Celebrating The First International Day of Yoga
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ASHRAM AND CENTRE NEWS<br />
Ashram and Centre News<br />
NEYYAR DAM, KERALA, INDIA<br />
Sivananda <strong>Yoga</strong> Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram<br />
Since its inception in 1978, Dhanwantari Ashram continues to be the<br />
flagship <strong>of</strong> the organisation in India. Although the ashram has been<br />
developed to a large extent, numerous renovations are ongoing. <strong>The</strong><br />
regular TTC, ATTC, Kids Camp, Ayurveda Wellness Course, Panchakarma<br />
Detoxification, Fasting Detoxification and South India Yatra programmes<br />
attract visitors from all corners <strong>of</strong> the earth.<br />
www.sivananda.org/neyyardam<br />
TRIVANDRUM, KERALA, INDIA<br />
Sivananda <strong>Yoga</strong> Vedanta Centre<br />
<strong>The</strong> Trivandrum Centre was<br />
established by Swami<br />
Vishnudevananda in 1986 and<br />
it was the first Centre to be<br />
established in India. Over the<br />
years it has gone through<br />
many transformations. Since<br />
the inauguration <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
building in 2009, student<br />
numbers have steadily increased making it one <strong>of</strong> the busiest Centres<br />
worldwide. Rajesh and Shinu have recently become the directors.<br />
We look forward to many new developments.<br />
www.sivananda.org/trivandrum<br />
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA<br />
Sivananda <strong>Yoga</strong> Vedanta Centre<br />
Established in 1989, Chennai<br />
centre has always been known<br />
for its friendly and informal<br />
atmosphere. <strong>The</strong> centre <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
an ideal ambience with<br />
spacious attractive halls in the<br />
quiet suburb <strong>of</strong> Kottivakkam,<br />
a hundred metres from the<br />
beach front. Director Gopan<br />
always makes students and guests feel at home with a warm smile.<br />
www.sivananda.org/chennai<br />
VIENNA, AUSTRIA<br />
Sivananda <strong>Yoga</strong> Vedanta Centre<br />
During springtime we made<br />
some changes to our Asana<br />
rooms on the 1st floor. New<br />
corner altars were installed,<br />
the walls were repainted,<br />
and we rearranged the Asana<br />
pictures <strong>of</strong> Swami Vishnu -<br />
devananda. <strong>The</strong> rooms were<br />
improved considerably by this.<br />
We also implemented a new<br />
automatic heating system<br />
in the Asana rooms, which<br />
hopefully will help save<br />
energy. During summer the<br />
Indian priest Sri Krishna was<br />
at the Centre for 2 months performing daily pujas in the temple room<br />
as well as Poojas for spiritual feasts. <strong>The</strong> energy <strong>of</strong> the Centre and<br />
especially <strong>of</strong> the temple room was greatly uplifted.<br />
www.sivananda.org/vienna<br />
MADURAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA<br />
Sivananda <strong>Yoga</strong> Vedanta Centre<br />
<strong>The</strong> Madurai Centre was<br />
founded in 2004, two years<br />
after the Meenakshi Ashram.<br />
From humble beginnings it has<br />
blossomed into an attractive<br />
centre occupying two floors<br />
in KK Nagar. <strong>The</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> terrace<br />
and reception were recently<br />
updated with enclosed tinted<br />
glass panels to protect against<br />
the harsh elements. Under the<br />
capable directorship <strong>of</strong> Yashpal the Centre is a useful resource for the<br />
city <strong>of</strong> Madurai.<br />
www.sivananda.org/maduraicentre<br />
MEDITATION AND MANTRAS<br />
IN VIETNAMESE<br />
<strong>The</strong> new translation <strong>of</strong> Meditation<br />
and Mantras into Vietnamese is now<br />
available at the Hochi Minh Sivananda<br />
<strong>Yoga</strong> Vedanta Centre.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Complete Illustrated Book <strong>of</strong> <strong>Yoga</strong><br />
is also available in Vietnamese.<br />
email: HochiMinh@sivananda.org<br />
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