YOGĀRPANAM-योगार्पणम्

Sri Gurubhyo Namaha

Sir, Sri Desikachar left his body and attained the Lotus feet of The Lord

Tuesday, 21st June 1938 - Monday, 8th August 2016

Samita in Adhoumukha Svanasana, an asana of complete Surrender/ Shraddha & Faith

In Arunachalam, where Sri Ramanna Maharshi resided

TEACHERS, INSPIRATIONS AND MENTORS

Krishna Arjuna Series art by Keshav Venkataraghavan (artist/cartoonist), an inspiration, friend deeply revered and loved.

“In recommending Yoga practices, teachers should always consider an individual's particular circumstances. Just as other activities and practices must be adapted to the changes in one's life, such as ageing, so too Yoga practices need to be adapted as the practitioner changes.”

Sri Gurubhyo Namaha

Yogi, Vedanta Expert, Dr Shivram Singh, Samita's grandfather with Mr V V Giri, President of India

Sri Amritapadananda Saraswati (Professor Seshan), student of Sri Krishnamacharya.

Sir (Sri Desikachar)

His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Sri Ramaswami Srivatsa, student of Sri Krishnamacharya.

Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswathi, a legendary Vedanta Teacher.

FOUNDER - SAMITA RATHOR

LIFE MENTOR & YOGA ADVISOR/GUIDE CONTACT (BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY) Email yogarpanam@gmail.com Yogarpanam consists of two words. Yoga and Arpanam. Yoga is derived from the samskrtm root Yuj which means to unite. Arpanam means to surrender. It literally translates as Yoga Surrender. "Coming in contact with my inner experiences was like a new birth suddenly. The purpose of existence of life took a turn into another space and direction altogether. From a glamorous and famous existence at a young age, I got drawn towards things that I never ever thought I would be immersed in so much. Nothing about me remained the same except my sense of humor! My family and friends noticed the transformation in me. What exactly happened I don’t know, but a major shift took place in my mind. All things that I was inclined towards totally disintegrated. This happened after I came in contact with my Teacher. Outer and Inner". Samita Rathor With the fortune of Grace, Yogacharya Samita Rathor came in contact with Krishnamacharya's teachings through his son Sri Desikachar and her father at an early age. She studied one to one with him and began teaching on his instructions. She also has Multiple Post Graduate Teachers Training Diploma/Degree Certifications. She is also formally trained in Yoga Therapy. She did a formal study of Vedanta under strict Monastic Traditions in the abode of Himalayas under the tutelage of Swami Dayananda Saraswatiji in Sri Sankaracharya's Tradition. She has also had the Blessings of coming in contact with beautiful Spiritual Living Masters to continue further her quest for learning constantly. Samita's life journey is dedicated to share these infinite teachings of her spiritual experiences with simplicity and love. Having had diversified exposure from a very young age, she is able to connect and understand the needs of people almost instantly. Samita is guided and has studied with her Yoga Teacher and spiritual masters since the age of 20. She uses her inner awakening experiences to help and inspire people who come to her. She teaches, applies and shares the principles of traditional Yoga and Vedanta wisdom. “Nowadays, the practice of yoga stops with just asanas. Very few even attempt Dharana and Dhyana (deeper meditation) with seriousness. There is a need to search once more and re-establish the practice and value of yoga in modern times.” Sri Krishnamacharya".