Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust
-- a UK-based Registered Charity promoting healthy living and wellbeing in the Community
"Good Health is
Humanity's Birthright"
Swami
Ramdevji
Maharaj
FAQ
Q: Why did Swami Ramdevji come to the UK?
A: Swami Ramdevji's objective in life is to help humankind through Yog and Pranayam. His work in India is already a phenomenal success, touching the personal lives of tens of millions. He saw it as his duty to first raise the awareness of the benefits of Yog among the people of his country of birth - India. Having achieved this aim, he foresaw his recent UK visit as a natural progression for his cause for humankind and mantra of "good health is a person's birth right". He was also fulfilling the hearty invitation from UK residents and devotees, many of whom had already benefited from his televised workshops.
Q: What will be done with the funds collected from UK donors?
A: There were obvious eventing costs to be covered. In addition, Swamij's UK visit was just the beginning - Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust is now a registered charity, affiliated to its parent Trust - Patanjali Yog Peeth (India). The intent is to use the donations to:
Q: How do I become a Member of Patanjali Yog Peeth India?
A: Read this
Q: Are the Yog workshops suitable for pregnant women?
A: Yes, pregnant women may attend the workshops. Please read the 'Disclaimer' page on this web site carefully. Those that have watched Swamiji's workshops on TV will know that he frequently mentions the do's and don't's of Yog asanas and pranayam for pregnant women: kapal-bhati, bahya pranayam, and agnisaar kriya for example, should NOT be attempted. Most asanas should be avoided in favour of light, stretch exercises. Pranayam attempted should be done lightly and without any strain whatsoever. The workshops are for toning the body, mind and soul. There will be enough of the latter to compensate for the physical restrictions.
Q: What is the best way to communicate with Patanjali Yog Peeth (India)?
A:
Q: I'm a Member but don't receive Yog Sandesh. Why?
A:
Q: How do I ensure continued viewing of Swamiji's Yog programmes on TV?
A:
Q: How do I find out about yog/pranayam classes in my local area?
A:
You can also get more information on coordinators for your local area by emailing info@pypt.org
A: Swami Ramdevji's objective in life is to help humankind through Yog and Pranayam. His work in India is already a phenomenal success, touching the personal lives of tens of millions. He saw it as his duty to first raise the awareness of the benefits of Yog among the people of his country of birth - India. Having achieved this aim, he foresaw his recent UK visit as a natural progression for his cause for humankind and mantra of "good health is a person's birth right". He was also fulfilling the hearty invitation from UK residents and devotees, many of whom had already benefited from his televised workshops.
Q: What will be done with the funds collected from UK donors?
A: There were obvious eventing costs to be covered. In addition, Swamij's UK visit was just the beginning - Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust is now a registered charity, affiliated to its parent Trust - Patanjali Yog Peeth (India). The intent is to use the donations to:
- Continue to raise awareness of preventive healthcare and the benefits of Patanjali Yog [as taught by Swamiji] amongst the general public in the UK;
- Partly fund the building of University of Patanjali in Haridwar;
- Work amongst the poor and needy who will be provided with free medical care at Patanjali Yog Peeth, Haridwar.
Q: How do I become a Member of Patanjali Yog Peeth India?
A: Read this
and
Q: Are the Yog workshops suitable for pregnant women?
A: Yes, pregnant women may attend the workshops. Please read the 'Disclaimer' page on this web site carefully. Those that have watched Swamiji's workshops on TV will know that he frequently mentions the do's and don't's of Yog asanas and pranayam for pregnant women: kapal-bhati, bahya pranayam, and agnisaar kriya for example, should NOT be attempted. Most asanas should be avoided in favour of light, stretch exercises. Pranayam attempted should be done lightly and without any strain whatsoever. The workshops are for toning the body, mind and soul. There will be enough of the latter to compensate for the physical restrictions.
Q: What is the best way to communicate with Patanjali Yog Peeth (India)?
A:
Due to the large volume of letters received by Patanjali Yog Peeth (India), it is not always possible to reply to these promptly. For a speedier response, the following email and telephone contact details should be used for follow-up on open queries and issues:
Telephone :
+91 (0)11-41555000;
+91 (0)1334-240008;
+91 (0) 01334 -244107,
+91 (0) 1334 -246737
Fax :
+91 (0) 1334 -246737
Fax :
+91 (0) 1334-244805;
Q: I'm a Member but don't receive Yog Sandesh. Why?
A:
Yog Sandesh is dispatched free of cost to Founder, Patron and Life Members. There have been some administration hiccups and these had mostly been resolved in November 2006 . Members should be receiving their monthly copy at their UK home address. Should you still be having problems in receiving your copy of YS, please send an email to info@pypt.org giving full details of you name, address, type of membership and [if possible] quote a receipt number.
For non-member subscription to Yog Sandesh, please send an email to info@pypt.org or complete the query form on the 'Contact Us' page on this web site.
Soon you will be able to download the newsletter from this website directly.
Q: How do I ensure continued viewing of Swamiji's Yog programmes on TV?
A:
Aastha Channel [Sky Channel 807] is now free-view in the UK and Europe
Q: How do I find out about yog/pranayam classes in my local area?
A:
Please click below
and locate your nearest area.
QUOTES
"Good Health is Humanity's Birthright"- Swami Ramdevji
"Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that will come great work."- Swami Vivekananda
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