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Topics

1. SO WHaT stands for (S)PREADING (O)XYGEN, (W)ISDOM, (H)ARMONY (A)ND
(T)OGETHERNESS!

2. Mega Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Course in Chennai With Dr. Manikantan

3. Weekly Chanting and Knowledge Session in South Mumbai

4. Art of Living Advance Course with Rishi Vidhyadharji Jan 26-29, 2012 in
Chembur, Mumbai

5. DSN IN GOREGOAN WITH ANANDJI

6. Wanted to share my experience of IWC n Invite U

7. 2012 SINGERS TO USHER THE YEAR OF HAPPINESS IN NORTHERN SRILANKA

8. Blessings Course with Swami Sadyojathah @ Coimbatore - Jan 6-8

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From: Archana Bhingarde <archanasb2002@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Subject: SO WHaT stands for (S)PREADING (O)XYGEN, (W)ISDOM, (H)ARMONY (A)ND
(T)OGETHERNESS!


SO WHaT stands for (S)PREADING (O)XYGEN, (W)ISDOM, (H)ARMONY (A)ND
(T)OGETHERNESS!

So what's special about SO WHaT?
Nothing really - just that we all share one thing in common - we say SO WHAT
to anything that stops us from taking time out for SO-HUM!

It being that time in the year when we would all rather snuggle up under our
blankets and snooze the morning alarm, we figured why not do our morning
Sadhana (spiritual practices) together? Did you know that by meditating
everyday we are not only serving ourselves, we also serve our families
(seven generations up and down!), communities and the planet? In fact, the
day we meditate is the day we are truly awake! Of course, we can't always
gather at one place every single day but we sure can meditate together from
wherever we are - like distance education, we can also enroll for distance
Group Sadhana! All you need to do is:

For the next 40 days starting 7th January 2012 from wherever in the world
you are.

Wake up early enough so you can shower, clean your bowels and start Sadhana
at 6 a.m.
Do your Sadhana* until 7:30 a.m.
On the rare occasion that you miss a day, drop your friends at SO WHaT! an
email saying so and renew your commitment for the next day.

* We will start our Sadhana with a light warm up (you can decide what you
want to do) followed by Padmasadhana (Aasanas + 1st round of Naadi Shodhan
pranayama + Om Namah Shivaya chanting + 2nd round of Nadi Shodhan pranayama)
followed by Sudarshan Kriya (3 Stage Pranayama + Bhastrika + Om + Sudarshan
Kriya).

You are more than welcome to share your experiences with us and inspire us -
we promise not to laugh! J

So if you're game for SO WHaT, drop us an email saying so at
groupsadhana@googlegroups.com following which we will send you an
invitation. Once you accept the invitation you're part of us!

Remember, the next time your mind says "OH! I wish I could sleep some more."
Or "OH! It's 5 'o' clock already!!???" just throw out your blanket, sit up
in your bed and say "SO WHAT!"

Here's saying goodbye to 2011. Wish you a wonderful 2012. May we always move
forward in love and commitment!

Jai Gurudev!

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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Subject: Mega Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Course in Chennai With Dr. Manikantan


What is Sahaj Samadhi Meditation?
Meditation is universal. It transcends all divides like religion, country
and culture. It is a gift given to mankind to access the infinite spirit not
limited by any identity. It is the only tool that can aid a person to return
to innocence.


Modern life style has high exposure to anger, hate, fear and other negative
emotions. These human emotions have a high tendency to duplicate and spread.
For example, when a person gets cheated, he starts to suspect everything
around him. This also has an impact on people around him. These emotions
form strong impressions and opinions on an individual and social level. The
result of which is an insecure individual and an unstable society.


Meditation helps an individual overcome these emotions to facilitate a calm
peaceful mind and a healthy and stress free body. Upon daily practice an
individual will blossom into an unshakable personality. With increase in the
number of people who are clam, peaceful and healthy will facilitate a social
transformation, enabling a society that is trusting, happy and content.


All of us really feel blessed to be with Poojya Gurudev for even few moments
In our lives. Imagine the amount of bliss and energy a person will get when
he/she is with Guruji for years together.


Dr. Manikantan has been with Guruji for more than the past 15 years. He is
also one of the most versatile singers in the organization.


Guruji has indicated that this year is the year of happiness and the year to
meditate. Hence, HE has instructed all of us to bring lots of people into
the path of knowledge. Starting with Chennai, lets spread the wave of
knowledge to huge number of people in this city in 2012.


We are very fortunate enough to have such a senior most teacher with us in
Chennai for this Sahaj. Hence, lets all utilize this opportunity to soak
ourselves in Dhyaan, Gnaan and Gaan


ALL ARE WELCOME FOR THIS COURSE - EVEN COMMON PUBLIC WHO HAVENT DONE THE
PART I COURSE ARE ALSO WELCOME TO DO THE COURSE.


Course Details
3rd , 4th and 5th February 2012
(weekend - Friday to Sunday)
Timing - There will be 2 sessions held - a) Morning - 6:00 am to 8:30 am
b) Evening - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue - will be intimated soon


Contact details : - 9677164072/9382727690/9500009479


A bonus for all the devotees in Chennai - we might get soaked in soul
stirring music from Dr. Manikantan. Hence, lets all take the sankalpa to
reach this information to as many as possible and bring huge number of
participants for this course.


With Love
Aravind Soundararajan
Jai Gurudev

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From: Tanya Pratap <tanyapratap@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 5:00 AM
Subject: Weekly Chanting and Knowledge Session in South Mumbai

Guruji said that according to the Vedic calendar, 2012 is the year of
'Nanda' i.e. the year of HAPPINESS !

And we all know that the best way to experience this happiness, expand this
happiness and keep eternal this happiness is by moving inwards.

So this New Year commit to yourself, commit to your HAPPINESS! Don't settle
for anything less than the highest.

When: Every Tueday
Time: 10:30 am to approx 12pm
Program: Chanting / Meditation followed by Video or Audio Knowledge CD
Where: Peddar Road in South Mumbai
Confirm Your Presence: 98214 39590 with Tanya to receive exact address
details.

Hurry ! Why wait to be Happy?!

Jai Guru Dev
Tanya

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From: Dr M Lavanya <lmrjgd@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 12:16 AM
Subject: Art of Living Advance Course with Rishi Vidhyadharji Jan 26-29,
2012 in Chembur, Mumbai


As Guruji loves to say, Ever New Happy You ! .... a very Happy 2012 to All
!

We have fantastic news !
After a long gap, Rishi Vidhyadharji will be teaching the Advanced Course
again in Mumbai .. this time @ Chembur !

Venue :
Nalanda Education Foundation,
Grand Nalanda Hall, Dr B R Ambedkar College, Lokhandeya Marg, Chembur (W),
Mumbai.

Course Dates: 26th - 29th January, 2012. (6 AM Thursday morning - 6 PM
Sunday evening). 26th January (Republic Day) is a Thursday !

So, we can make the most of the extended Republic Day Weekend in the New
Year ! with Fantastic-Yet-Easy Aerobics Yoga,
Profound-Knowledge-delivered-with-Child-Like-Humour and Mind-Blowing
Meditations !

The Sahaj Samadhi Meditation course will also be offered during these days,
and will be open to all (including new-comers to Art of Living).

Accommodation is available on request. Please register early to avail of the
best !

For registration and other details :
Contact : 9322284680 / 9820723328

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From: Seema <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Subject: DSN IN GOREGOAN WITH ANANDJI

"Breakthrough all barriers & feel that you are blessed, this is the one &
only step you have to take. The rest will all happen." ~Sri Sri.

Inspire Ur Near & Dear to be a part of the wonderful happening;

DSN@Goregaon with.

A N A N D J I

Jan 26 to 29 Janurary .

Enrolment closing this week.

For Reg. Call
9820895629

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From: Seema <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Subject: Wanted to share my experience of IWC n Invite U

A personal Note from my side. I was there for

the conference last year in Bali & it was a wonderful experience . I made
new friends, I met women from diverse cultures & different countries. It
was great learning & knowing new people. We had Women from
Pakistan,Iran,Italy, Russia,Dubai.....& I wondered why we Indian women are
loosing this opportunity to be a part of this conference. We have no clue
how well this conference is planned & organized & how Bhanu Didi puts in so
much effort for us to have the best. All the funds collected; that we pay as
fees is used to fund projects in villages & women empowerment . You can go
through the details in the brochure attached. My Invitation is all Women
teachers of Art Of Living,our friends & our extended family should not miss
being a part of this prestigious conference. I am not very good in writing,
but I just felt the need to share and express . We have a special package
for teachers, pls avail it. GURUJI is going to be there too during those
days. I remember one night we had a Jam session with Usha Uttap & we danced
with all dignitaries & Bhanu Didi till late , it was so good I can't tell
you. We had loads of fun last time & also got a Goodie Bag with small gifts
from Bhanu Didi when we left as a token of love. The team this time has
planned a very good Menu / comfortable stay / excellent speakers.......much
more. We are also giving the participant a part I or SSY course during the
conference. Let's be a part of Bhanu Didi's Vision and Spread the word ,
Send your friends & U Also be there :) Looking forward to having good fun
and making more friends this time too.Call me for more details .....
Seema Lamba-9820895629

Jai Gurudev,
We welcome you to be a part of the International Women's Conference 2012
(IWC 2012) at the Art of Living International Center, Bangalore.
. International Women's Conference
. "Women & Technology" Back to the future and return to the source!

This is the 5th International Women's Conference, hosted by Art of Living
with the blessings of H.H. Sri Sri Ravi ShankarJi and under the guidance of
our chair person - Smt. Bhanumati Narasimhan (Bhanu Didi). All the past
conferences have a been a great success and inspiration for all who
participated.

February 3rd, 4th and 5th of 2012 will see yet another international
conference, which will be held at our International Art of Living Center,
Bangalore.
Here are a few highlights of IWC 2012:

1. Over 1000 women from all walks of life, across the globe, would be
attending this conference.
2. Common platform for everyone to share best practices and experiences.
3. An opportunity to explore and experience the fascinating connect between
spirituality and technology.
4. Since the conference is on technology, this year, we have women who are
pioneers in the world of technology to address our forum.

To mention a few of our Hon'ble speakers:

Hon'ble Linda Amalia Sari Gumelar-Indonesian Minister for Women`s
Empowerment and Child Protection Ms Bhagyashree Patil Director-Vice
President Dr D.Y.Patil Vidya Pratisthan Mrs. Elisa Carter-Director, Erasmus
MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam Honi Borden-Author Speaker Teacher
Healer and Holistic Beauty Expert Prof {Mrs} Maya Chakravarti Vishwanathan-
Director, Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication Hon'ble Dr. Daggubati
Purandeswar-Minister of State for Human Resource Development (Higher
Education), Govt. of India

5. Art of Living Part1 workshop and Art of Living Sri Sri Yoga workshop are
a part of the conference which all delegates and speakers can choose to
participate in and benefit from.
6. Dance performances of an international level will be enjoyed by everyone
present.7. Many celebrities have participated in our conferences and have
taken keen interest in the upcoming conference too. To mention a few names,
in the past, we have had Lara Dutta, Hema Malini, Usha Uthup, Hema Sardesai
and many others, as delegates.
8. Delegates shall have a luxurious stay, in twin sharing rooms, at our lush
green and beautiful Bangalore center.

Please find the brochure and registration form attached with this mail.
Please feel free to call/email us regarding any other information/ details
you may need for the same. Join the team and spread the word. Chosen and
lucky will be those who will attend this conference.

Jai Guru Dev!

Team IWC 2012

Call - 9820895629

iwc@artofliving.org
http://iwc.artofliving.org/iwc/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Womens-Conference-2012
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/voicesofiwc

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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 3:31 AM
Subject: 2012 SINGERS TO USHER THE YEAR OF HAPPINESS IN NORTHERN SRILANKA

2012 singers to usher in the Year of Happiness in Northern Sri Lanka

In what is seen as the most optimistic prediction and a much-needed blessing
for humanity His Holiness Sri Ravi Shankar`s message for the New Year has
already brought tons of cheer and hope to millions across the world. Sri
Sri opens his New Year message on a brilliantly inspiring note thus " In
your personal life have a strong conviction , the faith that all is well
and all good is going to happen to me". Putting aside the much touted
doomsday story that the world is coming to an end, Sri Sri goes on to say
"According to the Vedic calendar from March 2012 onwards the year is called
`Nanda` meaning happiness .the year of happiness. First comes happiness and
the year that follows is called victory. You will be happy and victorious,
so don't` worry. Resolve to do some good work in society".

Inspired by Sri Sri`s vision and mission , the Art of Living Foundation
in Sri Lanka is organizing a grand choir of 2012 people to sing the most
revered Tamil devotional poetry called Thevaram on February 11th and 12th .
This program is to be held for the first time in Jaffna and Vadamarachi
towns of Northern Sri Lanka. Several thousand students, youth, artists
and dignitaries are expected to participate which would be the first mega
public event in Northern Sri Lanka since the conclusion of the war in May
2009.

The Thevaram is the most cherished and popular tamil devotional poetry
embedded with spiritual teachings. In Tamil "Theva" means The Divine and
"aram" denotes a beautiful garland, representing the first seven volumes of
the Tirumurai, the twelve-volume collection of Tamil Saivite devotional
poetry. All seven volumes are dedicated to the works of the three most
prominent Tamil poets known as Nayanars - Sambanthar and Appar lived around
the 7th century AD, while Sundarar lived in the 8th century AD. During the
Pallava period these three poets travelled extensively delivering discourses
and songs characterized by devotion to Lord Shiva.

"All the hymns in the Thevaram (called pathikam in Tamil) are in sets of
ten. The hymns are set to music denoted by Panns and are part of the canons
of Tamil music " shares Swami Sadyojathah, Director, Art of Living
International Office. This unique event is also expected to see the
participation of admirers of Tamil literature and music from Europe,
Malaysia, US and India.

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From: MANI KANDAN <nmani76@gmail.com>
Subject: Blessings Course with Swami Sadyojathah @ Coimbatore - Jan 6-8

We are very happy to announce an opportunity to do the Blessing Course with
Swami Sathyajotha @ Coimbatore from January 6th to 8th, 2012. It's a rare
opportunity and a blessing indeed for anybody to participate in this very
special program!


The blessings course is a fabulous course with the most amazing processes
and meditations. It takes you into a different level of meditation. Each
meditation is unique and makes you dive into infinity. The kindness and
compassion of our Master is beyond words. Come do it and you'll experience
the best gift you have ever received. You become a perfect instrument for
the Master's Grace to flow through.


This is a great opportunity for all devotees of TamilNadu as this is the
first Blessing Course in TamilNadu and would predominantly be in Tamil. The
eligibility and other details are as follows:


Eligibility: Minimum 2 (two) Part II (AMC) courses.
Reporting Time on 6th Jan: 8.30am
Course Timing: 6th Jan - 9.00am to 7.00 pm; 7th Jan 6.30am to 7.00pm; 8th
Jan - 6.30am to 4.00 pm course Donation: Rs.6000/- (same for repeaters)

Please note: The course is non-residential. However accomodation at a
location close to the venue can be arranged. Dormitory accomodation is free
of cost. 2-3 sharing Rs.900 (for all 3 days put together). Lunch would be
provided on all 3 days. Breakfast would be provided on 7th & 8th January. No
dinner would be provided on any of the days.


For registrations contact:
Mr. Elango - 94437 21644 (elango68@gmail.com) Ms. Lokanayaki - 94431 26774
Ms. Beena Mohan 92444 18012


Kindly forward this to all our teachers/devotees/volunteers/office bearers.


Regards,
Vengatesh CR
Member - TN Apex

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