www.nytimes.com HAMILTON, MASSACHUSETTS, September 17, 2005: When Cathy Chadwick instructed her three yoga students to move into warrior position, she did not remind them to watch their alignment or focus on their breath. Instead Ms. Chadwick urged them to concentrate on the affirmation each made at the beginning of class after she read aloud the prayer of St. Theresa of…
news.webindia123.com JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 21, 2005: Saints and devotees from all over the country and abroad descended here to mark one year of the Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS), which has become a major tourist attraction because of its spectacular design. The occasion was celebrated with a series of discourses and special prayer sessions. Bharatbhai Parbhoo, secretary of the temple, said…
www.fijitimes.com NADI, FIJI, September 21, 2005: A group of former Fiji residents have come to the assistance of a temple committee in a rural farming community. During a visit earlier this year, the executives of Yaadein Vision Australia noticed that the Sita Ram temple at Solovi, Nadi, lacked statues of Gods and Goddesses. They assured the temple committee executives during…
www.telegraph.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM, September 12, 2005: When Gwyneth Paltrow was recently given a yoga picture book by a friend for her 16-month-old daughter, Apple, she was entranced. The 32-year-old actress, who has practised ashtanga yoga for many years, was so inspired by Little Yoga that she agreed to provide the voiceover for a DVD adaptation–without charging a fee. The book,…
www.chinadaily.com.cn BEIJING, CHINA, September 6, 2005: With yoga becoming increasingly popular in China, a yoga exhibition planned here will feature Indian trainers. The 2005 China International Yoga Show and Conference to be held in Beijing from October 21-23, will provide the Chinese people an opportunity to learn about yoga and healthy living, director of the exposition, Brian Zhang said. “Preparations…
Religion News Service OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI September 19, 2005: (HPI note: The Mormon Church has a remarkable disaster preparedness program.) Following America’s greatest natural disaster, one church stood ready to face the aftermath more than others in the area. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) always has a “disaster plan in place before the storm,” said Mary…
www.thejournalnews.com POMONA, CALIFORNIA, September 5, 2005: The Hindu community of Pomona gathered together recently to celebrate Acharya Day (a day to honor all Hindu spiritual leaders) at the Sri Ranganatha Temple and involve the community in Hindu culture. Sri Kuchibhotla, a member of the temple’s board of trustees, says, “Back home, we live with our elders or we go visit…
news.webindia123.com JHARKHAND & BIHAR, INDIA, September 11, 2006: When Ken Hunt, a business advisor to UK Trade & Investment South Asia’s unit, was served his first cup of tea in a kulhar or earthern cup on a train trip in India, he was immediately sold on the idea. Hunt explains, “When I inquired about it, the tea hawkers said that…
www.elindependiente.com.ar BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, September 19, 2005: Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri, the senior disciple of Mataji Amritanandamayi, Ammachi, will arrive in Buenos Aires on the 23 of September invited by the Association Amrita Argentina. He is on a tour of Latin American countries of Argentina and Brazil. He is recognized as one of of India’s spiritual guides and considered the successor…
www.newkerala.com MUMBAI, INDIA, September 17, 2005: People in Maharashtra bid adieu to their favorite elephant-headed God, Ganesha, amidst chanting of holy hymns and prayers on Saturday. Tight security was put in place in Mumbai for the idol immersion marking the culmination of the 10-day long festivities. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Ganesh, signifying good omen and prosperity. At…