Weekly and Daily News

 

January 2012: Yogi Baba Prem released his second e-book, Universal Yoga: A Path to Enlightenment was part of his teacher training program and originally published in 1996.  This book was released on the auspicious Vasant Sarasvati.  Yogi Baba Prem was published in "The Chakra News".  This is his second article published by the organization and supporter of Dharma. 

2011

December: Yogi Baba Prem was published in OmPlace e-magazine with his article on the "Spiritual Heart". Yogi Baba Prem released his first e-book entitled Honey.  Focusing on bees, honey and the spiritual teachings that yogi's obtained from them. 

October: New Durga Murti was installed.  Yogi Baba Prem's article on "AUM" was published by OmPlace e-magazine. Yogiji's article on incense was published by The Chakra News an important global Dharma publication. 

September: Yogi Baba Prem taught the first Vedic Studies program online.  This was a 6-week online program.

August: New murti's arrived for Sarasvati and Durga. 

July-August. We celebrated our first programs for Naga Panchami and Raksha Bandhana. 

July. Wishing everyone a blessed Guru Purnima. 

Yogi Baba Prem released a portion of a video based on one of his lectures on the Bhagavad Gita earlier this year.

May.  We celebrated Ganga Devi on May 9th.  This was the first time this program has been offered to current student's.  Yogi Baba Prem stated, "The Ganga Devi's shakti was gentle, flowing, transforming and elevating."

April.  Yogi Baba Prem gave awarded a spiritual name to a student.  This is first time he has given a spiritual name in almost 8 years.  He plans an article on what spiritual names are and the purpose of them; this should be available in the near future.

April.  Dayamata Shakti Prem was formally recognized as a "Bhakti Yogini" by Yogi Baba Prem.

April. Yogi Baba Prem held the first Chaitra Navaratri for Universal Yoga.  "The Shakti was powerful and profound for those that attended.  Each attendee was impacted by the shakti of the Goddess.  They opened and awakened more to the subtle energies of life."--Yogi Baba Prem

March 16th, Yogi Baba Prem's second book has been released.  It was published in India by Aditya Prakasha (an important publisher of scholarly work).  The book is now available globally.  Visit our books and CDs section for more information. 

February 11th,  Yogi Baba Prem's article on Dhyana is selected for publication in the OmPlace Magazine.  It will be featured on February 16th.   

February 3rd 2011,  Yogi Baba Prem's important book "From Earth to Heaven: Secrets of Yoga, Goddess and Spirituality" is officially released as a fund raiser for Universal Yoga.  Yogi Baba Prem stated that it is important that Universal Yoga remains healthy during these challenging times.  The book is destined to be an important work as it explores our relationship with the earth and feminine form of divinity.  This knowledge is very important as humanity and the earths relationship is a bit strained.  Read about this important work.

2010

December 21st, Dayamata Shakti Prem was awarded the title of "Bhakti Yogini" honoring her powerful Bhakti (devotion) towards divinity.  She has performed over a decade of seva to Universal Yoga.  Yogi Baba Prem commented that "she is the example that others should look to when it comes to seva and honoring divinity."

December 16th,

Yogi Baba Prem stated his support of the Mandala Freedom Project in India.  This important program works to aid children sold into slavery and prostitution.  They make malas to support their work.  They offer a safe and nurturing environment, yoga and meditation to help the children heal. 

November 15th,

Yogi Baba Prem's article on "The Foods of the Mind and Body" has been published by All Things Healing. 

He has been published globally 8 times so far this year.

November 12th,

We learned that Yogi Baba Prem's article on "Gunas: Attributes of Life" was recently published by an Indian Veda and Upanishad blog.  They have published several of Yogi Baba Prem's articles. 

November 8th,

A special Ganesha was installed at the door to the ashram during the auspicious celebration of Divali.

November 6th,

Baba Prem and Dayamata Shakti Prem performed a Homa as part of our Divali celebration.  This was closed to the public, but we hope have more of these open to the public next year.

October 15th,

Yogi Baba Prem's articles have received over 50,000 reads globally.  With global distribution we estimate that readership should be nearing 75,000. 

People listening to his online radio broadcast are moving into the thousands. 

October 14th,

Yogi Baba Prem gave Ganga Jal (sacred water from the Ganges in India) to several sacred plants today as part of the Navaratri celebration. 

October 13th,

Students experienced the bliss and energization of the Ma Ganga and Shiva Blessings program. 

September 24th,

A new recording was completed and made available on the meaning and benefits of Sat Sanga.  You can listen to this for free on the home page. 

September 22nd,

Yogi Baba Prem has been asked to review a new Hindu news site in Canada.

September 21st,

Yogi Baba Prem learned that his article "Tantras Roots to the Vedas" was recently published by Tattva which is a monthly magazine published for Hindu youth by HSS and Hindu YUVA. 

Several of Yogi Baba Prem's articles have been translated into German or featured on German sites.  This process began late last year and over the past few years, several of his articles have been picked up by German website. 

Yogi Baba Prem was recognized for his assistance in reviewing the manuscript to Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound by Dr. David Frawley.  Yogi Baba Prem highly recommends this book to all student's of Sanskrit and student's of spirituality. You can read about this important work at Acharya Vamadeva Shastri's website. 

September 20th,

We have started to add the first emails from readers about what they are doing to be more environmentally balanced.  Read about easy and fun things readers are doing to recycle and help the environment--go to articles and click on "Saving the Planet: Learning to Live in Balance."

September 16th,

Yogi Baba Prem's article on the Gunas received praise and a read recommendation from Sri Sivadasa Bharati Swami.

September 13th,

Yogi Baba Prem released an important article on "Saving the Planet: Learning to Live in Balance".  It includes a touching story from his youth.  Additionally, there is a section where readers contributions will be placed. 

September 8th,

Yogi Baba Prem's blog for Indians has received almost 45,000 views.  His blog deals with a variety of issues that face Indians and Hinduism in general. 

September 7th,

A new article from Yogi Baba Prem focusing on spirituality was uploaded to the website.  Visit articles for a variety of articles from Yogi Baba Prem.

August 30th,

Yogi Baba Prem's article on Global Health and Respiratory Distress has been selected for publication by OmPlace.  This is his third article that has been published by them this year.  . 

August 26th,

Yogi Baba Prem has been formally recognized as a Yogacharya by the American Institute of Vedic Studies and Pandit Vamadeva Shastri (Dr. David Frawley).  You can read the formal announcement here.  Additionally, Yogi Baba Prem was formally recognized as Acharya by Maha Avatar Babaji earlier this year. This continues Yogi Baba Prem's immersion into traditional studies.  Yogi Baba Prem plans on teaching that Yoga, Ayurveda as well as Vedic Astrology are part of the Hindu spiritual and religious traditions, while one does not necessarily need to be a Hindu to study them, Yogi Baba Prem has long been an advocate of respecting and honoring the tradition that they come from.  Yoga Baba Prem stated that, "These systems are part of my religion and touch the core of my soul.  I have been blessed by Maha Avatar Babaji and Sri Pandit Vamadeva Shastri." 

August 25th,

Yogi Baba Prem announced that his book, "Yogic Secrets of the Vedas: Exploring the roots to the Yoga and Ayurveda" is being published in India.  Several Indian publishers expressed interest in my book but we decided to go with Aditya Prakashan for this project due to their reputation for publishing scholarly work.  The book has been edited and expanded to include more information.  The book should be available for purchase in a few months. 

July 25th,

Yogi Baba Prem was sponsored by Acu Harmony and Health in Stony Plain Alberta Canada to lecture on Vedic Philosophy and the Kundalini.  Students attended from as far away as British Columbia as well as nearby Edmonton.  Yogiji also spent the most auspicious Guru Purnima (Full Moon) of the year with them, offering a light and uplifting program.  Yogiji stated, "These were some of the strongest student's I have had the pleasure of meeting.  It is quite apparent that Lacie and Deb of Acu Harmony and Health are teaching a powerful system of yoga!"

July 19th,

Preparation is underway for the Ma Ganga and Shiva Blessings program.  This important program will allow attendees to come as close as possible to making a sacred pilgrimage to the Ganges river while still in the U.S. 

July 14th,

Yogi Baba Prem has been working on some new programs for local student's of spirituality and in-depth online programs.  These should be online to see in a few days.

June 21st, Happy Solstice. 

June 14th,

Yogi Baba Prem's article on aloe vera has been picked up by OmPlace Magazine.  Read the article here.

June 2nd,

Yogi Baba Prem had an online radio broadcast focusing on Vedic Astrology.  What it is and what it is not.  Listen at our home page. 

A new meditation program was announced, focusing on Healing Meditation.  For more information on this visit workshops.

June 1st,

New workshops and programs for June were announced. 

May 17th,

Universal Yoga is preparing for the release of several new CD's from Yogi Baba Prem. 

Yogi Baba Prems new book, "Yogic Secrets of the Vedas has been expanded and has added Latin diacritic marks.   This book is being prepared for publication in India.  This will be his second book published in India. 

May 13th,

Meditation students were treated to learning a new breathing technique and application of a mantra with this technique. 

May 10th,

Yogi Baba Premacharya's article on Turmeric was just picked by OmPlace Newsletter. 

May 6th,

New shrubs have been planted in the front. 

April 28th,

The Sphatika Shiva Lingam has been formally installed!!!

Yogi Baba Prem broadcast his online radio program today on Forgiveness.  Listen at www.vedicpath.com Our next broadcast is May 12th. 

April 23rd,

Yogi Baba Prem's book Yogic Secrets of the Vedas has been selected for publication in India.  This will be his second book published in India. 

April 21st,

More hibiscus were planted to provide additional flowers for the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.  Online Sanskrit classes started today. 

April 20th,

A short video was uploaded to the website to allow others to experience the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.  This was not shot in HD, but at a later date we will have an HD video available.  This video is an excellent short meditation.  Click here, if you would like to video. 

April 17th,

A small bell has been installed at the entrance to the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.  Traditionally, the bell is rang as one enters the sanctuary area.   

April 15th,

Yogi Baba Prem's YouTube page is up and running.  We currently have one test video from his recent visit to the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.  To view this and upcoming video's visit our YouTube page.  

April 13th,

We added a new article from Yogi Baba Premacharya to the website.  The article focuses on two important things every practitioner of meditation and yoga should know.  Click on articles to read.

April 12th,

Work continues on preparation of the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.  Times are being scheduled for people to visit and meditate the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.   Currently these will only be on select days each week  Visitations will be limited to specific hours of the selected days. 

Yogi Baba Prem is currently working on production of a few limited "YouTube" video's for students. 

Universal Yoga is preparing to release a CD by Yogi Baba Prem.  This release is currently scheduled for May.  The CD will feature 4-fifteen minute lectures from Yogi Baba Prem.

April 7th,

Today was cooking ghee day!  Dayamata Shakti Prem took several pounds of butter, prepared and cooked for ghee, this will support the ghee lamps used for the Sphatika Shiva Lingam. 

April 6th,

Yogi Baba Prems message of the day has been accepted by Amazon as a program available on their Kindle e-book reader.  The message of the day will be available to all Kindle users worldwide.  Your support through Kindle subscriptions will help support the work of Universal Yoga. 

April 4th,

Yogi Baba Prem was broadcasting online today.  His show focused on Yoga.  Is yoga asana or is it a destination.  To learn the answer to this important question visit www.vedicpath.com This is an important issue for all student's of yoga and meditation. 

April 1st,

Preparations are underway to resume meditation classes.  Classes resume today.

Work is underway to develop a system to archive the teachings of Yogi Baba Prem.  These archives will contain many of his teachings that have not been available to many student's.  

New online workshops are being considered.  Yogi Baba Prem earlier in March approved teaching a Sanskrit program online and a new program exploring the Goddess.  This important workshop will focus on the feminine attributes of divinity, their form and function for spiritual growth. 

March 31st,

Auspicious dates were selected for installation of the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.  Plans are underway and preparation for this important event. 

March 28th

Hibiscus plants were planted to planted to provide a supply of flowers for the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.  Navaratri celebrations were concluded several days ago, and the Sphatika Shiva Lingam continues it preparation. 

We are currently working to select an auspicious day to install the energy into the Sphatika Shiva Lingam, turning the lingam into a a murti.  This will conclude over 6 months of preparation with the lingam. 

March 9th. 

New workshops have been scheduled.  Yogi Baba Prem has began Ayurveda consultations that are open to the public.  As Yogi Baba Prem says, "In the practice of yoga, it is important to know your karma through Vedic astrology, and it is important to know your body type through Ayurveda.  Every serious student of meditation, yoga and spirituality should know at least these two things."

A new picture was uploaded of the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.

March 7th.

Yogi Baba Prem received a request to write an article  for a yoga group over the weekend, regarding the yoga business.  Yogi Baba Prem spent time this weekend answering questions via email from student's. 

Online radio program is on the website. www.vedicpath.com This month, Yogi Baba Prem lectured on the OM. 

March 5th.

Preparation continues for Navaratri.   New flowers have been added around the Spatika Shiva Lingam.  Planning is underway for planting Hibiscus, as they are auspicious to Shiva. 

March 1st.

Happy Holi. 

Preparation continues for the Navaratri in celebration of Shakti for March.  This is an important time of year, as the Earth begins its renewal of life (Spring) for the Northern Hemisphere. Regrettably, this year navaratri is a closed event. 

February 25th.

New mantras were introduced in the preparation of the Spatika Shiva Lingam. 

February 23rd

Yogi Baba Prem formally revealed that he had received the traditional title of Acharya in the Hindu system.  This concluded a 20 year sadhana and 10 year sadhana he was given by Maha Avatar Babaji, his Guru.  The formal ceremony took place awhile back at the conclusion of a final 3-month sadhana for final preparation.   On Ekadasi, an auspicious day when the mind occupies the heart and ajna chakras, the final stage was completed. 

February 22nd

An image of Maha Avatar Babaji is being prepared for installation near the spatika Shiva lingam.  To read about Baba Prem's first meet with Babaji, enjoy his article on meeting Babaji. 

Preparation for the next radio show was completed.  This show is scheduled for March 3rd.  To listen to previous shows, visit our home page www.vedicpath.com

February 19th

Work is underway to add some items to the meditation room.  Dayamata Shakti Prem who is skilled as an Interior Designer and in Vastu, is overseeing this project.  A small water fountain has been added to the meditation room to meet the Vastu requirements. For those unfamiliar with Vastu, this is a sacred system from India that deals with placement and structure of building homes, as well as sacred design and layout inside the home.

February 18th

We setup a myspace for Yogi Baba Prem http://www.myspace.com/yogibabaprem We hope that over time our myspace friends will find us and join. 

Student's enjoyed the Gayatri program last night and most international student's have received the link to the class and have started reviewing the tremendous amount of information that Yogi Baba Prem taught in this class. 

Meditation tonight.

February 17th

Dayamata Shakti Prem has completed her study, learning to sanctify the space that the Sphatika Shiva Lingam resides.  This completes over a month of study and training. 

Yogi Baba Prem performed the sacred mantras for the Sphatika Shiva Lingam as we continue to prepare it for activation.  The lingam has been under preparation for several months. 

Dayamata Shakti Prem has been learning the mantras necessary for puja with the Sphatika Shiva Lingam.  Yogi Baba Prem will offer a variety of sacred pujas for the Sphatika Shiva Lingam. 

Plans were finalized to install a picture of Babaji.  Babaji is the Guru of Yogi Baba Prem. 

Tonight is our online Gayatri program.