The goal of Maharishi Yoga^SM asanas is to help culture a state of balance in the mind and body. These simple, natural postures enhance mind-body coordination and assist the body in gaining flexibility and strength. Scientific research has demonstrated the effectiveness of Yoga in general in improving many areas of mental and physical health.¹

Maharishi Yoga asanas are specifically designed to help prepare us for smooth, settled experiences during our TM practice. This easy set of asanas is a great addition to our daily TM routine to balance the physiology.

Pranayama, a simple breathing technique following asanas, also helps to settle our mind and body and deepen our TM experience.

Learn and practice Maharishi Yoga asanas and pranayama online

Pranayama, a simple breathing technique, helps to settle our mind and body

Online group instruction in Maharishi Yoga asanas and pranayama is offered online every Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. ET, and also on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. ET.

These 60-minute classes are led by faculty of Maharishi International University (MIU) in Fairfield, Iowa. Each class is followed by an online 20-minute Group Meditation. This class is offered as a free service.

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Course requirements:

• Prior instruction in the TM technique
• Comfortable sports or Yoga wear
• A Yoga mat or thick blanket
• A settled environment

Please review one of the instructional videos below and this handout before class.

Please Note: If you have any health problems or you are pregnant, please consult your physician before beginning the course.

Before class, watch one of these video demonstrations

Maharishi Yoga asanas for women:

Maharishi Yoga asanas for men:

These video demonstrations and the accompanying handout are intended as a preview to your initial instruction or as a review for those who have already received in-person instruction from a qualified instructor of Maharishi Yoga asanas. Please respect the confidentiality of this presentation by not sharing these video links or the handout with others.

MIU Instructors for Maharishi Yoga Asanas Course

Paul J. Morehead, Ph.D.

Paul J. Morehead, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Maharishi College of Perfect Health, MIU

Dr. Morehead has nearly two decades of experience in developing and teaching courses in Maharishi AyurVeda® and Maharishi Vedic Science®. Courses taught by Dr. Morehead include: Maharishi AyurVeda Pulse Diagnosis; Maharishi Yoga Asanas; and Diet, Digestion, and Nutrition. He has been a teacher of the Transcendental Meditation technique since 1973.

Sankari Menon Wegman, Ph.D.

Sankari Menon Wegman, Ph.D., MIU Department of Physiology and Health Sciences

Dr. Wegman has worked at the Maharishi AyurVeda Health Center at The Raj for over 15 years and also at the MIU Integrative Wellness Clinic. She is Assistant Director for the Masters in Integrative Medicine and Ayurveda with Fellowship for healthcare practitioners, and is on the Maharishi School Board of Directors. She has been a teacher of the TM program since 2001.

Take the 16-Lesson Maharishi Yoga Asanas Course at MIU

For those interested in learning more and advancing their Yoga practice to a higher level, we recommend taking this Maharishi International University online course. It is a companion course to the free online Maharishi Yoga asanas classes.

Course topics include:

• Personalized instruction in Maharishi Yoga asanas and pranayama to promote integration of mind and body
• The influence of each specific posture on your body and mind
• Scientific research validating the benefits of these postures
• Developing higher states of consciousness—the fulfillment of the practice of Maharishi Yoga asanas
• Recommendations for daily routine and diet from Maharishi AyurVeda, a revival of the world’s oldest and most comprehensive system of natural healthcare

Learn more and view the first class for free

Note

1. Jeter, Pamela E., Slutsky, Jeremiah, Singh, Nilkamal, and Khalsa, Sat Bir S. “Yoga as a Therapeutic Intervention: A Bibliometric Analysis of Published Research Studies from 1967 to 2013.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2015 Oct 1; 21(10): 586–592. doi: 10.1089/acm.2015.0057.

Author: Cheryl Stone

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