Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Bangkok, Thailand

Om Namah Sivaya, Blessed Selves. During early May the political situation in Bangkok has aggravated again, resulting in lower student numbers in the open classes. The rainy season started, and there is heavy rain on a daily basis now. Uma Krishna’s Yoga 1 Beginner Course continued, as per the schedule. Many new students came for the trial class on Sundays. During mid-May the Centre saw many students in the courses and open classes, as well as the trial class. Prajna stayed with us for a few days to help out in the Centre. Also the local karma yogis joined us for Satsang on Sundays. Om Namo Narayanaya! Om Namah Sivaya!

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany

Om Namah Sivaya. The month of May started with the retreat during the long weekend. After packing, organizing all kind of details we left on the 1st of May in the morning to the Retreat place, which is located 3 hours north of Berlin in a beautiful surrounding with rolling hills, lakes and open fields. The group was very homogenous and all newcomers integrated well and adapted easily to the daily Ashram routine. Satsangs, lectures, asana classes and walks were well received by all. In lectures and Satsangs we focused on the topic of Thought power and Positive thinking. Everybody left recharged and inspired on Sunday evening. Dedicated teachers and karma Yogis took care about the Centre with the regular teaching schedule. Second highlight of the month was the Ayurveda program with S.K. Kamlesh. 2 well visited lectures and a fully booked cooking course created a nice and joyful atmosphere in the Centre. Lectures were very informative; students had many questions about different details of Ayurveda. The cooking course with 50 participants was a real event, dishes all came out very tasty and people enjoyed it very much. We had good participation in courses, classes and Satsangs during this month. A small but open minded group joined the monthly open house, mainly young people, some already yoga practitioners and interested in taking TTC. An inspired group joined the headstand workshop and all of them improved their posture. On the first of May we welcomed Swami Karunananda and also our teacher Savitri as a resident for one month. One week later Swami Vairagyananda left for Vilnius to continue her service there. OM.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Om Namah Sivaya. In early May classes and activities continued as usual. We started a Viveka Chudamoni workshop with 9 students. We had a sirshasana workshop with 6 students. Prem & Om to all.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Chengdu, China

Om Namah Sivaya to all Blessed Selves from the Chennai Centre. During early May the ‘Kids Camp’ finished. We started the fresh morning beginner’s batch of the month. The weather was not too favourable hence the number of students was dwindling because of the summer vacations. We installed a new air-conditioner in the office to get a little respite from the heat and keep the computer machines cool as well. We also installed a new aquarium with beautiful young fishes for a soothing energy to the Centre.

Mid-May was peaceful and comforting at the Centre. All the classes went smoothly and we started the new ladies beginners batch on Mondays. We celebrated the Ganapati Homam too which was well attended by several spiritual students and teachers. The highlight was the special backward bends workshop by Shri Nataraj Ji who had graced us with his presence for just a day. The workshop was successful and many students got to learn a lot of intricate details about backward bends specifically. In the evening, he also led the special Sunday Satsang. The atmosphere in the Centre was positively energetic and calming. All the participants chanted and praised the lord and the Swamiji’s by singing along with Shri Nataraj Ji. Everything else was fine as the staff continued their sadhana and eating good food and enjoying the peaceful life of Sivananda Chennai Centre. May the spirit of Swami Ji guide us forever. All the staff send Pranams to the Sivananda family. Blessings to all!

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Chicago, USA

Om Namah Sivaya from Chicago. For early May classes, courses, and Satsang are continuing well. We were happy to have Swami Narayanananda here for a week. Over the weekend, a new Yoga 3 course started, and Swamiji taught workshops on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. With a few days of warmer weather and some rain, the city is finally starting to bloom, vegetables are coming up in the garden, and we are already starting to enjoy some fresh greens.

During mid-May a new Monday-evening Yoga 1 course began last week, with Janaki teaching, and the other courses and classes are going well. Morning Satsang continues to enjoy good attendance, with several regulars joining us on a daily basis. On Thursday mornings, when the weather is good, we take a silent meditation walk to the lake. Chicagoans are getting getting a lot of practice in adapting as the weather keeps up its sudden strong fluctuations. This coming weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, and though in the past we have often closed the Centre for the holiday, this year we plan to offer a special limited schedule of one open class per day, and the students seem happy about it. Staff are well and send their pranams By the grace of the Gurus all continues well. Pranams to all. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi from the Centre in Chicago.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta DÀ LAT Centre, Dà Lat, Vietnam

Om Namah Sivaya. In mid-May we finished yoga course for beginners. The pranayama workshop was very successful with a teacher from the HoChiMinh Center – Sivadas. Many students attended and they were all happy with the results. We had Satsang online with Swami Sitaramananda – Director of Yoga Farm, all the students and staffs were inspired after Satsang. All is well in Dalat. We feel a lot of blessings from Guru. Om.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta DWARKA Centre, Delhi, India

Om Namah Sivaya. For early May, with gurus grace, everything continued to flow well at the Centre. The temperature continued to rise higher and higher every day, which has affected most of our classes. We started a Yoga for Beginners class at 10am, with sufficient numbers of students. We offered a Shat Kriya workshop. On weekends we offered beautiful Satsangs, followed by delicious dinners cooked by staff.

During mid-May we had a beautiful Havan and Pooja, attended by all the staff and students. We started the fresh batch of a 6am Yoga 1 on Mondays, with sufficient numbers of students, despite the hotter weather. Otherwise all the activities continued smoothly. Satsangs were joined by staff and students. Pranams to all. Om Shanti.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta NATARAJA Centre, Delhi, India

Om Namo Narayanaya. Early May started off with a new Yoga 1 Beginner Course taught by Bhishma, who has been very steady and dedicated in his service, along with all other karma yogis. Bhishma also taught the Yoga 1 Weekend Intensive course with eight new students. Sunday Satsang was led by Mani Chaitanya, ending peacefully with the Sunday prayers. We said goodbye to Praveen whose service of six months came to an end this month. We wished him all the best and the Gurus’ blessings for his journey. Also, we welcomed Emily at the Centre for the coming weeks.

During mid-May, with temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celcius in Delhi, student numbers in the open classes have been slightly lower this week. Yet, we started a morning Yoga 1 Beginner Course taught by Amit with twelve new students. Binoy and Srividya returned to Delhi, and we were glad to welcome them back. We said goodbye to Shobal and thanked him for his service during the last months. Sunday Satsangs were led by Mani Chaitanya. All staff are well and send their pranams. Om Namah Sivaya from Delhi! We send our prayers to all. May the Gurus’ blessings of be with us all. Om Namo Narayanaya!

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Geneva, Switzerland

Om Namah Sivaya. The highlight of the month was a special programme with the South Indian priest which started with beautiful daily morning Pujas for all the deities, a Centre purification and Pujas in the evening: We had a Murti Puja for Krishna and Ganesha and a Sri Yantra Lamp Puja with the recitation of the 1008 names of the divine mother which uplifted and purified the energy of the Centre. The program ended with a Shiva Yantra Puja, illustrated with many stories and beautiful explanations about the Mudras. On a Saturday we had a workshop “Yoga for the back” with 7 participants mainly interested in the posture analysis and recommendations for the personal practice. We also had a Meditation-workshop with a nice group of new students and a very well visited open day.

The work on the fall brochure started. With the help of Karma yogis the terrace was decorated with fresh plants and the spring cleaning continued. Swami Mangalananda left for the Vienna Centre for two weeks and Sundari, from Spain, came to support the Centre during this period of time. Saraswati Chaitanya left for the Madrid Centre for a week to support the special programme. All staff are well and send their pranams. Om Namah Sivaya from Delhi! We send our prayers to all. May the Gurus’ blessings of be with us all. Om Namo Narayanaya!

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Om Namah Sivaya. All the staff were happy, with the Guru’s blessings. We send Pranams to all the Sivananda family. Om Tat Sat.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, London, England

Om Namah Sivaya. For early May we had a certificate course “Yoga & Stress Management” with 3 residential students staying in the Centre. One had already done TTC, the others knew the Centre also beforehand. There were 7-9 students here every day for the main lectures, which lasted from Wednesday to Sunday. Students participated in the open classes at 10.30 AM and 4 PM. We also had a 4-day intensive Yoga 1 and Meditation course. It was an inspiring event.

Mid-May saw our Peace Day event, which was a combination of an Open house for beginners and a Yoga for Peace Day for everybody. The Peace Day included an hour of Om Namo Narayanaya chanting, a lecture on peace, the video “In The Name of Peace” and 30 Min of sun salutation for world peace. The day concluded with a Puja with a local priest from Sri Lanka, who comes to the Centre for more than 10 years now. We also had 20 % discount offer. Many teachers and Karma Yogis were here to help plus, lots of visitors came. A new course on the Bhagavad Gita started and the course on the Upanishads finished with a conclusion of the Katha Upanishad. We also welcomed 2 new residents: Francine and Jaganathan, who came from the Bahamas where he did 3 months of Karma Yoga. Om Namo Narayananya Salutations to all! Om.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Om Namo Narayanaya! For early May we had a very successful Anatomy for Yoga course one Friday evening, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. It was presented by Parameshwari, a therapeutic yoga instructor and one of our students who is an anatomy professor. Participants were very appreciative. This month three levels of Positive Thinking and Meditation courses are running as well as a Yoga 1.

During mid-May Sivajyoti, one of our teachers, held a workshop ‘Optimal Breathing’ about the mechanics of breathing. We also had a workshop on Ayurveda and Nutrition led by local Ayurveda practitioner, Lois Leonhardi. The weather was unusually hot, but fortunately the Yoga Centre remained cool and pleasant for classes. A new Yoga 2 started and the 3 levels of Positive Thinking and Meditation courses continued. Vishnupriya completed her time as staff and she has been replaced by Deviyani from the Yoga Farm. May the Gurus’ blessings of be with us all. Pranams.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Madrid, Spain

Om Namah Sivaya, Blessed Selves. After completing his teaching program at the Center, Dr Kamlesh spent time to show different recipes to the staff who appreciated it very much. A new beginners course has started with 11 students and a special asana workshop with 8 students. The Center continues the preparations for the upcoming Spring Festival, preparing the sound system, general spring cleaning and participating with an information table at a 2 days conference organized by the alternative magazine “Universo Holistico”. OM.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Madurai, India

Om Namah Sivaya. For early May classes and courses continued as per scheduled well. The Chitrai festivals in Temple City Madurai continued from the last 15 days. The event took place where Goddess Meenakshi marrries lord Siva. The whole city was full of devotion and bhakti during this festival, where lakhs of people use to come across Tamil Nadu as well as other state to get blessings. Kids camp came to its third week where kids are enjoying a lot.

During mid-May the Centre was again busy with the festival. The result is a slight down fall of students numbers. The city was full of divine energy. We started a new ladies batch with sufficient no of students. Natural-Ji from Neyyardam along with Swami Rajeswaryananda visited in the Centre. We had a special Satsang with Nataraj ji where all the staff from Ashram along with our Centre students with out side students participated. The Satsang was energetic, enjoyed by all the people. Soon after Satsang the dinner was served for Ashram staffs. The special food was prepared by Arathi for special occasion. A Kriya workshop was given by Natraj ji a good number of students attended the workshop and then a Yoga class. Sunday Satsangs saw a good number of participants. Everything went well with the grace of our God & Satgurus. Pranams from the Temple city Madurai to each and everybody in the Sivananda family. Om Shanti.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Milano, Italy

Om Namah Sivaya from all staff in Northern Italy. Pranams to all.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Montevideo, Uruguay

Om Namah Sivaya. For early May we started with 3 new Beginner’s courses. We continue with the regular, pregnant and children classes. We are also having a weekly class for seniors. Most of the people are really enjoying this class. Parvati, a teacher who is always helping us, is being trained to do the Arati. So now we can have the Arati ceremony every day in the evening. Kanti is in Brazil leading a retreat and many activities in Sao Luiz de Maranhao.

During mid-May courses and classes were running regularly on this week. On Tuesday Chandra came back from Porto Alegre. Kanti Devi returned from northeastern Brazil on Friday and immediately she started to work at the Centre. On the weekend of this week we had two interesting activities: Karma Yoga Day on Saturday, and Meditation for Peace on Sunday evening. Although few people came, both activities were very nice.Om and Pranams to everyone in the Sivananda Family from the staff at Montevideo.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Om Namah Sivaya. Early May was steady, with classes and attendance seeing good numbers. Sushila began teaching a positive thinking course at the beginning of the week. Towards the end, we held a Yoga Nidra workshop on Saturday, which was well-attended and enjoyed by all. Soon after the workshop finished, Swamiji, Sankara, and a few eager and willing karma yogis got to work on our reception renovations. The interior wall was removed and reinforced with supporting beams, making for a much more open space. All of the students are noticing the effects and are very positively receptive to the change. There is a lot more work to be done, but the most difficult parts are over. We look forward to continuing to put our positive energy into the work, and keeping up with our daily sadhana.

During mid-May the Centre was busy. We were happy to receive many different guests in the Centre. Srinivasan and Radha from the Yoga Ranch, and Lanny from New York came on Tuesday and stayed the night and a day. Another teacher, Shanti, stayed over the weekend while taking a course nearby. It’s always good to host guests and have more opportunities to serve. We held a headstand workshop which was well-attended by senior students and newcomers alike. Class and Satsang numbers were a little low this week due to the NHL Hockey playoffs. We are thankful to Master and Swami ji for their continued inspiration and presence. Pranams to all the Sivananda family.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Munich, Germany

Om Namah Sivaya. We had a lot of interesting programs in the last weeks – among them an information day for the yoga teachers training course, our monthly Open House, a mantra workshop and a further teachers training day. We also had a program on Ayurvedic Nutrition (with lectures and a big cooking class) with Ayurveda-Acharya S.K. Kamlesh and a program on Jyothisha – Vedic Astrology with Stephen Quong. A couple of our asana rooms got very nice new carpets and were painted freshly. We are very much looking forward to our celebration of “40 Years Sivananda Yoga Centre Munich” from 23 to 29 June. Highlights of this very special week will be lectures with Yoga-Acharya Swami Durgananda, asana-workshops with Yoga-Acharya Swami Sivadasananda and a seven day long recitation of the Srimad Bhagavatam (wisdom teachings and live music) with Bhakti-Yoga-Acharya Sri Venugopal Goswami and musicians. OM.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Neuquen, Patagonia, Argentina

Siv Om Namah Sivaya! During mid-May we signed the renewal of the lease and now we are prepared to make some repairs to the Centre. The classes and courses are running well. On Saturday we had two workshops, one of them on “Transforming the emotions” led by Swami Dayananda and the other about Pranayama taught by Jñanadev. The weather is becoming cold in Patagonia, where the Neuquén Centre is located, but the air is full of prana coming from the Andes Mountains. Next weekend Swami Dayananda is going to look for a new place for the Argentinian TTC, which we hope would be in Bariloche. May the Gurus’ blessings of be with us all during 2014.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, New York, USA

Om Namah Sivaya! For early May the Centre very busy for the last few weeks including changes in our computer system, (we have a new web site which is being newly built), two bedrooms completely redecorated and our Centre frontage now almost completed. Still some work needs to be done but we have new gates, new doors, new paving, a new sign, so we are on our way!!! We had a very nice Open House on Saturday and a very sweet Satsang on Sunday which was Mother’s Day here. Swami Narayanananda left for Chicago and the UK for a few weeks.

During mid-May the Centre welcomed Susan, a new temporary staff from Canada who will be with us for one month. On the weekend Mahadev Chaitanya came down and gave an Advanced Asana class to students and staff and inspired them all. New courses are starting on a weekly basis, keeping the staff busy with teaching and assisting. We are starting to see warmer weather and the garden is beginning to show the effects. All staff are well and sending their pranams. The staff are sending their pranams. Om Namah Sivaya from all the staff here at the NYC Centre. May the Gurus’ blessings of be with us all.

Centre de Yoga Sivananda Vedanta, Paris, France

Om Namah Sivaya. Many colourful flowers are blooming in the entrance area to welcome the students. In spite of the long weekends with many bank holidays, the Masters sent many students and karma yogis. The highlights of the month was a visit of Swami Kailsananda and an inspiring one day programme for Sivananda Yoga teachers given by Swami Bhagavatananda – she specially came from Orleans – and by Swami Gopalananda. The Sunday Prayers in the evening were very powerful and a little play at the end of the Satsang ended the programme. Everyone appreciated the day and felt more connected with the teachings of the Masters. Once again during the month, Swami Kailasanda visited to give a two-day programme. Many students, teachers and karma yogis came for the asana class and the Satsang given by Swamiji, which concluded with Mantra Initiation. She gave also a cheerful Mantra and kirtan workshop. Everyone enjoyed and the “Viveka Cudamani course” given by Swami Gopalananda. The kirtan course was continuing, and also the advanced asana course and the regular meditation and positive thinking courses. We also had a headstand workshop and a Prana workshop. The monthly cooking class went well with a perfect team in the kitchen, peaceful atmosphere and delicious food. On the 23rd, the staff went to Orleans to celebrate the Anniversary of the Ayyappa Temple with Karma yogis helping with the running of the Centre. At the end of the month we had a successful Open House. OM.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Porto Alegre, Brasil, South America

Om Namah Sivaya from Brasil. During mid-May we started a beginner’s course with 9 students and we had a cooking workshop with the teacher Jagadamba with 10 people. The Satsangs had good attendance with 9 on Friday and 6 Saturday. Pranams, from all the staff at Porto Alegre Centre.

Centro Yoga Vedanta Sivananda, Rome, Italy

Om Namah Sivaya, Blessed selves, from the Centre in Roma. Early May saw an Open House on Sunday, many people attended and we had registrations for the new courses started this week, people stay for Satsang with introduction to meditation and the meal at the end. The staff are fine. May the blessings of Master and Swamiji be with all. Om & Prem.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, San Francisco, California, USA

Om Namo Narayanaya, Blessed Selves. Pranams to all from San Francisco Centre.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, San Paulo, Brasil

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Tel Aviv, Israel

Om Namah Sivaya from the Tel Aviv Centre. During mid-May Shankara Chaitanya is in the Yoga Retreat -Bahamas assisting with the TTC for the next 4 weeks. Bhargavi and Pranava are doing great work keeping the Centre satvic and fully active. Iswari our devoted karma yogini stayed as temporary staff to help during this time, and her support is of great value. On Tuesday we celebrated Pranava’s birthday with a day full of inspired surprises and presents. During the week a lot of prana was focused on the promotion of upcoming courses and now we have 18 students for the upcoming meditation course, 12 participants for meditation 2 course and 11 for the special yoga for children teachers training program. Many people attended the weekend open house activities and were much inspired by the program. Blessings and Peace to all of the Sivananda Family from the Tel Aviv Centre.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Tokyo, Japan

Om Namah Sivaya, Blessed Selves. May the blessings of Master and Swamiji be with all during 2014. Pranams.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Om Namah Sivaya. For early May the weather had finally turned around, bringing in the sunshine. We could see everyone outside enjoying the sunny weather. We also started to see a drop in the open classes. due to the good weather. We started an Yoga 3 at 7 am, with Kanti teaching for 8 classes. The kids classes continue to liven up our Saturdays, we will miss them in the summer. The Asana correction workshop with Prahladji was getting more interesting with more teachers signing up. Kanti devi has taken the task of videoing the whole workshop. We are also inviting any students who need help in asanas to come in and get helped by the teachers. We are seeing new faces in Satsangs every time. With a lot of positive feed back. Our regular retreat in June should see a full house, with teachers and students signing up. We have a few more places left. We still have 3 weeks for the retreat.

During mid-May a new Yoga 1 started this week. Saraswati has started a Raja Yoga course as well this week. We continued to have a busy week, with the weather getting a bit warmer. Classes are on as usual, we had the Victoria long weekend, But response was good for all classes and Satsang’s were overflowing. We continue to get new people coming to Satsang. We are sorry the kids classes ended this week. Our Saturday’s were very lively at the Centre. With the kids running around. We are going to miss them. The Asana correction workshop with Prahladji was having good response from the teachers. All of them were very enthusiastic about the classes. Wanting to practice more corrections on each other. A few students joining to get help with their asanas. It was also a sad week for us, when we heard the news of Prahladji’s mother passing away in India on Wednesday morning. We wish her soul a peaceful journey. The Children from the local Mental health Centre continue to come here on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. With Saraswati and teachers from the institute teaching and feeding them. We do see them very happy with the classes. Pranams to all. Om.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Om Namah Sivaya. During early May the Centre started the week with a new basic course on Monday in the morning schedule at 6.15 a.m. The remaining practice sessions and Vacation Kids classes followed their normal routine schedule. We had Kriya workshop on Saturday morning at 7 a.m, that had the students being taught the cleansing procedures of Jala Neti and Sutra Neti. We also conducted yet another workshop on Meditation on Sunday at 4.30p.m, prior to the week long Meditation course starting on Monday evening.The talk provided a chance to the Meditation enthusiasts to get their queries answered and doubts clarified. This was followed by Sunday Satsang for the gathered devotees at 6 p.m. by Sandeep.

During mid-May we began two basic courses on Monday at 9.30 a.m and 6.15 p.m with several students joining the classes. The week long meditation course also started on Monday at 6.30 p.m.,with the participation of a good many number of aspirants. During these classes the students were given a short synopsis of the miraculous effects meditation can bring about in enhancing their will power, determination and perseverance. They were made to understand the essence of meditation in improving their concentration and developing their strength of minds as well. On Thursday morning we had Ganapathi Homam welcoming the new month of Malayalam calendar, ‘Edavam’. The month considered to mark the onset of monsoon season in Kerala, had made known its arrival with torrential rainfall during the previous weeks. The Sunday Meditation and Satsang at 6 p.m. for the gathering was guided by Sandeep.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Vienna, Austria

Om Namah Sivaya. Highlight of this month was the 7-day Yoga Festival. Every day there were asana workshops and lectures given by Swami Sivadasananda, Swami Narayanananda and Swami Mangalananda and in the evening the recitation of the Bhagavata Saptaha by Sri Venugopal Goswami and accompanying musicians. The priest Yagneshwara conducted Pujas in preparation of the scheduled prana prathista of a new Krishna idol which was still to arrive. The highlight on Saturday was Swami Durganandas lecture on Sadhana filled with wisdom and love, and the evening Nada Yoga concert. On Monday the long expected Murthi of Lord Krishna arrived at the Centre. Again and again his arrival had been postponed by adverse conditions. The Priest Yagneshwara held the welcoming ceremony and started preparing the installation of the idol. The prana pratistha Puja was on Tuesday morning at 7.00 o´clock. Many students, teachers, staff and Swamis filled the new temple room which was already vibrating with energy. The Puja was guided by Yagneshwara and Swami Durgananda. The ceremony made Krishna reveal his love, power and light more and more until the whole room and everybody inside it was bathing in His energy. All activities were well attended, especially the enchanting and inspiring evenings with the recitation from the Bhagavata Saptaha. Many Karma Yogis supported the Centre with diligent and devoted service. The Prana of the Centre was tremendously uplifted, filling everybody with joy, aspiration and wisdom. At the end of the month Dr. Kamlesh arrived for a special programme, and gave a lecture on Friday evening and a cooking course an Saturday. Inspite of the long festival programme and the midsummerly warm weather the Ayurveda programme was also well attended. OM.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Vilnuis, Lithuania

Om Namah Sivaya. During mid-May we have completed our four day Yoga and Music festival with many old and new students, teachers and karma yogis. We were very blessed to have beautiful music evenings with Sri Venugopal Goshwami and his ensemble, inspiring lectures with Swami Durgananda and Swami Sivadasananda, as well as informative, dynamic asana classes with Swami Sivadasananda and Narayani. Morning Satsangs attracted many dedicated students and created lots of positive energy in the Centre. We are very thankful for all guidance, love and Prana which was shared with us all. After the program the Centre continued with it`s usual activities, classes and started with Yoga 2,3,6 courses. We continue to promote the upcoming concert with Raghunath Manet as well as a retreat in beginning of June. Ishwara Chaitanya left for Madrid. Staff are well and inspired. Om and Prem to All. OM.