View this email in your browser Registrations for Sangama 2025 closes on January 5th! If you have not registered yet, please do so at the earliest! Register here We are thrilled to announce that Sangama 2025 is just 20 days away! This heartfelt celebration of YogaVahini's 15+ years of service to yoga and yoga therapy will be held from January 16–19, 2025, at the serene Babuji Memorial Ashram, Manapakkam. The event begins with an inaugural ceremony on January 16 at 4 PM, graced by esteemed guests Dr. Latha Rajendran, Dr. Meera Sudheer, and Sri Prashanth Vasu. Highlights of Sangama 2025 Each day comes to you with rich learning experiences and great fellowship. Workshops by Senior Teachers: Introduction to Citta Vidya by Raghu Ananthanarayanan   The Future of Yoga Therapy by Dr. Latha Satish   Mounam and Abhyasam in Our Practice by Mrs. Lakshmi Ranganathan   Yoga and Emotions by Angelika Sriram and R. Sriram   Special Yoga Session for Alumni by Saraswathi Vasudevan Panel Discussion 'Role of Yoga Therapy in Integrative Medicine' with panelists: Dr. Kannan Pugazhendi (Sports Physician) Dr. Sudheer Ayyappan (Ayurvedic Physician) Dr. Susan George (Psychologist) Dr. Rama Hariharan (Naturopath cum Homeopath) Smt Saraswathi Vasudevan (Yoga Therapist) Moderated by Ms. Lekha Parameswaran. This will be held on Saturday, 18th January 2025 from 9.30 to 11 AM. Masterclass with Sri Srivatsa Ramaswami, a senior yoga teacher and long-time student of Sri T. Krishnamacharya will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 from 8 to 10 AM. His class will include Arunam chanting and Surya Namaskara practice. Prepare for an invigorating yet deeply calming session. Cultural Performances and Chanting: Enchanting Dhrupad recital by Ashlesha, special performance by the acclaimed Bharata Kalanjali dance troupe and chanting by YV alumni. Graduation Ceremony: Be there to cheer the Yoga Instructors, Acharyas, and Vaidyas who graduate that evening. To ensure we can accommodate all attendees and their guests, please confirm your participation on or before January 5, 2025.  To have a quick glance of the key offerings and sessions at Sangama 2025, please click the below link: Sangama Invite RSVP Details: If you're bringing guests, please share their names and meal preferences using the below Google Form: Register your guest Feel free to share this invite with friends and family who may be interested in attending this enriching celebration.   We look forward to reconnecting with you and celebrating together!   Warmly, The Sangama 2025 Organising 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

Sangama - 30 Days Countdown

View this email in your browser 30 Day Countdown Dear Sangha, Just one month to go for Sangama 2025! As we get closer to the New Year and the Sangama event, we can feel the excitement in the air! While the core team is caught up with preparations, chanting groups are coming together to practice, articles are pouring in for the Souvenir, and registrations are mounting. We are so grateful for the help and support we are receiving from all quarters to make this event memorable.  As of date, we have 130 people registered, of which only 70 have confirmed by making the payment. We have allocated accommodation in the ashram venue itself for those who asked for it until now. If you've registered for Sangama 2025, we urge you to take the next logical step and make your payment as well.  Why pay right away?  Without a clear idea of numbers, everything is up in the air, for us, as organisers!! As a not-for-profit event, your contribution will enable us to go the extra mile and make Sangama 2025 unforgettable. Your registration and payment will help with every aspect of Sangama, such as: Accommodation and transfers for senior teachers Allotting rooms for registrants (this is crucial)  Workshops and events Logistics and amenities Cultural events Welcome Kit for all  Register and make your payment to secure your spot and help us plan ahead. Even if you are attending partially, you will need to register.  Some of you have questions on payment, stay, etc. we urge you to please reach out to Namrata (+91 98200 08046) or Aarthi J (+91 98405 96785) to clarify your questions and complete the registration process - ASAP, please! Click the button for the latest updates in the schedule Check the Schedule We have added more to it - a Panel discussion on Saturday, 18th morning, will bring together leading healthcare practitioners from diverse fields to share their valuable perspectives on Yoga Therapy in Integrated Healthcare. This session will be open to all! We are planning the Graduation event for January 18th meticulously. If you are graduating, please ensure you have submitted the certificate-related information form, otherwise do it right away to ensure you get your certificate, completion or provisional! Certificate Information We need to know your schedule of arrival and departure date AND time to plan for the meals. If you haven't done so yet, please fill out the form below to ensure there is enough food for all and no wastage! Sangama 2025 Logistics If you have signed up as a volunteer to help with preparation for the event online/or on the ground during the event, please reach out to Namrata if you are not already in the Volunteers WhatsApp group! We need your help and pro-active participation all through!  Lastly, there seems to have been some issues with the link to the YV Graduates Survey Form as shared in the previous countdown email. We request you to please use the new link given below and fill out the form in case you have not already: New link to the YV Graduates survey form On the lighter side…  Some of our Alumni are plotting behind the scenes, so be ready to join in some "flash mob" fun activities :)  Thank you for all the enthusiasm and support towards Sangama 2025! Warmly, The Sangama 2025 Organising 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

45 Days to Go for Sangama – A Celebration of Yoga with Our Sangha

View this email in your browser 45 Days to Sangama Dear YogaVahini Family,   With just 45 days to go for Sangama, our much-anticipated celebration of yoga and togetherness, I am thrilled to ask—have you registered yet? If not, don't wait any longer! This is your opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and rejoice with the YogaVahini Sangha.   Recently, our core group gathered for a 2-day retreat at the SRCM Babuji Memorial Ashram, the beautiful venue that will host Sangama. These two days were filled with intense discussions, meticulous planning, heartfelt laughter, and, most importantly, a deep contemplation of what this celebration means to our collective yoga journey. The energy and enthusiasm we shared have only strengthened our resolve to make Sangama a memorable event for all. We are excited to share the updated program schedule with you Check the Schedule We have a couple of slots available in the mornings where we invite alumni members to share their special talents, skills, or unique learning experiences—be it Tai-Chi, Kalari, or any hands-on practice you are passionate about. Additionally, we are planning evening spaces to showcase the artistic talents of our gifted alumni, including singing, dancing, or other creative expressions. If you feel called to share or perform, please contact Namrata at +91 9820008046 or write to yvsangama@gmail.com. In addition, we are delighted to have received some incredible case studies and articles for the YogaVahini Souvenir from our teachers and therapists. If you haven't had the chance to send in your contribution yet, there's still time! The submission window is open until the end of this week, so please do send in your work at the earliest. Email your submission to yvsangama@gmail.com. Another important update: We are building a comprehensive YogaVahini Directory to stay connected and celebrate each other's contributions to the yoga community. If you haven't already registered, please do so using the link below: YogaVahini Directory As we approach this landmark event, I warmly invite each one of you to come and be part of this joyous celebration of yoga, friendship, and shared learning. Your presence will make Sangama even more special.   Let us come together to honor the journey we've traveled, celebrate the milestones we've achieved, and plant the seeds for future growth and connection.   Looking forward to meeting you at Sangama! With love and gratitude ❤️ Saras and 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

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