Dear Friends I am delighted to write to you all, on this auspicious Full Moon day. As the year unfolds, the first signs of spring become evident thro

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March 2015

Dear Friends

I am delighted to write to you all, on this auspicious Full Moon day. As the year unfolds, the first signs of spring become evident through blossoming flowers in the garden, chirpy sounds of the birds, and the subtle changes in the quality of sunlight. Today, is considered also the first day of spring here in India, and is celebrated through a two day festival known as Holi. The first day is known as Holika Dahan, the day when Holi bonfire is celebrated in the evening. Its an exciting time to signal the arrival of nature's bountiful gifts to sustain us into the coming year.

I am extremely grateful to the opportunities arriving my way, through being part of the Sannidhi of Krishnamacharya Yoga. Many wonderful programs and projects are in the pipeline, to share with the world the valuable teachings of Ācārya T Krishnamacharya and Ācārya TKV Desikachar. I am delighted to share with you some of these through the information provided below.

Some new online courses are also on offer, as are opportunities to study at a location convenient to you. In the coming months I am also fortunate to be invited to a few destinations to teach, and will be traveling to these places to share the precious teachings I have received.

I happily invite you to consider them as part of your learning journey and hope that you will take the opportunity to participate in some of these wonderful events, both in India or Abroad.

May the positive energy of the full moon embrace you all.

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, M.Sc, M.M.S, Ph.D

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PUBLIC YOGASUTRA CLASSES

Consistent with the tradition that my revered teacher Ācārya TKV Desikachar practiced in the 1990s, I am extremely happy to inform you that I am now conducting weekly Public Yogasūtra classes. This will be most suitable for Yoga teachers and therapists who would like to deepen their existing knowledge and improve their standard of teaching. It is also open to anyone who would like to be part of a Sat-sanga of like minded seekers, who wish to find sanctuary in the precious teachings of the Vedic tradition.

The lecture is held each Saturday at 11.00am at
Sannidhi of Krishnamacharya Yoga
6 (Old #5) Stone Link Avenue, R A Puram, Chennai 600028, India
Phone +91.44.42066856
Email us here

ALL ARE WELCOME. THESE CLASSES ARE FREE OF COST.

If you are interested to participate, you can kindly contact our office manager Mrs. Rupavathy (Phone : +91 96000-98836) to enroll for the same, or simply drop in into our center at this time.

The sessions are also available online here.

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New Online Course!!! Starting April 2015

THE SEVEN CAKRAS

Join an online immersion program that provides a platform for serious practitioners to explore the topic of Cakra-s in depth. The program will last for eight months with one meeting each month. Each meeting will last approximately two sessions of fifty minutes each. Through these meetings this theme will be explored in detail. At the end of each session a practice specifically focused on one Cakra will be offered. Guidelines of self-observation on the effects of such practices will also be provided and participants will also be offered opportunities to explore these further.

The first round of this seminar series commenced in August 2014 and will conclude in March 2015. Owing to a very good interest and very positive feedback, a new batch is planned beginning in April 2015.

The main themes covered in this course will be the following:
The Concept of Cakra-s | Dysfunctions of Cakra-s | Cakra-s & Prana |
Dhyanam & Cakra-s | Bhuta-s and the Cakra-s | Locations of Cakra-s |
Emotions & the Cakra-s | Asana & the Cakra-s |Bijamantra-s & Cakra-s |
Evolution of Cakra-s |Functions of Cakra-s |Characteristics of Cakra-s |
Pranayama & Cakra-s |The Guna-s and Cakra-s | Spiritual current of Cakra-s

You can download the entire brochure for the program here.

If you are interested to register for this program, kindly email me here.

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SKY Vedic Chant Training India 2015 2017

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VEDIC CHANT TEACHER TRAINING

Chennai, India | 2015-2017

SKY-Yoga’s Vedic Chant Teacher training program has become as popular as its unique Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapy training programs. One of the few organizations to offer this certification, SKY-Yoga has conducted this program in Austria, United Kingdom and also in India. This program is for all those who wish to become professional teachers of Vedic chanting.

The course will be conducted by SKY-Yoga faculty with Mrs Menaka Desikachar as the main tutor, and ably assisted by Dr. Kausthub Desikachar and other senior faculty.

This comprehensive course conducted in English will:
• Provide an insight into the origin & evolution of the Veda-s and their content & scope
• Present Vedic chanting as a powerful tradition that is as relevant in the 21st Century as it was a thousand years ago.
• Help students practice Vedic chanting keeping in line with the rules & pedagogy of chanting.
• Help students experience Vedic chanting as an important tool in the process of meditation.
• Offer an understanding of the application of Vedic chanting for health and healing.

We invite you to participate in this comprehensive program and be part of a growing sat-sanga.

Click here to view a short video interview with Mrs. Menaka Desikachar & Dr. Kausthub Desikachar on Vedic Chanting.

To download the complete prospectus and application form click here.

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2015 SKY India Udghata

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UDGHĀTA

The Rising Power of Prāṇa

10. August- 21. August 2015

The concept called Udghāta was highly revered by the Yogin-s as a catalyst to initiate the many positive changes that Prāṇa can facilitate. Combining with advanced techniques of Prāṇāyāma, Nyāsa, Mudrā-s, Bandha-s and Mantra-s, the Haṭhayogin-s worked towards this goal so that their own personal evolution and expression of their seed potential manifested in the most efficient manner.

The Yogin-s believed that such experiences of Udghāta would help us transcend the mind, connect with the heart and explore the bountiful potentials that are hidden deep within our multiple layers. They also believed that it would help the Yogi connect to the spiritual side of life and be in harmony with the world inside and outside.

This experiential seminar taught in a serene and safe environment will explore the more advanced practices of Prāṇāyāma and work towards removing blockages in the system that scatter Prāṇa outside the body. The practices will include Nyāsa, Mudrā, Bandha and Mantra, so that the participants can engage in this deep practice of Haṭhayoga and can experience Udghāta and the consequent result of Prāṇa’s containment within their own bodies.

The main faculty for the seminar will be Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, and ably assisted by supporting faculty of Sannidhi of Krishnamacharya Yoga. This seminar can also be taken towards continuing education credit.

WE JOYFULLY INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EXPERIENTIAL EVENT. To have more information on the event, kindly visit here.

To download the complete brochure for this event, click here.

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SKY Yoga Teacher Training India 2015 2017

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Accredited

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Chennai, India | 2015-2017

Sannidhi of Krishnamacharya Yoga is very happy to announce the the new batch of Yoga Teacher Training, which will begin in the the later half of 2015.

This comprehensive training program will:
• offer in-depth training in Yoga, for personal practice and general health and will serve as an
introduction to healing as well.
• present the core principles of the holistic yoga tradition of T Krishnamacharya & TKV Desikachar
• help students understand and learn how to teach yoga to groups as well as individuals (one-to-
one approach) for maintaining general health, wellbeing and spiritual orientation.

This exhaustive certification program offers in-depth training in various subjects and aspects relating to yoga so that graduates have a practical and philosophical understanding of its principles and teachings. These include Yama, Niyama, Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Mantra, Mudrā, Nyāsa, Svādhyāya, Dhyānam and Bhāvanā. This will ensure that all trainees will have a holistic learning of Yoga's tools. Emphasis is laid on the classical text Yogasutra-s of Patanjali, which forms an integral part towards self development and personal transformation.

The main faculty for the program will be Mrs Menaka Desikachar, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, and other senior teachers in the tradition of T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar.

This certification program is accredited with Council of Yoga Accreditation International.

For more information, kindly visit here.

To download the complete prospectus and application form click here.

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2016 SKY India Narayana

Finding Narayana

New Year Retreat 2016

FINDING NĀRĀYAṆA

Nārāyaṇa is the name of the divine supreme being in its infinite all pervading form. The Vedic tradition believes that Nārāyaṇa pervades whatever is seen or heard in this universe from inside and outside alike. Nārāyaṇa is presented as the origin of the universe, its sustainer, and finally its ultimate destination as well.

The beauty of the Vedic tradition is that it expounds that despite his superlative qualities, Nārāyaṇa is always within reach. The Veda-s and the Upaniṣad-s highlight that Nārāyaṇa resides deep in our heart, waiting to be discovered. Hence when we find and connect with Nārāyaṇa, we connect with the universal consciousness and transcend the boundaries imposed by mind and ego.

It is for this purpose that Yogi’s of the past created special meditative practices and chants that are powerful tools to assist us in this journey. Through careful application of these means, we can get closer to our heart, and connect with this supreme consciousness that is hidden within. These practices open us to trans-personal experiences and enhance our capacity to live with vitality and openness in this world.

This experiential seminar taught in a serene and safe environment will explore these topics in a manner that honours the tradition of ancient Ācarya-s. The course is recommended to all serious practitioners of Yoga and Vedic chanting or anyone who is seeking to engage in a deep and sincere inquiry into spirituality. Those also looking to heal themselves spiritually or looking to make profound changes in their lives will also find this retreat supportive.

The main faculty for the program will be Mrs Menaka Desikachar, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, and other senior teachers in the tradition of T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar.

The seminar will involve chanting, presentation of the meanings of these chants and also simple yet potent meditative practices that are associated with them. A traditional Vedic fire-ritual in honour of Nārāyaṇa will also be organised as part of the retreat.

To download complete brochure, kindly click here.

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2016 SKY India Yoga BG

The Yoga of The Bhagvad Gita

Introspective Retreat 2016

THE YOGA OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA

The Bhagavad-gītā is a synthesis of high quality of the core teachings from the Vedic culture, and hence is also often called as an Upaniṣad, despite it not being part of the four Veda-s. It combines many different elements from Sāṁkhya, Yoga and Vedānta philosophy and therefore provides insight in different facets of the Vedic tradition.

There are so many valuable lessons that can be taken from this very special text. Because it also presents many essential principle teachings of Yoga, it is also called as a Yogaśāstra (Yogic scripture). Many important principles such as techniques of Prāṇāyāma, Yama & Niyama, Concepts of Dhyānam, that find an exalted place in the Yoga tradition, are also expounded in the Bhagavad-gītā,.

This retreat is proposed with the intention of presenting the key aspects of the Yogic teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā,. This two week retreat will be an enriching experience for Yoga students and practitioners of all traditions. In this retreat interesting themes concepts applicable to life and Yoga practice will be explored.

Great masters like Ācarya T Krishnamacharya and modern masters like TKV Desikachar strongly advocated the study of this wonderful text as part of Yoga training and studies. Their many astute observations of this text will also be shared during the retreat. Key commentaries from Ācarya Rāmānujācārya and Adi Śankarācārya will also form essential components of the seminar.

The main faculty for the program will be Mrs Menaka Desikachar, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar, and other senior teachers in the tradition of T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar.

The seminar will include sessions of chanting of the Bhagavad-gītā, presentation of meanings and concepts from the relevant sections, discussions on the connections these concepts share with Yogasūtra of Patañjali, and experiential practices integrating the teachings in a practical manner. Special lectures by renowned scholars on this topic will also be part of the program.

To download complete brochure, kindly click here.

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TRAVEL

Soon I will be traveling to some parts of the world to offer the precious teachings of Yoga in the tradition of T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar. You can take advantage of these teaching opportunities by immersing yourself at one or more of these enriching events near you.

Click on any of the following links to have more detailed information about the respective programs.

24 - 26 Apr 2015 | The Heart of Yoga Therapy | Singapore

01 - 03 May 2015 | Healing Mantras | New Zealand

15 - 17 May 2015 | Yoga Seminar | Taipei

22 - 25 May 2015 | The Light of Breath - Pranayama| Hongkong

27 - 30 Aug 2015 | Meditation & Spiritual Transformation | Belgium

03 - 06 Sep 2015 | Healing Mantras | Germany
Most of the Single Room options for the Seminar in Germany have been reserved. The seminar is almost half full. If some of you are seriously interested in participating, please book your spot soon.

11 - 13 Sep 2015 | Yoga Seminar| Slovenia

Also coming to Florida and California in September 2015. More details will be shared in the upcoming newsletters.

It will be a delight to invite you to participate in one of these seminars.

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