Yoga Vidya Mandiram

The center is dedicated to restore, explore and impart the purest form of knowledge of Yoga and Meditation to their ancient and traditional purity as taught in the long lineage of the Himalayas by the great yogis. We aim to serve humanity through spiritual re-awakening using our ancient inheritance of the spiritual and philosophical sciences of yoga in general, and Meditation in particular as taught by the great yogis of the Himalayas.

Transformation

Helping people create positive change from the inside out…
We honor and encourage all people and the underlying potential for greatness in their lives. Through the practices of yoga and meditation, we teach skills which support each student’s ability to pursue their full potential.
Truthfulness

We strive for transparent honesty in our communication with donors, institutions, staff, and students.
We conduct ourselves with consistency in word and deed, maintaining integrity and professionalism in all our community interactions.
Respect and Compassion

We encourage non-violent communication, openness, and safety in our classes, compassionately aware of the personal challenges experienced by many of our students.
We are respectful of the internal cultures of the institutions in which we serve.
Sustainability

We honor the mission of Living Yoga by maintaining administrative systems, policies, and procedures that ensure the long-term sustainability of our programs.
We encourage the effective and sustained development of human resources by providing meaningful opportunities, extensive training, mentoring, and support.
Service

We honor the practice of selfless service, or Karma Yoga, recognizing that the one served and the one serving are both being transformed.