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Karma
Yoga is the way of selfless work for the benefit of all living beings.
The great Saint Sri Deep Mahaprabhuji said: "True joy can be
found in the service of all creatures, and in this is the wisdom
and meaning of life."
Following these principles the American
Association of Yoga in Daily Life works to make a positive
contribution locally and also provides support for the international
humanitarian initiatives of Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji).
Initiatives in India include working with the local community to provide health services, environmental conservation, humanitarian aid, education programs, and the implementation of long term poverty reduction strategies. The American Yoga in Daily Life centers support these initiatives by providing financial aid, volunteer
workers, fundraising, and campaigns to raise international awareness of
third world issues.
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Education
In
India, not all children have equal opportunity to receive
an education. To address this issue, members of the International
Society of Yoga in Daily Life founded the Gyan Putra program, which provides financial support for the
children of poor families to attend school. This sponsorship program helps
children attain a reasonable standard of education and thus grants them
better employment opportunity for the future. In 2002 the Shree Vishwa Deep
Gurukul Prathmik Vidyalaya, Yoga
in Daily Life's primary
school in Rajasthan, India, was founded.
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Rainwater
To address the major water crisis in the desert state of Rajasthan, India,
the International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship has launched
a Desert Rainwater Harvesting initiative. See
more...
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Healthcare
The "Sri Swami Madhavananda Hospital", currently under construction
in the Pali district of Rajasthan, India, will serve as a naturopathic
and allopathic hospital. This will provide residential health care to neighboring
districts. Until the hospital is complete, the Jadan Ashram will continue
to provide a free mobile ambulance service to the surrounding rural area.
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Women's
Education
The
Jadan Ashram is host to residential education programs
for women. Graduates of the program are able to act as the
advisors
within their local community on matters of child development,
hygiene and on the education and development of girls up
until their maturity.
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Reforestation
The Jadan Ashram has a long term project of reforestation with the planting
of roughly 5,000 trees in 2002. To date there have been over 45,000 trees
successfully planted in this area. The Ashram's organic farm aims to be
a model for the local area, as local farmers use pesticides heavily. Research
is ongoing for the production of natural pesticides from the local Neem
tree. The Ashram produces organic vegetables, wheat, corn, barley and various
seeds and spices.
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Relief
The Jadan Ashram fire truck is available for fire fighting 24 hours a day.
In the peak season for fires, temperatures are 110 - 115 degrees and the
winds are strong and dry. During this time the Ashram fire brigade is called
on 2-3 times a day and in the 2002 season they answered over 60 calls for
help. A dual use of the fire truck is to transport water to the drought
stricken remote villages. In May-June 2002 4,800 gallons of water per day
was distributed.
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Animal
Refuge
The desert region of Rajasthan is a harsh environment to live in and the
current drought is particularly hard on cattle set free by villagers who
can no longer afford to feed them. Within the Jadan Ashram a large animal
refuge has been built, which provides humane veterinary care for over 300
old, homeless and sick animals. One of the outcomes of the reforestation
project is the fresh fodder for the animals. This increased nutrition enhances
their recovery to good health.
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Community Service
The American Association of Yoga in Daily Life supports local community
organizations, including the Red Cross and The Arlandria Health Sevices,
through fundraisers. We have also contributed to: The scholarship fund
of Alexandria, St Mary's Catholic School of Alexandria, Burgundy Farm Country
day school Scholarship Fund, Alexandria Head Start Program, Alexandria
Country Day School Scholarship Fund, Charles Bennet Elementary School,
Blessed Sacrament School and Early Childhood Center, The Stepping Stones
Club, Ressurection Children's Center, Timothy Aycock Melanoma Research
Foundation and The Salvation Army.
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Volunteer
Work
The American Association of Yoga in Daily Life is built on a foundation
of committed volunteers who are inspired by the opportunity to serve others
through the practical and philosophical wisdom of yoga. Find out more about
how you can get involved in our community activities at your nearest Yoga in Daily Life center.
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