By Barbara (Girijiananda) Hess

Within the first months of practicing Svaroopa^® Yoga, I began giving financially to the Ashram. Why?

I knew my body was more energized and had less pain. I knew my mind did not seem quite so crazy. I knew something was stirring inside. The first time I met Swami Nirmalananda, whom we call Gurudevi, I knew these changes were somehow linked to her.

I’m sure you can relate to the effects of these amazing practices. Please join me in another practice, dakshina, or selfless giving. Our financial gifts allow Gurudevi to do what she does best — be a light unto the world.

Gurudevi has trained hundreds of yoga and meditation teachers to share these practices. She continues an active teaching schedule herself at the Ashram and online. She has filled the Ashram website with deep, profound — and free — teachings. Serving as a light unto the world, she helps us find and shine our own Divine Light.

I love the childhood song “This Little Light of Mine,” with its avowal “I’m gonna let it shine.” I must admit, I always hoped there was something far more grand inside than a little light. I saw it when I met Gurudevi. She provides so many ways for me to experience my own grander light.

Let your own Divine Light shine by joining me in offering dakshina. Year-end giving to the Ashram is tax deductible. The Ashram is now able to accept stock transfers as well as other donation payment methods. We even have a dedicated email for you to contact: donations@svaroopayoga.org.