We meet twice a month on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to encourage and inspire reading and understanding of the yoga philosophy and the purpose of life, and to accomplish that purpose here and now.

If you are interested, please email hymcenter@aol.com or call Rose at 317-363-7885

Rose is semi-retired and not teaching Hatha or Meditation Classes regularly, but does invite anyone interested in learning the philosophy of yoga, and experiencing meditation to join the study/discussion group above.

Q: Why do you think yoga is so popular?

Originally Yoga was introduced in this country as a complete science and philosophy covering the whole spectrum, body, mind, emotions and spirit. It has become popular because Yoga has become more body fitness, body oriented, and the true reason for practicing yoga has been forgotten. Hatha yoga was a way to prepare the body to sit still, because ultimately union with the Center of Consciousness (Self) is the goal, but it has become an end in itself. Yoga has become synonymous with stress reduction/relaxation and this is ok, but there is so much more. Until we understand the reason for our stress, which is buried deep within, it will always be there. So we can relax for a few minutes and with practice for a little longer. But the tension always comes back. And the only reason to reduce tension is to allow consciousness to go beyond the thoughts in the mind to the Center of peace. There is no peace when consciousness is centered in the thoughts.

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Interview with Rose

Meditation Practice & Discussion

Swami Rama's writings include numerous poems. "Ode to the Sun" is one of his more beautiful poems.

Visit the Inspiration page for more sayings by Swami Rama and Swami Veda.