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Ananda Marga (The Path of Bliss) is the world’s largest yoga organization with branches in over 120 countries managed by full time yoga monks and nuns. Its yoga style is known as Rajadhiraja Yoga (The King of Kings yoga). It combines many of the classical yoga systems within it such as yoga postures (asanas), meditation, devotional practices and selfless service activities (karma yoga). Its yoga activities comprise one aspect of a vast, multi-dimensional movement. Ananda Marga places much emphasis on social service as a means of personal transformation together with yoga, meditation, healthy diet and holistic wellness. Its worldwide network of community-based volunteers share a universal outlook and the initiative to bring about meaningful social change. The mission of Ananda Marga is self-realization (individual emancipation) and service to humanity (collective welfare): the fulfillment of the physical, mental and spiritual needs of all people. read more