60 Days countdown

View this email in your browser Only 60 days to Sangama! Invitation to Commune and Celebrate at Sangama 2025 Dear YogaVahini Community, It fills us with joy to share that over 100 of our alumni (peek into the registrations: https://bit.ly/3OeOKyc)  have already registered for Sangama 2025. This gathering is a unique opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and rejuvenate in the spirit of yoga. We warmly invite you to join this momentous occasion, celebrate the journey of YogaVahini, and partake in this collective exploration. Click below for a detailed schedule of the event: https://bit.ly/sangamaschedule Sangama 2025 will feature workshops with some of the most revered teachers in yoga and therapy. Lakshmi Ranganathan will lead a workshop titled Mounam and Abhyasam in Our Practice. Lakshmi Ma'am, a senior yoga teacher with over 44 years of experience, studied under Sri TKV Desikachar and Sri T. Krishnamacharya. She was among the first teachers at Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram and later co-founded the Sanjeevani Ayurveda Yoga Centre, specializing in therapeutic yoga. An expert in using yoga for treatment, she has conducted numerous seminars on Yoga for Women, Pranayama, and Meditation, and has trained teachers in yoga therapy. Lakshmi Ma'am, along with her daughter Dr. Nandini Ranganathan, translated Yogacharya Krishnamacharya's Yoga Makarandam into English.   Angelika Sriram and R. Sriram will present a workshop on Yoga & Emotions. Angelika Sriram graduated in Dramatic Arts in Stuttgart, Germany, studied in Chennai at Kalakshetra, with The Dhananjayans and with Muthuswamy Pillai. She has performed extensively in India and Germany and published a book on Bharatanatyam as well as three novels in German. Sriram, a long-time student of Sri TKV Desikachar, has taught under his guidance at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram. He has been a pivotal figure in Germany, building a community of yoga practitioners who emphasize individualized practices. Together, Angelika and Sriram will explore the intricate relationship between yoga, sound, breath, and emotional well-being. Raghu Ananthanarayanan will offer a workshop on Introduction to Citta Vidya. A student of Yogacharya Krishnamacharya and Sri TKV Desikachar, Raghu has been instrumental in integrating the wisdom of yoga into organizational design and change management. His deep understanding of Indic psychology and yoga therapy will guide us in exploring the confluence of tradition and modernity. Dr. Latha Satish, a senior mentor at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, will lead a session on The Future of Yoga Therapy. With her expertise as a psychologist and decades of experience in yoga therapy and counseling, Dr. Latha's insights will shed light on the transformative potential of yoga in addressing contemporary challenges. An exclusive masterclass for alumni will be conducted by Srivatsa Ramaswami Sir, who studied with Krishnamacharya for 33 years. Srivatsa Ramaswami Sir brings unmatched expertise in Vinyasa Krama Yoga and has been a guiding force in sharing Krishnamacharya's teachings globally. The event will also showcase presentations on yoga therapy in action, including sessions on yoga for stress resilience, women's health, healthy aging, and practices for young adults rooted in Vinyasa Krama. Sangama will be enriched by cultural performances that celebrate the spirit of yoga and spirituality. These include dance recitals by artists such as Yashodha Thakore and students of Bharatakalanjali, a production based on Samkhya by Jyotsna Narayanan and Sriram, Dhrupad recital by Ashlesha Shintre, chanting from Vedic passages, Yoga Sutra and Tirumandiram and more… And of course, we would love you to share your talents in music, dance, theatre, etc not as entertainment but sharing what is most precious through the medium of art! YogaVahini Souvenir We request you to contribute articles and case studies for the YogaVahini Souvenir. Your submissions for the Souvenir will reach the yoga world, medical fraternity, and the world at large. Please find below the format adapted from YTT guidelines provided by IAYT, that you may use: CASE STUDY FORMAT FOR SANGAMA SOUVENIR Your case study (ies) can be published with your profile in the YogaVahini Directory on our website; this will be initiated after the Sangama event. Select case studies could even be submitted to reputed scientific journals for publication. Based on your work, YogaVahini will be happy to invite you to offer your expertise in our courses moving forward. If you need assistance in putting together your submission, please get in touch with us at yvsangama@gmail.com. Please note that the last date for submission of case studies and articles is 30th November 2024. YogaVahini Graduates Survey Form We are conducting a survey to collect information on your teaching and therapy work after graduating from YogaVahini. We intend to use this information to create a YogaVahini teachers & therapists Directory on our website. Based on a thorough review of survey responses, we will be inviting you to feature in the Directory. The following criteria (and not limited to) will be applied for selection into the Directory: You are teaching actively and you are making significant contribution to your community through yoga. You continue to study and be guided by a mentor from YogaVahini You are actively pursuing your learning with YogaVahini through Yoga Sadhana, workshops and retreats continuously upgrading your teaching practice. Please fill this form if you are an alumnus of YogaVahini and wish to be included in the YogaVahini Directory of yoga teachers and therapists. Survey Form Let's take a trip down memory lane! Relive your journey through a fun video showcasing your work in community service, special projects, or any initiative close to your heart! Whether it's a group effort or solo shots, do share photos, videos, chants, or even have your students speak on how yoga has transformed their lives—these will be displayed in the main hall before the cultural celebrations! Please add your submissions to the below Drive Folder: Share Photos/Videos We encourage you to register soon to secure your accomodation and take part in this vibrant confluence of learning, connection, and celebration. Let us come together to honor the roots of our practice and share its many dimensions with one another.   Warm regards, The Sangama Team Support Sangama. By supporting the event, you will contribute significantly and substantially to the health of the community, its understanding of yoga and adoption of better health practices. Contact us: 21/3, First Floor, Ramaniyam Smriti Apartment, Beach Rd, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

70 Days countdown

View this email in your browser 70-Day Countdown to Sangama We have 70 days more for Sangama! We are really hoping you can join us on this special occasion and make it extra special with your presence and participation! This is not just for the teachers and therapists who graduated from YogaVahini but all those who have been part of our community. Maybe you have done Yoga Sadhana with us, attended workshops, retreats or short study programs. Perhaps you are learning chanting, attending group classes or one-on-one yoga therapy sessions with YogaVahini teachers and therapists. In whatever form, you are now part of this beautiful river that is flowing in the direction of yoga, enlivening and nourishing each other and the world!  Sangama is going to be a special confluence of our collective aspirations. The celebrations formally begin on January 16th, 2025 at 4 pm IST. The gathering of the alumni over high tea at the beautiful SRCM Babuji Memorial Ashram campus where we will spend the next 3 days. Every evening we have lined up some interesting music and dance presented by some of our own alumni and close friends of YogaVahini. Please click below the link to the tentative schedule. Sangama 2025 Program Schedule YogaVahini Souvenir We request you to contribute articles and case studies for the YogaVahini Souvenir. Your submissions for the Souvenir will reach the yoga world, medical fraternity, and the world at large. Please find below the format adapted from YTT guidelines provided by IAYT, that you may use: CASE STUDY FORMAT FOR SANGAMA SOUVENIR Your case study (ies) can be published with your profile in the YogaVahini Directory on our website; this will be initiated after the Sangama event. Select case studies could even be submitted to reputed scientific journals for publication. Based on your work, YogaVahini will be happy to invite you to offer your expertise in our courses moving forward. If you need assistance in putting together your submission, please get in touch with us at yvsangama@gmail.com. Please note that the last date for submission of case studies and articles is 30th November 2024. YogaVahini Graduates Survey Form We are conducting a survey to collect information on your teaching and therapy work after graduating from YogaVahini. We intend to use this information to create a YogaVahini teachers & therapists Directory on our website. Based on a thorough review of survey responses, we will be inviting you to feature in the Directory. The following criteria (and not limited to) will be applied for selection into the Directory: You are teaching actively and you are making significant contribution to your community through yoga. You continue to study and be guided by a mentor from YogaVahini You are actively pursuing your learning with YogaVahini through Yoga Sadhana, workshops and retreats continuously upgrading your teaching practice. Please fill this form if you are an alumnus of YogaVahini and wish to be included in the YogaVahini Directory of yoga teachers and therapists. Survey Form Warmly Saras Let's take a trip down memory lane! Relive your journey through a fun video showcasing your work in community service, special projects, or any initiative close to your heart! Whether it's a group effort or solo shots, do share photos, videos, chants, or even have your students speak on how yoga has transformed their lives—these will be displayed in the main hall before the cultural celebrations! Please add your submissions to the below Drive Folder: Share Photos/Videos We invite you to share this opportunity with your family and friends (especially in Chennai), encouraging them to join our open workshops and customized morning practice sessions on specialized topics.  Additionally, if you would like to sponsor 1-2 individuals for these enriching experiences, a contribution of Rs. 500 per person will cover all three days of group classes, the Sunday workshop, and cultural programs. Support Sangama. By supporting the event, you will contribute significantly and substantially to the health of the community, its understanding of yoga and adoption of better health practices. Contact us: 21/3, First Floor, Ramaniyam Smriti Apartment, Beach Rd, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

90 days to Sangama 2025

View this email in your browser Countdown to Sangama 2025 Dear Sanga,   The countdown has started! We have 90 days left for the grand get-together: Sangama 2025 (Jan 16-19). It was refreshing to visit Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad and meet our loving Sangha. I truly believe Sangama will be a coming together where "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". Whatever your aspiration in the path of yoga, now is the time to build the bridge collectively in that direction. Please register if you haven't already. If you have registered, do complete the payment process so accommodations can be firmed. We want you to write for the souvenir, make videos of your work (individual, small teams, whole cohort), practice chanting, plan for the cultural programs, prepare to teach in small teams and much more. Please get in touch with Namrata to help us out, to expand the impact of our work reaching the larger world exponentially. I look forward to seeing you in Chennai in 90 days! With Love,  Saras A quick capture of Sanga meetings held in Delhi and Hyderabad On October 5, 2025, Saras visited the NCR Delhi Sangha, a gathering of over 30 dedicated teachers from YogaVahini. This meeting, Saras's first in Delhi in over five years, was a cherished occasion for the group, which meets monthly to nurture their teaching journeys. The day was filled with chanting and a deep exploration of the Siksavalli, reflecting on the dynamic between teacher (acarya) and student (antevasan). Participants engaged in thoughtful discussions about balancing these roles amidst life's complexities, recognizing the vital importance of both in their practice. Sharing in small groups fostered a sense of unity, leaving everyone with a renewed spirit and a longing for more such gatherings. On October 15th, the Sangha in Hyderabad came together for a heartfelt day of learning and connection, guided by the wisdom of Saraswathi Vasudevan. The atmosphere was filled with warmth as yoga teachers and therapists explored the Siksavalli from the Taittiriya Upanisad, contemplating the profound truth that "what you say and what you eat is who you are." For many, this gathering marked a long-awaited reunion after COVID, as 18-20 members, including some of Saraswathi's earliest students, came together in a spirit of camaraderie. As they chanted anuvakas, the group immersed themselves in discussions that drew from various commentaries, particularly the cherished notes from Saras's own learnings. A reflective group activity prompted them to consider their communication skills through the lens of the six rules of chanting. Participants shared their struggles and insights about speech and listening, leading to a deeper understanding and importance of communication. The day was enriched by a sense of community, culminating in a joyful potluck that left everyone feeling connected and eager for future gatherings. The big event — just 90 days to go As the Sangha prepares for the upcoming Sangama event, contributions are welcomed from participants. There are also opportunities for corporate sponsorship, inviting support for this enriching journey. Details can be found in the attached brochure, as the Sangha looks forward to nurturing their collective growth together. We request your assistance in the below ways: We request you to confirm your registration and make a contribution for Sangama. Minimum suggested contribution for Indian nationals is Rs.15,000 Bank A/C Name: YOGAVAHINI FOUNDATION Current Account, Account No. 50200025838562 HDFC Bank, Alwarpet, Chennai IFSC – HDFC0001939  for NRIs and international participants: USD 300. www.paypal.me/yogavahini Sponsorship for the event: We are also looking for sponsorship from corporate houses and/or other institutions who might want to support our work and the event. Please find attached a brochure capturing the relevant details. If you know individuals or organisations who can support, do let us know and we can discuss the possibilities. Download the brochure By supporting the event you will contribute significantly and substantially to the health of the community, its understanding of yoga and adoption of better health practices. Contact us: 21/3, First Floor, Ramaniyam Smriti Apartment, Beach Rd, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

Yoga Sadhana 2024

Yoga Sadhana is an invitation to turn inward, get in touch with the intelligence within each of us, and to find answers that are deeply and personally

Yoga Sadhana is an invitation to turn inward, get in touch with the intelligence within each of us, and to find answers that are deeply and personally meaningful. The program will help you understand the power of yoga, engage with a vibrant Sanga, and apply the rich learnings in your daily living. Learn more about Yoga Sadhana YogaVahini is a vibrant and growing community of Yoga practitioners, students, teachers, and therapists. We strive to provide an environment such that our personal learning flows into daily life seamlessly, manifesting as coherent and harmonised action. You are receiving this email because you were a part of our past programs or made an enquiry with us. To continue to receive future newsletters, please unmark this email as promotion and move it to your primary inbox. Read our privacy policy here. To unsubscribe, click on the "Unsubscribe" button at the bottom of the email. ©2024 YogaVahini | Centre for Specialised Yoga Training, Therapy & Research, Ramaniyam Smriti Apartments, 1st floor, 21/3, Beach Road, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090; Phone: +91-9884642456. Preferences   Unsubscribe     Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company