ICYER Events

24th-26th September 2010
Brisbane

Dr. Ananda is coming back 'downunder'!! He will be holding another very special weekend workshop in Brisbane 24th-26th Sept 2010. PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO GITANANDA MEMBERS. So please encourage any family members / friends or Yoga students to join the Gitananda Association to experience Dr. Ananda and the wonderful wisdom of this Paramparai lineage he so easily and warmly shares.

	Gitananda Yoga Association of Australia
	Yogacharini Devaki
	Yogacharya Murali Dharan"

16TH SEPTEMBER – 19TH SEPTEMBER 2010
NEW VENUE – MANLY PACIFIC NOVOTEL, SYDNEY

Dr Ananda presents at the “RE-UNION IN YOGA” Yoga Convention of IYTA, Australia - This fabulous venue is right on the beachfront at Manly. We will be overlooking the ocean as we practise our yoga and enjoy the presentations. The residential conference facilities are attractive and recently refurbished, providing a generously proportioned, light and airy space. Manly is a cosmopolitan and fascinating part of Sydney with interesting and affordable cafes, restaurants, shops. It is an easy ferry ride from central Sydney and there is a shuttle service to and from the airport. Buses are also available. There will be a rich and diverse array of international and Australian presenters, from the IYTA and other leading yoga organisations. Presenters include Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, director of the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research, and son of the world-famous Yoga team of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri (the late “Lion of Pondicherry”) and Smt Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani. Dr. Ananda is an informative, warm and inspiring speaker, with much to offer us from his lifelong, intensive studies of all aspects of yoga and the teachings of his eminent and revered parents. There will be more information on presenters in the next International Light. Cost: $450 approx. (exact amount to be confirmed), including all sessions, refreshments and lunch every day. Accommodation is not included, but is available at the conference venue and there is a large range of differently priced accommodation in Manly itself.

	IYTA convention 2010
	Gitananda Yoga Australia
	IYTA contact
	Gitananda contact

9th to 19th August 2010
ICYER, Pondicherry, India

An introductory course to the concepts of the Gitananda tradition with an opportunity to experience a real Indian ashram experience with exposure to the cultural traditions of South India.

	Gitananda Yoga links
	Course cordinator

6th to 16th June 2010
Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain

The Annual gathering of Teachers and Sadhaks in the Gitananda Yoga Tradition under the guidance of Yogacharini Dr. Nalini Devi in the Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain

	Gitananda Yogalayam,Ibiza, Spain
	Organiser

21st to 31st May 2010
Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain

“Living the Gitananda Tradition”. A 10 Day fully residential retreat in the Natural Protected environment and sandy beach of Cala Bassa, location of the Gitananda Yogalayam at Ibiza, Spain

	Gitananda Yogalayam,Ibiza, Spain
	Organiser

10am – 5 pm, 25th April 2010
Hiram Haus Berlin

Pranayama in the Gitananda Tradition with Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi

	Yogacharini Dr. Vijaya Devi
	Organiser

10am – 5 pm, 24th April 2010
Hiram Haus Berlin

Hatha Yoga in the Gitananda Tradition with Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi

	Yogacharini Dr. Vijaya Devi
	Organiser

7-9pm 23rd April 2010
Hiram Haus Berlin

Introduction into the Gitananda Tradition. A lecture: “Small is Beautiful”

	Yogacharini Dr. Vijaya Devi
	Organiser

9.30 to 11.15 am on 5th April 2010
RAGAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL (A Unit of Jaya Group of Educational Institution) Chennai – 600119.

RAGAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL (A Unit of Jaya Group of Educational Institution) Chennai – 600119. & Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, Tamil Nadu Chapter, Invites you to participate in the World Health Day Celebrations 2010 On Monday, 5th April 2010, At Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai Programme Schedule 8.30 – 9.00 am - Registration 9.00 – 9.30 am - Inauguration 9.30 – 9.45 am - Tea 9.45 to 11.15am - Lecture and Demonstration on “Yoga for Healthy Living” by Dr Anand Balayogi, Chairman, International Centre for Yoga Education&Research, Pondicherry 11.15 to 12.00 pm - Lecture on “Public Health Dentistry – Future Concepts” by Dr Joseph John M.D.S. Prof & HOD, Dept..of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai. 12.00 to 12..45 pm - Lecture on “ The Art of Resume - Writing “ by Dr MB Aswath Narayanan M.D.S. Prof & HOD, Dept..of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College, Chennai. 12.45 to 1.30 pm - Lecture on “Role of public health dentist “ by Dr M Shiva kumar M.D.S. Prof & HOD, Dept..of Public Health Dentistry, Ragas Dental College& Hospital, Chennai. 1.30 to 2.00 pm - Lunch 2.00 to 3.00 pm - Lecture on “The Influence Of Electronic Media On Younger Generation” By Mr .florent c. Pereira M .A General Manager, Kalaignar T.V 3.00 to 4.00 pm - panel discussion 4.00 pm - valedictory and tea Registration Details: For delegates - Rs. 100 /- DD to be taken in favour of Dr.S. Ramachandran ,Principal Ragas Dental College payable at Chennai. Last date 1st April 2010. Organizing Committee Chief Patron - Prof. A. Kanagaraj Chairperson - Dr.S. Ramachandran Advisors - Dr. N.S. Azhagarasan Dr. N.R. Krishnaswamy Organizing Chairman - Dr. M.B. Aswath Narayanan Organizing Secretary - Dr. M. Shivakumar Jt Organizing Secretary - Dr. Jospeh John Scientific committee - Dr. Naveen Ingle Dr. Preetha E Chally Dr. Jyothi Treasurer - Dr. P D Madan Kumar Hospitality - Dr. Senthil Dr. S.Saravanan Dr. Chandrasekar Reddy Souvenir - Dr. Suresh Babu Dr. Saravanan Dr. Naveen Dr. Meignana Arumugam Travel - Dr. Venkatesh Dr. Pradeep Dr. Preethy For DETAILS Contact: Dr. M. Shivakumar - 9383343699 Dr. P. D. Madan Kumar - 9841760306

For details

April 10-20, 2010
South Africa

Dr Ananda will be making his first tour of South Africa in April 2009 organised by the Anjali School of Yoga.

	Anjali School of Yoga
	Organiser

28 & 29 March, 2010.
ACYER, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar

Dr Ananda will be lecturing at the Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagaron 28 & 29 March, 2010. Advanced Centre for Yoga Education and Research, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar a collaborative project of Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar and Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi is going to Organize National Seminar cum Workshop on “Role of Yoga in Geriatric Care with Special Reference to Osteo Arthritis”

	Advanced Centre for Yoga Education and Research, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
	Advanced Centre for Yoga Education and Research, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar

March 18-19, 2010
JIPMER, Pondicherry

The Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education & Research (ACYTER), JIPMER is organizing a National Workshop-Cum-Seminar on “Role of Yoga in Prevention and Management of Hypertension” in collaboration with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, (MDNIY) New Delhi. The workshop will be conducted on March 17-18, 2010 at the Super Specialty Block Auditorium, JIPMER and more than 100 medical and paramedical professionals as well as yoga therapist are expected to participate. The Workshop-Cum-Seminar will deliberate on the role of yoga in the prevention and management of hypertension and lectures, panel discussion and practical sessions will be conducted by eminent medical and yoga experts. The Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (ACYTER), a collaborative venture between JIPMER, Puducherry and Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi was established by a MOU between JIPMER and MDNIY in June 2008. This advanced centre is focussing on the role of Yoga in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disorders and diabetes mellitus. The centre aims to popularize the science of Yoga amongst medical professionals and general public.

	ACYTER, JIPMER, Pondicherry
	MDNIY, New Delhi
	For more details please contact:

2.30pm on 26th and 10am on 27th February 2010
Kaivalyadhama, Lovanvla

	Detailed schedule
	ICYER, Cordinator

Friday 26th - Sunday 28th February 2010
Ceridwen Centre, Llandysul, Carmarthanshire

All retreats are fully inclusive and have a full schedule of classes - Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Chikitsa, Relaxation, Mantra, Bhajans and Satsangha - with time off to explore or rest

	Gitananda Yoga, UK
	For more info

3rd to 22nd February 2010
ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, South India

An intensive course in Yantra and Yoga Chikitsa conducted by Dr Ananda and Dr Nalini Devi under guidance of Ammaji

ICYER Course cordinator

10th January 2010
Achariya college auditorium

Dr Ananda delivers a talk on "Culturing oneself through yoga" at the 12th National Conference on Developing School Psychology in India. The Pondicherry Psychology Association, Puducherry, in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, the Indian School Psychology Association and Achariya College of Education, Puducherry are jointly organising 12th National Conference on Developing School Psychology in India on 9th and 10th January, 2010 at Puducherry.

Pondicherry Psychology Association

4th to 7th January
Subulakshmi Mahal, Muthialpet, Pondicherry-3

Dept of Tourism, Govt of Pondicherry

3rd January 2010- 5 - 8pm
ICYER

Yoga Bhishmacharya SRI BALA will present a CHAKRA HEALING WORKSHOP WITH LIVE MUSIC at ICYER from 5 to 8pm on Sunday 3rd January 2010. At the workshop you will LEARN TO: • Breathe deeply, slowly & rhythmically in different ratios to REGENERATE & REJUVENATE. • Neutralise traumas & tensions of this and previous births at the major Chakras. • Enhance the psychic qualities of the same Chakras. • Activate the process of healing by allowing the cosmic vibratory energy of AUM to vibrate & resonate at the seat of the problem to REHABILITATE. • Enhance the process of healing by meditating at the Anahata Chakra – the seat of the soul, & end the workshop with an affirmation.

	Sri Bala and VBT, Australia
	Coordinator

31st December 2009
Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9

Organiser

27th to 30th December 2009
Kaivalyadhama , Lonavla, Maharastra

Dr Ananda will be presenting at the 6th International Conference on YOGA: Research & Cultural Synthesis will be held at the campus of the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, in Maharastra State, India.

	Kaivalyadhama
	The Organizing Secretary

16th December 2009-6am to noon
Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry, India

Welcome all devotees of the Paramparai to the Annual Guru Puja celebrations for SrilaSri Kambaliswamigal and Yogamaharishi Swami Gitananda Giri guru Maharaj at Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondichery on 16th December from 6am to noon

21st November 2009-7 to 9pm
Augustine Centre, 2 Minona Street, East Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia

	Organiser
	Augustine Centre

Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th November 2009
Subulaksmi Mahal, Pondicherry-3

Pondicherry Yogasana Association, the official body for Yoga Sports in Pondicherry is conducting the 24th Pondy State Level Yoga Sport Championship Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th November 2009 at the Subulaksmi Mahal, Pondicherry-3. It is recognized by the International Yoga Federation (South America) as well as the Asian Union of Yoga (New Delhi) and affiliated to the Indian Yoga Federation (Kolkata). Founded by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj in 1975, the PYA has been active in conducting Yoga Sport events such Pondicherry State Level Yoga Sport Championships, Nine Swami Gitananda Best Youth and Child Award Competitions. Yoga Sport is the best activity for youth of our beloved country as it entails virtually no infrastructure nor equipment that is required in other sports etc. It acts as a catalyst in stimulating the youth to take up a holistic practice of Yoga that has been scientifically proved to be of great physical, mental and emotional benefit for the individual. Yoga is a preventive science and by our youth taking up its practice we can save great man power and money power of our nation.

	Pondicherry Yogasana Association
	Organiser
	You can view photos from the event last year in the photo gallery section of www.icyer.com

Saturday October 17th , 2009 FROM 7 – 9 PM
The AUGUSTINE CENTRE, 2 Minona Street, East HAWTHORN

	Sri Bala Ratnam
	THE AUGUSTINE CENTRE

16th to 18th Oct 2009
The Wild Pear Centre, Combe Martin, North Devon

All retreats are fully inclusive and have a full schedule of classes - Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Chikitsa, Relaxation, Mantra, Bhajans and Satsangha - with time off to explore or rest

	Gitananda Yoga, UK
	Yogacharini KALAVATHI DEVI

Mondays 10.30 am to 12.30 pm-14th Sept to 16th Nov 2009
NEWYDD Housing Association, Maesfield Way Rhydyfelin

Yogacharini KALAVATHI DEVI has been instrumental in organizing this FREE course for those who want to benefit from Yoga Breathing . She also runs Gitananda Yoga Classes: Tues 7-8.30pm, St Davids Uniting Church, Gelliwastad Rd, Pontypridd £5.50/£4.50 Weds 7-9pm, Chapter Arts Centre, Market Rd, Canton, Cardiff £7/£5.50 For other classes, courses, one-2-one, retreats please contact her. Please bring a mat and water to class. www.yoga-wales.co.uk

	Gitananda Yoga, UK
	Yogacharini KALAVATHI DEVI

Each Saturday from 2 – 5/6 pm (September 12th – December 5th & January 9th – 16th)
Augustine Centre, 2 Minona Street, East Hawthorn

VIBRATIONAL BREATH THERAPY - THERAPISTS’ COURSE 2009 CONDUCTED BY SRI BALA RATNAM A 15 week Course (50 hours) to qualify as a Vibrational Breath Therapist. You will learn to: 1. Breathe over 70% lung capacity and absorb prana to energize, magnetize and integrate body, mind and Self-consciousness, and experience a state of wellbeing. 2. Neutralize emotional traumas and tensions of this and previous births, the root cause of all our internally caused diseases/conditions. 3. Attune to the meditative state of causal silence within to regenerate, rejuvenate and rehabilitate and evolve spiritually. These practices will help you to develop physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and rehabilitate from a physical or mental condition, within the constraints of your karma. This Course is an intensive and practical Sadhana, requiring commitment and discipline.

	Vibrational Breath Therapy, Australia
	Sri Bala Ratnam

6:05 pm Thursday September 10th 2009
Hotel Surguru (Upstairs Hall), S.V. Patel Salai, Pondicherry.

The Family of Yoganjali Natyalayam, ICYER, Sri Kambliswamy Madam and Ananda Ashram have much to be thankful for and wish to show our appreciation for all our members who have excelled in so many ways this year. The Special List of Honours includes felicitations to: Amma on her 66th birthday, September 13th, 2009. Dr. Ananda and Smt Devasena Bhavanani on their successful European Tour teaching Yoga, Dance and Music, August 2009. Master Anandraj Bhavanani on his fourth birthday September 5th, 2009. Many Yognat members celebrating September birthdays. Prize Winners of Casablanca’s Super Dance Competition and the teachers who prepared participants in August 2009. Winners of Yoga Asana Competitions. Yognat Senior Boys Yoga Tableau Demonstration Team. Release of new books by Dr. Ananda on Hatha Yoga in English and by Mrs. Meena Ramanathan in Tamil. Awarding Special Award to Yogacharini Margo Hutchison of Australia for her Yoga Seva. Programme : 6:05 pm - Carnatic Vocal Concert by Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani and Party. 7:00 pm - Slide Show and talk on various World Tours by Dr. Sir. 7:30 pm - Yoga Asana Tableau by Yognat Boys. Dances by Prize Winners of Casablance Super Dance Competition 8:00 pm - Happy Birthday Felicitation Dance and Cutting of Cake for all birthday persons (but especially, Anandraj Bhavanani) 8:30 pm - Dinner WE WELCOME ALL

Organiser

1st to 10th September 2009
ICYER, Pondicherry, India

The TEN-DAY RESIDENTIAL YOGA COURSE will be held from the 1st to 10th September 2009. You may join if you are healthy, strong, mentally balanced and with no bad habits. This is an introductory and beginners course in the GITANANDA (RISHICULTURE ASHTANGA) YOGA Tradition. It is residential and open only to non-smokers, non-drinkers, non-drug takers. During the ten days stay, everyone must be on a vegetarian diet. Schedule is 5:30 am- Daily Puja 6:00 am Hatha Yoga, 8:30 am Breakfast, 11:00 am Pranayama and Relaxation, 1:00 pm Lunch, 4:30 pm Mantra Chanting, 7:00 pm Bhajans, 7:30 pm Satsangha (Daily with one day off during the course) Cost all inclusive is 500 Euros and this includes boarding, lodging, registration and a one year subscription to YOGA LIFE journal of the Ashram. We are expecting a group from Down under who will be led by Yogacharya Muralidharan, Chairman Gitananda Yoga Australia

	Organiser ICYER
	Yogacharya Muralidharan

28th to 30 August 2009
Gitananda Ashram, Savona, Italy

Dr Ananda and Yogacharini Devasena Bhavanani will be giving a special intensive retreat in Yoga and Indian Cultural Arts from the 28th to 30th of August at the Gitananda Ashram, Savona, Italy www.ashramgita.com The Ashram has an atmosphere very similar to the mother ashram in India and a regular ashram schedule with hatha yoga, pranayama, bhajans, music and indian dance Those interested may contact the ashram +39-01-95-84-692 and confirm reservations for the intensive at the earliest This will also be an excellent opportunity to have Satsangha with members of the Gitananda Yoga family in Europe. All are most welcome

	Gitananda Ashram, taly
	Organiser
	Dr Ananda

26th August 2009- 9 am to 5 pm
Yoga Akademie Berlin BDY/EYU, Wartburgstr. 52 10823 Berlin

Seminar on Yoga Therapy with Dr Ananda at Berlin organised by the Gitananda Yoga Society and Yoga Akademie Berlin BDY/EYU

	Yogacharini Latha (Leena Elo)
	Yogacharya Ananda Leone

12th August 2009 from 2 to 4 pm
Pondicherry Govt Dental College, D Nagar, Pondicherry, India

Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani will give a talk and lecture demonstration on Yoga for positive health at the Pondicherry Govt Dental College. The event is organised by ACYTER, JIPMER where Dr Ananda is the Programme Coordinator

	Organiser
	ACYTER, JIPMER, Pondicherry

25th July-3rd August 2009
Cyprus

3,6,9 days intensive Yoga retreat with Yogacharini Anandhi. For full details and schedule please check out www.yogalifecyprus.com

Yogalife Holistic Yoga Centre, Cyprus

Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 7 – 9 PM
The AUGUSTINE CENTRE, 2 Minona Street, East HAWTHORN

At the workshop you will LEARN TO: • Breathe deeply, slowly & rhythmically in different ratios to REGENERATE & REJUVENATE. • Neutralise traumas & tensions of this and previous births at the major Chakras. • Enhance the psychic qualities of the same Chakras. • Activate the process of healing by allowing the cosmic vibratory energy of AUM to vibrate & resonate at the seat of the problem to REHABILITATE. • Enhance the process of healing by meditating at the Anahata Chakra – the seat of the soul, & end the workshop with an affirmation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sri Bala's workshop on Chakra Meditation for Healing that is based on Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga is a wonderful opportunity to re-tune into the Divine vibrations and foster healing at all three levels of our existence. He is a living testimony to the power of the practices"- Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

	Vibrational Breath Therapy
	Organiser

6th July 2009
Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9

Swamiji's 102nd birthday celebrations at the Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, on Vyasa Guru Poornima

5th July 2009
Subulakshmi Mahal, Muthialpet, Pondicherry

The 16th Annual Day of Yoganjali Natyalayam will be held on 5th July 2009 at the Subulakshmi Mahal, Muthialpet, Pondicherry

	Yoganjali Natyalayam
	Organiser

June 6, 2009
3261 Heather @16th Vancouver, BC

- In this 4 hr workshop, access the feminine energy. Learn about and invoke the three primary goddesses in the Yogic symbology and tradition - Understand what they represent and how to use them as tools for our growth rather than becoming superstitious - Learn to cultivate qualities like self expression, abundance as well as discernment by focusing on different parts of the body and unblocking them - Know how to be fierce yet choose to be gentle and kind - Learn practical tools and techniques to evoke qualities of the mother spirit within. - Nurture yourself and release traumas. -Men also need to access the feminine energy in them, which is an indicator of balance.

	Yogacharini Maitreyi
	Organiser

8th to 25th June 2009
Gitananda Yogalayam, Ibiza, Spain

The 12th European Sadhana Meet of Gitananda Yoga Sadhakas will be held at the Gitananda Yogalayam, Ibiza, Spain under the direction of Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi, Senior faculty of ICYER, Pondicherry, India and director Gitananda Yogalayam, Spain.

	Gitananda Yogalayam, Spain
	Organiser

Saturday, May 30, 2009
3261 Heather @16th City/Town: Vancouver, BC

- A four hour session to understand the 8 limbs of ashtanga/Raja yoga and their application in ones life - See the Principles of Creating Conscious and Loving Boundaries - See the Principles of Conscious letting go of boundaries and surrendering to ones Higher spirit - Learn the tools available in the Yogic system for creating vibratory shifts - Learn to become sattvic (subtle, sensitised) to tune into sattva ( the subtle) - Recognise and be aware of the old pull/lure of Tamasic ( inert, dark) as well as Rajasic (agitated, restless) attachments - Know all is well - Learn the Surya Namaskar understanding the symbology and the inner meaning. Invoke the vibrations through chanting the surya mantras.

	Yogacharini Maitreyi
	Organiser

May 23rd 10am to 6 pm
3261 Heather@16th, Vancouver, BC

- A 35 hour Certified programme for deeper shifts and includes the 3M Magick of Mindfulness Funshop. - Yoga Bija denotes the seed of wholesome communion that sprouts in the minds of those who do the practice - It has the potential to release us from old binding thought patterns, emotional patterns and behavioral patterns - Helps dissolve old energy blocks - Whatever is unnecessary will naturally fall away - Life becomes the practice - More multidimensional thinking - One becomes aware of and dissolves old samskaras or behavioural patterns - Classical Yogic Diet and Lifestyle - Creating a synergy of the Right and Left Brain - Alignment of head, heart and hands - Working with and harmonizing polarities - Imbibing Neuro Energetic Programming - Releasing old unnecessary karmic patterns and cellular traumas - Learning to BE as well as consciously DO. - Learning to Simplify (Purify), Slow down, Stabilise and Synthesize. - Enjoying the process and become playful The course will enable you to move towards your higher purpose, despite you being in the way. So integration time is necessary. Dates: May 23rd, 10 a.m - 6.00 p.m The 3M MAGICK OF MINDFULNESS FUN SHOP May 30th 9.am to 1.00 p.m, June 6th 9 a.m to 1.00 p.m, June 7th 9 a.m to12.30 p.m June 20th 9 am to 1.00 p.m June 21st 9 am to 12.30 p.m Real life assignments are given. Closing ceremony will be fixed at a later date

	Yogacharini Maitreyi
	Organiser

23rd to 31st May 2009
Yogaschule Vijaya (Dr. Arja Miettinen- Baumann) in Berlin.

Yogacharini Dr Nalini Devi is Senior faculty and guide at ICYER, Pondicherry, India and Director of the Gitananda Yogalayam, Ibiza, Spain. A wonderful teacher, she teaches the Gitananda Yoga in its pristine purity.

	Yogaschule Vijaya (Dr. Arja Miettinen- Baumann) in Berlin.
	Gitananda Yogalayam, Spain
	Dr Nalini Devi
	Yogaschule Vijaya

15-17th May 2009
Lam Rim Buddhist centre, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Gitananda Yoga retreat at Lam Rim Buddhist centre, Monmouthshire, Wales. Early morning quiet sitting and Hatha Yoga. Pranayama and Relaxation. Yoga Chikitsa, Mantra chanting and Bhajans. Satsangha. Everyone welcome.

	Gitananda Yoga, UK
	Yogacharini Kalavathi

April and May 2009

13-15th April, -The Monastery, 47-49 Tanner St, Breakwater, Geelong, Victoria
16th and 17th April -The National Institute of Integrative Medicine, 759 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East,Victoria 3122
April 19th- IYTA, Sydney
22nd - 24th April -Lotus Yoga Centre and retreat, Paraparaumu, New Zealand
26th April- Gitananda Yoga Sydney
28th -30th April- Gold Coast Gitananda Meeting
May 1-3, 2009-Mercy Place Conference & Retreat Centre, 371 Simpsons Road (Cnr Macrae Rd) Bardon, Brisbane, Queensland

Dr Ananda Balayogi (MBBS) is a qualified medical practitioner he grew up in Ananda Ashram in Pondicherry surrounded by the rich culture, philosophy and wisdom of Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga as taught by his father the late Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, who came to Australia in 1969 for the IYTA International Yoga Convention as a keynote speaker and who was affectionately known as ‘The Lion of Pondicherry’. Like his mother Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani (Amma), Dr Ananda is versatile in many cultural arts, he is a prolific author; a talented singer; an accomplished musician playing many instruments; a choreographer and performer of classical Indian dance At the Yoganjali Natalyam International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER) he continues the work of his famous father and continues to be involved in medical research especially as it relates to yoga. This is an unique opportunity for anyone at any level of yoga experience to learn from an authentic Indian Master. The programme will include Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, meditation and a variety of interesting topics including Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga of Swami Gitananda, Yoga and Modern Medicine, Yoga games for children and much more. There will also be Indian music events.

	Gitananda Yoga Australia
	Australian organiser
	New Zealand organiser
	Indian organiser

5th April 2009
Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol, Nagpur, Maharashtra

Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani will inaugurate the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Yoga and Holistic health to be held on 5th April 2009 at Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol, Nagpur, Maharashtra

	Dr Ananda
	Organiser

19th & 20th March 09.
ACYTER, JIPMER, Pondicherry

The Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education & Research (ACYTER) at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, (JIPMER), Puducherry in collaboration with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, will be organizing a workshop on “Introducing yoga in medical curriculum” with active participation of Amma and Dr Ananda

	Organising Secretary
	Director-ACYTER

23rd February 2009
Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry-9

Maha Shivarathri will be celebrated at the Sri Kambaliswamy Madam with special puja to the Lingam under the Shiva-Shakti Tandava statue, 1008 chants of the Panchakshara and the Padayatra to the ICYER for immersing the sand lingam in the ocean

16th to 22nd February 2009
MDNIY, New Delhi

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is organizing National Yoga Week-2009 (NYW), a mass awareness programme for Health, Happiness and Harmony through Yoga from 16-22 February, 2009 in the premises of the Institute. The theme of the National Yoga Week-2009 is “Role of Yoga in School Health”. Both Amma and Dr Ananda will be participating as Invited Guests of the MDNIY. The Institute is also organizing nation-wide Yoga Awareness Programmes in schools and will conduct Yoga Camps for the school children, on its own and through the leading Yoga Institutes of the country from 16 - 22 February, 2009 on the eve of the National Yoga Week - 2009. ICYER will coordinate with the ACYTER at JIPMER in organizing Yoga Awareness Programme in 50 schools during the week.

	Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
	Indian Yoga Association

4 to 7 pm 8th February 2009
YOGANJALI NATYALAYAM, 25, 2nd cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-605013.

Pondicherry Yogasana Association (www.geocities.com/yognat2001/p_y_a) has for the past many years conducted a series of events in order to stimulate children and youth to take up the practice of Yoga as a wholistic lifestyle. One of the main tools in this endeavour is a competition that combines within its structure, a situation and environment in which the creative and spiritual potential for children and youth is drawn out, and attitudes developed which enable the children and youth to realise the goal of wholistic living. With this goal in mind, the Pondicherry Yogasana Association has organised the SWAMI GITANANDA YOUTH & CHILD AWARDS 2008 competitions during December 2008 and January 2009 at the Yoganjali Natyalayam premises in Pondicherry. The prize distribution will be held from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday the 8th February 2009 at YOGANJALI NATYALAYAM, 25, 2nd cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-605013.

	Pondicherry Yogasana Association
	Swami Gitananda Giri
	Organising Secretary

3rd February 2009
ICYER

The all night AUM chanting will be held on the 2nd February night and the Homa in honor of his Jayanthi on the 3rd morning at ICYER

6pm. 1st Feb 2009.
Yoganjali Natyalayam, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-13

11year old Shilpa Balaji will give her first Solo Bharatanatyam performance and receive her 7 year Yoga and Bharatanatyam course completion certificate

	Yognat
	Organiser

9.30am to 5pm on 25th January 2009
YOGANJALI NATYALAYAM, 25, 2nd cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-605013.

Tentative Schedule • 9.30am: Inauguration and lecture : IMPORTANCE OF PROPER TEACHING and ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER by AMMA, Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, Director ICYER • 10.15 am: TEACHINGS METHODS FOR ASANAS: Yogachemmal V Anbhazhagan, President Pondicherry Yoga and Naturopathy Association • 10.45 am: TEACHINGS METHODS FOR THE SHAT KRIYAS : Yogachemmal Meena Ramanathan, Coordinator Yoga Dept, Pondicherry University Community College • 11.15 am: TEACHINGS METHODS FOR PRANAYAMA: Yogachemmal Dr Nalini Devi, Gitananda Yogalayam, Spain • 12noon to 12.45 pm: Panel discussion - TEACHINGS THE PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF YOGA: Prof Dr Madanmohan- Director Professor- Physiology, JIPMER Yogachemmal Lalitha Shanmugam-Senior Faculty-Yognat Yogachemmal E Gajendiran -Senior Faculty-Yognat • LUNCH-12.45 to 1.45 pm • 1.45 pm: Panel discussion: TEACHINGS THE INNER ASPECTS OF YOGA: o Prof Dr N Govindarajulu-Prof. Dept. Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University o Yogachemmal Devasena Bhavanani- Senior Faculty Yognat o Yogacharya Srikant, Gitananda Yoga, Canada o Yogacharini Shobana, Gitananda Yoga, Czech Republic • 3.15 pm: A PRACTICAL CLASS MODEL : Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Chairman ICYER • 4.15 pm: Valedictory and certificate distribution • 5 pm: Vote of thanks. Shanthi Mantra Event sponsored by the PONDICHERRY YOGASANA ASSOCIATION

	PONDICHERRY YOGASANA ASSOCIATION
	Organising Secretary

27th January 2009
Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalani Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation , Aliyar, Near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Amma will be a guest of honor at the Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalani Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation, Aliyar, Near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

	Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalani Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation
	Organiser

4th to 7th January
Tourism Department, Govt of Pondicherry

Pondicherry Tourism Department

27th December 2008 from 6am onwards
Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry

Annual Guru Puja for Srila Sri Kambaliswamigal and Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj at the Sri Kambaliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Pondicherry

Event manager

9.30am 13th December 2008
Ragas Dental College, Chennai

Dr Ananda will be giving a guest lecture on YOGA FOR POSITIVE HEALTH at the 29th conference of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists (IABMS) at the ragas Dental college and hospital, Uttarandi, Chennai on the 13th December from 9.30 to 10am

Conference organiser

12th December from 12.15 pm to 1pm
CCRYN Office, No. 61-65, Institutional Area, Opp. ‘D’ Block, Lajwanti Garden, Beside: CNG Station, Janakpuri , New Delhi

Dr Ananda will be giving a guest lecture on "Rheumatological and immunological aspects of aging and the importance of integrated approach of Yoga in senior citizens" during the National Workshop on Role of Yoga in Geriatric problems organized by the Central Council for Yoga and Naturopathy, Ministry of Health, New Delhi

	Workshop Coordinator
	CCRYN

6th and 7th of December 2008
Naveena Garden Kalyana Mandapam, Pondicherry-13

Pondicherry Yogasana Association is recognised by the International Yoga Federation (South America) as well as the Asian Union of Yoga (New Delhi) and affiliated to the Indian Yoga Federation (Kolkata). Founded by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj in 1975, the PYA has been active in conducting Yoga Sport events such as 22 Pondicherry State Level Yoga Sport Championships, eight Swami Gitananda Best Youth and Child Award Competitions and the State Level ‘Himalaya’ Yoga Olympiad Competition in 2001.

	Official website of the Pondicherry Yogasana Association
	General Secretary PYA

September 5th to October 15th 2008
UK, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and USA

For details please see the link on the icyer home page

	International Yoga Therapy Conference, USA
	Gitananda Ashram, Italy
	Milano Yoga Festival, Italy
	Gitananda Yoga UK
	Gitananda Yoga Switzerland
	Gitananda Yoga Germany

6pm 24th August 2008
Subulakshmi Mahal, Pondicherry

Sambandar- The Saivite Child Saint Sambandar, the Child Saint, is considered one of the three Major Saivite sages – the Bhakti Saints of South India, the 63 Nayanmars, of Tamil Nadu lived in the era of about 500 CE to 1000 CE. Sambandar exhalted status was evident from the age of three years, when he composed and sang in lofty retined, poetic form the glory of Lord Shiva. This Major Dance Drama, entitled “Thiru Jnana Sambandar” is presented by Yoganjali Natyalayam in honour of the 101st jayanthi celebrations of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj on 24th August 2008. Through Bharat Natyam Dance Drama the important events in his life are enacted. Yoganjali Natyalayam under the direction of Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani and Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani offers its humble tribute in the form of Dance and Drama to the exquisite richness of the Tamilian Saivite Tradition.

	Yoganjali Natyalayam, Pondicherry
	Dr Ananda-Assistant Director of the dance drama