If you’re really interested…

Hi to everyone, I’m José Pedro Valente, from Carcavelos, Portugal, and wanted to share this with you.During the 2022/23 winter break, I didn’t go to India. Every day I was doing my practice, morning every day, evening, I must confess, not every day.After some days, I began to miss Sadvidya’s activities, Saturday practice and lectures,…

Sriranga Ayurveda Chikitsa Mandira

Sriranga Ayurveda Chikitsa Mandira Hospital Paul and I were recently invited by Dr. Prasana to tour the Sriranga Ayurveda Chikitsa Mandira nonprofit clinic and hospital. Dr. Prasana is the founder and lead Doctor for this authentic Ayurveda institution, which offers a wealth of original Ayurvedic treatments for various health needs. There are numerous well-known Doctors…

Just one bean towards Yoga!

In the recent Bhagavad-gītā retreat, Ācārya shared a story about his Great Teacher Śri Raṅga who had visited a famous temple outside of Mysore together with a group of his disciples.  Having entered the temple and gained sight of the deity being worshipped in the inner chamber, the presiding priest offered the group an explanation…

India 2022/23

January, Bhagavad-gītā Retreat, Little Jungle We hope you enjoyed the video Stacey created of the BYD land visit in Dec. This year we continued to receive teachings from Chapter 10 of the Bhagavad Gītā from our dear teacher. While Little Jungle offered its quiet beauty and peaceful atmosphere in support of our silence.

A Snowy Morning

Post from Dan  We woke this morning to a beautiful world of snow-clad trees and homes. It had started snowing lightly yesterday afternoon; the overnight forecast was for rain, but nature hadother ideas, and decided to grace us with a pure, fresh-fallen blanket. The first snow feels highly sattvic:Calm, with storm winds stilled. Quiet, with…

The Ārya’s First US Visit!

May 2022, Ganapathiārya visit to the US Dear Aspirants, It was a revitalizing and growth filled experience for all involved! We are so lucky to have such pure teachers, offspring of these True Yogic teachings and noble lineage. The Ārya’s journey and arrival to San Francisco was smooth. In Sebastopol, after the jet-lag settled, Ganapathiārya…

Jivana Yoga Review Weekend in Sintra

https://sadvidyafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Compressed-Jivana-Review-Weekend-in-Sintra.mp4 Jivana Yoga Review Weekend in Sintra This past 3 days in Sintra there has been a very special and deeply appreciated retreat. All the group, about 18 attending, some staying here at the shala, the rest travelling, and all staying in the mood with Acharya and the Yoga Sutra. The program began Friday night…

India July 2022

2022 Mysore Public Talks, a visit to BYD and BG Little Jungle Retreat Post from Kristin. Photo contributions: Silvia, Jose Pedro and Leonor Dear Foundation Course & Jivana Yoga Participants, It has been an eventful and enriching time in India this past visit! Here is a brief recap: Classes with Ācārya began on a Monday…