Swamiji

January 11th 2008

Dear Friend

It is with much sadness and deep regret that the Trustees of the Patanjali Centre for Classical Yoga are writing to let you know that our beloved Guru, Teacher and Friend, Swami Indrananda ji passed away peacefully on December 19th 2007.

Swami ji or Sri Indar Nath, as he was formerly known, had an interest in Yoga going back to his childhood, but it was only after he came to England from India in the 1950s that he developed his deep devotion to classical Yoga. In 1972 he founded the Yoga Centre of North London, later renamed the Patanjali Centre for Classical Yoga. In 1988 the Centre acquired a property on the outskirts of Battle, now known as Patanjali Kutir.

The Kutir (which means a small ashram) is in a most beautiful and scenic place where peace and tranquillity prevail. It is the intention of the Trustees to maintain this Ashram and to continue to develop its programme of classes, retreats and satsangs, under the leadership of Shirley Hately who will become our new Programme Director. Information can be found on the website at www.patanjali-centre.org.uk

Swami ji was a purist who believed in the classical teachings and our aim is to maintain this tradition in his honour. We welcome any enquiries from aspirants (email patanjalicentre@aol.com) who may be interested in understanding the classical way and hope that many of you will visit the Kutir and experience for yourselves the teachings and the centre that Swami ji has left for us.

Om shanti

Carole Lee

Publicity Officer
On behalf of the Trustees of the Patanjali Centre for Classical Yoga

Tel: 020 8761 3927
Email: carole.lee@londonbrandinnovations.com