Patanjali Centre for Classical Yoga

The following letters were received by Swamiji from Philip Hunt and Dorothy Fellows who attended the 3rd week of the course, Pranayama & Meditation.Dear Swami Indrananda,

Firstly, I would like to thank you for your patience and kindness that you showed me for the week of breathing and meditation. I came to you to learn mainly about breathing techniques and have come away with a lot more. Since being home I have continued to practice postures and breathing techniques. Slowly, improvements are being made. What I was not expecting was the difference I now experience/observe, the changes in me and around me. As of yet, I cannot really explain this in words - maybe I am just ready for change.

Swami Ramaswarupananda I can see how he would have gained disciples and followers. Of his many lessons, the one that stands out in my mind was the statement of
“What is true, changes. What is truth is permanent.”

In life, I do not know whether you are meant to meet certain people, but I feel very lucky to have spent a week with you both. Enclosed is a verse I wrote some years ago. I hope you enjoy it.

The leaf
Unfolds with the promise of spring
Grows and prospers in the summers sun
Sighs and falls in autumns glow
Withers and dies in winters night
Yet is this not a trick,
an illusion of life?
For life needs love, and is
love not immortal? Until we meet again. Best Wishes, Phil (Philip Hunt)Dear Swami Indrananda Ji,Thank you so much for having me on the course. It is now early Friday morning and I feel rested after our journey, ready and energised to get on with my routine of the day. What a delight to have the company of Swami Ramaswarupananda and his teachings, an opportunity not to be missed.My stay allowed for self analysis and I am grateful to you for making this possible. If at any time I offended you, you showed me the right path by correction. Thanks once again for your patience and understanding.Dorothy Fellows