tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26747328807675091042024-03-18T19:44:34.368-07:00Patanjali Yogpeeth (Chicago)Chicago chapter of the Patanjali Yogpeeth (USA)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-33863123269478371732010-04-01T04:31:00.000-07:002010-04-01T04:40:32.536-07:00Press Release for the, just concluded, Patanjali Yogpeeth Yog & Pranayam Techers Training Camp: March 26-28, 2010On the weekend of March 26th, over 80 people had the chance to participate in the first Chicago Yog and Pranayam Training Workshop, held by Patanjali Yogpeeth USA, at the Bharat Sevashram Sangha temple in Aurora. The workshop trained new teachers in the form of yog and pranayam popularized by Yogrishi Swami Ramdev Ji which emphasizes pranayam, using breathing techniques to control and balance our life force. Swami Ramdev Ji believes that “good health is the birthright of all human beings” and the workshop was meant to encourage the spread of yog and pranayam throughout the Midwest area.<br /><br />Attendees came from all over the Midwest, and some from even as far as Boston and Houston. They included doctors,housewives, massage therapists, yog teachers,IT specialists, and others who wished to experience the difference yog and pranayam could make in their lives and communities. The workshop was organized by Dr. Brij Kumar Kamboj, who teaches free weekly yog and pranayam classes at the Ramakrishna Universal Temple in Homer Glen. It was led by the instructors Mr. Shekhar Agrawal, trustee of Patanjali Yogpeeth USA, and Dr. Dilip Sarkar, renowned vascular surgeon and preeminent scholar in yog therapy and ayurved. Under their guidance the participants spent over 25 hours learning about different topics ranging from Ashtang Yog, acupressure, mudras, ayurved, and to anatomy.<br /><br /><span>By the end of the camp most seemed ready to take their new found knowledge and spread it to others. Gaurav Kamboj, a participant at the workshop, said, “The camp has given me the tools to improve people’s lives through yog and pranayam, and I look forward to spreading the many ideas I have learned here.” A committee was formed to guide this new found community of yog teachers into the future and plan additional activities. Many of the attendees were also making plans to start free classes in their local communities. Further information can be found at the websites: <a href="http://pyptusa.org/" target="_blank">http://pyptusa.org</a> and <a href="http://www.pyptchicago.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.pyptchicago.blogspot.com</a> or by calling 630-579-4745.</span><br /><br /><br />Brij K. Kamboj<br />Coordinator, Patanjali Yogpeeth Chicago camp<br />630-579-4745 (H)<br />630-886-6323 (C)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-79938352410038706572010-02-24T07:45:00.000-08:002010-03-21T19:34:26.390-07:00Patanjali Yog & Pranayam Classes in ChicagoSome Patanjali Yog & Pranayam classes currently offered in the Chicago area:<br /><br />Instructor: Dr. Brij Kumar Kamboj<br />Phone: (630) 886-6323<br />Venue: Sri Ramakrishna Universal Temple<br />14630 S Lemont Rd<br />Homer Glen, IL 60491<br />Time: Sundays, 9:00 AM<br />(Note: A one-time donation of $50 is suggested for the venue, to be made out to the "Vivekananda Vedanta Society").<br /><br />Instructor: Shila Sanghani<br />Phone: (815) 577-1650<br />Venue: EOL<br />1142 W Jefferson St<br />Shorewood, IL 60404<br />Time: Wednesdays, from 10:15 to 11:15<br /><br />Instructor: Shila Sanghani<br />Phone: (815) 577-1650<br />Venue: YMCA<br />15120 Wallin Drive<br />Plainfield, IL 60544<br />Time: Tuesdays, 10:15 AM<br />(Note: Because of liability reasons, YMCA requires that you be a member before entering their premises; please contact the instructor if you are not.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-29049567950655635132010-02-17T15:57:00.000-08:002010-02-20T14:55:14.092-08:00An International Yoga Movement Comes to ChicagoChicago, IL, February 16, 2010:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Patanjali Yogpeeth announces a Chicago Yoga & Pranayama Training Workshop</span><br /><br />Good health is the birthright of all human beings, and yoga and pranayama are the keys to achieving it. To further spread this message in Chicago, Patanjali Yogpeeth is holding a Yoga and Pranayama Training Workshop on the weekend of March 26th, at the Bharat Seva Sangha in Aurora. The workshop is open to the general public, to all those who wish to experience the difference that yoga and pranayama can make in their lives.<br /><br />When most people think of yoga, they think of people contorting their bodies in various poses. There is, however, another aspect of yoga that is generally ignored in the US, pranayama. <br /><br />"Pranayama" is made of two words: Prana is a life force, the inner energy of a person, of which the breath is the external manifestation and Yama means to control, to discipline. Being able to control one's breath is the key to good health and well-being. Sri Swami Sivananda, a turn of the century Indian guru, said of pranayama: "The Prana may be defined as the finest vital force in everything which becomes visible on the physical plane as motion and action and on the mental plane as thought. The word Pranayama, therefore, means the restraint of vital energies. It is the control of vital energy which tingles through the nerves of persons. It moves his muscles and causes him to sense the external world and think his internal thought."<br /> <br />For centuries, the focus of most yoga traditions had been on teaching asana, or yoga postures. Pranayama was considered too advanced a technique to teach to the general public. This changed when Baba Ramdev Ji popularized a method of teaching pranayama that was both simple and effective. Since then millions have been able to experience the difference that pranayama makes in their lives. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living, the world's largest volunteer-based NGO, has said: "Yoga can cure even fatal diseases and Swami Ramdev has definitely proved it time and again. Swami Ramdev has spread yoga to such an extent that sooner or later, one has to embrace it."<br /><br />In 1995, Swami Baba Ramdev founded the Divya YogaMandir Trust, Haridwar to spread yoga and pranayama practices worldwide. As part of this mission, on the weekend of March 26, 2010, Patanjali Yogpeeth is holding its first Chicago Yoga and Pranayama Training Workshop. The workshop will cover yoga philosophy and anatomy, naturopathy, ayurveda, balanced living, asanas, with a focus on pranayama. It will last two and a half days, and will be conducted by Mr. Shekhar Agrawal and Dr. Dilip Sarkar.<br /><br />Mr. Shekhar Agrawal has been teaching Yoga and Pranayama for over a decade. He is the Trustee and President for Patanjali Yogpeeth (USA) Trust. Dr. Dilip Sarkar was a Vascular Surgeon for 25 years, Chairman and Chief of Staff at Portsmouth General Hospital, when he suffered a heart attack and underwent by-pass surgery. This led to his study of Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga Therapy, and he is currently the Executive Director of the School of Integrative Medicine, Taksha University, in Virginia.<br /><br />The Chicago Yoga & Pranayama Training Workshop will begin on Friday evening, March 26th, at the Bharat Sevashram Sangha temple in Aurora, a southwest suburb of Chicago. It will be $201 per person, including membership and books and meals, and preregistration is required. Further information can be found by calling 630-886-6323 or on the website: http://pyptusa.org/chicagocamp/<br /><br />About Patanjali Yogpeeth (USA) Trust:<br /><br />Patanjali Yogpeeth (USA) Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the US arm of the Divya Yoga Mandir Trust, established in 1995 by P. P. Swami Baba Ramdev Ji to promote yoga and pranayama and spread its benefits as widely as possible. They hold free yoga classes, have TV programs on the Aastha channel dedicated to spreading the benefits of yoga, and have a center for Ayurveda and Yoga in Haridwar, India, which produces Ayurvedic foods and medicines for distribution throughout the world.<br /><br /><a href="http://pyptusa.org/chicagocamp"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">[Patanjali Yogpeeth Chicago Camp: March 26-28]</span></strong></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-38565468959174079152010-02-02T08:30:00.000-08:002010-02-20T14:58:05.151-08:00Patanjali (Chicago) Yog Camp: March 26 - 28, 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5HEX_0s0VoCQHbbOeoMh-NpINZZs6yA_9n7XfRtITZJXRx8mt9EMIRD2fXvcxG5qh1lEfyDDSDBB0RqBMA9-vrTYIQDpZa6rFXNjhlc4sP0c3kzzUg80lZku442TSAnKiqZ-c3kJWziZ/s1600-h/sRamdev001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; float: left; height: 182px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331048199121807026" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5HEX_0s0VoCQHbbOeoMh-NpINZZs6yA_9n7XfRtITZJXRx8mt9EMIRD2fXvcxG5qh1lEfyDDSDBB0RqBMA9-vrTYIQDpZa6rFXNjhlc4sP0c3kzzUg80lZku442TSAnKiqZ-c3kJWziZ/s200/sRamdev001.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><br /><h3>Timing <br>Mar 26: Friday, 5 pm - 9 pm<br> Mar 27: Saturday, 7 am - 7 pm<br> Mar 28: Sunday, 7 am - 7 pm<br><br />Location<br> Bharat Sevashram Sangha<br> 522 Garfield Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506</h3> <br /> <br /><h3><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Please contact us:</span><strong style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br />Drs. Brij and Sunita Kamboj; Tel: 630-886-6323 and 630-550-2772</span></span></strong> <strong style="font-weight: normal; font-family: times new roman;"> <br> <br />Gopal Mishra; Tel: 630-335-1532 <br><br />email: pyptchicago@gmail.com <br /> </h3></strong><br /> <br /><a href="http://pyptusa.org/chicagocamp"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">[Patanjali Yogpeeth Chicago Camp: March 26-28]</span></strong></a><br /> <br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><p>"Good health is the birthright of all human beings" - P.P. Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj</p></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-58745745745204714182009-12-10T06:52:00.000-08:002009-12-10T06:56:59.840-08:00A message from Sh. Shekhar Agrawal, USA Trustee & USA Yog Teacher Coordinator - Dec 9, 2009<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);"><br />Dear Yogis of our Houston chapter,</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);">OM!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);">I hope that you all are in Good health and Spirit.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);">We recently completed the Patanjali Assistant Yog Teacher (AYT) Level 1 training workshop in Atlanta, GA. We are also planning to do additional AYT Level 1 workshops in NY/NJ and Chicago area in March 2010. Please always visit our web site <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pyptusa.org/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_0">www.pyptusa.org</span></a> for regular updates. Design work of <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_1">Patanjali Yogpeeth USA Center</span> in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_2">Houston</span> is moving forward as expected. Please visit the web site to see the <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_3">power Point Presentation</span> for more details. <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Reserve your Vanprasth Home NOW for a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_4">Healthy and Happy</span> Retirement.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Yog Classes-</span> Many of you are conducting regular Yog classes in you cities and reporting to us on monthly basis. If you are not conducting any Yog classes, please start and do report your class to your area coordinator (<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Reporting of your Yog class activities are very, very important</span>). Please watch Pujya Swamiji daily program on Aastha Channel and Zee TV. Watch the DVDs and read the books that are given to you. You will improve your skills and knowledge very quick and will be able to help the people in freeing them from their sufferings and save the lives of many (Jeevan <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_5">Daan</span> (Saving Life) is the best Karma). I ask that you practice Yog/Pranayam daily and teach what you learned to your family members and friends, in your communities, temples, churches etc.. I am attaching a 2 - page write up that you can use in the beginning to conduct your classes. Attached sample fliers can also help you in contacting other members in your community. Disclaimer form can be downloaded from the web site </span><a rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);" target="_blank" href="http://www.pyptusa.org/">www.pyptusa.org</a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);"> (one copy is attached). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Books/DVDs/CDs/Herbal Supplement</span> - If any one suffering from an ailment, remember to guide them to get the DVD first. Ask them to visit </span><a rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);" target="_blank" href="http://www.divyaproducts.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_6">www.DivyaProducts.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);"> to order. This will do more good to the patient. Later you can help the person by teaching Asanas and Pranayam. There are many very healthy and best quality Natural and Herbal products available there from Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar. Tell everyone to start using <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_7">Aloe Vera</span> & Amla Juice with warm water in morning and evening ( <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Only one spoon full Amla Juice for people having Arthritis</span>). This will make them very healthy and many of their health concerns will disappear in few days. Don't forget to start with yourself and your loved ones first ( REMEMBER - We are not in the business to sell medicines but to save the people's lives and help them live a Healthy Long Life). We hope to start many <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_8">Divya</span> and Patanjali centers in major USA & Canada cities in the next six months. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Level 3 in Haridwar with PP Yogrishi <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_9">Swami Ramdev</span> ji Maharaj</span> - Do consider visiting Haridwar soon for Level 3 training (6 days camp with Pujya Swami Ramdevji Maharaj) if not done already. It is a great experience and it is completely FREE (You reach in Haridwar at your expense. Lodging, Boarding, Food & Training is FREE). There will not be many camps next year after January 2010. You can download the form and schedule from the web site (Copy is attached for you). If you decide to go, send me the completed form and copy to your area coordinator. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Test for AYT <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_10">Certification</span> -<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 127);"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);">Patanjali Yog teachers who have completed Level 1,2 & 3 can send the request to me for the Patanjali Yog Teacher test starting January 15, 2010. After you pass the test (70%), you will receive Assistant Yog <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_11">Teacher Certificate</span> from Haridwar.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 127);">If you have any questions, please fell free to contact your area coordinator or myself. </span><br /><br />With best wishes & kind regards,<br />Shekhar Agrawal, USA Trustee & USA Yog Teacher Coordinator<br /><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_12">323 W. Alkire Lake Dr.<br />Sugar Land, Tx. 77478</span><br />Ph. <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_13">281-242-5000</span><br />Fax <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1260456725_14">281-667-3215</span><br /><a rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.pyptusa.org/">www.pyptusa.org</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.divyaproducts.com/">www.divyaproducts.com</a><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-89505347322322458282009-10-16T11:26:00.000-07:002009-10-16T12:05:44.696-07:00Yog & Pranayam for Health and Well-being (New Location)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5HEX_0s0VoCQHbbOeoMh-NpINZZs6yA_9n7XfRtITZJXRx8mt9EMIRD2fXvcxG5qh1lEfyDDSDBB0RqBMA9-vrTYIQDpZa6rFXNjhlc4sP0c3kzzUg80lZku442TSAnKiqZ-c3kJWziZ/s1600-h/sRamdev001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; float: left; height: 182px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331048199121807026" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5HEX_0s0VoCQHbbOeoMh-NpINZZs6yA_9n7XfRtITZJXRx8mt9EMIRD2fXvcxG5qh1lEfyDDSDBB0RqBMA9-vrTYIQDpZa6rFXNjhlc4sP0c3kzzUg80lZku442TSAnKiqZ-c3kJWziZ/s200/sRamdev001.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">With effect from October 11, 2009, the Chicago Chapter of the Patanjali Yogpeeth (USA) is starting its weekly (Sunday) Yog & Pranayam sessions at a new location.</span><br /><div><br />Timing: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Every Sunday)<br />Location: Sri RamaKrishna Universal Temple<br /> (Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago)<br /> 14630 S. Lemont Rd;<br /> Homer Glen, IL 60491 </div><div></div><div><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Please contact us:</span><strong style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br />Brij and Sunita Kamboj; Tel: 630-579-4745</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong style="font-weight: normal; font-family: times new roman;"> email: pyptchicago@gmail.com<br />Gopal Mishra; Tel: 630-335-1532</strong><br /><strong style="font-weight: normal; font-family: times new roman;">Swami Vardananda Ji; Tel: 708-301-9062</strong> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">email: information@vedantasociety-chicago.org<br /></span></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Yog Student Disclaimer Form:</b> <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/pyptchicago/Home/test/USA_Registration_Disclaimer_Form-YogaStudent.doc?attredirects=0"><b>[DOWNLOAD]</b></a><br />(Please print the form, fill it out, and bring it with you to your first YOG session.)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><p>"Good health is the birthright of all human beings" - P.P. Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj</p></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-11485073611519516392009-07-30T06:57:00.000-07:002009-07-30T08:33:47.628-07:00Patanjali YOG Events: Yog Teachers' Training Level-3 (Aug-Dec, 2009)Current schedule for the months: Aug - Dec , 2009.<br />Location: Hardwar, India.<br />Patanjali Yog Teachers' Training - This is a Level -3 training and one can even attend it first and then complete the Level-1 and Level-2 requirements. All are requested to avail off this unique opportunity!<br /><br />A message from Sh. Shekhar Agrawal, Trustee PYPT(USA):<br /><em>Attached please find the August to December 2009 Schedules (6-day camp). Please don't schedule any other activities during the camp days as one will be busy in the camp activities from morning till night.<br /><br />Please choose the date that suits you and send your registration by Email or fax at least two weeks in advance along with flight details, so that your reservation can be confirmed. We will send the information to Haridwar two weeks before and send you a confirmation a week before. Once you send us the form you will be accomodated.<br /><br />Lodging, boarding and food arrangements during the camp will be free for our teachers. if your spouse accompanies you, there will be nominal charge for your spouse for these facilities. You will be arranging your own transportation to Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar.<br /><br />In case you need help in finding a Car or Van service from Delhi, please contact, Gajender Singh (09811131384). Just mention that you are a Patanjali Yogpeeth Yog Teacher from USA and you need a Car/Van for Haridwar, he will quote you a price and should provide you a good service as he takes care of Patanjali Vachile needs.<br /><br />You need to report to Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase II building, that is, located on the main Delhi-Haridwar road, before> reaching to Haridwar. It takes about 5-6 hours to reach Haridwar from Delhi by road.<br /><br />Please feel free to send it to the people who are in your classes. If they have not done L1 & L2, they can go to L3 training but after committing that they will attend L1 & L2 in USA. This also involve them paying a fee of $302 towards L1 & L2 (includes books, teeachers training manual and 36 DVD's).<br /><br />If you have any questions, please contact me via email (preferred) or at (972) 312-8001.<br />with best wishes,<br /></em>Shekhar Agrawal & Sanjeev Khanna<br />Fax: (972) 267-0572<br />Email: pytyogteacherusa.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-630074943716211532009-06-25T17:45:00.000-07:002009-06-26T05:56:25.644-07:00Yog Events: Teachers Training - Level 3Below, please find a notification received from Sh. Shekhar Agrawal, Trustee, Patanjali Yogpeeth-USA. Yog Teachers' Training has been scheduled at Hardwar (India) for the months: June - August. This is a Level 3 training and one can even attend it first and then complete the Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.<br />All are requested to avail off this unique opportunity!<br /><br />--- On Thu, 6/25/09, Patanjali Yog USA <pyptyogteacherusa@gmail.com>wrote:<br /><br />From: Patanjali Yog USA <pyptyogteacherusa@gmail.com><br />Subject: L3 Yog Training<br />To:<br />Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009, 9:54 AM<br /><br />Dear All,<br /><br />Om! Approx. 125 (mostly our Yog Teachers) joined the Opening Ceremony of Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase II and the First International Teacher Training Camp. Many of you must have watched part of the program through Aastha TV. Every one had a great time as I have received many, many inputs from the people who attended the camp. I encourage everyone to go to India and complete the Level III at the earliest possible.<br /><br />Attached please find the June, July & August 2009 Schedules (6-day camp). Please don't schedule any other activities during the camp days as one will be busy in the camp activities from morning till night. Please choose the date that suits you and send your registration by Email or fax at least two weeks in advance along with flight details, so that your reservation can be confirmed. We will send the information to Haridwar two weeks before and send you a confirmation a week before. Once you send us the form you will be accomodated.<br /><br />Lodging, boarding and food arrangements during the camp will be free for our teachers. if your spouse accompanies you, there will be nominal charge for your spouse for these facilities. You will be arranging your own transportation to Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. In case you need help in finding a Car or Van service from Delhi, please contact Gajender Singh (09811131384). Just mention that you are a<br />Patanjali Yogpeeth Yog Teacher and you need a Car/Van for Haridwar, he will quote you a price and should provide you a good service as he takes care of Patanjali Vahicle needs. You need to report to Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase II building that is located on the main Delhi-Haridwar road, before reaching to Haridwar. It takes about 4-5 hours to reach Haridwar from Delhi by road.<br /><br />Please feel free to send it to the people who are in your classes. If they have not done L1 & L2, they can go to L3 training but after committing that they will attend<br />L1 & L2 in USA. This also involve them paying a fee of $302 towards L1 & L2 (includes books, teeachers training manual and 36 DVD's).<br /><br />If you have any questions, please contact me via email (preferred) or at (972) 312-8001.<br /><br />with best wishes,<br />Shekhar Agrawal & Sanjeev Khanna<br />Fax: (972) 267-0572 Email: pytyogteacherusa.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-29998568821641015292009-05-18T09:36:00.000-07:002009-05-25T08:42:42.643-07:00Adopt Yog - A Beginner's Guide to Health & Well-being<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhup5mHPTxBkIWm_KrBEzDSqXaoxTV5upC28eMOXKMK5ZY4ybHzl515Vm1ktB2798oMSbZ2w3yb9AuyPb8QtNdpRN4EgBvz5lCWL5HXjrcpL9s2ezWuqrJa4YR_8b_zr8sxVjd5f8_FwzmL/s1600-h/sRamdev002.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 201px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 168px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337210738403061202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhup5mHPTxBkIWm_KrBEzDSqXaoxTV5upC28eMOXKMK5ZY4ybHzl515Vm1ktB2798oMSbZ2w3yb9AuyPb8QtNdpRN4EgBvz5lCWL5HXjrcpL9s2ezWuqrJa4YR_8b_zr8sxVjd5f8_FwzmL/s320/sRamdev002.jpg" /></a><br />This article describes the basic knowledge required to adopt Swami Ramdevji’s five (5) principles to attain good health and well-being, namely, <em>Pranayam (breathing exercises), Yog Asans (physical exercises), Ayurved, Acupressure, Naturopathy, and Balanced Living.</em><br /><br />Yog is a complete philosophy of life based on scientific principles and can be used effectively for Self Healing and Self Realization. Yog is not a mere exercise technique, but, it is a tool that unites mind, body, and soul assisting one on a journey to reaching the profound state of Self Realization. It brings discipline in life and work upon our system rather than the symptoms. The therapeutic use of Yog helps in removing toxins from the body and nourishing it with the support of right food.<br /><br />Benefits of Yog can be divided into two parts: Physical and Spiritual.<br />First, we bring the physical body in perfect shape by performing Yog Pranayam and Asans thus making the muscles flexible and getting more energy into the body. Second, through a regular practice of Yog, Ayurved, and having a balanced living a complete integration of body and mind is achieved which would help in an improved quality of life. Finally, we achieve complete physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being by balancing reproductive, excretory, skeletal, respiratory, nervous, and endocrinal systems<br /><p><strong>General Rules for doing Pranayam and Yog Asans:</strong> </p><ul><li>Time - morning and/ or evening. </li><li>Location - clean, calm, and secluded place.</li><li>Clothes - loose and comfortable. </li></ul><p>1. Should be done on Empty Stomach preferably in the morning after usual morning activities.<br />2. Get up early in the morning and drink 1 to 2 glasses of warm water.<br />3. Breath Control during Pranayam and Asans: While doing Pranayam, breathing should be always be through the nose, unless and otherwise, advised. For the Asans, follow the simple rule; moving forward – breath out and moving backward – breath in.<br /></p><br /><br /><strong>Pranayam – Controlled Breathing:</strong><br />Pranayam is based on the concept that breath is the source of life in human’s body and when it is controlled, it prepares the mind for the next level that is Meditation. Thus when an individual attains this meditating state he finds the door to his <strong>Inner Soul </strong>or <strong>SUKSHAMA SHARIRA</strong>. <br />Thus when an individual attains this meditating state one finds the door to one's <em>Inner Soul </em>or <strong>SUKSHAMA SHARIRA</strong>. It is only by practicing Yog everyday that the seven CHAKRAS or Nerve Centers (Power generating points) are activated in our body. Three main nadis: Ida, Pingala and Sushumna – connect these chakras to the brain.<br /><br />The seven chakras are:<br /><table border="1"><br /> <tr><td>Muladhara Chakra </td><td>Sacral/ Coccygeal Plexus </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>Swadhisthana Chakra </td><td>Hypogastric or Lumbar Plexus </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>Manipura Chakra </td><td>Solar/ Coelic Plexus </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>Heart Chakra and Anahat Chakra </td><td>Cardiac Pleaxus </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>Vishuddha Chakra </td><td>Cervical Plexus </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>Ajna Chakra </td><td>Hypothalmus </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>Shahshrara Chakra </td><td>Brain </td></tr><br /> </table><br />Posture – Sit in a comfortable position either on the floor or on a chair. Close your eyes to increase concentration. Do not strain yourself. Breath into your lungs from the diaphragm upwards and do not perform abdominal breathing.<br /><br />Mudras - Mudras are the developed form of Yog Asans. The five fingers in our hand represent the five elements, such as, Thumb - FIRE, Index Finger - AIR, Middle Finger - SPACE/ ETHER, Rin Finger - Earth, and Little Finger - WATER. These five elements control the internal glands, body parts, and their functions. The body remains healthy, if the five elements are in balance. Mudras generate powers to provide all around development of mind and body.<br />Some Prominent Mudras are: <em>Gyan Mudra, Apana Mudra, Vayu Mudra, Apana Vayu Mudra, Surya Mudra, Varuna Mudra, Adi Mudra, and Linga Mudra.</em><br /><br />Below is a set of Pranayam exercises and their timing/ frequencies as recommended for the beginners:<br /><table border="2"><br /> <tr><td>1. Bhastrika </td><td> 5 mins </td><td> 2 cycles </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>2. KapalBhati </td><td> 5 mins </td><td> 3 cycles </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>3. Bhaha Pranayam </td><td> 3 times </td><td> </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>4. Agnikshar Kriya </td><td> 3 times </td><td> </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>5. Ujjai </td><td> 5 times </td><td> </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>6. Anulom-Vilom </td><td> 5 mins </td><td> 2 cycles </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>7. Bhramri </td><td> 5 times </td><td> </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>8. Udgith </td><td> 5 times </td><td> </td></tr><br /> <tr><td>9. Pranav </td><td> 2 mins </td><td> </td></tr> <br /> <tr><td><em>Note: Include Sheetali and Sheetkari Pranayam for an added benefit.</em></td></tr></table> <br /><strong>Yog Asans(Physical Exercises): </strong><br />A complete set of Asans for a beginner has been described below.<br />1. Mandhuk Asan - 2 postures<br />2. Saskasan<br />3. Makarasan - 2 postures<br />4. Shalbhasan - 3 postures<br />5. Dhanurasan<br />6. Markatasan - 3 postures<br />7. Pavanmuktasan<br />8. Uttanpadasan<br />9. Padvritasan<br />10. Dvi-chakrasan<br />11. Yog-Nidra<br /><em>(<strong>Note:</strong> for an added benefit, Surya Namaskar can be added.)</em><br /><br /><strong>Shuksham Vyayams – Light Exercises:</strong><br />1. Hands and Wrists<br />2. Shoulders<br />3. Neck<br />4. Toes and Leg Stretching<br />5. Waist, Hips, and Spine – Grinding<br />6. Butterfly<br /><br /><strong>Ayurved - Its principles and Philosophies</strong> <br />Ayurved is the traditional medical system of India dating back over five thousand years. It acknowledges the holistic approach to <strong>medicine</strong> whereby the equally important roles of mind, body, and spirit is enunciated in achieving good health. Ayurved is not only a system of medicine, rather, it teaches how to remain fit and disease free by simply following a daily routine using wholesome foods and taking precaution of having a healthy diet depending upon the seasonal changes.<br /><br /><strong>Acupressure</strong><br />Acupressure can be used as an effective tool to benefit in minor or serious ailments. There are main pressure points of acupressure locations on the hands and feet.<br /><br /><strong>Naturopathy</strong><br />According to Naturopathy, healing comes from within the body. Disease is an offshoot of an accumulation of waste matter, due to imbalanced diet and exercise. Naturopathy involves living with Nature. It is a scientific and eco-friendly way in keeping the body fit and healthy. The finest element of Nature is our body, its Bio-energy, and one can easily use it to heal oneself. Nature cure treatment gives importance to <em>eating habits, fasting, dieting, baths, using sunlight, mud, water, message, enema, Yog, and exercise.</em><br /><br /><strong>Balanced Living</strong><br />(1) Develop a positive attitude.<br />(2) Count your bliss. Connect with yourself on all levels: appreciate all that you are and all that you can be.<br />(3) A happy mind is a healthy mind.<br />(4) Remember, you have to make the change yourself, nobody else will do it for you.<br />(5) Care and Share.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>(This article is under construction - to be continued.)</strong></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674732880767509104.post-10013742843847856302009-05-01T19:21:00.000-07:002009-05-19T09:34:23.465-07:00YOG & PRANAYAM for Health and Well-being<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5HEX_0s0VoCQHbbOeoMh-NpINZZs6yA_9n7XfRtITZJXRx8mt9EMIRD2fXvcxG5qh1lEfyDDSDBB0RqBMA9-vrTYIQDpZa6rFXNjhlc4sP0c3kzzUg80lZku442TSAnKiqZ-c3kJWziZ/s1600-h/sRamdev001.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331048199121807026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5HEX_0s0VoCQHbbOeoMh-NpINZZs6yA_9n7XfRtITZJXRx8mt9EMIRD2fXvcxG5qh1lEfyDDSDBB0RqBMA9-vrTYIQDpZa6rFXNjhlc4sP0c3kzzUg80lZku442TSAnKiqZ-c3kJWziZ/s200/sRamdev001.jpg" /></a>Chicago Chapter of the Patanjali Yogpeeth (USA) is starting weekly (Free) Yog & Pranayam sessions on every Saturday from May 16, 2009.<br /><div><br />Timing: 7 AM – 8:30 AM<br />Location: 6809 Greene Rd, Woodridge, IL 60517 </div><div></div><div><br />Please contact us:<br /><strong>Brij and Sunita Kamboj Tel: 630-579-4745</strong><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br />email: <a href="mailto:pyptchicago@gmail.com">pyptchicago@gmail.com</a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><b>Yog Student Disclaimer Form:</b> <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/pyptchicago/Home/test/USA_Registration_Disclaimer_Form-YogaStudent.doc?attredirects=0"><b>[DOWNLOAD]</b></a><br />(Please print the form, fill it out, and bring it with you to your first YOG session.)<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><p>"Good health is the birthright of all human beings" - P.P. Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj</p></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0