Satsang Seva Journal

The volunteers, trained at the Bharat Yoga Vidya Kendra (BYVK) of The Satsang Foundation (TSF) have inculcated a regular regime of an opening and  a closing prayer, Sukshma Vyayama, Asanas, and Pranayama in the children since the launch of the yoga classes in June 2023. Elements of yoga theory have also been woven into the practice since the past 30 weeks to help the children understand the deeper aspects of yoga. During the weekly session held on 13th January 2024, the volunteers donated a bluetooth speaker set with wireless mic to the school to conduct various programs for the students. To participate in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving and sharing, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Team SSM Bengaluru continued to support the less privileged by offering the weekly annadaanam seva at the Vallabh Niketan Ashram and Adamya Chetana, Lakshmipura. Volunteers provide monthly dry rations to ensure daily nutritious meals for the young adolescents and the seniors sheltered at Vallabh Niketan Ashram. The holistic development of the youngsters is also assured with weekly yoga sessions, Spoken English classes, and academic support. The Sunday special breakfast is thus a joyous offering that brings the residents together for a shared meal in the cool shade of the trees. At the premises of Adamya Chetana in Lakshmipura, the community of daily wagers and pavement dwellers living in its vicinity partake of a filling lunch to assuage their hunger.   The volunteers serve the meals with much love and compassion even as the recipients express their gratitude with a prayer to their anna daatas . To take part in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving, please writ...

Team SSM Bengaluru has been associated with the Vallabh Niketan Ashram over the past 6 years offering monthly supplies of dry rations, weekly annadaanam seva, and special, festive meals for the young boys and senior citizens sheltered at this home for the less privileged. Academic support, interactive games, and Spoken English sessions for the youngsters are also offered to nurture their innate talents and skills. On the 6th of August 2023, Team SSM Bengaluru joined hands with the Bharat Yoga Vidya Kendra (BYVK) of The Satsang Foundation (TSF) to launch weekly yoga sessions for the 30 young boys aged between 8 and 20 years at the Ashram. During these sessions, trained BYVK instructors facilitate a series of Sukshma Vyayam followed by standing, sitting, and prone asanas, the Surya Namaskar , Shavasana , and pranayama under the canopy of the ancient trees of the Ashram. They interweave theoretical elements of Ashtanga yoga with the asana practice to help the youngsters understand yog...