From 20th to 22nd of February 2009 an international seminar of Yoga in Daily Life, led by His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda took place in Strilky/Czech Republic, a beautiful venue with the medieval castle and untouched surrounding nature. About thousand disciples and practitioners of YIDL attended and thus took a short retreat from their daily routine.

Our dear Swamiji’s vision for a YIDL Ashram in Birmingham inspired us to start the yoga classes in a city centre community church last Spring, as well as look for a property for a more permanent YIDL home. Like all YIDL Ashrams it will be a centre for spiritual practice, community health programmes, environmental conservation, humanitarian aid, and educational activities; a place with opportunities for cultural interaction, personal growth and, above all – selfless service.

His Holiness Mahamandaleshwar Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda visited Prague, Czech Republic during November 30 and December 1, 2008. He held a public lecture for more than 1200 visitors and planted a peace tree with several Prague dignitaries.

Like in the years before, we would ask all YIDL national and local centers to set up some activities on Sept. 21, the UN International Peace Day, and register your action(s) on http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/.