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Navaratri (explanation)

Navaratri or the entails 9 days of fire ceremony, havan. It symbolizes the victory of the higher divine forces over the lower, negative qualities, which find their expression in injustice, oppression, greed, selfishness, hatred and a host of other undivine forces that add to the suffering of man. To the spiritual aspirant, the division of Navaratri into 3 sets of 3 days is to acknowledge the different aspects of Durga, Lakshmi & Saraswati. This process of sadhana (daily practice) of Navaratri, for the first 3 days, is to acknowledge Durga (energy).This helps to get rid of the countless impurities and undivine elements, which have come to cling to you in your human state, eg: an unwillingness to change, which leaves us with traits of laziness, procrastination and mental dullness. The term used is Tamas Guna. During the second set of 3 days, one appeals to Lakshmi to assist the Rajas Guna eg: dynamic state of activity & creativity combined.

This Lakshmi energy gives one an abundance of fulfilment and completeness. When there is total enjoyment and comfort, which is Lakshmi energy. However, her divine gifts should also be used for others. Not only about yourselves. We are now on the final set of 3 days of Navaratri, appealing to Saraswati (energy) to obtain knowledge, speech & learning, which is true knowledge (Sattwa Guna). This gives us states of harmony, steadiness & equilibrium. On the tenth and final day, we celebrate our victory over the ignorance of goodness over evil. In Yoga we strive for the natural quality of purity, balance or goodness known as the quality of Sattwa Guna prevailing. We are taking back what we have lost along the way!!!!

Lakshmi                                 Durga                              Saraswati 

 

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The Long Water Cleansing will be taking place on: 

• Saturday 30th August 2026

• Starting promptly at 08H30, so please arrive in advance +/- 15min, to get settled in. 

• It will end at +/- 1pm

• NB: Please book in advance as space is limited. This is so Swami Kamalavidya can give you her full attention through the long water cleansing which is done only once a year!!*
• Please take note that your eating program, has to be looked into two weeks prior and two weeks after. 

• This is a yearly event and should not be missed, especially by beginners who have done the short water cleansing as well as intermediate/advanced students. People that are suffering for heart problems, high blood pressure, hernias and active Stomach ulcers should consult with Swami Kamalavidya.

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The South African School of Yoga

Celebration of International Yoga day, Sunday 21st June 2026, 9h00 to 10h00

                   Through the Satyananda Yoga System  

 

                

 

A private moment captured with Swami Kamalavidya with her dedicated and committed Intermediate/Progressive Sadhaks on International Yoga Day 2024 at the school.