Prachar in Miami from May 30, 2007 to June 14, 2007
Dada Shubhacetananda visited Miami 2nd time and had a lecture and meditation on May 30th at FIU wellness center with attendance of 15 people. Dada also taught asanas and introduction to Baba Nam Kevalam meditation to students and faculty members. He also explained the importance of yoga asanas and meditation. Bonnie, the yoga teacher, invited Dada for this lecture and taught the class.
Prachar in Miami from May 30, 2007 to June 14, 2007
Dada Shubhacetananda visited Miami 2nd time and had a lecture and meditation on May 30th at FIU wellness center with attendance of 15 people. Dada also taught asanas and introduction to Baba Nam Kevalam meditation to students and faculty members. He also explained the importance of yoga asanas and meditation. Bonnie, the yoga teacher, invited Dada for this lecture and taught the class.
In North Miami Beach Library, on Thursday May 31st, Lawrence , a yoga teacher, invited Dada to teach asanas and meditation to a class of 20 yoga students. Dada taught Baba Nam Kevalam to attendants. He also inspired them by telling his personal experience of the benefit of asanas and meditation.
On Friday, June 1st , Dada initiated the yoga teacher.
On Saturday, June 2nd we had Group meditation at Shamita’s house which was attended by local Margiis and new Margiis. Dada inspired every one with Baba’s stories.
On Sunday morning 10 people attended Dharma Cakra, and Dada initiated one brother. And others were taught Baba Nam Kevalam.
On Sunday evening local Margiis and Dada had Dharma Cakra at Miami Beach for about 2 hours.
It was a beautiful day and there was a lot of pranah.
Monday, June 4- yoga at Wellness Center FIU Biscayne Bay was attended by students and faculty members. Dada taught asanas and beginning meditation and seven new people attended and got inspired.
Tuesday, June 5 – Yoga class at North Miami Library with attendance of 20 people including a lot of
teenagers that were introduced to yoga asanas and meditation for the first time.
Wednesday, June 6 – Yoga and Meditation Lecture at Miami Dade College at Wolfson Centre and Dada taught Prout.
Thursday, June 7 – In North Miami Beach Library yoga class, Dada taught yoga asanas and meditation and explained the benefits of meditation and new people were introduced to Baba Nam Kevalam.
Friday, June 8 – Dada visited a yoga class at Hollywood Community Center in Florida, 12 people were introduced to Baba Nam Kevalam meditation . Flyers were distributed at different vegetarian restaurants, health food store and groceries to advertise upcoming seminar.
Saturday, June 9 – Yoga for Health Seminar at FIU Wellness Center at Biscayne Bay Campus
Dada taught yoga asanas, kaoshiki, and held a group meditation.
He then had a wonderful power point presentation about Yoga – the Anatomy of Life. Dada explained ashtanga yoga, bio-psychology , yoga treatment and natural remedies. All attendants asked personal question for their specific problems. Sudhiindra taught kirtans and everyone sang together. Everyone enjoyed kirtan and meditation which inspired about 25 people. After ending the day with a vegetarian luncheon, we received a surprise visit of the kids from Opa Locka Community Center with their tutors. About 60 people in total were taught Baba Nam Kevalam meditation. Dada also explained about yama and niyama.
Students asked about Indian culture and costumes. It was very inspiring to see kids this young being impressed by Dada. Three FIU students got initiated after meeting with Dada.
On the same day, Dada had Dharma Cakra at one of the initiated brother and 2 new brothers got initiated.
On Sunday, June 10 there was Dharma Cakra in Miami Beach and a new person joined our Dharma Cakra. It also got advertised on local newspaper for future permanent Group Meditation.
Dharma Prachar in Puerto Rico
On Monday, June 11 to June 14 – Dada gave ashtanga yoga lecture at Central Cultural Extension Country Club which was attended by 20 people. There was a vegetarian pot lock dinner and Baba Nam Kevalam meditation was taught for the first time. Sister Mukti, a Puerto Rican Margii yoga teacher sang kiirtan. She also translated the lecture in Spanish for the group. People were very inspired.
Moksa, organized Dharma Cakra at her house and 6 people attended. Tthey promised to start group
meditation every week. This is the first time Dada went to Puerto Rico. An AM Unit was created.
So, overall Dada’s visit was very successful in Miami and Puerto Rico!
