Integral Yoga Europe

ITT Portugal

2010-02-21T06:38:00.000-08:00

Hari Om Dear All,

This is just to let you know that there are still places available on the upcoming Intermediate Teacher Training at Quinta da Calma in Portugal.

Our beloved Swami Asokananda will be leading the training, which runs from 14th March to 4th April, along with High Key from Germany, Usha from Italy and Rev Padma Priya as staff members.

If finances are a problem, Quinta da Calma are magnificently offering to help in any way they can - whether by deferred payments, an instalment plan or any way that works for you. If you want to take this training with Swamiji, we don't want money to stand in the way.

If you want to find out more, please email Divyajyoti (Sylta) on syltak@quintadacalma.com.

Please pass this message on to everyone who may be interested.

Thank you so much and God bless.

Intermediate Integral Yoga Teachers Training

2010-01-21T03:52:00.000-08:00

ITT With Swami Ashokananda

Intermediate Integral Yoga Teachers Training March 2010 at Quinta Da Calma, Portugal.
A fantastic opportunity to train with Swami Asokananda here in Europe
For more information please contact as soon as possible at groups@quintadacalma.com , or tel 351 289 393 741

Upcoming Integral Yoga events and Programs

2010-01-20T02:23:00.000-08:00

Program For Rev. Padma Priya 2010

1 Year Raja Yoga Course

Bi-monthly day workshops

6^th March, 15^th May, 3^rd July, 4^th September, 4^th November, 4^th December

Cost: £30 per day or £150 for the year’s course.

Venue to be confirmed but either Bath, Camerton, Bruton or Gillingham

Retreats

12^th-14^th March I.Y. Living Yoga Retreat “Finding the Beloved”

Cleeve House, Wilts. Cost £120

7^th-9^th May I.Y. Living Yoga Retreat “Embracing the Beloved”

Penmellyn, Cornwall Cost £120

11^th-16^th June I.Y. Yoga Holiday & Fiesta “Yoga, Fun, Sun”

Quinta da Calma, Portugal Cost £350

17^th-19^th September I.Y. Living Yoga Retr

eat “Transformation –

The Power of Mantra”

Penmellyn, Cornwall Cost £120

1^st-5^th October I.Y. Silent Retreat “Going Deep

El Saltador, Almeria, Spain - Silence & Sadhana”

Cost tba

29^th-31^st October I.Y. Living Yoga Retreat “Healing”

Cleeve House, Wilts. Cost £120

To be confirmed

18^th – 26th April Pilgrimage to Assisi “Channel of Peace Retreat”

Ananda Ashram, Assisi, Italy

Cost full board +retreat: approx £600 +flights & transfers & visits

Rev. padma priya & Ammaprema Grace 01749 677458

Booking deposits made out to Integral Yoga AUM to Ammaprema at new address 79 Bekynton Ave Wells, Somerset. BA5 3NG

“Overcome fear with faith”With Nalanie June 3rd-7th

Dear All,

Please let me tell you about this special workshop coming up!

Nalanie will be giving a workshop from June the third till the seventh in Yogaville, called “Overcome fear with faith”.

There are several very interesting speakers invited and it promises to be an intense week in this beautiful environment.

The Ashram of Yogaville was founded by Nalanie’s beloved master Sri Swami Satchidananda and includes the beautiful lotus temple: The Light of Truth Universal Shrine. Open to all faiths to meditate and pray using the universal symbol of light of the Divine.

This is the first shrine ever built to house altars for every major faith and also faith less- known and those not yet known.

"More people have died in the name of God and religion than in all the wars and natural calamities. But, the real purpose of any religion is to educate us about our spiritual unity. It is time for us to recognize that there is one truth and many approaches. The basic cause for all the world problems is the lack of understanding of our spiritual unity. The need of the hour is to know, respect, love one another and to live as one global family. Our humble aim in building the LOTUS is to spread this message."
—H. H. Sri Swami Satchidananda, founder of LOTUS

Jo Manuel Teacher Trainings

Jo Manuel teacher trainings are held at The Special Yoga Centre. Please visit www.specialyoga.org.uk to find out more info.Both Joe and Sonia Sumar are integral yoga teachers

These are running as follows:

1. Yoga for the Special Child LLC Basic

Date: 6th to 12th Feb 2010 and 13th to 19th June 2010
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
Price: £550
A comprehensive seven day training program recognised by the Yoga Alliance

A course designed to provide the essential tools for teaching Yoga to infants and children with special needs. Using hands-on and video instruction, Jo Manuel guides participants through each stage of the special child’s development. Topics include: how to evaluate infants and children; how to create the optimum home environment; how to work with specific syndromes and disorders. The program offers a unique learning environment for children and their parents, special education teachers, Yoga teachers and adaptive physical education teachers. It is also appropriate for the continuing education of health care specialists in a variety of fields, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and paediatric nursing.

2. Yoga for Teens

Date: Fri 12/03/2010
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Price: £100, earlybird £80 before 1st December
These one day workshops are suitable for qualified yoga teachers

The aims of these one day workshops are to give yoga teachers the set of skills needed to teach yoga to teenagers. The day will include looking at what teenagers are coping with these days, the physiological changes they are going through, and how to adapt yoga to support their needs and their bodies. The course will also give yoga teachers skills and confidence to deal with the behavioural difficulties that teenagers can present.

3. Yoga for Children with Developmental Challenges

Date: Thu , Fri 18/03/2010 - 19/03/2010
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Price: £150
A 2-day course for suitable for yoga teachers, school teachers, OTs, physiotherapists, & those in the Special Educational Needs arena.

This course will introduce a balanced therapeutic approach for children challenged by autism, PDD/anxiety disorder, LD and motor planning issues, AD/ADHD, general developmental delays, degenerative conditions.

The learning objectives of this course are to:
Develop an understanding of the specific motor, sensory, biochemical and neuro-physiological benefits of a therapeutic yoga programme.
Understand how, when and why to use yoga to address individual therapeutic goals.
Become familiar with a basic classroom yoga programme
Understand how to address self regulatory goals with specific yoga practises
Implement a yoga programme designed to build body awareness, motor planning and motor development
Understand how a basic yoga practice influences digestion, metabolism and elimination and enhances immune function
Understand the use of yoga as a daily ‘sensory diet’.

4. Yoga for the Special Child LLC Advanced 1
22nd November to 27th November 2010

2010-01-13T02:50:00.000-08:00

Euro Council Meeting 2009

News of all that was achieved at the Meeting

Present

Germany High Key Meyer

Gibraltar Lakshmi & San (representing Nalanie Chellaram)

Holland Chandra van Altveer

Italy Parvathi Faini

Portugal Divyajyoti Kalmbach

Spain Kirana Stover & Brahmani Eaton

U.K. Lalitha Williams

Euro Co-ordinator Rev. Padma Priya

Integral Yoga International Swami Asokananda

Apologies For Absence

Austria Narayani Bianca Westreicher

Belgium Ramakrishna de Meester

Czech Republic Chinmayi Niegsch

Finland Prasanna Paula Jooga

France Ambhika Berthias

Greece Linda Vincent

Norway Hillevi Larsson

Switzerland Jaya Palma

Opening

Rev. Padma opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and sharing messages from those not able to be present. She gave a brief overview of the history of the European meetings since 2001. She read out the Integral Yoga Europe Vision Statement which was formulated on 25^th May 2001 and it was agreed to keep this inspiring vision as it is shown below:

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“Integral Yoga International makes available the teachings of HH Sri Gurudev Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj to all those in need.

It serves as a dynamic force for individual and world peace, embracing all paths and presenting the highest and purest possible standards of yogic teaching by teachers of noble character and good reputation.

Thus it brings honour to Sri Gurudev, beneficence to the world and liberation to ourselves.

We do this through our very presence in a room, on the street and in the world, and by dedicating our lives to the peace and prosperity, health and happiness of all creation.”

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Main Projects for Europe to Take Forwards

A number of projects were put forward by the European Council which were voted on to give an order of priority.

Euro website
Translation of books and dvd’s
Visiting teachers to have an official tour
Key Ashram people to go to Europe
Ongoing training for teachers

Euro Reunion

Euro Reunion will be in Italy in May or June 2011.

It is planned to be in Germany in 2013 and the UK have asked to be the hosts in 2015.

It was agreed there would be a Teachers Retreat every 2 years at QDC

And a Euro Council centre heads meeting every year.

Retirement and Election of Euro Co-ordinator

Padma confirmed her retirement as Euro Co-ordinator. Swamiji thanked her for her service in that role for the past 8 years.

It was decided to have at least two and preferably three new co-ordinators.

The names proposed and elected unanimously were Parvathi (Italy), Brahmani (Spain)and Raghavan (UK) with the following areas of responsibility: Parvathi to nurture good relations between the Ashram and Europe and oversee the projects above; Brahmani to co-ordinate information and communication; Raghavan to spearhead updating our technology and image and bringing in a Euro Distribution business and social networking site.

Swamiji suggested that there should be one main head out of the 3 people, which was agreed by most people, but it was not agreed who it would be.

Ashram Ambassador to Europe

The whole of the European Council made it known that everyone felt extremely grateful to Swami Asokanandaji for his help over the past few years and that his energy and enabling support had really helped Europe to move forwards together.

Swamiji spoke about different people who could fulfil that role. Different Council members then expressed their belief that Swami Asokananda will be the right person to take us to the next level.

The European Council then voted on the appointment of the Ashram Ambassador to Europe. There was a unanimous vote for Swami Asokananda to take that role forwards and include Europe in his global vision for Integral Yoga.

Euro Council Meeting

2009-11-04T07:29:00.001-08:00

Euro Council Meeting

Portugal

13 - 15 November 2009

The Integral Yoga European Council will meet at Quinta da Calma in Portugal on the above dates to find the best ways to support our European Sangha and its development and make plans for the future and future events.

If you have any items, issues or concerns you would like discussed at the Council Meeting or any messages you would like to send, please contact either your country's Euro Rep or Rev. Padma Priya, the Euro Co-ordinator, on revpadma@gmail.com

Upcoming Retreat with Swami Asokananda

2009-11-04T07:01:00.000-08:00

Silent Retreat

with Swami Asokananda

at Quinta da Calma, Portugal

16th & 17th November 2009

Open to everyone

Cost only 150 euros

Swamiji's clear light and gentle wisdom, combined with his practical and down-to-earth teaching, have endeared him to so many of us in Europe.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share a peaceful retreat with him in our beautiful spiritual home at Quinta da Calma.

If you would like any more information, please contact groups@quintadacalma.com.

Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi

One Light Ceremony

2009-11-04T05:38:00.001-08:00

Some photos of the beautiful One Light Ceremony on All Saints Day 1st November 2009 at Cleeve House in the U.K.

An Ashram for Europe

2009-09-23T08:28:00.000-07:00

Hari Om!

The Grace of Sri Gurudev has inspired many hearts to come together to build a new Ashram for Europe.

Following his guidelines for a Heaven on Earth, the new Ashram will be a spiritual home for all of us.

To stay up to date and to share all the inspiration and joy of this project, click on this link:

http://ashramforeurope.blogspot.com/

or copy and paste it into your web browser.

See you there!

Om Shanthi

Italy Earthquake - News from Our IYC's

2009-04-16T09:20:00.000-07:00

Om Shanthi

All hearts and prayers have been with the people of Italy as we have watched pictures of the terrible earthquake there on our television screens.

Here are 3 messages from each of our centres in Italy giving us the latest information on their situation and how they are coping.

From Parvathi in Milan:

Ciao Padma,

Hari Om!

Thanks for the concern, here in Milan no problem. We were not been affected at all, but in Abruzzo Region yes a lot, especially Aquila city. We don't have teachers there, but Uma lives pretty close, on the other side of the Gran Sasso Mountain and they have been all affected. Fortunately no people lost, but lots of fear and there are continuous movements of the earth.

A lot of the people left the city and went to the sea side which is very close. Some buildings are now under control and can't be used. Uma's home and center are ok. They are all pretty stressed. Last week I informed the Ashram and all are giving support.

Regarding Aquila city we had around 300 dead people and the city is distroyed. If anyone want to give help the best way they said is to send money. I am now in touch with a friend whose family live there to understand the best organization to send the money to. If you want I can keep you informed about it.

Om Shanti
Paola / Parvathi
IYC Milan

From Uma in Abruzzo:

Dearest Padma Priya,
With much joy I read your careful message, and I thank you for offering such loving support.
The terrible earthquake upset my region, Abruzzo. The main beautiful town was destroyed, which is about 30 km from my town, and many lives were lost.
We are all ok, just a lot of fear and damaged buildings.
The yoga centre kept on offering classes, in spite of the spread of anxiousness from continuous shakes during practice.
Then we closed for a two-day Easter holiday break.
A healing break we teachers needed, so we could re-center, overcome our own fears, and be inspired on the best practices to lead our students with.
So today we resume our classes again. Shaking is still going on, and we hope to learn how to be trusty.

I pray for the people who left their bodies, I pray for the survivors, for them to nurture the enthusiasm to start again. I pray for the mountain to calm down her anger, I pray for all of us so we can grow through this experience and become a better land and a better community.
I would like to share this prayer with you all.

Thank you for your support.
Om Shanti, Uma
IYC, Abruzzo

From Usha in Marche:

Dearest Padma Priya,

As for Vincenzo and me, we are safe. The Marche has
experienced some little shakes (some people say), but we have not noticed
anything, sleeping quietly in our beds at night.

It is a terrible situation to go through, but as in all adversities, through the suffering comes also something good. Often times people live in old homes, without the modern bathrooms etc. In this way, when they start to reconstruct, these people
will have new homes, and hopefully more solid. It does not console the
people who have lost their beloved family, friends, neighbours, as can well
be understood. But like with everything else, time will heal.

This earth is not an eternal home, although we have a deep desire it might be.
Let me give you a wonderful hug and thank you for asking and sending your loving
energy. Usha

Message from Swami Priyaananda Ma

2009-04-16T09:08:00.000-07:00

Dear Sister,

How kind of you to remember all of us at the Ashram at this Holy

Easter time.

May the great love and light of Lord Jesus strengthen and guide all

our sanga.

In His Loving service,

Priyaananda

HAPPY EASTER!

2009-04-09T08:20:00.000-07:00

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY EASTER!

In Greece at Easter time, family members greet each other with the joyful words "Christos Anesti!" Christ has risen!

In that same joyful spirit, we ask that Christ Consciousness arise in us.

May the true Spirit of Christ arise in all Hearts.

May His example of Living Love inspire all our actions and may the Peace that passes

all understanding manifest in the world.

Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi

Euro Headers for You

2009-03-19T04:02:00.001-07:00

Hari Om!

Here are 2 headers for you to use which were very kindly designed for us by Raghavan in the UK.

It's another way of coming together and sharing - we can all have the same "look" for our fliers and stationery. It's not compulsory of course, just there if you would like to use it.

If you would like any part of it translated into your own language, just send the translation you would like to revpadma @gmail.com and we'll email you your very own header.

If you're unable to download or copy the image from this page, just send me an email (as above)and I'll send it to you direct.

May the silent rain of Divine Grace flood our Souls

and overflow out into the World

Om Shanthi

Correction - Inviting Swami Asokananda

2009-03-12T04:46:00.002-07:00

Hari Om!

We have been asked to wait a little while before inviting Swami Asokananda.

Stay tuned to this space...

Om Shanthi

Vow of Non-Violence

2009-03-09T07:30:00.000-07:00

Hari Om!

We begin to see the Age of Aquarius in action - over 17,000 people so far have taken a vow of non-violence in thought, speech and action - living in the spirit of Ahimsa.

If you want to learn more, go to www.itakethevow.com.

How to Support Quinta da Calma!

2009-03-07T08:51:00.000-08:00

Hari Om Dear Ones,

Here is a membership drive letter from our beloved Divyajyothi telling you exactly how you can help to ensure that Quinta da Calma continues to offer its healing presence to the world.

Beloved Sisters and Brothers,

"We all need at least two homes: one physical home....but also one
spiritual home that is in our hearts that provides sustenance for our soul".

These words, spoken by Edgar Cayce(1877-1945) are as true, and maybe even
more so, today, as then.

For many persons who have done programs, trainings, workshops, and classes
here, Quinta da Calma is just that: their spiritual home.

It is almost 30 years ago that Al and I opened the doors to Quinta da Calma
with Integral Yoga as its foundation. A dedicated team of highly qualified
therapists, Yoga teachers, and other spiritual teachers and presenters have
helped, comforted, given treatments, classes, guidance and love to thousands
of people.

Now it is the Quinta that needs help.

The American stock market crash has had a severe impact on my personal
ability to continue to subsidize the Quinta. Therefore, for the first time
in our long history, I must ask for help. Although we have reduced our
staff and thereby our costs, we still need financial aid in order to allow
the Quinta to continue to provide and maintain the facilities to the
standard that our students and guests have come to expect from us.

For this reason, we have put together and are launching a new membership
structure, details of which follow. We are humbly asking as many of you as
possible to take out a membership in The School of Life at Quinta da Calma.

This great support will help ensure that we can continue to be here for you,
and to continue to be able to share the teachings of our beloved Gurudev,
who blessed us with His presence and wisdom in 1989.

Equally, if you don´t wish to be a member, donations of any amount would be
very welcome and gratefully received and, of course, personally
acknowledged.

Thank you for your support in the past, and on behalf of the team at Quinta
da Calma, thank you for your help now.
Om Shanti.
With Love and Peace, Divyajyoti
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------please copy & paste this form and print it out and mail to Quinta da Calma at the address below, or send it by email to groups@quintadacalma.com---------------------------------------------------------
The School of Life at Quinta da Calma Membership Subscription
One year subscription: 35 euro
Two year subscription: 50 euro
Three year subscription: 75 euro
Five year subscription: 100 euro
A subscription carries with it several benefits for the members such as a
discount on therapies, a discount on accommodation bookings for member and
family, and more. Each member will be sent a membership card with the list
of benefits they will receive.
What we would like to know about you:
Name:-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address:-----------------------------------------------------------------------
e-mail:-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tel.--------------------------------Fax:---------------------------------------
International payments are best made by bank transfer to the following:
School of Life Association
N.I.B: 0018 0000 21639784001 80
IBAN: PT50001800002163978400180
BIC/SWIFT: TOTOPTPL

Postal Address: School of Life, Quinta da Calma, Apartado 3053, 8135 Almancil, Algarve, Portugal

To see all the wonderful events on offer at Quinta da Calma click on this link to their website:

http://www.quintadacalma.com/.

Spotlight on Belgium

2009-03-02T03:08:00.000-08:00

Hari Om!

This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and what is happening in all the corners of Integral Yoga in Europe.

This month we go to Belgium to visit with Ramakrishna, a humble and devoted Soul who lives to serve. I asked him a few questions -and you will see his answers in his own heartfelt form of words.

This photo is of Ramakrishna singing "Salve Regina" during the puja at the last Euro Re-union in Portugal- all who were there will remember how moving it was and his beautiful voice.

pp: Would you give us an outline of your spiritual biography?

RK : I don´t know wher to begin. I startet to study the sciptures long ago when i was a teenager. Some times i forgot the importance of this and then it came back in to my live.

So when i was 33 i made a tour trough the Nord of India. It was ther that my live turned for good. When i came back i meet my wife who was study yoga and she let my in to the spirituale world.

I thit not study yoga on that time, but was intrestet in the sciptures of the Theosofic Society. It was after that i was devorced that i came very cloos to the study of the Theosofic Society.

The first to works that i was study wher " The Divine Plan" from the author G. Barborka and " The Yoga Sutras from Patanjali." from the author Dr.I.K.Taimni.

It hit my all so much that i hat to withdraw myself . I went on a pelgrimage to Santiago de Compostella. I spent three and a half month to go ther and i can tell you it wher the most intensely hapy months of that time. But i thit not came home, i am still a pelgrim, thil i came in contact whit yoga three years later.

pp: How did you first come into contact with the teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda?

RK: It was when i came in the house of a friend of my wher i first lookt to a picture of Swami Satchidananda. I found it very intressting but thit not go deeper in to that.

A year later i came to Spain to baby sit on a spiritual center for three months. The first yoga lesson in that place was given by Padma Prya. The lesson was going verry deep in to my soul. Ther was a littel altar and on that altar ther he was again and i felt myself attract to Him. It was from that moment that i followt the lessons from Swami Satchidananda through the soul of Padma Prya.

pp: Can you tell us a little about your Integral Yoga Centre near Antwerp in Belgium?

RK: Well after finisht the first half of the TT cource that i followt in Spain with Padma, i went back to Belgium and just startet to give lesson.

First the lessons wher given in a house in Turnhout. It wher the longest lessons that i have given. The people wher verry entousiast about it. They got three hours yoga for the price of 5 euros. It was fun to do.

Later the group growt and we mouved to a hall above a cafe. We hat to clean up the room and moving the tables and chairs to have a place to do yoga. When the lesson was finisht we hat to put every thing back on the same place becouse the next morning people having ther breakfirst ther. I think they not only eat ther breakfirst but wher showert whit the energy that was still in that room.

The group growt and we went to a public hall. On that moment i startert a second class in Wiekevorst. I was searching for a good hall and lookt every wher but could not find one.

One day a friend of me calt me up and said to my that ther was a hall in my street. It was just acrosse my door. We opent that second class and the first slowly deserted. It was a time from ups and downs but we did not stopt.

On the moment now we have five yoga classes in diferent places. It is fun to see how they all grow and have ther own nature. This is all whit the help of our beloved Gurudev. He is doing every thing and has great fun here.

pp: You have been translating the Living Gita and are now working on the Yoga Sutras. Can you tell us something about that work?

RK: Well the translation from the Living Gita was a long work that much time confiscate. It was verry intens and I felt the help of Swamiji all the way through. Some times it was gowing like a train and on other moments it was verry hard work. Why? becouse i was going through my own process. On this moment we are setting every thing in correct Dutch. The Yoga Sutras is the next work that we are going to do. The first two sutras are translatet and in the free time that i have i am doing this whit all the pleasure. It is in fact not working at all. Hahaha

pp: Do you have any Yoga events coming up in Belgium this year?

RK: Yes in March 7 and 8 we have a first a great fair in Leuven. On this fair we give a Hatha Yoga Class and a Partner Yoga Class. I am also giving a talk about Mantra Yoga and Raja Yoga. You can find all the information about this fair on http://www.eco-therapeutica.be/.

The next Sunday the 15 of March we giving a Open Yoga day in Veltem Bijsem in a place cald La Riposa. The day start at 10am whit a Hatha Yogaclass. After this class we have lunch. At 13.00 we start again whit a partner yoga class. We end the day whit chanting mantras. The price of this day is 10 euro for the holl day.You can find all the information on the site http://www.lariposa.be/.

The weekend of 20,21 and 22 of March we have a Yoga Retraite in the Ardennen in a small place called Heyd. We are going to celebrate the spring inversion together. Whit a lot of yoga, meditation, singing, walking and laughting. This weekend costs 150 euro. You can see the location on the site http://users.skynet.be/boda.

The weekend from 19, 20 and 21 of June we are going on a Camping Yoga Weekend in Wechelterzande. This is a special weekend becouse we are staying in two teepee tents - in the biggest we can sleep 15 people and in the other we will sleep 7 persons. We will celebrate summer solstice whit a big campfire, singing and dance , stillness and meditation. The cost will be the same as the other weekend.

Every first Saterday of the month ther is a mantra recitation in the Theosofic Society of Antwerp. It is starting at 14.00uur and ends at 17.00uur. Ther ar no costs for this.

pp: Is there anything else you would like to share with us?

RK: Yes it is beautifull to be an instrument of Gurudev in this times. Ther is so much to do, and it is don with all the love that is. We should never think on the losts or profit in this world. Ther is always the benifit of all that commes first and if that mean that we have to melt in to God we have to do it whit all the joy that is. May be this is all we have to do. Thank you for all the Love and Joy. Always Your Ramakrishna.

Quinta da Calma needs our help

2009-02-11T05:03:00.000-08:00

Hari Om!

As we all know, the financial situation in the world has changed dramatically over the past few months.

Sadly, one of those hit by financial disaster was Quinta da Calma and its owner, our very own beloved Divyajyothi (Sylta). Almost everything was lost and the future of Quinta da Calma is now in our hands.

Quinta da Calma is our main European residential centre and centre for teacher training programmes. For many of us, it is our yoga home. If you haven't yet been there, go! It is a haven of peace in a hectic world, a place to experience real living yoga and to marvel at the beautiful living example of selfless service that Divyajyothi offers to us all. If you would like to have a glimpse of this beautiful place and see what happens there (courtesy of the internet) just go to http://www.quintadacalma.com/.

There are several ways for us to help Quinta da Calma survive financially. One is to use it! Book your own programmes there, book up to go and take the programmes and trainings on offer, go for a weekend or a week for a private retreat - you'll love it.

The second way, for those of us with good financial resources, is to give a donation. You can contact Divyajyothi directly by email on groups@quintadacalma.com or write to Rev. Padma Priya on revpadma@gmail.com.

The third way we have come up with is for a Membership drive. This way, for a reasonable amount, we can all become members of Quinta da Calma and receive their newsletter - but most importantly of all, we will know that we are helping this beautiful place of serenity, of healing and teaching to continue.

As someone wrote to me recently - "the thought that Quinta da Calma may not be there in the future is absolutely horrendous". We'll be sending out a Membership Letter from Quinta da Calma very soon ... stay tuned to this station!

God bless. Om Shanthi.

New connections in Europe!

2009-02-11T04:24:00.000-08:00

Hari Om!

Integral Europe is growing and flourishing - hooray! Jai Gurudev!

We have several new member countries joining the European Council - so we are very happy and delighted to welcome the following new countries and their representatives - thank you all so very much.

We are also delighted to say that new avenues of communication are opening up between the European Sangha and the Ashram in America.

The Ashram has been undergoing a complete review and reorganisation which has been overseen and designed by an outside consultant, and it is now almost in place.

Within the original plan, once everything in the US was set up, there was a timescale for an outreach to the international Sangha and new channels of communication to be set up.

The reorganisation may take up to a year to complete and both the Ashram and IY Europe think that is too long to wait, so I am speaking with Euro Reps and will be meeting with two senior swamis in the next few weeks to discuss the best way for us to have clear and easeful communication.

So in case you've been wondering what's going on, don't worry! Your Euro Co-ordinator is busy working together with you and with the Ashram. Watch this space for more news!

So here are our New Members:

Austria (Narayani Bianca Westreicher), Czech Republic (Chinmayi Niegsch), Denmark (Jessica Gorre-Borja), Finland (Prasanna Paula Jooga), Greece (Linda Vincent), Holland (Chandra van Altveer), Iceland (Martha Ernstsdottir), Norway (Hillevi Larsson) and Switzerland (Jaya Palma).

And the existing members of the Council are:

Belgium (Ramakrishna de Meester), France (Ambika Berthias), Germany (Highkey Meyer), Gibraltar (Nalanie Chellaram), Italy (Parvathi Faini), Portugal (Divyajyothi Kalmbach), Spain (Kirana Lee Stover), U.K. (Lalitha Williams) and the European Co-ordinator is Rev. Padma Priya.

The newly increased and enhanced European Council will be meeting later this year in November in Portugal. So if you have any concerns or news to share that you would like your Euro Representative to take to the meeting, just let them know as soon as possible so that it can be added to the Agenda.

If you don't have an email address for your Euro Rep, please contact Rev. Padma on revpadma@gmail.com and she will put you in touch.

Thank you all for your Light and Love and your beautiful service in sharing the teachings of our beloved Sri Gurudev. Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi.

New words for IY Chants

2009-02-11T04:14:00.000-08:00

Hari Om!

There has been a review of the wording in the English translations of our Sanskrit chants and prayers so that there is no longer a gender preference - that means, no more "He" or "His"!

So you may like to take a copy of the new form from this information (below) kindly sent to us by Swami Karunanadaji and for teachers to share it with your students.

It is not a big difference in terms of learning a new set of words, but perhaps our students will appreciate it if we change over to this more Universal way.

NEW CHANT TRANSLATIONS

MORNING MEDITATION

OM OM OM

Omkaaram Bindu Samyuktam
Nityam Dhyaayanti Yoginaha
Kaamadam Mokshadam Chaiva
Omkaaraaya Namo Namaha

OM united with the Source,
On which the yogis ever dwell,
Grants desires and liberation,
Salutations to the Omkaram.

Invocation: "May I invoke the blessings of my Gurudev. May He be with me to protect me from all the obstacles during my saadhanaa and guide me on my path."

Guru Slokas (Prayers to the Guru): One of the following prayers is selected each day.

Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheswaraha
Guruh Saakshaat Param Brahma
Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha

The Guru creates. The Guru preserves.
The Guru dissolves the universe.
The Guru, in fact, is the Absolute.
Salutations to the Sadguru.

Brahmaanandam Parama Sugatam
Kevalam Jñaana Moortim
Dwandwaateetam Gagana Sadrusam
Tattwamasyaadi Lakshyam
Ekam Nityam Vimalam Achalam
Sarvadhee Saakshi Bhootam
Bhaavaateetam Triguna Rahitam
Sadgurum Tam Namaami

The greatest bliss, the highest joy,
Embodiment of Wisdom Absolute,
Non-dual, boundless like the sky,
You are the goal of "Thou art That."
One, eternal, pure, and still,
Witness of the whole universe,
Beyond mind's grasp, of gunas free,
To You, O Guru, may my worship be.

OM Namah Sivaaya Gurave
Satchidaananda Moortaye
Nishprapañjaaya Saantaaya
Niraalambaaya Tejase

The Guru is auspiciousness,
Embodiment of Truth, Knowledge, Bliss,
Salutations to the One who is beyond the worlds,
Peaceful, independent, and radiant.

Dhyaana Moolam Guror Moortim
Pooja Moolam Guror Paadam
Mantra Moolam Guror Vaakyam
Moksha Moolam Guror Krupaa

The root of meditation is the Guru's form;
The root of worhip, the Guru's feet;
The root of mantra, the Guru's word;
The root of freedom, the Guru's grace.

OM Gum Gurave Namah (27X)

Invocation: "May the sacred mantra develop the holy vibration in me to help me have the divine grace, wisdom, and prosperity and to retain my health, purity, and peace. May I dedicate the benefits of my attainments to the service of God and the entire creation."

Prayer to that aspect of the Divine to whom you feel a special devotion:

Twameva Maataa Cha Pitaa Twameva
Twameva Bandhus Cha Sakhaa Twameva
Twameva Vidyaa Dravinam Twameva
Twameva Sarvam Mama Devadeva

Thou art my mother, my father Thou art.
Thou art my family, my friend Thou art.
Thou art my knowledge, my wealth Thou art.
Thou art my all, O the Light of all Lights Thou art.

OM Tryambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam
Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaat
Mrityor Moksheeya Maamritaat

We worship You All-Seeing One;
Fragrant, You nourish bounteously.
From fear of death may You cut us free,
To realize immortality.

OM Saantih Saantih Saantih

Peace Prayers:

OM Sarveshaam Swastir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Saantir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Poornam Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu

Auspiciousness be unto all,
Perfect peace be unto all,
Fullness be unto all,
Prosperity be unto all.

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha
Sarva Santu Niraamayaah
Sarve Bhadraani Pasyantu
Maa Kaschid Duhkha Bhaag Bhavet

Happiness be unto all,
Perfect health be unto all,
May all see good ine veryone,
May all be free from suffering.

Asato Maa Sad Gamaya
Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya
Mrityor Maamritam Gamaya

Lead us from unreal to Real,
Lead us from darkness to the Light,
Lead us from the fear of death,
To knowledge of Immortality.

OM Poornam Adah Poornam Idam
Poornaat Poornam Udachyate
Poornasya Poonam Aadaaya
Poornam Evaavasishyate

That is full, this also is full.
This Fulluness came from that Fullness.
Though this Fullness came from that Fullness,
That Fullness remains forever full.
OM Saantih Saantih Saantih

OM Saha Naavavatu
Saha Nau Bhunaktu
Saha Veeryam Karavaavahai
Tejaswi Naavadheetam Astu
Maa Vidwishaavahai

May God protect us,
Grant us Wisdom's fruit,
May we gain energy to know the Truth,
May our intellects grow clear and bright,
May we cherish no ill feeling toward anyone.
OM Saantih Saantih Saantih

Kaayena Vaachaa Manasendriyair Vaa
Buddhyaatmanaa Vaa Prakriteh Swabhaavaat
Karomi Yad Yat Sakalam Parasmai
Guruvaraayeti Samarpayaami

Whatever actions I may perform
Impelled by the forces of Nature,
By body, word, mind, senses, intellect, soul,
I offer to the feet of my Sadgurudev.

Lokaah Samastaah Sukhino Bhavantu

May the entire Creation be filled
with Peace and Joy, Love and Light.

(The Sanskrit/English order is reversed for the final affirmation)

Leader: May the Light of Truth overcome all darkness!

Group: Victory to that Light!

Leader: Jai Sree Sadguru Mahaaraaj Ki

Group: Jai!

GLORY TO LORD OF WORLD: “Who removes all devotees’ troubles.”

EVENING MEDITATION

Kara Charana Kritam Vaak
Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Sravana Nayenajam vaa
Maanasam vaa Aparaadham
Vihitam Avihitam vaa
Sarvam Edat Kshamashwa
Jaya Jaya Karunaapte
Sri Maha Deva Shambo.
Jaya Jaya Maha Deva Shambo.
Sri Maha Deva Shambo.

Please forgive me all my mistakes, Lord,
Made by my hands, feet, body, or karma,
By my speech, ears, eyes, or by my mind,
By intent or through neglect, Lord.
May all glory be unto Thee, Lord,
Sacred Ocean of Mercy.

White Light - Ashram in the Snow photos

2009-02-11T04:07:00.000-08:00

Hari Om!

Sharing the beauty of the Ashram in the snow, here are some photos that have been sent to us by Swami Asokanandaji.

Message Book for Rev. Nalanieji

2008-12-29T07:18:00.000-08:00

With much sadness we heard of the passing of Shanky Chellaram - the husband of our dear Nalanieji. Shanky passed away on the 23rd of December at 8.40 pm peacefully, surrounded
by his family.

Many of you may want to send a message of love and support to Nalanie at this time, but also not want to disturb her - so we have set up this on-line Message Book for you.

Simply click on the "Comments" button under this and write your message and your name - Nalanieji will then be able to read them all at her leisure when she is ready to.

"For the soul there is never birth nor death. Nor, having once been, does he ever cease to be. He is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, undying and primeval. He is not slain when the body is slain." Bhagavad Gita II, 20

Ever with you at His Beloved Lotus Feet
your loving servant
Rev. padma priya

Christmas Message

2008-12-23T11:52:00.000-08:00

Jesus, the Light of the World

Jesus, the Light of the World, as we celebrate your birth may we begin to see the world in the light of the understanding you give us.

As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart.

May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving and those who are lonely and sad.

Thank you, God for the wonderful gift of your son, Jesus. As we celebrate His birthday, help us to remember Him as we give and receive gifts, taking time to pray for each person and for those who have nothing.

Help us, Lord, to fill this Christmas with your love, peace and joy.

Dear Lord, may we be like the Wise Men who were guided to you by a star. Give us the wisdom to seek You, the light to guide us to You, the courage to search until we find You, the graciousness to worship You and the generosity to lay our gifts before You.

May the Christ Consciousness Light our Hearts

This Christmas And Always
Amen

To All Our Integral Yoga Family

Loving Wishes for Happy Holy Days
and a Peaceful New Year

May there be Peace on the Earth
May there be Peace in the Heavens
May there be Peace upon all the Waters
And may there be Peace in every Heart

Om Shanthi Om Shanthi Om Shanthi

Go Veg - Save the Planet!

2008-11-24T02:38:00.000-08:00

Om Shanthi.

Here are some important facts encouraging us to follow Sri Gurudev's teachings on diet, to share with students, friends and family -

Some Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet:

Save Your Life …
Lower blood pressure
Lower cholesterol levels
Reduce Type 2 diabetes
Prevent stroke conditions
Reverse atherosclerosis
Reduce heart disease risk 50%
Reduce heart surgery risk 80%
Prevent many forms of cancer
Stronger immune system
Increase life expectancy up to 15 years
Higher IQ

Save Our Planet …

Conserve up to 70% clean water

Save over 70% of the Amazonian rainforest from clearance for animal grazing

A solution for world hunger:

Free up 3,433 million hectares of land annually

Free up 760 million tons of grain every year (half the world’s grain supply)

Consume 2/3 less fossil fuels than those used for meat production

Reduce pollution from untreated animal waste

Maintain cleaner air

Save 4.5 tons of emissions per US household per year

Stop 80% of global warming

Share this message …

SAVE OUR PLANET, SAVE YOUR LIFE -

GO VEG! BE GREEN!

SOURCES:
UN Food and Agriculture Organization
American Dietetic Association
Stockholm International Water Institute
Smithsonian Institution
Carnegie Mellon University
Supreme Master TV

All Faiths Day around the World

2008-11-06T03:02:00.001-08:00

Om Namo Bhagavate Satchidnandaya!

On 1st November, All Faiths Day ,the Light in us all was celebrated around Europe and at the Ashram in USA

with the ecumenical service given to us by Sri Gurudev.

Here are some of the reports from around the world.

First from the Rev. Lakshmi Barsel at the Ashram ...

Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, VA-USA.

At 12 noon on November 1st, approximately sixty people gathered in the All Faith's Hall of the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (L.O.T.U.S.) to join in the Integral Yoga Global All Faith's Day celebration.

The people assembled were from a diverse group of guests, teacher trainees, program participants, staff and community members. Twelve members of our "Living Yoga Training" program had volunteered to assume the roles of the representatives of the different faiths. Swami Jyothirmayanandaji provided us with the music of the different faiths and our beloved Mataji (Swami Gurucharananandaji) gave us the readings from prayers of all of the world religions.

The Interfaith Worship service began after the sounding of the bells. Classical music was played as the twelve representatives, each carrying a lit candle, processed to a central candle, jointly lit it and then took their seats around the circular base of a sculpturededicated to global unity. Signaled by the sacred music of each of the worlds faiths, one by one, each representative moved to the central light and recited a prayer asking for universal blessings for all of humankind and mother earth.

After the last representative completed his prayer, the audience was asked to join in with their individual prayers. People asked for peace in troubled areas of the world, world leadership, an end to the global financial crisis, an end to suffering and then many began to express their gratitude for life, the human spirit, and all of the blessings that are constantly showered down upon us.

The service ended with all of the representative relighting their candles from the central candle and processing out. All who were present felt a great wave of hope, inspiration, love and connectedness with our worldwide spiritual community. Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi.

And from Ramakrishna in Belgium, who was the Divine Instrument who inspired this event ...

Hari OM dearest Padma, The All Faiths Day in Belgium was beautifull. It was a small group of people but the quality of this group was great.

There were many different religions in the group.

Frank and Martine are very interested in the Sufi tradition. Patrick is a Buddhist attracted to the Gyalwang Karmapa. Marleen who studied the Kabala for many years.

Ludo who was going from atheism to study all the great Western philosophers to the study of Yoga with Rama Saenen. Gina who is a Reiki therapist. Allice who is a student of Rama Saenen and Catholic - this woman is special because she is deaf, but she could follow all the talks and just is saying what she has to say. I wish that every body had the same quality as her.

And then we had also Daya and her friend Michel. Daya is a pearl who is going very deep in the practice of yoga. She will follow the TT course in Quinta de Calma.

The group was meditating together, lighting the candle, there was singing and every body was making a prayer for the world and offering flower petals to the Light. The prayers came out of their heart. There was a very big Light coming out of the group and the Love was spread to all.

Thank you for all you have done, the support and the courage you have given me. I will always serve you all with unconditional Love, Namaste,Ramakrishna

And from Brahmani in Mojacar, Spain ...

Hari Om Dear Yoga Mum
Here are a few photos of our humble little celebration, just a few of
us. Thank you so much for inspiring it with your letter. There was
such a beautiful energy and l wish l could have photographed
Kaivalya . He sat beside me and when l asked the children to put
their hand on their hearts ,close their eyes and imagine the light in
there, I looked at him and the expression on his face was so
beautiful. (l can't put it into words) It seemed like everything was
there for that moment.
Love and light, Your yogi daughter, Brahmani

Spotlight on ... Integral Yoga Germany

2008-11-01T05:25:00.000-07:00

Highkey has been leading and nurturing the Integral Yoga sangha in Germany for many years from her IYC in Augsburg. She has trained many teachers who are now able to teach Integral Yoga in German. She has taught at the Ashram in the US, in Gibraltar and in Portugal and she has written the book "Partner Yoga" which is now available also in Spanish. She is an inspiration to us all. Jai High Key! Jai Gurudev!

Highkey leitet und nährt die Integral Yoga Sangha (Gemeinschaft) in Deutschland seit vielen
Jahren von ihrem Integral Yoga Zentrum im Süden von Augsburg. Sie hat schon einige Integral Yoga Lehrer ausgebildet, die nun Integral Yoga auch in Deutsch unterrichten können. Sie lehrte im Ashram in den USA, in Gibraltar, in Portugal und sie hat das Buch „Partner Yoga“ geschrieben, das jetzt auch in spanisch erhältlich ist. Sie ist eine Inspiration für uns alle.

Jai High Key! Jai Gurudev!

Here is the latest list of Integral Yoga events and courses in Germany. Please contact High Key direct for details of how to book (highkey@gmx.de).

Yoga Week Sunday 16th November - Friday 21st November, 2008 in the exclusive Wellness Hotel Alpenrose in Austria (http://www.alpenrose.at/ ) For beginners and advanced.

2009 Basic Teacher Training (split) in German

April 5th - April 19th 2009 at Quinta da Calma, Portugal (http://www.quintadacalma.com/)

August. 24th - Sept. 8th 2009 in Immenstadt, Germany (http://www.integral-yoga-zentrum.de/)

Yoga Congress 29th May - 1st June 2009 in Potsdam, Berlin, Germany.
Swami Asokananda will give two talks (High Key will be translating into German)

Saturday, 30th of May 11.30 am - 13.00 pm - Spirituelle Dimensionen des
Hatha Yoga (Spiritual dimensions of Hatha Yoga) Swami Asokananda

Monday, 1st of June 11.30 am - 13.00 pm - Meditation statt
Frustration (Meditation instead of Frustration) Swami Asokananda
(http://www.prana-yogaschule.de/)

Sri Gurudev's All Faiths Day Message

2008-10-31T05:29:00.000-07:00

"More people have died in the name of God and religion than in all the wars and natural calamities. But, the real purpose of any religion is to educate us about our spiritual unity. It is time for us to recognize that there is one truth and many approaches. The basic cause for all the world problems is the lack of understanding of our spiritual unity. The need of the hour is to know, respect, love one another and to live as one global family. Our humble aim in building the LOTUS is to spread this message."

—H. H. Sri Swami Satchidananda, founder of LOTUS

These were Sri Gurudev’s words at the dedication of the L.O.T.U.S. Temple in America in 1986.

Here is some of Sri Gurudev’s advice and guidelines for Integral Yoga Ministers and Swamis. We try to follow these guidelines for the All Faiths Day event.

Behaviour Your behaviour is the key not only to setting a good example, but for your personal growth as well. Especially when in the public eye, maintain dignity and act with grace and ease. Needless to say, courtesy and consideration for others are of prime importance.
There should be a softness and gentleness in everything you do. Consider how you enter a room, answer the phone, how you sit, talk, how you close a door, etc..

Treatment of Guests “Athiti devo bhava” – the guest is God.

Foremost is to make guests feel that you really are concerned over their welfare and comfort. It’s always appropriate to ask if they are warm enough, have had enough to eat, etc.. A little forethought and care in setting up the space can also greatly enhance the feeling of welcome. You can set up candles, incense, flowers, extra cushions, etc..

Public Events & Ceremonies

It is important to always be aware that in performing any public function, we are simply acting as channels of Sri Gurudev’s grace. Open your mind and heart through constant loving remembrance of His presence within. Remember that in any situation when you wish to invoke God’s blessings, your personal mantra is always the most important and direct manifestation of Sri Gurudev’s energy which is readily available to you.

Presenting Integral Yoga to the Public Since it is likely that you will be conducting the All Faiths ceremony in situations where many might be unfamiliar with Integral Yoga, it is important to present a clear picture.

Here are some suggestions as to how you could present Integral Yoga clearly and simply.
The essential teachings of Yoga are the same as the fundamentals of all religions.

Yoga recognizes oneness in all faiths while honouring the differences.

All paths are respected as valid.
When asked about the difference between Integral Yoga and other paths, it is often best to emphasise the points upon which the paths agree, rather than the differences.

It’s alright to admit that you are not an expert on all paths! Just simply explain the Integral Yoga point of view as best you can. Integral Yoga is not something new. As Sri Gurudev has said, “Integral Yoga is just old wine in new bottles”.

Here are 4 principle ideas that Sri Gurudev has used in defining yoga:

The restraint of the modifications of the mindstuff is yoga – Patanjali.
Equanimity of mind is yoga – Bhagavad Gita
Yoga is perfection in action – Bhagavad Gita
The goal of yoga is to have an easeful body, a peaceful mind and a useful life – Sri Gurudev

The following 3 points form the basis common to all religions and therefore are the basis of yoga:
1. By nature we are divine or images of God.
2. To experience our true nature we need to purify the heart. “Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they shall see God”.
3. To achieve that purity of heart we should renounce our selfishness and learn to lead a dedicated life of service. Yoga brings the much needed purity of heart to experience God within ourselves.

Do not disturb another’s faith. Integral Yoga practices do not conflict with any religion or spiritual path.

Be sensitive to the person and the situation. Find the common ground. Yoga is not just eastern or from India. It recognizes the universal experience of life anywhere. Wherever there is dedication, sacrifice, concentration and worship of God, there is yoga – regardless of its labels. In that sense there have always been yogis by other names in every walk of life and everywhere in the world.

The teachings of Integral Yoga should be given only when asked. It is not that you should withold the teachings, but it is important not to overwhelm the person when they may have been asking only a casual question. Give them the opportunity to show their sincerity and eagerness.

Altar set-up If at all possible the altar should face south or west. Flowers are appropriate to use wherever suitable. Use of the 12 symbols to represent all religions is recommended. Arrange the symbols around the altar in order of historical appearance – Hinduism, Judaism, Shintoism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, African religions, Native American religions, all other faiths known and all faiths unknown.

Images of various deities are acceptable, however Sri Gurudev and Master Sivananda should have the prominent places. All pictures should be properly framed and laid on a clean cloth. Photos and images of Sri Gurudev, Master Sivananda and any other saint should be treated with the utmost respect at all times.

Altar Etiquette You should always feel that God is present on the altar and act accordingly with great respect and reverence. Always bow to the altar upon entering a temple, church, etc. Acknowledge God’s presence first before anything else.

Altar Lay Out The Yantra should be central at the back of the altar. The single white candle should be in front of the Yantra and central to the altar. Picture of Sri Gurudev should be on the left of the Yantra and Master Sivanandaji to the right.
Any puja utensils can be kept together on a tray near the altar with a bowl of flower petals and incense holder and incense.

May the All Faiths Day celebration unite the entire world in peace and universal love.

Jai Sri Satguru Maharajki!

JAI!

Scientific evidence of God

2008-10-29T04:31:00.000-07:00

"The scientific evidence of the existence of God is already here... so what are you doing about it?"

— Amit Goswami, Ph.D.

You may remember Dr. Goswami from the movie What The Bleep Do We Know where he gave a wonderful and insightful explanation of the joining of science and consciousness and how we can utilize this understanding in our everyday lives.

He has a new movie coming out called The Quantum Acitivist - you can see a preview by clicking a link below - I think Gurudev would have loved it!

Amit Goswami, Ph. D. is Professor Emeritus in the Theoretical Physics Department of the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon where he has served since 1968. He is a pioneer of the new paradigm of science called “science within consciousness”.

Prof. Goswami is the author of the highly successful textbook Quantum Mechanics that is used in Universities throughout the world. His two volume textbook for non-scientists, The Physicist’s View of Nature traces the decline and rediscovery of the concept of God within science.

He has also written many popular books based on his research on quantum physics and consciousness - The Self-Aware Universe, The Visionary Window, Physics of the Soul, Quantum Creativity and The Quantum Doctor which integrates conventional and alternative medicine.

In his latest book, "God Is Not Dead", he explores what quantum physics tell us about our origins and how we could live.

In his private life, Prof. Goswami is a practitioner of spirituality and transformation. He calls himself a quantum activist. He appeared in the film “What the Bleep Do We Know“, “The Dalai Lama Renaissance“, and the upcoming documentary “The Quantum Activist“.

To see a trailer of this movie, click the link below

The Quantum Activist : Amit Goswami - Movie TrailerClick link to watch

Raja TT in Portugal

2008-10-29T04:21:00.000-07:00

Raja Yoga Teacher Training
with Nalanie Chelleram & Guest Speakers
Thursday 7th - Saturday 23rd May 2009

Curriculum:

This Raja T.T. course consists of a basic study of the Sutras of Sri Patanjali, also called Ashtanga Yoga. Through the philosophy of Yoga one acquires tools to live a more easeful peaceful and useful life and in so doing attunes to one's higher-nature. In other words to be "in" the world but not "of" the world.

This course will cover the main Sutras and compare them with the Gita, the Bible and other religious texts. The application of this science brings about the understanding of the nature of suffering, leading one to the state of freedom!

Costs for Residential: This includes food, lodging and covering trainers costs.
None of the teachers are charging for their time over the course but any donations would be divided up between the trainers.
Shared Accommodation 950€
Single Accommodation: 1050€

Non Residential
For teachers living locally can attend without staying in residence, but must attend the entire Raja Training Program, times to be announced closer to the time.
Cost of non -residential program: 300€ including certification plus meals.

Bookings:
• Please contact Quinta da Calma for bookings: groups@quintadacalma.com or Tel: +351 289 393741 Fax +351 289 393 346.
· Please confirm latest by the end of March 2009 with 50% deposit
· Cheques made payable to Sylta M Kalmbach.

Lastminute Bookings for TT in Portugal!

2008-10-29T03:52:00.000-07:00

Hari Om!

There are still a few places available on the basic Teacher Training course at Quinta da Calma in Portugal this November - but you need to book up fast!

Pass this info on to anyone you know who is wanting to take Integral Yoga teacher training.

Here are all the details ...

Integral Yoga® Hatha I Teacher TrainingSplit Training:

9 - 23 November 2008

& 4 - 18 June 2009

Residential Course in English & Portuguese with Satya & Sadasivam Greenstone.

Integral Yoga Hatha Teacher Training is a comprehensive, month-long program that teaches you the skills necessary to instruct Integral Yoga Hatha Beginners I, the basic class taught to thousands of students at Integral Yoga Institutes around the world.

The Beginners I class consists of asanas (Yoga poses), deep relaxation, pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation. You will receive training on teaching all the aspects of this class.

Curriculum: * In-depth study and practice of Hatha Yoga. * A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of all branches of Yoga. * The underlying philosophy, psychology, and practices of Integral Yoga. * Workshops to deepen your personal practices. * Classes in diet, nutrition, anatomy and physiology. * An introductory course in Raja Yoga, the science of mind. * Instruction in meditation, breathing practices and chanting. * Guidance on teaching for persons with special needs and in a variety of settings. * The basics of setting up and publicising your classes.

Prerequisite: Students need to have been practicing Hatha Yoga for a minimum of six months prior to taking the program and be familiar with the Integral Yoga method of Hatha Yoga.

Recommended books by Swami Satchidananda.
The Sutras of Patanjali & The Living Gita are available at Quinta da Calma.
Please order in advance.

InvestmentTraining: 1300€ Incl. certification -
650€ part 1 / 650€ part 2

Type of Lodging including all meals:(Please note; these prices below are per part.)
Buganvilia sharing - 530€ Buganvilia single - 570€ Jacaranda sharing - 555€
Jacaranda single - 610€ Rondette sharing - 610€ Rondette single - 755€

To veiw types of rooms please go to www.quintadacalma.com.

A 50% deposit is requested on booking for the first part of the course.
Cheques made payable to Sylta M. Kalmbach and sent to Quinta da Calma, Apartado 3053, 8135-952 Almancil, Algarve, Portugal.
Bank transfers to: Name of Account: Sylta Maria Kalmbach
Bank: Banco Santander Totta, S.A.
Bank Address: Quinta do Lago, 8153-952 Almancil, Algarve, Portugal.
NIB: 0018 0000 5303 6493020 12
IBAN: PT50 0018 0000 53036493020 12
Swift: TOTAPTPL

2008-10-26T10:53:00.000-07:00

Divali, the Festival of Lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia, and is also the occasion for celebrations by Jains and Sikhs as well as Hindus.

One of the biggest festivals in India, it is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and happiness for five continuous days, with the third day (28th October this year) being celebrated as the main Diwali or 'Festival of Lights'.

The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance, although the actual legends that go with the festival are different in different parts of India

Fireworks and lights are always associated with this festival. The day is celebrated with people lighting diyas, candles all around their house. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening to seek the divine blessings of the Goddess of Wealth. Diwali gifts are exchanged among all near and dear ones. Because of the lights, fireworks, and sweets involved, it's a great favourite with children. The festival is also a time for thoroughly spring-cleaning the home and for wearing new clothes and decorating buildings with fancy lights.

For all, regardless of faith, Divali stands for a reaffirmation of hope, a renewed commitment to friendship and goodwill and a religious celebration of the simple joys of life.

Two Goddesses in particular are celebrated at Diwali: Lakshmi and Kali.

For many Indians the festival honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
People start the new business year at Diwali, and some Hindus will say prayers to the goddess for a successful year.

Some people build a small altar to the goddess and decorate it with money and with pictures of the rewards of wealth, such as cars and houses.
Hindus will leave the windows and doors of their houses open so that Lakshmi can come in.

Rangoli are drawn on the floors - rangoli are patterns and the most popular subject is the lotus flower. This because images of Lakshmi traditionally show her either holding a lotus or sitting on one.

There is much feasting and celebration, and the Diwali lamps are regarded as making it easy for Lakshmi to find her way to favoured houses.

The goddess Kali is celebrated at Diwali in the Bengali and Oriya areas of India.

The night is black

Kindle the lamp of love

With thy life and devotion.

Happy Diwali!

Intermediate Teacher Training in Portugal

2008-10-17T10:39:00.000-07:00

Hari Om!

All the details and booking forms are now available for the long-awaited Intermediate Teacher Training in Europe with Swami Asokananda at Quinta da Calma in January next year.

Don't delay - if you're interested, book now.

Please contact Rev. Padma Priya on revpadma@gmail.com for your own copy by email.

Om Shanthi

Peace to All

Integral Yoga All Faiths Ceremony

2008-10-09T14:02:00.000-07:00

Hari Om!

This is how the Interfaith Ceremony is done at the Ashram:

There is a round table on the stage or in the center of the room with
a big candle at the center and seats for the different
representatives of all the faiths.

At Yogaville, we usually have
representatives for Native American faiths, Native African faiths,
Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, Shinto, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism,
and other known faiths. It is not necessary to have all these faiths
represented. You can even add an additional one like Native
Australian faiths, or Native Pacific Islander faiths.

Processional music is played and the representative walk in in the
religious clothes of the faith they are representing carrying a lit
candle with a wax catcher at the base (usually just a circular piece
of paper to catch the hot wax from dripping on the hand). As they
approach the table, the line separates as one person goes to the
left, the next to the right, and so on until they are all standing
before their seats.

In unison they lift the candles and light the central candle. The
representatives then put out their candles with a spoon that is on
the table and lay them down. They all take their seats. The
processional music ends and the first representative stands up. We
play music from their tradition (about 2 minutes). Their music ends
and then the representatives reads or recites a prayer from their
tradition on a particular theme (e.g., oneness, faith, peace, etc.).

There is a basket of flower petals. The representative take a few
petals, circles them over the central light, brings them to his or
her heart and then tosses them at the base of the central. One by one
each representative stands, their music plays, they read the prayer,
throw the petals and then sit down. When all are done, the all stand
in unison, take their candles and in unison light their candles from
the central light. Then they process out to the processional music.

If you have any questions, just let me know.

May we all join together in Divine Grace during the ceremony on 1st November and always.

Om Shanthi.

2008-10-05T14:28:00.000-07:00

Hari Om Beloved Ones,

Om Namoh Bhagavate Satchidanandaya!

Wonderful news.

The first Intermediate Teacher Training (ITT) in Europe
with Swami Asokanandaji will take place at Quinta da Calma in Portugal
from 9th January 2009 to 28th January 2009

The cost will be from 1600 euros to 1800 euros depending on the type of accommodation you would like.

So all you enthusiastic teachers who have told us you are bursting to take your teaching to another level and serve your students more fully - let me know by return if you would like to receive the full information on the ITT together with a booking form! Just email me at revpadma@gmail.com.

Waiting to hear from You

Heart's Love,
Om and Prem
Rev. padma priya

p.s. if you know anyone who is interested in taking ITT, please forward this message to them. Thank you.

Face to Face with the Dalai Lama

2008-09-12T08:23:00.000-07:00

This is an abridged version of an article, written by Lakshmi, which appeared in the Gibraltar Integral Yoga Newsletter

Travelling to Lisbon in Portugal last September, to listen to the Dalai Lama, was more exciting than we had anticipated - after bad weather and getting lost, we discovered that somehow we had booked into the same hotel as the Dalai Lama himself!

Nalanie and I befriended a couple of the security officers hanging around the lifts and asked them what was happening and what the schedule was for the Dalai Lama, when he would be leaving the hotel for the talks and so on. Poor men, they stood no chance as we weren't about to take no for an answer. We managed to let others know how we would try and see the Dalai Lama before he left for the talks in the morning.

The next morning, the security personnel told us we would never make it in time to the talk if we waited to see His Holiness, but patience paid off. We managed to see His Holiness quite close and we bowed and waved as he left the hotel to the hall where the talks were organised. Then we had to run for it if we were to arrive before him! Although out of breath, we made it - not just the first day but every day and still managed to sit at the front - it was as if the floor places were reserved for us.

The talk on the first day was very deep. The hall was packed to capacity with a good 800 people or more attending each day. We managed to sit in the first 3 rows, I ask you, need I say any more!!!! There were people from 28 different countries listening to the 2,600 year old teachings.

The talks were very much like Gurudev's and we saw the childlike, funny and lovable side of His Holiness too. As Gurudev always said, "Truth is One, Paths are Many". The Dalai Lama mentioned that religions were a bit like medicines. There are different types of medicines, although different in taste and ingredients, all medicines have the same purpose.

He mentioned that sometimes it is better to keep your own religion, as switching religions can change your fate and your traditions. But if you find it suitable and non-disturbing then it was okay to make the changes. He said that he did not consider himself a special human being. Only a human being by the name of Dalai Lama, just a title and that it was the teachings of a simple monk wanting to share Buddhism and the Dharma. His wish was for everyone to feel peace in whichever path they chose. The Dalai Lama then explained about Buddhism saying he was sharing the teachings without following any pattern. He spoke about the Four Noble Truths.

The talks continued for 3 days. He talked about happiness and pain, duality and creation and mentioned that he would live as long as others needed him. His Holiness also spoke about anger and how it disturbs our mental peace. How non-attachment would not harm others but that anger would. He went on to explain that anger eats up our immune system and can lead to illnesses and death.

The overall message was Compassion. Everyone deserves happiness. Compassion grows when we experience suffering. We should therefore be grateful to those who hurt us. (Not an easy concept to grasp.) He told us not to despair as this process takes time, reminding us of Patanjali's famous dictum, "effort towards steadiness of mind is practice".

Well I can tell you that we managed to see and get close enough to touch His Holiness. Nalanie asked if she could hug him and told him that she and all her group were disciples of Sri Swami Satchidananda. Well! You should have seen the smile that lit the Dalai Lama's face and the sigh, as he said, "Aaaaah Satchidananda" and bowed with his hands in prayer as he mentioned our Gurudev's name. Nalanie hugged His Holiness, drawing me towards him, and as he embraced her he held my hands at the same time. All the group managed to see and meet Him and every day we stood by the lift in line as he smiled and waved to us all. What a blessing!

I recalled the bad weather at the beginning of our trip and how it had rained so much. Well, now I see it as a sign of what was to come - the Shower of Blessings we received from His Holiness. The truth is universal, regardless of religion or creed. One should listen to the message and not become obsessive about the messenger, for they all say the same, "Truth is One, Paths are Many".

Om Shanthi.

International All Faiths Day

2008-09-11T10:17:00.000-07:00

The wonderful idea of Ramakrishna in Belgium to all celebrate All Faiths Day on 1st November at 15.00 CET has now been taken up by:

Satchidananda Ashram, USA
Integral Yoga Centre Antwerp, Belgium
Integral Yoga Centre Gibraltar
Integral Yoga Almeria, Spain
Integral Yoga New Forest, UK

If you're also planning to join in - let me know and we can watch the list grow.

Om Shanthi

Great Honour for Nalanie

2008-09-11T10:08:00.001-07:00

A life of dedicated service by our beloved Nalanieji has been acknowledged by HM the Queen when she was presented with the Gibraltar Award. The Investiture was presented by Governor Sir Robert Fulton on behalf of the Queen.

The citation reads "Nalanie Chellaram received her Gibraltar Award for meritorious service to Humanity. She runs the Integral Yoga Centre in Town Range. Nalanie has freely offered her time, knowledge and expertise in Yoga, relaxation and meditation in order to help individuals in Gibraltar who have otherwise received no comfort or support through conventional methods. She has also been an inspiration to others who have followed suit and together they have actively raised money for the underpriveleged in Nepal."

The Governor said, "Nalanie's untiring dedication to Yoga has been instrumental in creating many classes and she has trained many teachers to expand the Centre. In turn she has established programmes for those needing specialist help, including classes for those with heart conditions and for ladies who have suffered from breast cancer."

Jai Nalanieji! We love you so much! Thank you for the inspiration of your life, your service and your loving heart. Jai Sri Gurudev Jai!

You can have the opportunity of sharing Nalanie's inspiring teaching and Divine Love at her Retreat at Quinta da Calma from the 27th to the 30th of November. The title is "Just Being".

To book or get more info contact groups@quintadacalma.com.

Integral Yoga Events in Belgium

2008-09-03T09:59:00.000-07:00

Events of the Belgian Sangha of the Integral Yoga Center Sattva, Antwerp

October 19 th 2008 at 11am
Talk with Ramakrishna on the Gayatri Mantra in the Theosophic Society of Antwerp, Millistraat nr 22 2050, Antwerp

November 1st, 2008 at 15.00 hours Belgium time the 2nd All Faiths Day.
Ramakrishna suggests that if you can't come to Belgium that you organise it in your own Sangha, whereever you are at this time so that we feel the energy over the whole of Europe and maybe over the whole world. November 1st is All Saints Day.

HOT NEWS: The Ashram at Yogaville has taken up Ramakrishna's invitation and is organising an All Faiths Day event on the same day at the same time. Let's all join in!

14th, 15th and 16 th November Yoga
Yoga Retreat in the Belgium Ardennes, near Durby in a place cold Les Hirondelles.There is space for 10 people. We have the honour to welcome the only Belgian Druid. 5 km from where we are stayng is a very big and little-known prehistoric cemetery, one of the biggest in Europe.

Events in Integral Yoga Germany

2008-09-03T09:21:00.000-07:00

Basic TT (split) in German
April 5th - April 19th 2009 in Quinta da Calma, Portugal ( www.quintadacalma.com)
August. 24th - Sept. 8th 2009 in Immenstadt, Germany
Teachers: High Key Heike Mayer, Usha Pisicini, Swami Bhaktananda, Karuna Inge Wolff)
www.seminarzentrum-riederalp.de
(High Key's site www.integral-yoga-zentrum.de)

Yoga Congress in Berlin - Potsdam / Germany
29th of May - 1st of June 2009
Swami Asokananda will give two talks (High Key will be translating into German)
Saturday, 30th of May 11.30 am - 13.00 pm - Spirituelle Dimensionen des
Hatha Yoga (Spiritual dimensions of Hatha Yoga)
Monday, 1st of June 11.30 am - 13.00 pm - Meditation statt
Frustration (Meditation instead of Frustration)
(www.prana-yogaschule.de)

Yoga Week in the exclusive Wellness Hotel Alpenrose in Austria
Sunday 16th of Nov. - Friday 21st of Nov.2008
For beginners and advanced.
(www.alpenrose.at in the German language)

Mahasamadhi of Sri Swami Chidananda Maharaj

2008-09-03T09:08:00.000-07:00

I just received this message from a devotee of Swami Chidananda who was a brother monk and deeply beloved by our own dear Sri Gurudev - I believe they felt so close to each other they would even sometimes call themselves the "twin brothers".

"Dear Friends,
Yesterday evening H.H. Swami Chidananda Maharaj, my Guru and the President of the Divine Life Society, attained Mahasamadhi (consciously left his body; great sages leave their body at will at the time of death). Early this morning his body was immersed in the Ganges as is the tradition amongst Hindu monks.

Swami Chidananda was considered a great Sage ‘an Enlightened Being’, who was a world teacher having taught all over the world spreading the teachings of Yoga and particularly the teachings of his Guru, H.H. Swami Sivanandaji.

All who met him were impressed by his immense compassion and unconditional love to one and all. His whole life was dedicated to the service of humanity. He used to say to his devotees don’t be sad once I pass away as I will then not be limited by this body I will be everywhere, just as his name connotes “one who is in the highest consciousness and bliss". Love and Light Sharon "

Rare sighting of Super Swami!

2008-09-01T07:39:00.000-07:00

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Brian in Ireland got this amazing shot of the rare and elusive Super Swami!

Special Event in London with Sivakami

2008-09-01T04:41:00.000-07:00

Special Yoga Centre
First Floor The Tay Building
2a Wrentham Avenue
London NW10 3HA
www.specialyoga.org.uk
hello@specialyoga.org.uk
020 8968 1900

Join us Sat & Sun 20-21st September as we are delighted to welcome…

SIVAKAMI SONIA SUMAR devotee of Sri Gurudev

and founder of the Yoga for the Special Child Programme.

LLB to the SYC to host 2 workshops and a FREE satsang (circle of truth). You are welcome to join one, both or all 3 events with our honoured guest.

Please call us or email to pre book your space. 020 8968 1900

SIVAKAMI SONIA SUMAR Workshop 1
Workshop on how to combine asana, pranayama and mantra. Purpose: developing concentration and attention for reaching deep levels of meditation.
Dates: Sat 20/09/2008 Time: 10:00 - 14:30

SIVAKAMI SONIA SUMAR Satsang (FREE)
All are welcome to join Satsang with our honoured guest. A simple definition of satsang is sitting in company with an assembly of persons who listen to, talk about, and assimilate the truth.
Dates: Sat 20/09/2008 Time: 18:00 - 21:00

SIVAKAMI SONIA SUMAR Workshop 2
Continuation of Workshop on how to combine asana, pranayama and mantra. Purpose: developing concentration and attention for reaching deep levels of meditation.
Dates: Sun 21/09/2008 Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Costs: £60 per workshop, £100 for both - CONC. £50 each, £80 both)

Coming events in Portugal

2008-09-01T04:29:00.000-07:00

Festival of Light - Friday 19 - Sunday 21 September - Quinta da Calma, Portugal

Inner Peace, Global Peace - this year's themes will be Peace and Environmental Awareness.

The Festival will offer

mini-sessions from therapists;
workshops and experiential presentations;
Felix Maria Woschek and Friends will be performing Peace Chants from around the World;
Stalls selling crafts and natural products;
delicious vegetarian meals & snacks.
Guest Speakers at the Festival will include :
We are honoured to welcome Grandfather Tlakaelel, a Mexica-Tolteca Leader and Teacher, who will speak on Saturday morning and will also bring the Festival to a close on the afternoon of Sunday 21st with a traditional Four Colours Ceremony.
Native American Robert Standing Bear, who will be sharing with us teachings from a people whose veneration and care of the earth forms the basis of their existence. On Sunday morning, Standing Bear will lead us in Ga-lone'-da Atonement this means a day of forgiveness and is a traditional annual Cherokee ceremony intended to re-integrate individuals with themselves, their families and community.
Ganga lives on the West Coast of Portugal, where she works and holds regular Satsangs. She will be holding a Satsang at the Festival on Saturday 20 afternoon on Liberation.
Click here to view program:
http://www.quinta-dacalma.com/en/calendar/festival/festival-online.pdf

TEACHER TRAINING & ONGOING TRAINING:
All at Quinta da Calma, Integral Yoga Retreat Centre, Portugal.

Basic Yoga TT - Split Training: 9 - 23 November 2008 & 4 - 18 June 2009 with Satya & Sadasivam GreenstoneResidential Course in English & PortugueseFor details click on the link http://www.quinta-da-calma.com/en/calendar/yoga-tt.html

Upcoming for 2009

Raja TT with Nalanie Chelleram - 7-23 May 2009

Basic TT - Part 2 with Satya and Sadasiva - 4-18 June 2009

Silent Retreat with Satya and Sadasiva - 25 June - 4 July 2009

Gentle Yoga Teacher Training with Satya and Sadasiva - 10 - 18 July 2009

Yoga of the Heart Teacher Training with Nischala Joy Devi - 25 October - 5 November 2009

Welcome to Integral Yoga Europe News - What happened at the Euro Reunion 2008?

2008-08-20T09:09:00.000-07:00

Om Namoh Bhagavate Satchidanandaya!

Hari Om!

After the wonderful European Reunion in Portugal in May this year we have all felt a new sense of energy and family and a reconnection to all our Integral Yoga sangha throughout Europe.

Everyone had so much fun and experienced a deep connection to each other and to the Divine as Swami Asokanandaji and Nalanieji and Rev. Padma led the retreat. If you'd like to see what it was like click on this link for photos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPOtopjUzbw.

At the final Satsang, there was only one question written down and this is what it said - "I have never experienced so much unconditional love, or had the ability to give and receive it myself. It has been a life-changing experience which I will always treasure. Thank you all so much. You are all in my heart forever." It summed it up beautifully for everyone! If you missed it, make sure you come to the next one.

It was decided to have a Euro Reunion retreat every three years - so that we can all come together, teachers and students, newcomers, as one big family. So make a date in your diary for 2011! The first one will be at Quinta da Calma in Portugal and then will move to all the different countries in Europe so that we all get the chance to see each others centres, homes, students, cultures and to bring everyone together in the beautiful teachings of our beloved Sri Gurudev.

There will also be a Teachers Retreat on alternate years - this would be similar to the one held at the Ashram in the US with many giving simultaneous workshops and classes on many different subjects so that we all share our knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. It was suggesgted that the first one would be held at Quinta da Calma in Portugal and then rotated to different countries.

Swami Asokananda suggested that it was time to form a European Council. It was decided to ask each country to nominate one representative to sit on the council. The council would meet once a year. Please send your nominations for your country representative to Rev. Padma Priya (European Co-ordinator) on revpadma@gmail.com. Where the annual meeting co-incides with the European Reunion or the Teachers Retreat, the Euro Rep meeting can be combined.

Some people expressed a great hunger for Intermediate Teacher Training within the European teachers that was not being fulfilled. To that end, Raghavan and Siva from the UK and Parvathi from Italy have just been to take training at the Ashram and are now accredited to be able to offer ITT courses in their home countries. This is a great step forward and a blessing for our teacher training in Europe.

It is also hoped at some point to be able to offer an ITT in Portugal with Swami Asokananda. If you are interested in this course, please contact Rev. Padma Priya as above. There will be an ITT in Guatemala next year with Swamiji (see http://www.yogaville.org/ for details).

Plans were also made to expand ongoing teacher training in Europe, including an Extra Gentle TT, Yoga for the Special Child, Yoga for the Heart, etc.. Details of all courses that are currently available can be found on http://www.quintadacalma.com/.

Many teachers said they had experienced problems in their home countries getting accredited by the regulating bodies or Government departments. The Ashram would like to support everyone in this and is willing to contact each relevant regulating body in support of our teachers. If you are an Integral Yoga teacher in Europe who has had this kind of problem or have overcome it, please could you send the details to Rev. Padma (as before) and, she will liaise with the Ashram to find the most suitable support. If we all work together, we can find a solution.

More news to follow ... all the up and coming events at our European Teaching Centre in Portugal at Quinta da Calma and more about the exploits of SUPER SWAMI !!

Lokah Samastah Sukhi No Bhavantu

May the entire Universe be filled with Peace and Joy, Love and Light

Jai Sri Satguru Maharajki! JAI!