professor of Physiology and Director
Center for Yogic Sciences, AVMC & RC.

S-VYASA (Deemed-to-be University)
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
Deemed University u/S 00 of the UGCAct, 1956
Dear Dr Ananda,
It is a great occasion to celebrate 50th anniversary of ICYER founded by your father
Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri.
I fondly remember the classes led by Swamiji that I had attended in Bangalore
during one of his visits.
We are proud that Ammaji and yourself have not only kept the torch alive but have
lit the inner light of thousands of souls with added energy through inculcation of our
Indian culture, holistic education and modern scientific research.
We wish you all the best for the success of this celebration.
May the Divine be with you for celebrating the Centenary Year with widely spread out
wings round the globe.
With thanks and regards
Dr R Nagarathna,M.D FRCP, Dsc (Hons)
Medical Director, Arogyadhama, VYASA
www.svyasa.edu.in / www.svyasa.org
Vision: Be and make
Mission: Combine the Best of the East with that of the West

KAIVALYADHAMA
MESSAGE
I am pleased t.o know that lCYER is celebrating their 50th Anniversary
on August 5th, 2018 in Pondicherry and heartily congratulate them OIl the same.
The grand Yoga-Musical-dance extravaganza would be a delightful watch. We in
India believe that Yoga, ,·rhich has been our strength from time immemorial,
could become the strength of the whole world.
On this occasion, I wish the celebration a grand success. I thank the
Institute for their work and wish the readers of the Souvenir a delightful read.

T. M. Srinivasan, PhD., DSc.,
Honorary Senior Professor,
S-VYASA Yoga University, Bengaluru.
It is a great pleasure to acknowledge 50 years of service of ICYER which was founded by
Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and presently guided by Yogacharini
Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.
I had the privilege of meeting Sri Swami Gitananda Guru Maharaj on several occasions and each time
it is his fascinating personality and profound knowledge that inspired and led us in Yoga research and
teaching. Sri Ammaji teaching of the ancient lore, especially the esoteric aspects taught by Sri Guru
Maharaj is unique in Yoga education in India. Sri Guru Maharaj kept the tradition over many years dis-
seminating this profound knowledge to deserving students. Dr. Ananda is the torch bearer of this tra-
dition now and has remarkable career in Yoga, Modern Medicine and performing arts. Their ability to
share this with the less fortunate is also an important contribution and service to Yoga itself.
Yogacharini Smt. Devasena Bhavanani, wife of Dr. Ananda, is a well recognised Yoga teacher,
Bharatha Nat yam artist, classical Carnatic vocalist and also a Sanskrit scholar.
With dedication and devotion, this Institute has been teaching and propagating the profound knowl-
edge and rishi culture that is unique to it. The ancient wisdom, as taught here has almost disap-
peared; now however, Ammaji, Dr. Ananda and Smt. Devasena, have not only revived it, but has
presented it to the World with research support and scientific data base.
The role of leYER in propagating this wisdom and the arts to public is exemplary. Unless knowledge
is shared, it will disappear in one generation. Hence, the work of this Institution is unique and unparal-
leled. The books and other materials from this Institute are also of great importance to Yoga students
world over. Special mention should be made to the book titled "YOGA Chikitsa: Application of Yoga
as a Therapy" by Dr. Ananda. It is a unique book with scientific clinical basis for procedures in Yoga
therapy.
As a senior member of Yoga fraternity, I shower my blessings to all who have contributed to the
success of this unique institution and my pranams to Guruji Sri Gitananda Giri Maharaj who was a
great inspiration over many decades, to all of us working in Yoga.

AYOGAANUBHAVA
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Tel: 0091-2114-273384; Mob.: +919881315176
MESSAGE
International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER), founded by Yogamaharishi Dr
Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj in 1968 at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry and presently guided
by Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani respectfully and aptly called 'Ammaji' is celebrating its
50th Anniversary this year under the Chairmanship of Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani.
I had the privilege of getting blessings from Swami Gitanandaji and to have lively discussions with
him and Ammaji during various Yoga Conferences and Conventions held at Annada Ashram and else-
where from time to time. Swami Gitanandaji awarded ''Taamra Padma" to me during the 3rd
Decennial Convention of Vishwa Yoga Samaj World Wide Yoga Congress held in January 1989 in
Pondicherry for Excellence in Session Moderations.
Since its inception, Ananda Ashram has developed by leaps and bounds to great heights under the
excellent guidance of Swami Gitanandaji assisted by Ammaji and presently successfully managed by
Dr. Ananda Balyogi with support from team members. The magazine 'Yoga Life' and various publica-
tions of the ICYER is a rich treasure house of knowledge and guidance for the Yoga students and
practitioners.
I wish big success for the Golden jubilee Celebrations of ICYER and a bright future for its multifarious
activities under the stewardship of Dr. Ananda Balyogi and spiritual guidance from Respected Ammaji.

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KRISHNAMACHARYA
HEALING AND YOGA
FOUNDATION
Namaste!
The International Centre for Yoga Education and Research and Yoganjali Natyalayam, Pondicherry
was founded by the great Yoga Guru Yogamaharishi Swami Gitananda Giri. Considered among the
best Yogis of the 20th Century, he brought together the wonderful traditions of Yoga and Dance, both
expounded by Lord Shiva, offered it to the modern day public.
This parampara has been continued to the present day by his wife Ammaji Yogacharini
Meenakshidevi Bhavanani and their son Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, whose unlimited talents
continue to keep the flag of the Gitananda Tradition flying high.
In an era where commitment is a feared word and tradition is often ridiculed to embrace the false garb
of modernity, the fiftieth anniversary of ICYER sends a strong message to modern day practitioners
that there is a great value in being rooted to teaching traditions.
I wish the Gitananda family all the very best on this auspicious occasion and appeal to the divine Lord
to continue to shower auspicious blessings to this Yogic family.
Dr. Kausthub Desikachar
CEO & Chief Yoga Therapist
Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation
The worldwide headquarters of the Viniyoga® tradition
60 (Old #79) Greenways Road Extension
R A Puram, Chennai 600028, India
Web www.khyf.net Phone +91 44 42066856

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of ICYER at Ananda Ashram
It is a great honour to be included in the celebrations of Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga. I was
part of the first teacher training intake in Pondicherry, in 1968. It was conducted by Dr Swami
Gitananda Giri.
I still believe it to be the best of all the intakes over the years!
It also included Meenakshi Devi, who does not need an introduction to anyone. Dr Ananda
Balayogi is another member of this illustrious trio.
The family visited New Zealand three times in the 1970's and held seminars in all the main
cities. They were a resounding success.
In later years Dr Ananda came to continue this tradition. Members of the Mother Ashram in
Pondicherry have welcomed those visiting from the Lotus Yoga Centre. Some have been to
India and attended meetings on a number of occasions. The Tradition of Rishiculture
Ashtanga Yoga has expanded worldwide.
May the Light continue to shine.
Yogacharya Eric Doornekamp
Founder - Director of The Lotus Yoga Centre and Retreat New Zealand

Gitananda Yoga
Gesellschaft Deutschland e.V.

LOVING BLESSINGS FROM GREAT MASTERS ON
DIFFERENT OCCASIONS
Shrl Adyar K. Lakshman
I am heartened to hear th.1t Yoganjali Natplayam i$ celebrating it~ Tenth
MnlYelQry. This CefI~ fe)(Y~ and the Cultur~I Arts was founded by no other
f)Cr1On than Yog;amtiharishi SW.1ImiGit.1lnand.1l Cirl In order to build up
InlCr~ in youth fof Y~ .lIS well .1ISothef cultural .Arts III«: music and dance
If dance and music are the univers.llilanguage of peace, Y~ is .11 pr.K1icc filled
wIth the lansuage of the Un~fS.11 Sclf fe)(the Individual to tasre the unalloyed
blISS and »SO hclpong us to 'IfC1W IntefMlty to be dose wIth ,hoc Eternal FOfCl:.
The YogICdiscipline keeps u.s In contact with the Extern,,1 World WIth a view
to the ~-clopment 01 objective ktlO'o'>~ and .Itthe Sime time. It draws In
the senses 0( knowtedge towards the source so th.lt the ~~riy.tS e)( the
Org.lns of Action 5e1VC Cod who IS within us WIth fIght ')CIlon and without any
motive. II is a great pleasure fOfme to know th~ you are celebrating the Tenth
Ann"~ry of Y~n,alo Natyalayam. May lotd PilItanJilIli,who wa.s aho a great
dancer. bless the youth to develop 'motioo through dance' ..nd "action
through Yop·. May Yoganjali ,nyabyam grow fr()(OstrcngUI WIththe ~ng
of our ~ and pr~nt Ri~is.
Padmabh~n B.K.S. lYE 'CAR,
Rarnam')nl lyen8"r Memorial Y~ Inshtule. Pune, t.~harastr.1l
The work of Yoganjali N<atyilliayam. under the able guidance uf Kalalm.)IllMl
Mccn.k~, Oevi Shavanan; ~nd Or An.lnd.l 8.l1.lYog; Bhavllnanl. 's urry'"ll C)(1 I'
nob~ tradition of the CtC.1ItGuru Yog.lmaharishl Or SWAmi Cllaoanda Ciri CII'"
Mahl)raj. The blend or the ultimiUC: spirituill sdence or Voga with the.'cl3~".,1
urnatlc Pc:rforming Arts in such ~n extensive: manner .s .. ,rut setVicc: In "
.lntitnt cultu~ of Mol~ India. The level 01 prolkieocy attamed by th~ In ~lt,,11
is of the highest possible st.ld"rd, even though WOfk'ng with young ch.ldren My
ble$sint> arc JIw~~ with the YoganJ~lt N3ty~IaY.lm. May t~ 1000,lute continuc: • ,
P'Of)C' and fJout;~ In the deGldes to come
SHRI AOYAl K LAKSHA . Bharal N.1ty.lm mJ~ler,
Bh.lt.llh.l OlOOdam.lnl. (henna;
I was happy to serve as Chief Judge of the Swami Citananda Giri 11""
Yoga Youth Award. August Sih and 61h. 2000 al ICYER Inmy Cap.3{II)
as Director. Central Council for Research in Yoga and alurop.,It.
Ministry of Health. New Delhi. I have travelled all over India viSitingYI» ,
Centres and Ashrams. but I have never seen anywhere such asplenel: I
display or Yoga spirit and skill as I have seen amon~ the youngster .. , ,
Yoganjali Nacyalayam and leYER. Iwish you all the best in your work II
all times to come.
DR NARESH KUMAR BRAHMACHARJ (Swami Pran;wdnandd).
D~redor, CCRYN (Now Retired), Moni5try of Health. New Delhi

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Heartiest Congratulations to Yoganjali Natyalayam in its 10'" Anniversary!
Whenever I stepped into Swamiji's abode called "Yoganjali Natyalayam" (and
this year I was truly blessed being able to attend so many classes and dance
presentations) my heart felt at ease and wonderfully nourished at the sight
of hundreds of wonderful children, expressing each of them the Divine in its
own unique and beautiful way. Bright, smart faces moving with respect,
discipline, order, tremendous skillsand above all, an all embracing enthusiasm
to do something "good",to do something worthy of a good child, learning how
to create harmony, intelligence and beauty through their minds, bodies and
emotions. Where in the modern world can you still find a place to do this? At
Yoganjali Natyalayam all this is a "Living Truth", in spite of the cruel
academic pressures even small children have to face now in India. Swamiji's
and Amma's experience to guide and teach children goes decades back to 1970
at KambliswamyMadam with thousands of village children who in a rnodellic social work not only received food
and clothing, but also sound Yoga teachings that shaped their lives to become a boon to the society, upgrading
their lives in a great manner. All this experience of decades of dedicated teaching was poured into Yoganjali
Natyalayam, so dear to Swamiji as it was to make available to the Indian children as well as to their parents their
own unique and fabulous cultural heritage which is second to none over the whole world. Modern life tries its
best to alienate Indians from their very own ancient and exquisitely beautiful splendour to convert them into
mindless, mad consumers, eating up the world without hesitation, as it has become so fashionable, now. But the
bright stars of Yoganjali Natyalayam bring a soft, sweet light into the very dreary modern scene of so much
human ugliness, unhappiness and misery. No challenge seems too big for Amma, Dr. Ananda, Devasena and
their heroic Yoga-trained young stage artists who truly create Divinity on earth, bringing into vibrant life all the
ancient Indian saints and sages, king>and Gurus and all the marvelous human characters that with mastery show
us life as it is, without the modern tortuous perversions, in an exemplified manner and show how to make right
lise of the privilege of a human birth on this beautiful planet earth, to evolve happily and healthily into Divine
Beings. Magic becomes something very real at YoganjaliNatyalayam. Youonly have to go there and see yourself
the presence of the Divine. Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram blossom and flourish in their entire splendor in this
unique school of Yogaand Bharatha Natyam, nourishing not only children and their parents, but also the lucky
visitors who are fortunate enough to be drawn to this very special place. The whole morally and spiritually
starving world finds a potential source of nourishment and rejuvenation at Yoganjali Natyalayam. May this
fantastic school with all their children and parents continue to grow in Yoga, to grow into the Divine as a great
example of Human Glorious Truth and set a luminous example to the whole world that "a way has been found",
by the great Indian Rishis,out of all this darkness into a bright, happy and healthy future, even in this mad, mad
times of war and destruction on all levels. My most humble respects and felicitationsto Divine Aruma, Dr. Ananda,
Devasena and all the children and parents of Yoganjali Natyalayam.
My hearty congratulations all the Tenth Anniversary of the founding of Yoganjali
Natyalayam which has done a great service to society. I am happy that you are
puhlishing a commemorative souvenir. This is an important landmark. From the
way world affairsare going and the amount of violence and aggressionseen, there
seems to be no doubt that for hurnanity to. survive. Yoga will be the only way
which can bring peace; and societies can relearn to live together in harmony. The
efforts of your institute are a great contribution towards this end.

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Receive my best wishes and congratulalions for the Tenth Anniversary of
Yoganjali' Natyalayam. The great accomplishmetns you all have achieved during
all these years are well known among the Yoga students in Italy and 'Argentina
through the Yoga Life magazine, Also, hundreds of them have seen the
performances of Yoganjali Natyalavarn during Dr, Anand. and Devasena's
marriage, filmed and presented in all the centres in bot.h countries. The skill of
all artists, as well as the artistic taste that impregnated all the performances
left everybody really impressed. I always wonder at the amazing. huge work
you have been dol ng all these years and at the great dedication you all put
in this activity. Also, I congratulate you for the positive, enthusiastic response
from cities and public reportecl in newspapers and magazines. This is the
abundant harvest of the fantastic work Pujya Swami Gitananda and you,
Yogacharini Srnt Mecnakshi Dcvi, had started so many years ago, devoting so
much time and efforts educating youngsters through art and helping them grow
in a Yogic context, in a Yogic way,
lShri T.R, Krlshn
"Yoganjali Natyalayam", the premier Institute of Yogaand Cultural Arts in Pondy
has completed ten years of service in Pondicherry. It is not easy to run an
institution for these many years, with grand success. All because of your team
work you have had grand success. Also, it is encouraging that y.0u are honouring
eminent cultural personalities of Pondicherry. My blessings for your future plans
and may your team have a grand success.
It is a great pleasure forrne III learn that Yoganjali Natyalayam is
completing ten years of its' wonderful and unparalled service to the
triune cause of Classical Music, Classical Dance and Classical Yoga.
My memories of the fantastic Dance Drama Silappadikaram put up by
the Natyalayam in September 2002 last year are still so fresh and vivid.
Indeed, I had never witnessed before such a natural and beautiful
fusion of Music, Dance and Yoga at their highest and most inspiring
spiritual levels. The Natyalayam owes it beginning to the far-sighted
synthetic vision of the charismatic Swami Gitanandaji and its steady
growth over the years to numerous conscientious individuals, both
students and' teachers. However, there is no doubt in my mind that this
great and unique institution owes its exemplary growth to the care,
dedication and efficiency of its inspired as well as gifted leader $rimati
Meenakshi Deviji. May this veritable embodiment of Adi Shakti,
combining the best of the East and the West, continue to fashion and
guide the further growth of this now-famous institution to further glory
and to name and fame at the international level, in the years to come!

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On behalf of Yoga Research and Education Center, USA, I am sending my
best wishes on the Tenth Anniversary of Yoganjali Natyalayam founded by
Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri. We have had the privilege of sponsoring under
our International Scholarship programme a number of young students
studying Bharatha Natyarn and Yoga under the able direction of Meenakshi
Devi Bhavanani and her son Dr. Ananda Bhavanani and are greatly impressed
with the dedication of both students and staff of Yoganjali Natyalayam, There
has long been a connection between Bharatha Nat yam and Yoga, both being
powerful expressions of the human spirit yearning for ultimate freedom and
happiness, May the Anniversary Celebrations prove successful in further
spreading traditional Tamil culture and thereby contributing to the spiritual
upliftment of people. Yoganjali Natyalayam, which is part of International
Centre for Yoga Education and Research (leYER), has done much to
preserve ancient Indian and Tamil culture by offering the young generation
the possibility of exposure to the ancient cultural and spiritual heritage of
Tamil Nadu and India,
Hari OM, Greetings of Peace from
Salchidananda Ashram· Yogaville. Sweet
Congratulations! We know that this Tenth
Anniversary of Yoganjali Natyalayam will
be a great successand will inspire and uplift
the souls of all who participate in this
glorious event. Through the divine beauty of
the great Fine Arts of India all present will be
brought closer to that One Consciousnessthat
has become The Many. Our beloved Master,
Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj, used
to place great importance on the Fine Arts
and particularly on the great Sharatha
Natyam dance for the evolution of the spirit
of man, All of us at Satchidananda Ashram - Yogaville, Virginia, are sending you our best wishes and are keeping
you in our hearts and prayers. OM Shanthi. Ever Yours in Yoga.
It was wit.h great'delight that I came to know that the 10th Anniversary of
Yoganjali Natyalayam will be celebrated in mid-july this year. As a long
time admirer of your steadfast dedication to Yoga and our Cultural Arts
and your passionate interest in fostering their global growth, I have the most
immense pleasure in conveying my very best wishes to you and Dr.Ananda for
the glorious success of the celebrations, I am sure that by the Grace of the
.Almighty' your institution will grow from strength to strength in the years to
come. With very warm personal regards,

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It was a moment of great pleasure for me to meet Swami Gitanandaji for the first
time in 1984 in Calicut. He was delivering his illuminating lecture on Indian Yoga-
Culture. A brilliant star in the domain of Indian Culture, visa-vis, the profound
science of Yoga, Swamiji was an inspiring spiritual leader. Amma and Dr. Ananda
have continued Swamiji's work and made ICYER one of the best Yoga education
centers in India. We bow our heads before them for their exr.elient performance
during the International Yoga Festival organised by the Dept. of Tourism - Govt.
of Pondicherry. Meenakshi Devi's firm faith in the efficiency and relevance of
Yoga education today is superb, and her exposition on Yoga as a practical science
of living is unique in every respect. Of particular interest is the fact that
Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani and Yoganjali Natyalayam are concerned not
='!""'==:==~;;;;;;;;;'===C=""'C====i1 merely with certain physical postures like leg-lifting or twisting but with the
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human personality as was conceived by the Indian Sages. Man is not an animal,
simply a man, but a Divine Being within the framework of physical existence. Euffitment of man lies
~ng that Divinity-becoming a Divine man. We are confident that by the blessings of Almighty, Yoganjali
'am will have glorious success in its efforts to establish Yoga as a living science of man today.
It is a matter of great felicitation to note that Yoganjali Natyalayam is celebrating
its Tenth Anniversary. This unique institution has not only attracted young
children desirous to learn dance, but also acted as a powerful Center producing
many National and International level Yoga Asana Champions and Ambassadors
of Rishi Culture Yoga. Many students of this institution have evolved themselves
as the "Ught House of Inspiration" to countless people throughout the world.
Yoganjali Natyalayam has succeefully transformed Yogic postures into the classical
dance. It is proving to be a wonderful nursery for the future Yogis and Yoginis.
May God and Sri Gurdeva H.H. Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda bless this institution
so that it may serve humanity in the best Yogic way for many-many years to come .
..!" YQgirat'1a.Dr;~~ii~S~l.P~~SHAN MIS~RA
,-.. lrite{~"<lfiona~~,¥g}J~~i;ty, GHaziabad.
Salguru
Bodinalha Veylanswami Ji
Abundant blessings to all of those participating in the 10th Anniversary
Celebrations of Yoganjali Natyalayam in Pondicherry. Yoganjali Natyalayam is
certainly doing valuable work in teaching for over the past ten years the Hindu
traditions of Yoga, Bharatha Natyam and Carnatic Music. May its mission of
training youth in Hindu culture continue to nourish for many years to ~ome.

DIFFERENT OCCASIONS
We are very pleased to know that Yoganjali Natyalayam,
is celebrating its Tenth Anniversary this year. The event
is a milestone in the annals of an institution. Yoganjali
Natyalayam under the wing of Ananda Ashram has
performed yeomen service to the Classical Dance and
Music traditions of South India. Naatya is a 'Sampoorna
Yoga' (total Yoga) according to ancient scriptures and
Smt. Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani's vision of integrating
this concept and content have been truly the best
contribution made to the art of Naatya. The charitable
nature of the Ananda Ashram has benefited several
talented and economically weaker sections of Pondicherry
and Meenakshiji and her equally dedicated son
Dr.Ananda have creditably continued to serve the cause
envisaged and initiated by the great soul Swami
Gitananda Giri. We really admire the discipline, devotion and dedication of the inmates of Yoganjali Natyalayam
and offer our congratulations and felicitations on this auspicious occasion. We wish them all strength and sagacity
to uphold the service to art and continue to serve the cause for many more years to come. Wishing you all a
happy anniversary. God bless you all. Let the whole world be happy, healthy and peaceful.
International Centre for Yoga Education and Research is
one of the best centres for knowledge of Yoga and
Spirituality in the world today. This centre under the
guidance of Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri, Smt. Meenakshi
Devi Bhavanani and Dr. Ananda BalaYogihas been offering
training in Yoga for students, teachers, Bharatha Natyam
students etc. Apart from this, the centre conducts various
Conferences, Workshops, Competitions at National and
International level which help in propagation of Yoga in a
modern scientific manner. This Centre has trained many
Yogic students who in turn have become messengers in
spreading ideas of our Guru Swami Gitananda Giri. In
addition to this another Jewel in the crown of ICYER is
starting of Yoganjali Natyalayam which trains youngsters in
Yoga and Bharatha Natyam and thereby disciplines their
lives. This centre and especially Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri
has been a source of inspiration and guiding power for my
Yogic life and achievements. I always remember with
gratitude Dr. Swami Gitananda Ciri, Smt. Meenakshi Devi
-<1 Dr. Ananda BalaYogi for their encouragement in every stage of my Yogic life. We hope that this Centre further
0'pands in activities and creates many more messengers of Yoga who can helpLa propagate Yoga which is very
tal for all sections of people in modern life.

LOVING BLESSINGS FROM
LAKSHMAN SIR TO Dr. ANANDA IN 1987

SWAMIJI TO Dr. ANANDA IN 1991

SRI TKV DESIKACHAR TO Dr. ANANDA IN 2010
V't, ;4~a U a unttjue deUe9: nat o~ a ke
tke ao« 0&one at tke moa u9nt6«:aa tpJ~ 0&
ou't Ume dut aUo kaa to kta c'tedit a mode'tn
education tk'tou9k kta medtcat detf!tee,
~e ta dao a t'tU~ 9iJted muatctaH, SUCk a
,ae~ et40 kaa add a a,atutuat keuta~,
mode'tn educat~ Md Mttattc I!at't ta 'tMe tn
todall a contem/UJJta'UfUmea,
~od m'l coeteatfuea Md '} ka()e kad netme'toua
o~'ttUHittea to meet ~d tnte'tMt etdtk ktm,
8ack tUne, rtnaHda a keMt extenda out eo
ev.a~ and akoev.ame tkat ke ka4 Uedeed
emd'tMed tke 'teat meantH9 01 '109a tnto kU
kea'tt,
'} dteu ;4nMda to kMe a ton9 Md foU'tfo.oae~
tt6e aHd too~ &o'tev.Mdto man'l mo'te 0&kU
c'teatwe endeMo'ta,
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Founder KYM and KHYF, Chennai. I

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The festival will include scintillating
performances in Camatic vocal. instrumental
music, acrcbattc natya karnes. Olympic
standard yoga asanas, yoga asanas tabfeaus,
yoga asana skits, classical Bharathanatyam,
foil< dance etc. •
The speQaJ item 01 the tenth anniversary
celebrations is 'Natana Pujai Seivom', a mini
dance drama using Sanchari Bhava and Nritta
10 summarize the 9 mejcr full length
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been presented by Yoganjali Natyalayam
since 1993.
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vtz.. Kannappan Nayarvnat (1994). Kataikal
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Nandanar Charitram (1997), Meenakshi
Thirukalyanam (1 998), Andal Chaitram (1999),
Nala Oamayanthi (2000), Silapaadikaaram
(2002) and Ramavatara (2003).
Scholarships and awards to the meritorious
students of Vog Nat wal also be honoured
during the 2-day celebration.
It Govemor K A Malkani will be the chief
~~:.:,~:::~r~~:legislator S P Siva Kumar, Vog Nat Chennai
director Padmashree K Lakshmanan. Chief
Minister N Rangasamy will the chief'guest ot
the second and final day in the presence of
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MyfirstencounterwithDrSwamiGitananda'steachingwasthroughNandiniDevi
(NancyHolt)whohadstudiedwithSwamijiatWalesandEscaponainSpain.
By1980IwasmarriedtoAlanandhadababy,
Alice,andwhenIfinallyarrivedatAnandaAshram
Thattanchavady(SriKambaliswamyMadam)Swamiji
wasstandingbytheMadamdrinkingcoffee,which,
strangeasitseems,putuscomplstrangeasitseems,putuscompletelyatease.With
thehelpofAmmaji(MeenakshiDevi)andAnanda
beingSwamiji'sfamily,wesettledcomfortablyandeasilyintoAshramlife.Swamijitaught
everyclassfrom5.30amtosometimes,10pm.
ThepowerofSwami'steachingissuch
thatnowasIcontinueinmySadhanahisvoice
remainsstrongandconstant.IknowIcontinue
togrowinalldimensionsofthehumanform.
Itiswonderfultothinkthatthis50thcelebrationofSwamiji'steachingisbeingcelebratedthis
year.IlookforwardtoenjoyingbeingwithTeam50.
Duetoourprofessionsandexpanding
family,itwas2000beforeImanagedtoreturn
to the Ashram. However, that became
somethingofanaddictionandfollowingthat,I
continuetovisittheAshramyearly.
Swamiji'sYogicteachingswasthestabilisinginfluenceonhowwelivedourlivesand
ofhowwecontinuetolive.
Alan'sfirstYogaexperiencewaswithSwamijiasteacher!Iam oftenaskedhowwe
managedwithababyandIcannotremember,exceptthatwejustdid.Thisinfactwasapart
oftheteaching,howtogrowasafamily,howtoliveagoodlifeandfollowone'sprofessionin
theworldwelivein.
Alicewasaperfectstudenthardlyevercausingdisruptioninclass.Ourfellowstudents
wereconsiderateandkindtoournewfamily.
TherewereIadmittimeswhensleepwouldcomesittingupandeyesopen!
OnherreturnfromSpainshebegantoteach,
thiswas1977.Nandiniwasaremarkableteacherand
inspiredmetogotoIndiaandstudywithSwamiji.

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Tucked away in Roath, a stone's throw from the centre of
Cardiff is a magnificent mural of Ganesha welcoming you to
Om Studio. As you step into the hall. with its bright saffron
walls, you're immediately transported to India. The ever-
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