| Mr. Rakondraimbe Alexander, a well known grand master and founder of 80 Ashrams (martial arts centres) in the Republic of Malagasy, became the disciple of Gurukkal. |
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1. IRON BELT COURSE – Duration 60 days
It
is a combination of physical exercises and scientific self defense methods. The
course is easy to practice and very effective for self defence when compared
with other Martial Arts. It develops "Annamaya
Kosha" (Sheath of matter, the physical body). Purification of
physical body is the aim of the training. Qualified persons are promoted to the
next course.
2. BRASS BELT COURSE – Duration 30 days
(After Iron belt Course )
The entire development of 'Pranamaya Kosha' is the main aim of the training. It
invigorates the respiratory system of the body. It amplifies the vital energy
purifying the internal organs, promotes circulation of blood and stimulates the
nervous system. It teaches how to control our breath and its multifarious
advantages in doing so. The highlights of the course are revitalizing the body
through breathing techniques to stabilize ones emotion and to release tension
and stress.
3. SILVER BELT COURSE – Duration 40 days
(After Brass Belt Course)
It develops 'Manomaya Kosha'
(Sheath of Mind). It includes study of certain Mantras, Tantras
and Yantras. High technique of self defence by intellectual and mental power are
to be practiced including the study of vital points of human body ie. Marma and
its treatment methods. Self defence techniques through the manipulation of vital
points (Marma) of the human body are to be practiced.
4. GOLDEN BELT – Duration 40 days (After
Silver Belt)
This training is for the development of 'Vijnanamayi Kosha' (Sheath of Knowledge). Teaching of
a special type of meditation known as Atma Prakash
is to be practiced. Development of healing power, creation of
positive thought, theory of art of living, theory of moderate dieting, study of
major self defence technique with yogic culture are the main subjects of the
training. All the techniques of Atma Reksha Yoga are designed to transfer the
power of self defence acquired by the practice of conscious mind to the
sub-conscious mind. The creation of energy and the direction of the dormant
energy to the seat of consciousness where the fusion of individual consciousness
with the Supreme consciousness creates great illumination in deserving persons
to wipe out the darkness of ignorance. The experience of such state of mind
gives one enlightenment and eternal bliss. The opening of 'Anandamaya Kosha', the sheath of bliss, is the result.
To be a disciple, Atma Reksha Yoga demands dedication as well as the eligibility
criteria already enumerated. Admission to the courses of Atma Reksh Yoga is open
to eligible, deserving and studious candidates. Those who successfully complete
each course will be awarded with respective certificates and Belts. Selected
candidates from Golden Belt course will be given special short time instructors
training for the national and international development of 'Atma Reksha Yoga'.
Dr. Prakasan Gurukkal, M.D.(AM).Ph.D.(A.M)
N.B.
