March 30th, 1917 – April 22nd, 2012

 Our Satguruji left his body on April 22nd at 11:17pm at Yog Sadhan Ashram in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. His compassionate soul selflessly served humanity for the past 95 years by spreading knowledge of complete Yoga throughout the world.

Guruji lived the ideal Yogic life, practicing yoga in its entirety as a family man, college professor and principal, and Guru to hundreds of thousands of people. He obtained extensive knowledge of the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, and other scriptures through study and research, and published more than two dozen books on Yoga philosophy and practice. These books were written in poetic form and are read by thousands everyday.

Guruji also taught hundreds of thousands of people how to care for their body through Yoga practices. He ensured the Ashram’s doors were open to anyone in need, and through his teachings and blessings he healed many people of severe diseases.

Although Guruji is no longer physically present, he resides permanently in the hearts of hundreds of thousands of devotees across the globe. We bow to his selfless work and are grateful for the knowledge we have received thanks to his devotion. As students of Yog Sadhan Ashram, we wish to carry forward his mission of teaching Yoga to all of humanity.

Join us in celebrating the life of Guruji

Saturday, May 12th from 10am to 1pm

Agenda includes puja, an overview of his life biography by Hershji,
personal stories from disciples about how Guruji touched their lives, and lunch.

Pranayama is the fourth limb of both Hatha Yoga & Raja Yoga, and one of the most critical elements of any yoga students practice. It serves as an important bridge between the outward practices of yoga (like asanas) and the internal practices that lead us into meditation and samadhi. While both the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras describe the practice, it can be difficult to fully understand and apply just by reading.

Learning first hand from a teacher is the best way to learn this subtle yet powerful practice. The goal of this workshop is to leave students with a complete understanding of what Pranayama is, why we should do it, and how we should do it. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced yoga students.

Schedule:
8:00 – 8:45am: Shatkarmas (Internal Cleansings)
8:45 – 10:15 Asanas & Meditation
10:15 – 10:30: Break
10:30 – 11:00 Benefits of Pranayama
11:00 – 12:00: Pranayama Techniques
11:00 – 11:15: Break
11:15 – 12:00: Incorporating Pranayama into your life
12:00– 1:00: Q&A

Cost: $35 suggested donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. YSA is a 501(c)3 organization, and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Questions? Email YogSadhanAshramUSA@gmail.com or Call 630-293-9554.

Registration: Please mail form & donation to: Yog Sadhan Ashram, 28W100 St. Charles Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185

Name: ________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

Enclosed Donation to Yog Sadhan Ashram: $______________

Yoga is a systematic practice for achieving a more peaceful life and moving towards self-realization. While attending asana and philosophy classes  can be satisfying, cultivating a yoga practice in one’s own home is an integral part to achieving real progress.

At the same time, even serious students find it difficult to make yoga a regular part of their day.  We struggle with making time or prioritizing elements of our practice in whatever time we do have.

Yet there are countless examples of students with busy family and work lives that have found a way to integrate yoga into their life.  How did they do it? What does it take?

To help us start the new year, the day is dedicated to helping each of us bring yoga to our homes. What asanas should one practice if they have 10 minutes or 1 hour? Is it more important to do cleansings, asanas, pranayama, or meditation if I don’t have time for them all? Is it better to do my practice in the evening or night? Where in my home should I practice? These and many other common questions will be answered in this workshop for both beginners and experienced students striving to make yoga a regular part of their lives.

Schedule:
8:00 – 8:45am: Shatkarmas (Internal Cleansings)
8:45 – 10:00: Asanas & Pranayama
10:00 – 10:15: Break
10:15 – 10:45: The importance of daily practice
10:45– 11:00 Meditation
11:00 – 11:15: Break
11:15 – 12:15pm: How to build a daily practice
12:15 – 1:00: Q&A/Counseling

Cost: $35 suggested donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. YSA is a 501(c)3 organization, and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Questions? Email YogSadhanAshramUSA@gmail.com or Call 630-293-9554.

To Register: Please send the slip below with your donation to: Yog Sadhan Ashram, 28W100 St. Charles Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185

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Name: _________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Enclosed Donation to Yog Sadhan Ashram: $______________

Arjun questions Lord Krishna:

Some devotees worship personal God with rituals, prayers and loving devotion

While others seek the Imperishable, Undefined, Unmanifest, and second to none

Tell me Supreme Lord, which Yogi is the superior knower of the path of devotion?

Replied Lord Krishna:

Those who have controlled all senses and rejoice in the good of all

Those who renounce the fruits of actions and live with high moral

Those who fix their mind on me with faith, love and deep devotion

Those for whom I am their Personal God are Yogis with best intention

Clarified Lord Krishna:

For human beings to pursue the Unmanifest is a tedious process and unrealistic

Personal God is easily envisioned and worshipped, hence this path devotees pick

Their temperament determines the path they choose to connect with the divine

What matters is that they renounce all actions to God and with Him forever align

Lord Krishna then promised:

Those who surrender all  actions, take refuge in me and make me as the highest goal

Those who worship me with an undivided mind and meditate on me as they are told

I immediately become their saviour from the endless cycles of birth and death

I lift them up from the ocean of ‘samsara’, the worldly life of limitless breadth

So suggested Lord Krishna to all kinds of devotees to first try to fix their mind and intellect firmly in Him with full faith:

Then aspire to reach me by studying spiritual disciplines and its practice good

Better still is meditation, contemplation and self-realization well understood

Best of all is to do self-less service to humanity, committing and acting for my sake

Renounce the fruits of all actions and you will surely attain peace and God’s grace

Lord Krishna then enumerated and explained the attributes of a devotee (qualities to be cultivated to the perfection level):

That devotee is dear to me:

Who is friendly, compassionate, empathetic, and hates no one

Who is egoless, and is equal-minded in sorrow and happiness

Who is forgiving, tolerant, content, and firm in his conviction

Who surrenders his mind and intellect to me with full devotion

That devotee is also dear to me:

Who is free from impulsive fits of joy, envy, fear, and anxiety

Who is undisturbed, unperturbed and deals with equanimity

Who is knowledgeable, competent, always alert, and resourceful

Who is unattached, quiet observant, silent, pure, positive and hopeful

That devotee is also dear to me:

Who is equal- minded towards friends and foe, in honor and disgrace

Who grieves nor rejoices in pleasure or pain, hot or cold, blame or praise

Who has renounced all sense of doer ship and never says “it’s mine”

Who with a still mind, is absorbed in the contemplation of the Divine

Lord Krishna concluded by saying:

Those who follow this guideline of Immortal Dharma

Those who develop divine qualities and good Karma

Those endowed with faith, deep devotion and intent on me

They achieve peace, salvation and God’s grace –I guarantee!

On Shanti, Om Shanti, Om Shanti

This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as experienced students.

Schedule (preliminary):
8:30 – 9:45am: Asana & pranayama class
9:45 – 10:00: Break
10:00 – 11:30: Lecture I
11:30 – 12:30pm: Lunch & Break
12:30 – 2:00: Lecture II
2:00 – 2:30: Break
2:30 – 4:00: Lecture III

Cost: We suggest a $50 donation to cover costs. However, no one will be turned away from lack of funds. YSA is a 501(c)3 organization, and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Questions? Email YogSadhanAshramUSA@gmail.com or Call 630-293-9554.

To Register: Please send the slip below with your donation to: Yog Sadhan Ashram, 28W100 St. Charles Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185

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Name: _________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Enclosed Donation to Yog Sadhan Ashram: $______________

Dhyana (Meditation) is one of the most important practices for yoga students. Most people have an image of someone sitting quietly with their eyes closed, but what really happens inside? How do we stop our mind from chatting? What does it feel like when you’re finally able to still the mind? And what exactly is the purpose of meditation?

These and many other questions will be addressed during this one-day workshop dedicated to meditation. Acharya Hersh Khetarpal will not only distill the philosophy and techniques for meditation, but there will also be multiple practice sessions.

This workshop is suitable for beginners interested in an introduction, as well as experienced students hoping to heighten their understanding and practice.

Schedule (preliminary):
8:30 – 9:45am: Asana & pranayama class
9:45 – 10:00: Break
10:00 – 12:00: Meditation Effects and Benefits (lecture & practice)
12:00 – 1:00pm: Lunch & Break
1:00 – 3:00: Meditation Techniques (lecture & practice)
3:00 – 3:30: Break
3:30 – 4:00: 30 minute meditation practice
4:00 – 5:00: Optional Q&A session

Cost: $50 suggested minimum donation. YSA is a 501(c)3 organization, and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Questions? Email YogSadhanAshramUSA@gmail.com or Call 630-293-9554.

To Register: Please send the slip below with your donation to: Yog Sadhan Ashram, 28W100 St. Charles Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185

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Name: _________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Enclosed Donation to Yog Sadhan Ashram: $______________