Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres

Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April we put some Prana into courses and got good response by the students. A philosophy course entitled “Thought Power – Vital Power” started with a lively group of participants. The one day seminar on the topic “Fit with Yoga” was well received. Students were very happy to learn about different possibilities how to increase the energy by yogic techniques as Pranayama, Kriyas and proper diet. The three Satsangs were well visited and people left inspired and thankful. Weather was getting warmer. Flowers in the garden started to bloom and create a very lively and positive atmosphere. OM.

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Om Namah Sivaya. Prem & Om to all.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April two Chinese students successfully completed the ATTC in Vietnam. Staff Sivani returned to Chengdu. While in Chengdu, Sundari focused on training Saraswati and preparing for upcoming the 3-day intensive at the Centre. We closed the week with an lively Open House, with many newcomers with diverse backgrounds. Prem & Om to all.

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Om Namah Sivaya to all Blessed Selves from the Chennai Centre. At the beginning of April we started a morning beginners course and a weight loss program. We have received many enquiries from students about weight loss program and now we have included it in our permanent schedule with classes 6 days a week the program will be running for 3 months. One of our staff members Sathyamji joined the Centre again offering a great help to us in running the Centre. We were also prepping for the proposed construction work to start in few weeks time. We will be constructing additional staff and guest rooms, as well as one more yoga hall. The rest of the activities in the Centre were carried as usual, all staff members were performing their karma yoga duties and making sure that with the blessing of Swamijis the Centre operates efficiently and for the benefit for the local community.

In mid-April we started evening beginners course with a good number of students. Weight loss program was successfully running and we are getting inquiries from people who would like to join. One of our staff members Unikrishnan joined the Centre again after completing TTC in Neyyar Dam. Other staff members Yogeshwar and Supriya have left Chennai and we wished them all the best and hope to see again soon in the Centre.
Preparation for the planned construction work began and we expect it to start in the second week of May. The rest of the activities in the Centre carried on, as usual, all staff members were performing their karma yoga duties and making sure that with the blessing of Swamijis the Centre operates efficiently and for the benefit for the local community. With the blessings of God and Masters, we send Pranams to the Sivananda family.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April our all-new Atma Bodha course started with 9 students – off to an inspiring start. The other courses continued well. We welcomed Swami Shivabhaktananda for the weekend; he gave programs called “Yoga for Health and Happiness,” which were well received by students. We were all uplifted by his visit. There were several days of wintry weather, including an icy morning, which seemed to have an effect on drop-in class attendance and on Chicagoans’ morale. The City was doing a water-main replacement project along Broadway, the main street adjacent to the Centre. The project was projected to take a few months and has already turned getting around the neighborhood into very good training in patience.

During mid-April, by the grace of the Gurus, the courses, including Yoga Yoga 2, Yoga 3, Positive Thinking 2, and Atma Bodha, continued well. Drop-in classes were quieter. The road construction along Broadway continued to make neighborhood traffic and parking more challenging than usual. The masonry of the original building at 1246 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue was in need of repair, and we have an agreement with a contractor to replace the crumbling portions of the exterior parapet walls, which were letting moisture into the building, and fix affected edges of the roof. We hoped to raise donations to help afford the project, which should take place over the summer, and among the events we were planning for this purpose is a 108 Sun Salutation Challenge in May. Staff are well, feeling grateful for all the blessings of this life and send Pranams to all. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April one resident left and we welcomed a new one. We re-opened yoga class 6-7h15 am morning. A Yoga for Beginners class ran well. Also we had workshops “How to Teach Senior Yoga” with Padmavati. We welcomed back Saraswati, Sivashakti and new staff Mukunda from ATTC.

Mid-April was beautiful here in Da Lat. Two residents stayed at the Centre. Open class was full with member students, new students and tourists. We re-opened Yoga Kids class by Sivashakti. And the workshop Balancing Asana was very successful. Om Namah Sivaya.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April we started with the beginners course for 10:00 am and 6:30 pm batch. We conducted the balancing posture workshop in which we taught both the basic and intermediate asanas. We gave more details about each postures to help the students to improve their postures and focus. For two weekends we conducted yoga class for the “My angels Academy Slum Kids”. These kids were going to play football game against bigger club teams in India. They seeked us to help with their yoga training. It was a good experience for us to teach them and also the kids enjoyed the classes. We put up a stall in a carnival which happened near the Centre. We were able to interact with lots of people living near to the Centre. Answering their questions helped us to sharpen our knowledge and understanding of the system. The response we got was also good. Our weekend beginners class ended. The Navaratri Puja started and will go on for nine days everyday, early in the morning. Apart from that all our open classes and beginner classes went well. We focused to improve on our special classes too. By Gods grace and gurus blessings all the staffs were doing regular sadhana.

Mid-April we started with the beginners course for 10 am and 6:30 pm batch. We conducted the headstand workshop and “Yoga for Back” workshop. We went to teach the “My Angels Academy” kids. Apart from that all our open classes and beginner classes are went well. The special classes were also doing good. By Gods grace and gurus blessings all the staffs are doing well. We pray to the almighty for everybody. Om Namo Narayanaya. Our prayers to all. Om Namo Narayanaya. Pranams.

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Om Namo Narayanaya. At the beginning of April we with two Beginners’ course one at 10am and the other at 6:30pm. We also started Yoga 2, the Intermediate course. As the Navaratri week started on April 8th, we scheduled a special Devi Bhajans evening with Parul. She performed the Sivananda Yoga Devi Chants during Satsang time. With the blessing of the Masters everything in the Centre is going well.

Mid-April started a beginners’ course at 10:00am & 6:30pm. We conducted a headstand workshop on Wednesdays on which the students benefited and progressed on their practice. We also conducted a Vegetarian cooking workshop one Saturday on which the students participated in the preparation. We all enjoyed the tasty Sattvic lunch. Dr. Narayana Swami came to the Centre for a night’s stay and joined us for Sunday evening Satsang. With the Grace of the Masters everything is going well at the Centre. Om.

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Om Namah Sivaya, from Noida. At the beginning of April Milan went back to Delhi Centre. We started two beginners courses with Kapoorji at 6:30am and 4pm. Didem was not feeling well. She got fever. Two outside teachers – Dasji and Rupali- supported us actively for the open classes. Now Didem is fine and she started her respected duties. Puja is doing well, takes responsibilities for Centre activities. Many of our old students started coming back and registered to open classes. We had a trial class with 3 students. Hopefully we get more students on upcoming weeks. We had a good Satsang. All other things we  re good with Masters blessings. With the Blessings and Grace Of our Beloved Masters we send Pranams and our best wishes to all the Sivananda family.

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Om Namah Sivaya. During the Easter holidays staff went to the Retreat house in Reith to support the Easter Program and to recharge. During this time the Centre had a reduced schedule of open classes with close teachers. Swami Sivadasananda was here for a meeting with a lawyer of Geneva City and Charles concerning the renovation of the building in which our Centre is located. The Pensioners’ class which is held in cooperation with the city of Geneva started with a new motivated group and we had an open day with excellent attendance and many students booking for upcoming courses. On a Saturday we had a workshop about Yoga for the back which included a power point show and a plumb line – test. It was well received and the students enjoyed the familiar atmosphere at the Centre which looks shiny after a big Spring-cleaning and with fresh colorful plants on the terrace. OM.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April we welcomed back the students and teachers from the ATTC in Dalat. We also started two new beginner courses with full attendance. The daily workshops on how to correct Yoga postures for our new staff and outside teachers continued, well received and appreciated by all.  Also we had a very successful cooking workshop, taught by Annapurna, and a nice Satsang led by Swami Pranavananda.  The Centre energy was bright and cheerful with the new staff learning to chant bhajans and singing throughout the day.  All the staff felt very happy and blessed to able to serve humanity.

Mid-April saw a new record attendance. We started a Yoga Two Course in the afternoon and a Yoga One Course in the morning with a good number of students.  We had a workshop on anatomy about the cardiovascular system with nine people attending.  We continued the series of workshops for staff and teachers.  This week the workshops focused on how to teach.  We began to study how to teach open classes in English, and also how to teach the Yoga One beginner course with theory.  Many karma yogis came to help with the Centre’s activities as well.Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi.

Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April we had a detox and fasting day with 10 participants. It included a Kriya workshop. Girija conducted the Kriya workshop. The other teachings & the walk were shared by all the staff. We served vegetable broth and carrot juice with a little ginger. We celebrated Ram Navami. The Puja was conducted by the son of Dr. Shastri with plenty of explanations how a Puja works and the meaning of the different Mantras and parts of the Puja. A nice group of devotees came, half of them Indian. Radha, our new staff member, is doing well. She has been here for 3 weeks. She started teaching right away. The students liked her classes.

Mid-April and the Centre celebrated Hanuman Jayanti with a Puja. We also had a Satsang with explanations and some stories on Hanuman. Both evenings were inspiring and helping the staff and students to tune to Hanuman and his great qualities. We had a cooking course with Hira, focussing on how to make 5 different prasads. Girija, Radha and Savitri were also present. It created a happy feeling. Chandra started a Bhagavad Gita course. Salutations to all. Om Namah Sivaya.

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Om Namo Narayanaya! Sahadev from Shakti Rising joined us for a Kirtan evening. Many new faces came. Sahadev led us chanting through the Kirtan book, praising many different Deities. We all felt very uplifted after a few hours of chanting and listening stories of God’s Lila. A beautiful Guru Puja was performed with new friends and long-time devotees. The Centre was filled with Bhakti for the Guru and warmth from the community. Hamsa Chaitanya visited the Yoga Farm Ashram from Thursday to Sunday. Staff are well and are sending Pranams to all. May Grace of the Guru continue to shelter and guide us.

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Om Namah Sivaya, Blessed Selves! Several new courses started with good attendance bringing a dynamic energy. Two graduates from TTC Rudraprayag started to assist in normal classes. Spring cleaning and renovation projects were done as preparation for the Special Program in May. After a successful Open day and the cooking course “Yogic diet for new vegetarians”, we were happy to receive priest Yagneshwara Dixit for one week. Performing Pujas every morning and three elevating Pujas in the evening, the beautiful atmosphere created by the Mantras was appreciated by all. OM.

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Om Namah Sivaya. The beginning of April started with two new Yoga beginner courses: 4pm for ladies and 6.30pm common batch with good numbers of students. We did a major cleaning in the Centre and in front of the Centre as well. A Headstand workshop was conducted for the beginner, as well as intermediate, students. We experienced a bit of relief from the heat in city as there was a good rain. We keeping up our commitments with our students outside and inside the Centre for their benefits. All classes went well, with grace of Gurus and Madurai Meenakshi Aman.

Mid-April saw record temperatures with some days at 43 degrees celsius. We were able to retain our students for regular classes which directly shows that, thoughout the period of extreme heat in southern part of India, especially Tamil Nadu and Andhra Telengana, with people losing their lives, our students were still coming for daily classes, specially the 10am and 4 pm classes. We offered a new Monday Beginner course started with sufficient numbers of students. We started the Kids Summer Yoga Camp with 15 kids. Most of them are new to Yoga and our Centre. Kids enjoyed the first week. Other classes went smoothly by Kripa of our Master and Swamiji. Everything else was fine, with Gurus grace. Pranams to all from Temple city Madurai Centre. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi!!

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Om Namah Sivaya! At the beginning of April we started with our Beginners courses on Mondays at 3:30 pm and on Thursdays at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Unfortunately, we could not start the Wednesday’s course because we did not have the minimum of students registered. We continued promoting our 40th Yoga Festival.

Mid-April we continued normally with the daily regular classes and the Arati. We celebrated Hanuman Hayanti. We had more assistance than previous weeks because of the weather was not so rainy. One weekend we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of our Sivananda Centre in Montevideo with different activities. We started on the Friday at 7:30 pm with a Satsang and finished on Sunday at 4:45 pm with Meditation. Om Shanti!!

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Om Namah Sivaya from the Montreal Centre! At the beginning of April the Montreal Centre was busy, as always, enjoying some Springtime snow storms and heavy rain. Nirmala joined the Centre for the week to help out while Nikhila was away. A Yoga 2 course started with students continuing from Yoga 1, and few older students joining in. Roy concluded Meditation 2 with 4 students, with many enquires for the next Meditation 1 course. Narayani led the Satsang and spoke about the ‘Importance of Sadhana’. We started our first weekend beginner’s course with 3 students. One Sunday it was a fun morning with many kids attending the kid’s class which grew in numbers and bringing many families together at the Centre. We had over 50 students for Satsang and the meal. We did a lot of Spring cleaning and prepared for the arrival for the new display for the boutique. All the reception karma yogis are being trained to use the new Mind and Body software! With the feeling of Spring and good forecast for the weeks ahead, people were in good spirits. All the teachers and karma yogis continued to be a great support to the Centre. We are ever grateful for the grace of the Masters.

During mid-April a Yoga 1 and Yoga 2 were running really well at the Centre. We had 3 groups of Yoga 1 and 1 group for Yoga 2. The students were very happy since they are feeling great after the practice. We had the 2nd session of Bhakti Yoga with Sivaram. We had a nice Satsang with Narayani who talked us about spiritual progress. One Saturday morning we had our “Yoga and Juice Fasting Program” with Suzzane, Bhagarathi and Ganga. The program was great and the students were so happy that they were asking to have this program monthly. We started a Joyful Sunday with the Kids Yoga class. During the afternoon we had a special yoga class with Swami Shivabhaktananda. The class was full and the students very happy to have his class. We enjoyed a great evening with Swami Shivabhaktananda who cheered with us an inspiring and uplifting Satsang. We were very grateful for the support of all karma yogis and teachers and for all their dedication and the beautiful energy they bring to the Centre. The community of teachers and staff continues to grow, we are ever so grateful for the support and inspiration. We are blessed to have the grace of our Master and Guru. Sending Pranams to all!!

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Om Namah Sivaya. In the last weeks we had several inspiring Satsangs with Swami Sivadasananda. A group of very motivated students took part in the start of a number of new courses; Y1 Beginners courses, a Weekend-Intensive Course 1, a course on “Thought Power through Positive Thinking” and “Yoga extra gentle and good for the heart” for people who need an extra gentle approach to the asanas with a good deep relaxation. We also had a successful cooking class on vegetarian protein sources and an Open House that drew good interest. A teachers’ correction workshop on the topics of “How to correct individually” and “Hip-opening Asanas” was well received by the teachers of the Centre. The spiritual highlight these past weeks was Ram Navami, with a beautiful and uplifting morning Puja for which many close students came. We are looking forward to a lecture with Sigrid Siebert, a nutrition specialist, on the topic of a healthy vegetarian diet. OM.

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Om Namah Sivaya! At the beginning of April Swami Sivabhaktananda kept us busy at the Centre. He and fellow Brazilian and resident staff, Ishwara, painted the vast majority of the Centre and he also used his maintenance expertise to fix up some things around the Centre. Swami led a workshop titled “Health and Happiness” and also led an evening Satsang. We had deaf yoga class. Pranava and Shakti returned to the Centre after being there to help out for the March TTC. Mahadev Chaitanya drove a car of karma yogis to the NY Centre and led the advanced asana class as well as the evening Satsang. There was a big turnout which means (hopefully) Spring is here! Mid month brings new courses and workshops.

Mid-April we had the constant flow of students coming and going to classes. Yoga 1 and 2 classes continued as well as the Meditation Course, with Mukti Devi. The Living with Purpose Course with Mahadev Chaitanya continued. We participated in the Fashion High School’s first Spring Health Fair. The high school is located just up the street from us. In fact we regularly see those students passing by the Centre every day. The Centre was one of a number of organizations who had a booth at the fair. Staff enjoyed demonstrating some of the asanas, talking to and answering questions about yoga from the students. We are hoping to see some of those students show up to the Centre to take a class or experience their first ever class one of these days. Apart from the classes and courses we’ve been tackling some in house cleaning and organizing that needs to be done. The kitchen and laundry space looked super. All the Staff were well and send their Pranams. With Guru’s grace, we will be blessed and inspired to carry on his peace mission. Om.

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Om Namah Sivaya. The Masters blessed the Centre with the presence of Swami Kailasananda who was there for some short visits.  Many close students teachers and karma yogis came to the Satsangs. The messages and the words of the Masters penetrated our souls and gave a fresh shower of inspiration. There was a beautiful Puja for the celebration of Ram Navami. The altar was blooming with the many flowers brought by the students. This month we had five workshops : “Sun salutation”, “How to control anger”, “yoga @home”, “yoga at work” and “headstand”.  Three special courses started: Gita, Raja yoga Meditation and Positive thinking. The open house was calm may be because of the beautiful weather or the school holidays. The Masters sent armies of karma yogis to support the Centre and to put prana in various projects. Karma yogis repainted the pittams of the main altar, cleared some spaces in the office and in the changing rooms and continued the research for the yoga-day celebration. They also assisted at the desk, the kitchen and the boutique and planted some new flowers. OM.

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Om Namah Sivaya from Brasil. Staff send Pranams to all the Sivananda family. Om Om Om.

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House. Many students brought family members and friends,  Teachers and new karma yogis helped nicely. We had many teenagers participating in the Open House and also on trial classes. We started a Raja Yoga Course and a Yoga 2. We celebrated Ramanavami, with special Puja, chanting and meditation. The celebration brought lots of energy to the Centre. Swami Sankarananda gave special asana workshop, students and teachers were very happy and energized after the challenging class. We also started 3 beginner courses.

Mid-April we had our first kids class, it was a great success and all the kids looked forward continuing with the weekly class. We had a beautiful celebration for Hanuman Jayanti with Meditation, Puja and Hanuman Chalisa Chanting. Satsangs were getting more popular with a good group or regular students. We send Pranams from Roma. Om Shanti.

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Om Namo Narayanaya, Blessed Selves. At the beginning of April we offered a TTC info session at Wednesday night Satsang, a Chanting workshop one Friday and a Yantra Painting Workshop the following day. We started a Bhagavad Gita study group Friday evenings, which was enthusiastically received. To build up attendance at our evening classes, we are offering a promotion of 50% off the 7:15pm class for the month of April. Jesuit private high school students from nearby St Ignatious College Prep visited the Centre to attend asana class or Satsang as an assignment for their World Religions class. They are quite curious and surprise us by asking questions about the atman and Brahman! An update on the building renovation: fire and plumbing inspections were completed with only the final building inspection to go.

Mid-April Swami Jnaneswariananda came for a weekend, just in time to lead the Friday evening Bhagavad Gita study. Saturday afternoon she summarized Chapters 4–6 of the Gita, reminding us that all Sadhana is sacrifice. Swamiji taught a 3-hour asana class one Sunday morning, followed by brunch. We held a productive teachers meeting that same afternoon. The Centre was asked to be the exclusive featured yoga studio in Yacht & Boat Life of San Francisco. Pranams to all from the new San Francisco Centre.

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Om Namah Sivaya from Sao Paulo: Lakshmi, from Franca City, came to joing as staff. She helped with classes, reception, cooking and office. We made some posters and a new brochure showing the clases and activites for the next 3 months. We started the Saturday yoga class at the square in front of the Centre. Narayani went to her relatives house. We printed some posters to promote the activities of the Centre.

Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April we were busy in opening new courses and promoting upcoming ones. As soon as Bhargavi came back she started three new courses, a Yoga 3 on Sundays with 17; a Meditation course on Wednesdays with 15 and a Positive Thinking on Thursdays with 9. Upcoming soon is a Teenage Yoga course as well as Advanced Meditation and Advanced Positive Thinking. Amba, who stayed with us all through the month of March, left for several weeks as she makes an effort to find a job as a teacher for Mathematics. She hopes to find something soon and the join us again in the Centre until the new school year.

During mid-April we focused on the final preparations for the Passover feast and the upcoming Yoga Retreat. A Yoga 1 opened, with 17 participants and an Advanced Meditation course, with 10. We were really excited to welcome Shankara Chaitanya who came back from the Yoga Retreat in the middle of the ATTC just for 36 hours in order to lead the Passover ceremony and the traditional feast. The Event was a great source of inspiration. Over 50 students and guests joined us. Shankara Chaitanya gave a beautiful explanations about the inner and spiritual dimensions of the holiday and its main scripture – the Hagada from which we read during the night. Bhargavi and Pranava with the help of devoted karma yogis, prepared a sumptuous feast, and decorated the main asana room in a very festive manner. We held a spontaneous free Saturday yoga class which was well attended with 18 students. The holiday’s celebration was concluded with a traditional noon feast in which we hosted about 40 students. This feast was again very joyous with many holiday songs and deep spiritual teachings. Shankara Chaitanya safely returned to the Yoga Retreat, Bahamas. Pranams to all the Sivananda Family from the Tel Aviv Centre.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April a Pilates workshop was held, fully booked with 21 students. The class was taught by Tara, a long time practitioner on both Pilates and Sivananda Yoga. She shared the basic Pilates method which can be used in asana practice. The number of students taking weekly “Tattva Bodha” classes taught by Kiran seems gradually increasing with 12 students joining the class. As for the staff situation, Marabai arrived to Tokyo Centre after spending 6 months in Ho Chi Minh Centre as a staff. She will be a big support for us during Machiko and Shanti Devi’s absence.

Mid-April: Shanti Devi, who had been in Vietnam for 2 weeks, came back to Tokyo Centre. We are glad to have four staff to share our duties now. Pundit Samavedula, who happened to be visiting Japan for a few days, came over to the Centre and performed Shiva and Krishna Puja. In spite of short notice, 13 guests attended the Puja. Many of them knew him from TTC or ATTC in Vietnam. Padmavati Masako taught 2 day workshop on “Gentle Yoga Teaching”. The workshop was fully booked with 20 students. Also, many students joined for Satsanga before or after the workshop. We enjoyed singing Kirtans with a big group. Om and Prem to all the Sivananda family. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April Yoga 1 started on Mondays and Meditation course on Fridays. We had Prana, Chakras and Astral body workshop, taught by Mayavan. Bhagavad Gita study group continued with very good student numbers.  Prahlad went for the day to the Yoga Camp to participate in the Temple opening for the season. We had our monthly teachers meeting with about thirty teachers participating. After the morning Puja and the class led by Prahlad, we discussed current Centre matters and thanked teachers for their continuous support. Saraswati gave review of all the projects the Centre is involved with. We are prepared for the fundraiser for St Michael’s hospital, asking teachers to help with volunteering at the event. The meeting ended with the lovely meal shared happily by all.

During mid-April, apart from Yoga 1 and Yoga 2 courses, we also had a Yoga for Back Care course with Kumari who came from Ottawa to teach one weekend. A Meditation course and a Bhagavad Gita group continued with good group of students. Yoga class for younger children, as well as a class for older children brought nice energy to the Centre.  A Yoga in schools classes continued. Tuesday Saraswati taught teen relaxation group. Weather was very nice. Lots of students came for Friday and Sunday evening Satsangs. Pranams to all.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April, with the blessings of the Gurus, two new batches started on Mondays. A mixed beginners’ batch started in the evenings and a one month additional yoga class started for the parents whose children are participating in the Kids yoga class. Lalitha Sahasra Nama Pooja were conducted on Fridays. One Saturday students were introduced to the practices of Jala Neti and Sutra Neti in a Kriya Workshop. Satsang was led by Sri. Sasikumar.

Mid-April saw a mixed beginners’ batch started on Monday mornings. Suresh ji taught class for kids class students. All other classes went well. Lalitha Sahasra Nama Poojas were conducted on Fridays. Satsang was led by Sri. Rajesh. Pranams to all. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi.

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Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April we started 8 new courses which brought a lively energy to the Centre after the vacation time. The devoted Centre karma yogis helped in all possible ways including another thorough clean-up of the basement. New posters were displayed and a postcard with the next events was distributed in the city. The new kitchen worked out very well having its first cooking workshop. The regular Saturday morning Puja radiated peace and harmony. The Centre looked bright and inviting with its high rooms and wooden parquet floors, typical for Vienna.

Mid-April Swami Gitananda taught a workshop, “The Solar Plexus”. Participants learned a lot about this important energy centre of our body. During the following practical class a lot of emphasis was put on deep breathing. The spiritual highlight was the celebration of Hanuman Jayanthi for which we performed a Puja. Swami Ramapriyananda went to Munich, continuing to the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House in Reith/Tyrol/Austria where the next TTC started at end of April. Swami Vasudevananda came from Munich to serve in Vienna for a few weeks. Staff are well and are sending Pranams. OM.

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Om Namah Sivaya. Mid-April we started with several beginners courses. We had a beautiful Hanuman Jayanti celebration with a Puja, many chants, mantras and different stories on life of Hanuman. We had TTC prep day with two Satsangs, Asana classes, lecture with power point and silent walk. The Boutique was full of prana, filled up with new books received from India. Karma Yogis supported the Centre very well with various projects. Pranams to all the Sivananda family. OM.

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