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Special Programs in India

sponsored by: Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation
Bengaluru (Bangalore), India
with: M. S. Viswanatha, Founder and CEO
and Lakshmi Viswanatha, CFO

[Updated Spring, 2007]

Statement of Purpose and Programs Overview

Divine self,

Yoga leads to your Self awareness while fulfilling our duties to our fellow beings and society brings social awareness. Yoga brings the peace of mind and harmony in the body. Service and support bring the peace and harmony among the people in the society. Thus, the duty of a true Yoga student / practitioner is to practice Yoga regularly for his development which is internal, and to discharge (perform) certain obligations for the society.

An ideal Yoga centre should provide opportunities for its members to fulfil both types of activities. The Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation offers such opportunities to its members.

By sponsoring regular Yoga classes for the personal development through the Foundation of Pathanjala Yoga Kendra
And by conducting activities to help its members to discharge their duties and obligations to the society through:

[Descriptions follow.]

Fourth July Day Celebrations

It is great fun to enjoy during the important days. To celebrate the day is nothing but joy and happiness. Each year, Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation will observe one important day - that is FOURTH JULY day. Each year, special Yoga events and cultural activities are planned for this day.

Fourth July Celebration Opening Ceremonies

Here: Masterji kicks off the celebrations

The first Fourth July Day Celebrations, conducted on Sunday, 8th July, 2001 and were "...a grand success".

Activities took place at the THE MYTHIC SOCIETY, Bengaluru (Bangalore), India, and included a Yogasana competition for boys/men and girls/women in various age groups. 150 Yoga students competed in the competitions and each was reqired to perform six compulsory asanas and four asanas of their choice. Their performances are assessed according to their perfection, stability, grace etc.

Here: Nishchal performs Omkarasana

Prizes were awarded to the top three persons in each group. Great fun was had by all.

The Shofar of Moses

Prof. Jorge Luis Raff, the healer from America, in the very first meeting itself, convinced Masterji Viswanatha of the need to work for the sake of humanity. With his humble, loving and affectionate feelings, Jorge advised Viswanatha to use the energy in this direction as he (Viswanatha) is born for this purpose only. The result of this meeting is THE SHOFAR OF MOSES. In this manner, inspired BY Prof. Jorge, MILL SIVARAMAIAH FOUNDATION will organise a number of community and social activities to help people in the veins of education, health-care, and personal and family development.

Contributors Showcase

Melissa from England, Stephan Brashear and Sharvani from United States have already contributed to SHOFAR OF MOSES activities. With money received from Melissa two children have received student aid.

Many more have promised to send their contributions. This year, we have more requests from female students seeking admission to the colleges/universities.

M.S. Viswanatha ~ July 16th, 2004
LEADERSHIP AND THE ENPOWERMENT OF WOMEN

Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation organized a three day program for women on LEADERSHIP AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN from 9th to 11th July, 2004 in Bangalore. The program was attended by women from various parts of rural Karnataka.

Visit our new Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation photo gallery for dynamic images of this important event.

The program had a team of experts to discuss with the woman who are from the grassroots levels - micro centers. Dr. M.S.Tara, Deputy Director, National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development led the discussion of Situational analysis of rural women.

Dr, Gangadhara, Managing Director, Karnataka Milk Federation the federal body of the milk cooperatives inaugurated the program.

The following experts were in charge of the various activities.

Vallabha Vasantha, advocate on legal literacy.
Rema Radhakrishnan, Technical Advisor Food and Nutrition Center, Government of India on the health and need of nutritious food to women.
Shyamala Devi, Gender consultant on economic and social empowerment of women.
Chandrashekaraiah, Deputy Director, women welfare, Government of Karnataka on Entrepreneurship for development of women.
Dr. A.S.Sivakumar on management of women cooperatives.
Dr. Anuradha Assistant Director, National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development on leadership, decision making, communication.

Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation provided food, accommodation, conference materials besides arranging the experts and resources persons for the program. Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation arranged a field visit for the participating delegates.

Lakshmi Viswanatha Managing Trustee, Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation coordinated the program.

The success of this program besides giving confidence has opened more avenues for Mill Sivaramaiah Foundation. The Foundation is, now, seriously thinking of accepting the new challenges a non-governmental organisation can hope to.

SHOFAR OF MOSES is dedicated to serving the people with expanded educational opportunities, clothing, food, medicines and other needs, thereby helping them to lead a more comfortable and productive life. SHOFAR OF MOSES is the vision of a great spiritual leader JORGE LUIS RAFF who advised Master ji to take this sacred task of involving the life for the cause and welfare of the humanity. SHOFAR OF MOSES is a group activity and service where everyone interested in the welfare and service of the humanity can join hands and contribute in their capacity. The rewards are great, in seeing that the holy river of humanity and human values flows, bringing cheer, happiness, and greater fulfillment to many.

MISSPARTS:

Music and dance are the basic activities to develop and refine the emotions. Music softens the heart; unites the souls. Dance removes the ignorance and reveals the truth. Music and dance are the easily available activities to every one to relax, refresh, rejuvenate. Providing a meaningful and ennobling experience to every one is an act of responsible citizen /organisation. To fulfill this obligation, FYPK will organise a series of activities in music and dance throughout the year under the banner -MISSPARTS. Young and up-coming artists will be provided with ample opportunities.