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SPRING 2016

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

04 Teaching and Educational Programs

14 8th International Conference on Yoga and Education: Principles & Practice

25 Advanced Yoga Therapy Workshop at Bodhiyoga, Taipei

29 Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education Course

29 Baal Mela

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Spring 2016 Spring 2016

With the increase in pace of Yoga many progressive steps are being taken to ensure that yoga education and training are qualitatively up-graded.

Yoga Teacher Cadre – National Council of Teachers Education, under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India is formulating the courses of D.Ed, B.Ed and M.Ed in yoga, in efforts to create a cadre of Yoga teachers for schools. This cadre would enable the recruitment of good quality yoga teachers in these schools.

The certification of yoga instructors, yoga teachers, yoga masters and yoga therapists will be made by the Quality Council of India. Evaluations of certified yoga students, or students possessing some yogic knowledge, will be made using a minimum standard module which is currently under development. Students attending a certified yoga institute, a certifica-tion which is also under development, will have an advantage of getting certified.

For the purpose of yoga in higher education The University Grants Commission has set up a committee to promote yoga in central universities.

With these aforementioned efforts we hope to see that the quality of Yoga education improves. These plans have been established for the trainers/ teachers, inter-alia and those involved in imparting training. These stand-ards have not been set for ‘sādhaks’, or those who practice as sādhana, involved in the experiential paradigm.

Plans for the next International Day of Yoga celebration are under way, thanks to the work of the The International Day of Yoga committee. This year, we hope every state finds a way to celebrate.

The International Conference at Kaivalyadhama was successful, with par-ticipants from India and around the world. Given the feedback, our main effort to ensure high quality and effective interaction was achieved and will be improved for future conferences.

My heartfelt thanks to the families of Kaivalyadhama who helped us to make this possible.

Namaste !

EDITORIAL

VOLUME 12 / ISSUE 2

Subodh Tiwari (Administrator)

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FOunDATIOn DAy CELEbRATIOns

The 91st foundation day of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, was celebrated on the 24th of October, 2015 by organ-izing a symposium on the “Renaissance of Yoga in modern times: contribution of Swami Kuvalyananda.” The symposium highlighted the development of Yoga over the last century and specifically discussed the contribution of Swami Kuvalyananda, who is hailed as the father of scientific research in Yoga. The symposium was inaugurated by Dr. Bhushan Upadyay, IPS, Additional Director General of Police. Shri. O.P. Tiwari gave the key note address and Swami Maheshananda gave the benediction. Dr. Rebecca Pollack, a research scholar from the United States, was a visiting scholar. Dr. Pollack completed her doctoral thesis on Swami Kuvalayanandaji and gave an enlightening talk. Professor G. Ramkrishna spoke of Swamiji in the context of the prevalent social scenario at that time, while Professor R. K. Bodhe detailed the history, the unique work, and contribution in the philosophical field. Yogacharya Viswas Mandlik affirmed the great influence Swamiji had in the field of Yoga at that time. A documentary titled “The Story of Swami Kuvalyananda” was released during this symposium, which essentially told the story of Swamiji is three steps: initiation, transformation, and the development of Swamiji as a pioneer in the field of Yoga.

Foundation Day Celebrations

Anushthan with Shri. Tiwariji

In the yogic tradition anushtan is the process of remaining in a particular condition. This year, Kaivalyadhama offered a selective spiritual training course, anusthan, for those practitioners looking to advance in the field of pranayama. Led by Shri O.P. Tiwari, one of the world’s leading authorities in pranayama and disciple of Swami Kuvalayanandaji, the course welcomed over thirty long time prac-titioners of pranayama from over a dozen different countries. As anusthan is more focused on yogic

AnusTHAn WITH sHRI. TIWARIJI

TEACHInG AnD EDuCATIOnAL PROGRAMs

practices as opposed to theory, three daily sessions of pranayama practice were led by Tiwariji that were an hour and half in length. Daily sessions were initiated by an auspicious fire ceremony (Havan), which were presided over by Tiwariji.

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In November, Shri O.P. Tiwari led an advanced course in pranayama for those practitioners look-ing to further their practice and knowledge in the field of pranayama. Two daily practice based sessions were led by Tiwariji, with daily question and answer sessions as well as discussions and chanting of Patanjali’s yoga sutras. The students also had the opportunity to attend daily lectures with various professors and doctors on pranayama related topics. Kriya practices and asana classes were also held everyday under the guidance of one of Kaivalyadhama’s most beloved teacher, Neeraj Singh.

Kaivalydhama’s biennial teacher training course (TTC) in pranayama was led by Shri O.P. Tiwari this past December. The TTC was mainly focused on practical teaching methods for developing teaching skills rather than deepening one’s self practice. Many students were long-term practitioners of pranayama

This December, teachers and students of Kaivalyadhama were given the opportunity to re-acquaint and hone their teaching skills as per the Kaivalaydhama lineage. Guided by Shri Sudhir Tiwari, the work-shop focused on specific technical teaching methods, which were based on traditional yoga texts and addressed the practices of asanas, pranayama, and kriyas. Interactive lectures and question/answer sessions made for vivid discussions on the importance of lineage, tradition, and the scientific veracity of yogic practices. Teachers and students were also given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills with practice teaching sessions twice a day.

ADvAnCED PRAnAyAMA COuRsE

TEACHER TRAInInG COuRsE In PRAnAyAMA (TTC)

REORIEnTATIOn WORksHOP

Advanced Pranayama Course

Teacher Training Course in Pranayama (TTC)

Reorientation Workshop

and were looking to further their knowledge of teaching and develop their ability to convey information related to pranayama according to the Kaivalyadhama lineage. Two daily pranayama classes were led by Tiwariji, which would finish with a thirty-minute practice teaching session conducted by a different student each day. Additionally, students attended daily lectures related to the anatomy, philosophy, and practice of pranayama with various different professors and doctors of the institute. Neeraj Singh led Asana classes, kriya practices and tratak sessions. To facilitate the training process, course assistants, Dewi Loho and Juha Knuuttila, offered extra lectures on the methods of teaching.

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ORIEnTATIOn TRAInInG PROGRAM FOR AyusH / ALLOPATHIC DOCTORs

MEDITATIOn WORksHOP, LOnAvLA

yOGA WORksHOPs AnD LECTuRE sEssIOns In CHEnnAI

A 6-day orientation training program for AYUSH/Allopathy doctors was conducted from 14th to 19th Dec 2015 under the financial support of the Ministry of AYUSH through Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeetha (National Academy of Ayurveda), New Delhi. It was designed and implemented with a view to educate and enhance the knowledge of Yoga, its scientific understanding, and thera-peutic applications to the AYUSH and Allopathy doctors. Various departments throughout India were requested to depute their doctors for this OTP program. Accordingly, the Minister of Railways, the Directorate of AYUSH, Maharashtra, the Directorate of AYUSH J&K, the Directorate of AYUSH, Punjab, the National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune, and the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), New Delhi, deputed their doctors. A total 26 doctors has participated and successfully completed this programme.

All the participants reported to Kaivalyadhama on 13th Dec 2016 and the course was commenced from 14th Dec 2015 with two theory and two practical classes of 01.30 hours each. In total 12 experts in various dimensions of Yoga as Resource persons were hired to deliver the lecture & practi-cal sessions according to the prescribed syllabus for the programme.

The programme was concluded on 19th Dec 2016 with concluding speech from Sh. Subodh Tiwari, requesting them to utilize the gained knowledge for the sake of patients as well as for their own health and blessings from Sw. Maheshananda Ji. Dr. Nidheesh Kumar Yadav appointed as Coordinator, has successfully coordinated the OTP programme.

Three foreign nationals and six Indians participated actively in a workshop organized under the aegis of SADT Gupta Yogic Health Care Center, Kaivalyadhama. Basic concepts and tenets of traditional Yoga and meditation were shared with the participants, along with practical sessions in experiential techniques in both of these areas. Participants were also given an opportunity to understand modern day popular techniques in medita-tion and techniques from the Shiva Samhita and Shrimat Bhagwat. Open interactive sessions and individual attention contributed immensely to the grand success of the workshop.

1. Dr. S. D. Pathak and Shri. R. S. Bhogal conducted seven Yoga sessions from October 31st to November 4th 2015, at the Advanced School of Career Education of SSN Institute, Chennai. These sessions covered various topics such as Asanas, Pranayama, Bandhas, Mudras and meditation, There was also a discussion about signing a MOU with SSN to conduct research on the effect of Kapalabhati on coronary perfusion.

Orientation Training Program for Ayush / Allopathic Doctors

Meditation Workshop, Lonavla

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2. Conducted a meditation workshop and a slide show on Scientific Yoga at Tamil Nadu Physical Education & Sports University. A discussion was held for entering into a MOU with the university for joint ventures in Yoga research.

3. A Yoga awareness lecture along with a medita-tion session were conducted at Madras Medical College, Chennai, for 1st year MBBS students. A preliminary discussion was held on signing a MOU with the physiology department for working conjointly on the following topics:

a) The effect of Yoga on the psychological behavior of fresh entrants in medical colleges

b) The effect of Yoga in different diseases

4. Yoga meditation and a motivational lecture were organized at the Naturopathy College, Chennai.

A Diwali celebration was organized for the staff and family members of Kaivalyadhama in late October. This gave the Kaivalayadhama family to come together and bond during the auspicious festival of Dhanteras.

DIWALI GET TOGETHER AT kAIvALyADHAMA

Diwali Get Together at Kaivalyadhama

MAsTER CLAss (nOv 20 - DEC 3, 2015)

yOGA InsTRuCTORs COuRsE (yIC)

“Kaivalyadhama Yoga institute, as one of the oldest institutes, has been dealing with yoga teachers since 1924. Especially in recent years a lot of certified yoga teachers from many lineages visited kdham and we noticed that although they may be well trained in yoga philosophy, physiology or asanas, very few of them actually know how to teach yoga. Hence we recognized the need to create an opportunity for teachers to hone their soft skills in teaching methodology.

Another aspect missing in many yoga training programs is emphasis on self development. There are a lot of certified teachers actively working in the field yet very few of them either have their own personal sadhana or even care about spiritual development. Since Kdham is known throughout India for its expertise in classi-cal yogic texts - we felt that we can make a meaning-ful contribution to yoga teachers by offering courses on self development of yogis according to information presented by ancient yogic texts.

This way Master Class was born with intention to assist teachers in practical ways to become better teachers by introducing course which teaches “Yogic Concepts in Traditional Texts”, “Yogic Anatomy” and "Teaching Methodology”.

The Yoga Instructors Course (YIC) is a reoccurring online teachers training program. Students receive 100 hours worth of theoretical training in yoga vis-a-vis an online lecture series. These online lecture series educate students on the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, the anatomy and physiology of yoga, other ancient yogic texts such as Hathapradipika, and information on meditation tech-niques. The practical portion of the training, whereby

Master Class

Yoga Workshops and Lecture Sessions in Chennai

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students are educated on yoga asanas, pranayama, kriyas, and the teaching methodologies of yoga are conducted onsite at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala. This October, Kaivalaydhama proudly welcomed a new batch of eight students for a two-week teacher training program. Students came from all differ-ent parts of the globe including Sweden, the United States, Vietnam, Brazil, Germany, and India. Upon completion of the course students were certified through Kaivalyadhama. Yoga Instructors Course

REORIEnTATIOn PROGRAMME OF PET, Jnv

The Navoday Vidyalay schools are set up under the Government of India to provide quality education to rural children. Yoga training has been going on in these schools for the past eight years. Recently, the Navoday Vidyalay school system acknowledge that it was time to give practical exposure to their teachers, so that they too could experience the benefits of yoga and spread its message to their students.

Four orientation programs on yoga were conducted for the physical education teachers of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya from October to December 2015. The total numbers of participants in each program were 35. Each program was comprehensively designed so that all participants could understand the depth and experience the joy of yoga.

Participants enjoyed asana classes, sessions in naturopathy and the sattvic food offered at the Health Care Centre.

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8TH InTERnATIOnAL COnFEREnCE On yOGA AnD EDuCATIOn: PRInCIPLEs AnD PRACTICE

Kaivalyadhama organized its 8th International Conference from December 27th-30th to explore the profound influence that yoga can have in the field of education throughout the globe. The conference was initiated with an auspicious Puja (prayer ritual) in dedication to Rishi Patanjali and the inaugu-ral ceremony of the conference commenced in the late afternoon with the recitation of Shanti Path (peace invocation) and a welcome address by Secretary General, Shri Om Prakash Tiwari. Presiding over the inaugural ceremony was Chief Guest, Shripad Naikji, Minister of AYUSH, Key Note Speaker, Swami Adyatmanandaji, Guest of Honor, S.C. Khuntia, Secretary, Ministry of HRD, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee at Kaivalyadhama, Justice B.N. Srikrishna and Swami Adyatmanandaji. Ancient yogic texts such as Shivsarodaya, Prajnanam and the Kapalkaruntaka were released during the inaugural session. The entire day schedule included Plenary Session by eminent Scholars , practice oriented workshops, paper presentation & interactive sessions with audience, panel discussions, poster presentation and cultural programs in the evening. Concluding function of 8th International confer-ence was scheduled on 30th December 2012. The valedictory ceremony of the conference commenced with a closing address by Secretary General, Shri Om Prakash Tiwari. Presiding over the inaugural ceremony was key note speaker, Dr. B.M. Hegde, Retired Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, guests of honor, Justice D.R. Dhanuka, former Honorable Justice of the Bombay High Court, and Dr. D.R. Karthikeyan, Officer of the Indian Police Service and former Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, as well as Swami Maheshanandaji, spiritual leader of Kaivalyadhama. After three days of intense deliberations at various plenary sessions and workshops the delegates of the 8th International Conference on Yoga and Education at Kaivalyadhama resolved on nine key points. This resolution was proposed by Dr.Ananda Balyogi, seconded by Dr.B.M Hegde, and unanimously supported by all the dele-gates of the conference. The resolution was as follows:

1. Yoga is an ancient Indian cultural and spiritual heritage developed for self-improvement leading to self-actualization and realization. The ancient wisdom of yoga should be preserved, promoted and enriched to uplift humanity in all its dimensions.

2. Yoga shall be integrated in to the educational system at all levels through teaching, training and research for holistic development of personality.

3. Yogic principle of wellness helps strengthen and develop positive health enabling students and teachers to withstand stress. Wellness modules of Yoga shall be inculcated amongst all stakeholders of educational institutions.

4. Yoga chairs should be established in recognized international institutions through Ministry of AYUSH and other Ministries of Government of India.

5. Specialized modules for teachers should be prepared and training given to improve their health, effi-ciency and self -awareness.

6. Yoga should be introduced in the medical education system during the undergraduate as well as post-graduate programs. Regular CME’s should be conducted to update practicing professionals.

7. The contribution of Kaivalyadhama in the field of Yoga, Education and Research is commendable, considering this the central and state governments should promote the activities of Kaivalyadhama further and recognize it as a center of excellence in the field of Yoga.

8. Consultative meetings should be called of academicians, practitioners and researchers to develop a strategy to preserve, promote and enrich Yoga.

9. Yoga should be included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The valedictory ceremony of the conference commenced with a closing address by Secretary General, Shri Om Prakash Tiwari. Presiding over the inaugural ceremony was key note speaker, Dr. B.M. Hegde, Retired Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, guests of honor, Justice D.R. Dhanuka, former Honorable Justice of the Bombay High Court, and Dr. D.R. Karthikeyan, Officer of the Indian Police Service and former Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, as well as Swami Maheshanandaji.

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COnFEREnCE: DAy 1 (27.12.2015) COnFEREnCE: DAy 2 (28.12.2015)

Pooja Classical Dance

Opening Ceremony Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion Poster Presentation

Opening Ceremony Panel Discussion

Cultural program

Panel DiscussionInauguration of Ayurvedic Garden

Panel Discussion

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COnFEREnCE: DAy 3 (29.12.2015) COnFEREnCE: DAy 4 (30.12.2015)

Cultural Program Open Forum

Panel Discussion Resolution

Paper Presentation Valedictory Function

Panel Discussion Prize Distribution

Paper Presentation Support Staff Felicitation

Paper Presentation

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COnFEREnCE: MORnInG WORksHOPs COnFEREnCE: EvEnInG WORksHOPs

Advanced Yoga Asanas - Shri. Neeraj Singh Yoga for Aging Reversal - Pandit R. Mishra, Ujjain Life Society

Classical Yoga - Dr. Ganesh Rao Application of Yoga in Education for perfect personality development, Hindi language

Spiritual Discourse - Swami Anubhavananda Vipassana Meditation - Dr. N. & H. Ganla, Vipassana Research Academy

Yoga Asanas - Smt. Sandhya Dixit Aligning the body and mind through asana - Dr. R. Mehta, Iyengar Yoga Centre

Classical Pranayama - Shri O.P Tiwari Power of Prana - Using Breath in Yoga Practices - Shri. K. Desikacharya, KYH Foundation

Towards Dhyan - Shri R.S. Bhogal Ananda Pranayama - Yogacharya S. Vyavahare

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Yoga for children - Ms. J. Bajaj

Yoganidra - Sw. Nirmalananda, Bihar School of Yoga

Yoga Nidra as Psychology - Yogacharya V. Mandlik, Yoga Vidya Dham

Yoga Sámkhya’s Mahá Sádhaná - Yogacharya Suryananda

COLLAbORATIOns

sTAFF PARTICIPATIOn In ExTERnAL PROGRAMs

1. MOU signed with Sikshak Prasarak Mandli on the 22nd Dec 2015

2. MOU signed with Tamil Nadu State Sports University on 28th December 2015

1. Inauguration of the National Conference on Yoga at Tamil Nadu State Sports University, Tamil Nadu:

Shri. Subodh Tiwari inaugurated the National Conference on Yoga organized by the Sports University in the presence of Dr. A.M. Moorthy, University Vice Chancellor. While speaking on the occasion, the Dr. A.M. Moorthy detailed the contri-bution of Kaivalydahama in the field of Yoga. Shri. Subodh Tiwari spoke of the latest developments and the need to ensure that Yoga is not diluted. The Organising Secretary Professor Elangoven delivered the welcome address. Representatives from various organisations were also present in this conference.

2. Inauguration of Yoga Centre at the NRI Complex in New Mumbai:

Shri. Subodh Tiwari was invited as the chief guest to inaugurate the new Yoga centre. Dr. K.R. Kohli, Director of Ayurveda, MS, was the guest of honour. There are 2500 families residing in this complex, and it was the effort of Shri. Chandrakant Shah an old associate of the institute who initiated the process of establishing this centre for the benefit of the residents.

Shri. Subodh Tiwari inaugurating the National Conference on Yoga at Tamil Nadu State University

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1. Meeting for planning of celebration of International Day of Yoga in Ministry of AYUSH

Two meetings were held for discussing the plan of celebration of the International Day of Yoga. The meetings were attended by the Secretary of AYUSH, other officials from the Ministry, and represent-atives of the Yoga institutes. The goal was to decentralize the celebrations and to make an effort to increase the inflow of international tourists on the occasion of the IDY celebrations.

2. Meeting of the Board of Studies of Yoga in MUHS, Nasik

The board evaluated the ongoing course of fellowship in Yoga for medical/ AYUSH experts. It also discussed the possibility of start-ing some new courses related to Yoga therapy. It is a very positive step that a state health university is actively involved in promotion of Yoga. A discussion was also held on setting up an advanced center for research and study in Yoga. The center would be an extended department of the university. Shri. Subodh Tiwari chaired the meeting of this committee.

3. Meeting of Drafting the Maharashtra Yoga and Naturopathy Council Bill

The State of Maharashtra has begun the process of drafting the Bill of Yoga and Naturopathy Council wherein qualified Yoga experts and Naturopaths would be able to register. This council will regulate this process in an effort to maintain the quality of training and certification bodies in the field of Yoga. Shri. Subodh Tiwari was invited to attend this meeting on behalf of the institute.

MEETInGs

Meeting of the Board of Studies of Yoga in MUHS, Nasik

4. Meeting of Indian Yoga Association on the 11th November 2015 at MDNIY New Delhi

Shri. O.P. Tiwari presided over the meeting, which was also attended by the executive committee members. Deliberations on becoming the certi-fying body under the QCI and taking the neces-sary steps towards doing so was outlined. The committee admitted more life members, who have contributed greatly to the field of Yoga.

Shri O.P. Tiwari at MDNIY New Delhi

Advanced Yoga Therapy Workshop at Bodhigaya, Taipei

The Advanced Yoga Therapy workshop was held at Bodhiyoga Taipei from December 12th-18th, 2015. The workshop was led by Shri Sudhir Tiwari who is the direct disciple of Swami Digambarji and son of Shri Om Prakash Tiwari. The course focused on Yogic Therapy with traditional yoga texts and the essence of Ayurveda. He explained the connections between the yoga practice and the yogic therapy and made students understand the principles of both through scientific, physiological, and psychologi-cal lenses. His teachings emphasized the mechanisms through which students could make their bodies stronger to fight for all the diseases by proper and correct asana practice, pranayama practice, mantra chanting, and ayurvedic diet to elevate body immunity and find balance. The workshop also incorpo-rated an Indian cooking course to allow students to have a glimpse of healthy Ayurvedic diet.

kAIvALyADHAMA InTERnATIOnAL

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kAIvALyADHAMA, MuMbAI

WORksHOP On bACk CARE FROM 14TH-19TH sEPTEMbER 2015

LECTuRE On “ExCELLEnCE In LIFE THROuGH PATAnJALI yOGA suTRAs”

A workshop on back care was held at Kaivalyadham, Mumbai. The workshop started with the inau-guration lecture on 11th September 2015, beginning with the customary ‘shantipath’ and lighting of the lamp. Dr. Nutan Pakhare (PRO & Medical consultant) welcomed and introduced the guest lecturer Dr. Satish Puranik and felicitated by Dr. G.P.Shukla.

The eminent and highly experienced orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Satish. K. Puranik was the guest speaker at the lecture who shared his vast expertise and experience on the topic. He beautifully explained the anatomy of spine with the function of brain. Furthermore, the talk highlighted the important of postures and yoga to keep one’s back healthy. The talk concluded by a vote of thanks and omkar chanting.

Practical sessions in Yoga were conducted for 6 days by Dr. G. P. Shukla and assisted by Mrs. Naina Daryanani.

On Friday 26th September, 2015, Kaivalyadham Mumbai organized a monthly guest lecture on the ‘Excellence in Life Through Patanjali Yoga Sutras,’ the principal of Kaivalyadhama Lonavala’s G.S. College Dr. B.R.Sharma. Dr. Sharmaji explained the Patanjali yoga sutras in depth, explaining that if one practices yogic values in their daily life success will follow definitely. He further explained that

Workshop on Back Care

yoga is not for physical means only; good health is actually a by-product. Yoga is the guide to lead your life on right path and achieve the true goal of liberation from all worries.

Dr. Sharmaji elaborated on the different yoga sutras of Ashtanga yoga and Bhakti Yoga and ways to achieve success in each. He also gave much stimulating references to spiritual texts like Bhagavad Geeta and Upanishads.

Lecture on “Excellence in Life Through Patanjali Yoga Sutras”

"Essence of Bhagavad Geeta" by Rajeshwar Mukhopadhyaya

"EssEnCE OF bHAGAvAD GEETA" by RAJEsHWAR MukHOPADHyAyA

On 23rd October 2015, Kaivalydhama, Mumbai, held its monthly guest lecture on the “Essence of Bhagavad Geeta.” Mr. Mukhopadhyaya gave a fantastic talk on the topic quoting lot of Sanskrit verses from BG. He explained beautifully and systematically, the first two adhyayas of the Geeta and the means to find solutions for dif-ficult situations of life. He argued that apply-ing the tenets of the Geeta in our daily life is of utmost significance as it can helps us overcome anxiety, conflict, and internal restlessness. The take home message was to attain discriminative intelligence for tackling problems in our day-to-day lives.

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Workshop ON "Pranayama Sadhna Shabir"

Workshop on Asthma and Respiratory Disorders

WORksHOP On "PRAnAyAMA sADHnA sHAbIR"

WORksHOP On AsTHMA AnD REsPIRATORy DIsORDERs

Kaivalyadham, Mumbai once again organized a workshop on Pranayama. The workshop was held from 12th to 17th October 2015. The guest lecturer for this workshop was Joint Director of Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Shri Subodh Tiwari. The Pranayama sessions included guided practice of selected Pranayama techniques and an explanation of their therapeutic and health benefits. The yoga practical classes were conducted by Mr. Bharat Chawda and assisted by Mrs. Priti Chawda and Mrs. Naina Daryanani. Twenty-three participants took part for this six-day workshop.

Kaivalyadham Mumbai held a workshop on asthma and respiratory disorders from November 16th-21st, 2015. Eleven participants enrolled from the workshop with a mixed age group and background. The yoga practi-cal classes were conducted by Mr. Amit Sarpotdar and assisted by Mrs. Naina Daryanani. The teachings were systematic and thorough based on the Kaivalyadham tradition. The participants gained thorough knowledge on the relevance of yogic practices in reducing respira-tory disorders. Over the course of six days, participants worked one on one with yoga teachers to understand the physiological benefits of each practice and perfect their technique.

the practices taught and beautifully perfected them over the period of six days due to the individual attention given.

Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education Course

GRADuATE DIPLOMA In yOGA EDuCATIOn COuRsE

Kaivalyadhama Mumbai is pleased to announce that it is now offering a nine-month post-graduate diploma in yoga education. The course was inaugurated on October 16th, 2014. The course is open to practition-ers looking to solidify their practical and theoretical knowledge of yoga. Additional information regard-ing the curriculum and eligibility are posted on the Kaivalyadhama Mumbai website.

kAIvALyADHAMA vIDyA nIkETAn

bAAL MELA

A mega event organized by the students of KVN took place on December 18th, 2015 in the school prem-ises and was inaugurated by Shri Subodh Tiwari, Trustee and Nominee Chairman. Baal Mela is an initiative wherein a mainstream school of the city reaches out to welcome children from all walks of life and engage them in various games, activities, and food stalls. The main purpose of this event was to give exposure and opportunity to those children who do not have the privilege of space and resources as well as a chance to enjoy the joys of childhood. Parents were also invited for this event. A facility of coupons was provided to all visitors and invitees in order to let children use it as they want, either for game or for food. Over 500 attendees enjoyed the activities and food items of the mela.

Baal Mela

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CHILDREn's DAy CELEbRATIOn

Children’s Day is a hallmark day in India to cel-ebrate and encourage the welfare of children throughout the country. In India, Children's Day is celebrated on November 14th as a tribute to the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru's birth-day. Jawaharlal Nehru highlighted the significance of giving love and affection to children, who are the bright future of India. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday was declared as Children's Day and is cel-ebrated annually to cherish his love and attachment for children. This year, KVN celebrated Children's Day on November 27, 2015. Students were pleas-antly surprised to see a warm cultural performance put on by their teachers. Teachers sang renditions of different songs, recited poems, and danced.

Children's Day Celebration

DRAWInG COMPETITIOn

Drawing Competition

Finger Puppet Making Competition

Marathi Poem Recitation Competition

FInGER PuPPET MAkInG COMPETITIOn

MARATHI POEM RECITATIOn COMPETITIOn

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