Encounter the Enlightened

20 January, 2002

Yoga Master Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Offers Toronto
Free Public Program July 4 ,2002
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kartik Subramanian 416-699-0951

[Toronto] - The pace of modern life has created fewer hours but a greater need to find a measure of meaning and inner growth in today’s hectic world. The thirst for that which lies beyond the material is almost overwhelming in the world today, as evidenced in the vast increase of participants in yoga and meditation programs, alternative lifestyle choices, spirituality and holistic health. Toronto area citizens have the opportunity to hear Realized Master, Yogi and Mystic, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, explain how to better cope with the pressures of living in modern society, and lead more productive, healthy and joyful lives during a free public program Thursday, July 4 from 7-10 pm entitled, "Encounter the Enlightened," at The Church of St. Columbia and all Hallows, 2723 St. Clair Avenue E., E.York, Ontario, Canada M4B1M8.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev says, "People try to create outwardly perfect lives, but the quality of life is based on the inward." His teaching is a blend of simple yoga techniques, meditation and ancient spiritual wisdom from masters of east and west, which transcends religious divide. His program can be thought of as a modern antidote to stress, fear and anger, and can be used as a tool to prevent disease and help people keep up with the rapid pace at which things are changing around them. Sadhguru says yoga is much more than the physical exercise widely taught in the west. It is a science that can be applied in our daily lives to increase health, inner peace, freedom and bliss. This enlightened master’s presence has transformed tense, indecisive, temperamental, rigid and timid minds to calm, relaxed, effortless and dynamic ones. The seminar is sponsored by Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization advancing physical, mental and spiritual health through yoga science. The programs are free and open to all persons who wish to find a higher expression of life. A love offering is optional.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev works tirelessly to lift up the individual in an almost effortless manner, helping people return to their natural, intended state of being. His simple but profoundly effective methods and scientific approach to the human dilemma have touched multitudes of people around the world. Sadhguru is the founder of Isha Foundation, which is devoted to advancing physical, mental and spiritual health through yoga science. The master’s humanitarian initiatives with the United nations for world peace and his outreach programs for life-term prisoners and destitute children have received international attention. He was among the world’s preeminent spiritual leaders attending at the Millennium World Peace Conference at the United Nations last year. Sadhguru stands as a unique advocate for world peace, in that his approach is through inner peace of the individual. He says this is the only lasting way to achieve world peace.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev teaches throughout the world, and his students cross all ages and include doctors, business professionals and athletes. The meditation and simple yoga techniques offered in this seminar are based on the breath and energy, and require no physical agility or previous yoga training. His program is simple and easy for everyone to follow, and does not require a change in life style or beliefs, and has nothing to do with religion or psychological exercises. For more information on Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s free seminar call, 416-699-0951. Additional information on the master and Isha Foundation is available at www.ishafoundation.org.

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