SADHANA DHAMA : THE ASHRAM FOR HOLISTIC LIVING
The Government of Karnataka, in recognition of the trust’s services, has awarded a 10 acre plot at Kanva, 60 Kms from Bengaluru, near Channapatna on the Bengaluru-Mysore highway. The ashram is situated in the midst of lush green valley, close to Kanva reservoir. The Ashram has the following:
• Dhyana Mandir: It is a spacious meditation hall incorpor
ating 3 pyramid roofs. The hall comprises of a 5 feet statue of Ista Anjaneya in meditative posture and also a Stage (dias) for conducting programmes and special events.
• Sadashiva Chintamani Cave: The cave temple of Shiva has been built underneath the Dhyana Mandir which has a Shivalinga with ‘OM’, ‘Gayathri’, ‘Naga’ and ‘Nataraja’ carved on it. It has been specially built to intensify spiritual aura.
• Rajarajeshwari Shikharini: The pyramid has been scientifically built for chakra activation and energization in the Meditator’s body.
• The Ashram also comprises of Guru Nivas, Yogashala, Gayathri Kutir, Shakti Peeth, Library, Goshala, residential facilities for guests and Sadhana Vidyalaya. SADHANA SANGAMA AND ITS MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Sadhana Sangama Trust organizes workshops, lectures and seminars on spirituality, yoga, Indian culture and art forms. These are aimed at addressing the needs of individuals at the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels. Sadhana Sangama has a group of volunteers living in different cities of India as well as in USA and Canada who are dedicated to coordinating these activities. We conduct these workshops annually during summer/fall seasons. Some of our workshops, lectures and seminar topics are listed below:
1. Exploring Patanjali Yoga Sutras
-Yoga Anushasanam : Freedom from the KNOWN
-Ashtanga Yoga : Eight fold approach to integrated personality
-Prati Prasava : Counter evolution through Kriya Yoga
2. Gayatri Mantra Meditation : Awakening Cosmic Intelligence
3. Mrityunjaya Maha Mantra Meditation : Art of fearless living
4. Antar Darshana : Art of blissful living
5. Dhyana Yoga : The science of meditation
6. Chakra – Prana – Mantra Meditation
7. Stress Management
8. Love and Family Life
9. Yoga Bala
10. Rasa Yoga
11. The Holistic Dancer
SADHANA VIDYALAYA
Sadhana Vidyalaya is a day school for the rural children. The vision of the school is to revive the ancient educational model of Gurukula system, in which students and teachers stay together and establish a personal relationship outside the academic zone as well. This facilitates forming a foundation for character building and personality development right from tender age. On this foundation of human values, academic skills are sharpened. This vision is realized in a 3 dimentional approach.
• Environment: Learning experience of a child is enriched in a stress-free environment.
• Ennobling the child’s personality: Sadhana Vidyalaya recognizes and nurtures a child’s potential by integrating academics with yoga, meditation, dance, art, music and community service. Educating without inducing fear and respecting the freedom of a child are the building blocks of Sadhana Vidyalaya approach.
• Education: Sadhana Vidyalaya adopts an academic curriculum that is according to the State Government syllabus. The school has a methodology of teaching which empowers a child to face the challenges of modern life along with academic excellence and become an integrated and harmonious human being. Envisioned to be a residential school, Sadhana Vidyalaya made a humble beginning as a day school in June 2005 with 150 students in 3 classes. Since then it has been steadily growing each year. Sadhana Vidyalaya provides free mid-day meals and subsidized transport and tution to children from surrounding rural communities. Sadhana Vidyalaya: Present Status
Classes: Kindergarten to 9th Standard
No. of Students: 527
No. of Teachers: 22
No. of Buses : 6
Facilities:
Computer lab
Library
Dining hall
Steam cooking system
Multi-purpose hall
Playground
Hostel for students and teachers
SUMMER CAMPS:
Children’s Camp:
Every year in the month of April, Children’s Camp is organized in the Ashram. The children get an opportunity to become disciplined and self-reliant. Special emphasis is given to meditation and yoga which make the children vibrant and focused in all spheres of life. Camp for Elders:
A camp for elders is held in the month of May every year. All participants are given a daily routine comprising of morning prayers, yogic asanas and kriyas, pranayama and silent walk. Guru Pattabhiram also gives lectures on various topics and gives guidance to live life in a happy, healthy and harmonious way.
