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Angamardana Mastering
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27 Apr 2013

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Isha seeks to bring back classical yoga in its purest

form not studio yoga, not book yoga or the various
innovations that are brought in around the world
without an understanding of the basic principles but
proper classical yoga, which is a phenomenally
powerful science. It is a system that is precisely and
meticulously put together as a means of reaching
higher dimensions.
Last week in the Classical Yoga series, we looked at
Upayoga, a powerful practice which allows one to live
a more complete physical life. Today, we look at
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Angamardana, a unique system of yoga that

strengthens both the physical and energy system.

Sadhguru: Angamardana is a unique system of yoga

which is almost completely lost these days.
Traditionally in classical yoga, Angamardana was
always alive. It is not like asanas, it is a very intense
exercise where you dont need any equipment. Y ou are
just using your body and building a completely
different level of physical strength and tenacity.
In Angamardana, you use your own body weight and
momentum to increase the flexibility of the muscle
over a period of time. It is just a twenty-five minute
process as it is being taught today by us, and in terms
of health and wellbeing it can do miracles. It is a
phenomenal process and is so complete. All you need
is a six-by-six space; your body is everything. So,
wherever you are you can do it. It is as effective in
building the body as any weight training is, and it does
not create any unnecessary stress on the system.

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Even if you just look at it as an exercise form,

Angamardana will definitely pass the test. But
strengthening the muscle and bringing fat levels down
are just fringe benefits. The important thing about
whatever sadhana you are doing, whether it is
Angamardana or anything else, is that we are trying
to work up the energy system to a certain level of
energy and integrity of energy. The thing is to get
yourself into a state where you have a fully
functioning system, because only if it is fully
functioning can it be taken to heightened levels of
perception. A half-a-body or a half-a-being cannot be
taken to a full level of perception.
The word
Angamardana means

Many people
want big
experiences
but they are
not willing to
transform
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to have mastery over

your limbs or body
parts. Whatever action
you want to perform in
this world, how much
mastery you have over
your limbs determines
how well you are going

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transform
their body to
be able to
conduct
those
experiences.
In yoga, you
dont chase
an
experience,
you only
prepare.

how well you are going

to do it. I am not
talking about action in
terms of joining up a
sports team or
something. I am
making a distinction
between action that you
do for survival and
action that you do for
liberation. If you want
to do something for
your liberation and
particularly for the
liberation of everyone
else around you, you
should have some

mastery over your limbs. Mastery over limbs need not

necessarily mean you are going to be muscular or you
can climb up the mountain. That may also happen but
it is basically to strengthen the energy structure of the
body.
To give an analogy, if a person walks by, you can
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clearly see whether his body is well-exercised or not

simply by the way he walks. If you look at a persons
face, you can see whether his mind is well-exercised or
not. Similarly, if you watch closely enough, whether
someones energy is well-exercised or not is very
distinctly there. What they can do and cannot do is
determined by this. Having complete mastery means
you can make your energies crackle. If you simply sit
here, the body will do things; you dont have to go and
do things.
If grace has to transmit itself, you need to have an
appropriate body. If you do not have an appropriate
body and grace descends on you big-time, you will
only fuse out. Many people want big experiences but
they are not willing to transform their body to be able
to conduct those experiences. In yoga, you dont chase
an experience, you only prepare. If your spiritual
process is something more than just talk-shop, that
means you should have some mastery over your
limbs.

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Editors Note: Angamardana is part of the

curriculum for the Isha Hata Yoga Teacher Training
Program. The 21-week program from July 31s t to
Dec 25th , 2015 in Adiyogi Alayam is an unparalleled
opportunity to acquire a profound understanding of
the yogic system and the proficiency to teach Hatha
Yoga. For more information,
visit www.ishahatayoga.com or
mail info@ishahatayoga.com
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USHA

2 years ago

Can anybody with bad knee do angamardhana? Are they eligible?

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Gopal Dhillon

2 years ago

Namaskaram
I can understand why it is not taught online, but to have a
yoga guru coming to the Ashram, who also sells books on yoga asanas and
videos, isnt it a little cynical saying that it isnt wise to do any form of
Yoga through the internet When Swami Ramdev ji does most of the points
mentioned in the comment section? Like doing Yoga from the internet?
My first Yoga class was with Swami Ramdev ji, when he came to Coventry and through him
I found my Sadhguru, I respect Swami Ramdev ji very much, I just find it weird when
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many Isha teachers and meditators say its not wise to do so and so, when Swami
Ramdev Ji does this all and he has a
large group of followers.
I know the differences of course, Swami Ramdev ji teaches it
in exercise form!
But does that mean Swami Ramdev ji should not continue to
teach it Yogic Asanas and Pranayama in exercise form? My guru is Sadhguru but I value Swami Ramdev ji's
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Adi dev > Gopal Dhillon

3 months ago

damages can be very huge. Its not a universal thing, differs from person to person. there are certain asana
very strong and fit person should not do even though they can. its more than physical. there are some sma
things in yoga that you can learn from books or online and also teach to others. but yogasana from book or
video is like selling a book on "How to perform heart surgery with kitchen knife - for dummies". if you do
improper yoga there is immediate side effects that you will defenitely realize either in immediate future or
later. you might not even know if it was that one asana you tried to do sometime when you were a kid. I can
totally understand your concern and am happy to see the humbleness in you, but we are just asking for
trouble with book and video yoga.
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Nikole

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2 years ago

Another informative read that has added up to my knowledge. Thank you.

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Vishal Vangara
2 years ago
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Vishal Vangara

2 years ago

Namaskaram,
Can anyone please compare hatha yoga and angamardana, in terms of both physical and energy benefits.
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vs > Vishal Vangara

2 years ago

Instead of comparing, I would say you should probably do both because each is of a different nature. :)
I dont know much about energy benefits because that's kind of beyond my perception, but from the POV of
physical health and fitness, angamardana is simply incredible. The kind of buzz that regular practice brings
your body is like nothing else.
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Vishal Vangara > vs

2 years ago

So are you saying that Angamardhana's physical benefits are much more than surya namaskars an
asanas

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Guest > vs

2 years ago

Namaskaram
Is there anyway we can learn Angamardana via internet,
learn it but I can't visit any ashram because I am not In India for another year, can anyone suggest
anything please?
Thank you
Hari Om

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Sadhguru Sadhguru > Guest

2 years ago

No Its not possible , but in Chennai Isha Life Center every month angamarthan Class is
conducted , you can Join there once you come to india.
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Lovingworld > Guest

2 years ago

oh! Practices in Isha are never taught over the internet because yoga is an ancient science.
Making even the smallest mistake in a mudra can change the impact of the practice.
Volunteers are constantly correcting the smallest detail about a participant's practice both
during the program and afterwards during Sathsang. So for something as powerful as
Angamardhana, it is definitely not to be learned over the internet. As powerful as the practice
can be if it is done right, am sure it can be equally harmful if it is done wrong. and with intern
there is every chance you can get it wrong. So please wait until you can learn it in person. If
you are in the US or UK, there are Hata Yoga teachers trained meticulously by Isha. Please
write to Isha USA or UK and they will probably guide you to the nearest teacher.
Namaskaram.
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Guest > Lovingworld

2 years ago

Thank you both of you for replying.

Then I am in France and there is no center here. Then I will wait in that case, get back
to India and then learn it like you all mentioned.
Thank you again
Namakaram
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vinoth > Guest

2 years ago

please conduct hata yoga in trivandrum center.

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dhivya > vinoth

2 years ago

please read isha monthly letter in which ads for

boothasuddhi etc is being given by two trained teachers. also the same is taught in
chennai isha life centre, mylapore
-dhivya

J Madhav

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a month ago

Can this exercise be done by people who are above the age of 65?

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Surabhi Rao

6 months ago

I recently did an Angamardhana course.. It is given here that the entire practice takes 25 minutes, whereas even in
the videos shown and through actual practice it takes at least 45 mins.
What is the essential anganmardhana practice that takes only 25 mins?

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Vishal Vangara > Surabhi Rao

5 months ago

Namaskaram,
I initially took about 50 mins time to complete my Angamardhana practise but in 6 months time (from april
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2014 to oct 2014) , i am able to finish it in 25 mins and later it reduced even to 22 mins .. :) trust me it works
for everyone .. it's beautiful just keep doing it everyday ..

sriraj

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a year ago

Angamardana ..I attended this course and i would say it is really very good ...It is very structured process and it twi
every part of your body...If you do with much more awareness your body will obey what you say....

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Hatha yoga enquiry

2 years ago

Is there a trained Hatha yoga teacher who can come home to teach these practices? My family are keen on learnin
and can commit to a regular time every day, but do not have spare time for commuting. This enquiry is for Bandra
area, Mumbai.

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kushagra

2 years ago

Are there any programs which just teach this, as i am very interested in learning this. ?

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