LIVERMORE, CALIIFORNIA, August 7, 2006: Western culture’s fascination with Hinduism has made it easier to connect second-generation Indians to their heritage and part of that connection is spiritual. To help strengthen those bonds, groups such as the California chapter of the Shri Yoga Vedanta Ashrama, a nonprofit organization based in India, have launched yoga and meditation camps across the world. Yoga is just one aspect of India’s rich tradition and culture, says Avinash Arora, a member of the Ashram. The Ashram sponsors four camps in the United States, most of them on the East Coast. At the Hindu Community and Cultural Center at the Livermore Shiva-Vishnu Temple the group held its first camp in California. The camps teach yoga and meditation and include presentations and discussions on Indian festivals and customs. The group is hosting a two-day camp at the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple later this month. For detailed information on the upcoming Sunnyvale camp and how to register, visit the Ashram Web site here.
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