Sivananda Vedanta Institute South Africa

30/10/2025

Dear Friends

*Sivananda Vedanta* *Ashram Building Project*

Progress on the building project at 65 Genazzano Road Seatides Tongaat.

Swami Lokasangrahanandaji together with the exceptional cooperation of the contractors, Sanjaybhai, Aven Naidoo and Engineers and Volunteers of the Ashram, are steadily working on the building as funds become available.

Presently, 70 cubic meters of concrete at R1500 per cubic meter is required to continue with the decking.

We humbly request Friends and Wellwishers to *contribute within your* *means* towards Gurudev Swami Sivananda's Sanctuary which will have a Yoga Studio for Yoga and Pranayama classes, Spiritual Development with Vedanta study, Skills Training to empower Youth, Indian Music & Dance classes which will foster creativity and inner growth.

Satsangs, Spiritual Festivals, Discourses and Bhajans to nurture the next generation and cultivate the path of right living.

Let's grow together in Body Mind and Spirit.

Banking Details for your love offering contributions towards the Building Project :

Vedanta Ashram Education Trust,
Standard Bank
Tongaat Branch
A /c. No : 052483355
Branch Code : 055729

All donations will be acknowledged with a receipt.

May God's Power and Blessings be upon you and your family always

Om Namo Bhagavathe Sivanandaya.

*Sivananda Vedanta* *Ashram*

30/05/2025

Hari Om! 🌷🙏🌹

The Music and Voice Training classes initiated at Sivananda Vedanta Ashram is a wonderful opportunity for spiritual growth and musical development.

Vijayluxmi Balakrishna has studied, trained and cultivated music and voice culture from a very young age under the guidance of her Father, late Sri Balakrishna, a wondrous musician and singer who was a mentor to many prominent singers today. Vijayluxmi continued her study of music in India.

The classes intends to bring about quality singing especially if you are already engaged in singing bhajans or just a beginner or keen to learn more.

By focusing on voice culture, song learning and Mantra chanting, you can enhance your Bhajan singing skills and connect with your spiritual self.

The benefits of these classes also include :

1) Improved Vocal Technique

2) Increased confidence in singing

3) Understand timing, pitch, range.

4) Value of breathing techniques in singing

5) Appreciation for all Indian languages

6) Deeper connection to spiritual practices

Registration is open now.
R120.00 per month

Classes will commence on Thursday 5th June 2025 at 3.00pm.

Thank you

With kind regards and blessings

Sivananda Vedanta Ashram
65 Genazzano Road Seatides Tongaat

11/04/2025

*SIVANANDA VEDANTA* *ASHRAM*🪷🙏🪷

Our beautiful spiritually- charged hometown of Tongaat is bristling wih joyous abundance of vibrations alive with energy and enthusiasm. 👌🧘‍♂️👌

Kavady, Ram Bhajans, Chanting and devotional music, preparing our mind for Hanuman Jayanti.

Sivananda Vedanta Ashram welcomes you and your family to *Hanuman Jayanti* *celebration* on *Sat* *12th April 2025* commencing at 4.00pm.

Musical Rendition by *VIJAYLUXMI* *BALAKRISHNA* , daughter of legendary artist, late R. Balakrishna.

Vijayluxmi studied & India-trained in classical music, versatile in singing in 6 languages, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit & English.

Studied Vedanta for 2 years under the tutelage of Swami Abedananda of Chinmaya Mission Chatsworth

Satsang commences at *4.00pm* with Chanting of Hanuman Chalisa (11 times) followed by Bhajans, Discourse and Supper.

All are Welcome
*Please confirm* *attendance for catering* *purposes*

Thank you

With Gurudev's Blessings,

Sivananda Vedanta Ashram
65 Genazzano Road Seatides Tongaat

12/02/2025

Happy 76th Birthday to Swamiji.

May Gurudev's Protective Guidance and Ultimate Blessings be always upon Him to continue the legacy of our Masters

12/12/2024

Dear Parents

*Summer Camp 2024*

Thurs 19th Dec 2024
Friday 20th Dec 2024

*1st Day* : Thurs 19th Dec 2024

Venue : Tongaat South Vishnu Temple, Marigold Road Buffelsdale Tongaat

Registration at 7.30am

*In house Activity* :

Yoga Class by Swami Lokasangrahananda

Theory and Practice of Pranayama by Shireen Reddy

Special Guest: Manogran Govender : Talk on Diabetes and Preventative methods

Intellectual Games Facilitator: Nishan Bhagwandin

Children's Participation in Talent Expose'

*2nd Day* : 20th Dec 2024

Bus trip to Midlands.
Yoga and 4km Walking Trail together with guided tour of the Old Mushroom Farm. Visit to Thornville Sri Krishna Gowshala
*R100. 00 per person*

*Please confirm*attendance as follows* :

1) Name of Parent or Guardian accompanying the child or youth.

2) Cellphone number

3) Address

4) Child or Youth full name
5) Age, Grade and school name.

Many Thanks

Breakfast Lunch and Teas provided

*Registration closes on* *Tues 17th Dec 2024*

04/12/2024

27/11/2024

Hari Om! Parents and Guardians

*Re: Summer Camp open* *for registration* .

Dates: Thurs 19th Dec 2024
Friday 20th Dec 2024
Commencing at 7.30am.

Children and Young Adults age: 7 years to 18 years, accompanied by Parent.

1st Day :

*Thurs 19th Dec 2024* commencing at *7.30am* :

*Tongaat South Vishnu Temple Marigold Road, Buffelsdale Tongaat*

The 2nd day:

*Friday 20th Dec 2024*
Bus trip to The Old Mushroom Farm in Karkloof Midlands, yoga and walking trail etc in the pristine atmosphere of serenity and stopover at the Shri Krishna Gowshala, Thornville for lunch and special reverential visit to Gomatha.

*Cost : R100 per person* , including 2 days activities, breakfast, lunch, teas plus the bus trip to the Midlands.

Not a Stayover 🪷

Program details will follow

*Please*! Confirm attendance by 14th Dec 2024.

*Beyond Gratitude*!
Sivananda Vedanta Ashram