Surya Namaskar Yagna 2019 by HSS USA
HSS USA organized Surya Namaskar Yagna this year. Below is the summary report for SNY 2019.
This Report is Based on Responses Received from 145 Shakhas as of 2/20/2019. |
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School Outreach: |
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#Schools Reached Out To | 323 |
#Schools That Responded Favorably | 148 |
#Schools Where SNY Was Conducted | 104 |
#Kids That Participated | 14,890 |
#Suryanamaskars Performed In Schools | 105,752 |
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Adhiktam Upastiti Divas: |
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#Shakhas That Conducted AUD | 133 |
Total Upastiti in all AUDs | 5,429 |
#Shakhas That Had 100+ Upastiti | 5 |
#Shakhas That Had 50+ Upastiti | 31 |
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Other Outreach Events (libraries, parks, corporate offices, etc.): |
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#Other Outreach Events | 199 |
#People That Participated In Such Events | 4,438 |
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Proclamations: |
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State | Arizona, Oregon, Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, Virginia |
Senator | New York |
City | 55 |
Total | 62 |
Unique Experiments / Experiences |
We had amazing SNY session at Schools and got very good positive feedback from school staffs such as Principals, teachers, and P.E. teachers |
The sessions were led and demonstrated by Bala from Shakha. After one of the sessions, few kids came up to the stage and hugged in gratitude. |
Telugu language school was reached out, where there was a good reception among the Indian community who are not shakha attendees. |
One school wanted us to come back and train teachers. Another school wanted us to lead through a pranayama relaxation exercise before standardized tests. |
Used the website “Next door” to connect to the local community to inform people about SNY |
1. We held 10 days reach your level challenge for Bala and Kishore. All kids who reached their age-appropriate level will receive extra achievement certificate along with participate certification. 2. Regular suryanamaskar conference call + adhiktam Sankhya diwas in presence of swami Bramhaswarupanandji– together we did 2300+1755+ 325=4380SN during SNY period. |
Conducted a radio program on TeluguNRIRadio and it was received very well. Many people from different states contacted. The RJ who conducted our interview started coming to Shaka. Morning and Evening Google Hangout was conducted for 2 weeks, all the shaka karyakartas participated. |
Conducted 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hour and 24-hour marathons |
Did SNY and Niyudh pradharshan in Livermore Temple, CA. |
In February we are having SNY outreach in Rice Middle school. About 600 students will be participating. |
A team of 10 Bala team performed SNY continuously for 3 hours. We performed SNY at a school the whole day for all middle school classes |
Craft making event |
Started new shakha as part of SNY |
Bala Pradarshan, all of the community reach out mostly new families joined. |
Conducted SNY first time at Indianapolis Hindu temple |
We (~25 ) did Flash mob style SNs at open space in University center/mall |
Surya Namaskar at the beach |
Reached 5000+ SN during 24 hour Marathon |
This year, we played Khel and Shavasana throughout the event along with Surya Namaskar, in hopes of bringing the Caribbean community together |
We started a Surya Namaskar challenge of doing 108 Surya Namaskar every day for 108 days, now around 10 people doing Surya Namaskar every day |
One of our Bala was able to demonstrate Surya Namaskar in her class. Her class along with teacher did 1 set Surya Namaskar. Total student count 20 |
Prjana (51 kids did 13 SN i.e. 1 set), 8 Hr Marathon (01/26, 73 Participate, 11546 SN), Total SNY Report (12234 excluding marathon) .. Many new families joined and continuing it |
2 School and 2 Libraries provided a schedule in Feb and Mar, Marathon (12 hr|01/19| 102 participate: 10862 SN), Total Yagan (23000 SN excluding Marathon), Many new families joined shakha |
Conducted precursor event with 108 Surya Namaskar on Jan 1st. |
Principal and PE teachers were impressed with SNY and supported in all our events like SNY & Text Issues & involved us in the review of their Textbook selection pilot project. |
Yes, we conducted craft work at our Shakha where kids had prepared a Kite by pasting the SNY postures and mantras slips on it circularly |
The only shakha south of Austin which went in solo in their adhiktam upasthithi divas came out really well which helped to strengthen shakha KKs include Yuvas who ran the daily SN conference calls. |
This shakha setup the Pflugerville Swaminarayan Mandir event on one of their sat-sang days which had plenty of kids – who got a slice of shakha where SNs was done along with a lot of games |
SNY at Bhutanese Hindu Shelter Home |
Mayor’s Proclamation Received first time, Great support from Township & recommendation to conduct SNY at township facility |
Recommendations for Next Year: |
Teams: Every sambhaag, vibhag, and shakha must have an SNY coordinator. At the national level, there should be a coordinator and a Saha-coordinator. There must also be a separate team of developers to develop, deploy and support the app. |
Timeline (if Outreach is Planned): Get National team (national coordinators, sambhaag coordinators, and developers) Onboard – End of September Get Vibhaag Coordinators Onboard – Mid October Get Shakha Coordinators Onboard – End October Get proclamations – Mid November Start Outreach Sampark – Mid November Complete Outreach Sampark – Mid December Implement SNY – January |
Please find all the SNY 2019 shakha reports (raw data) at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yewG1fKEWMn9qYJu_vKuAjFJejWZ6xibmp49mSyx1YI
HSS Announces 18th Annual “Health for Humanity” Yogathon
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) announces the seventeenth annual “Yoga for Health, Health for Humanity Yogathon” or “Surya Namaskar Yajna” (SNY). This program runs from January 18th to February 2nd, 2025. Participants across all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, and faiths are invited to participate in the Yogathon to kickstart the New Year with health awareness and practice.
Surya Namaskar is a yogic practice done in reverence to the sun. Research shows several physiological and psychological benefits from Surya Namaskar when practiced regularly. They are performed as a series of 10 physical postures, flowing in a graceful, continuous sequence. The Surya Namaskar Yajna seeks to promote the practice and its benefits among all Americans aspiring for a fit body and balanced mind.
Since its inception in 2007, participants from 43 states have actively participated in the Yogathon through Yoga centers, community organizations, schools, and colleges, and also as individuals. Regardless of their faith and belief, these participants have performed over four million Surya Namaskars over the past several years. This is a testament to the success of the Yogathon in achieving diversity and inclusion in communities nationwide while promoting public health and well-being equitably.
Acknowledging this, community leaders and elected officials across the nation also appreciate this initiative and encourage their residents to participate in the Health for Humanity Yogathon and benefit from a healthy lifestyle. The Yogathon has received numerous proclamations from American mayors, governors, US Congressmen, and US Senators. It also found recognition in the Congressional records in 2017. The “Let’s Move” initiative of then First Lady Michelle Obama declared HSS as a partner in 2012 in cognizance of the Yogathon.
About Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS):
HSS is a 501(c)(3) voluntary non-profit cultural organization with over 230 chapters across the United States. HSS organizes service activities and community outreach projects to promote discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, and the spirit of selflessness. HSS also fosters a dynamic and flourishing Hindu-American community through civic duty, responsibility, and volunteerism, instilling lasting pride in Hindu heritage among its members. Learn more at www.HSSUS.org.
HSS Announces 18th Annual “Health for Humanity” Yogathon
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Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) announces the seventeenth annual “Yoga for Health, Health for Humanity Yogathon” or “Surya Namaskar Yajna” (SNY). This program runs from January 18th to February 2nd, 2025. Participants across all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, and faiths are invited to participate in the Yogathon to kickstart the New Year with health awareness and practice.
Surya Namaskar is a yogic practice done in reverence to the sun. Research shows several physiological and psychological benefits from Surya Namaskar when practiced regularly. They are performed as a series of 10 physical postures, flowing in a graceful, continuous sequence. The Surya Namaskar Yajna seeks to promote the practice and its benefits among all Americans aspiring for a fit body and balanced mind.
Since its inception in 2007, participants from 43 states have actively participated in the Yogathon through Yoga centers, community organizations, schools, and colleges, and also as individuals. Regardless of their faith and belief, these participants have performed over four million Surya Namaskars over the past several years. This is a testament to the success of the Yogathon in achieving diversity and inclusion in communities nationwide while promoting public health and well-being equitably.
Acknowledging this, community leaders and elected officials across the nation also appreciate this initiative and encourage their residents to participate in the Health for Humanity Yogathon and benefit from a healthy lifestyle. The Yogathon has received numerous proclamations from American mayors, governors, US Congressmen, and US Senators. It also found recognition in the Congressional records in 2017. The “Let’s Move” initiative of then First Lady Michelle Obama declared HSS as a partner in 2012 in cognizance of the Yogathon.
About Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS):
HSS is a 501(c)(3) voluntary non-profit cultural organization with over 230 chapters across the United States. HSS organizes service activities and community outreach projects to promote discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, and the spirit of selflessness. HSS also fosters a dynamic and flourishing Hindu-American community through civic duty, responsibility, and volunteerism, instilling lasting pride in Hindu heritage among its members. Learn more at www.HSSUS.org
HSS Announces 17th Annual “Health for Humanity” Yogathon
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) announces the seventeenth annual “Yoga for Health, Health for Humanity Yogathon” or “Surya Namaskar Yajna” (SNY). This program runs from January 13th to January 28th, 2024. Participants across all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, and faiths are invited to participate in the Yogathon to kickstart the New Year with health awareness and practice.
Surya Namaskar is a yogic practice done in reverence to the sun. Research shows several physiological and psychological benefits from Surya Namaskar when practiced regularly. They are performed as a series of 10 physical postures, flowing in a graceful, continuous sequence. The Surya Namaskar Yajna seeks to promote the practice and its benefits among all Americans aspiring for a fit body and balanced mind.
Since its inception in 2007, participants from 43 states have actively participated in the Yogathon through Yoga centers, community organizations, schools, and colleges, and also as individuals. Regardless of their faith and belief, these participants have performed over four million Surya Namaskars over the past several years. This is a testament to the success of the Yogathon in achieving diversity and inclusion in communities nationwide while promoting public health and well-being equitably.
Acknowledging this, community leaders and elected officials across the nation also appreciate this initiative and encourage their residents to participate in the Health for Humanity Yogathon and benefit from a healthy lifestyle. The Yogathon has received numerous proclamations from American mayors, governors, US Congressmen, and US Senators. It also found recognition in the Congressional records in 2017. The “Let’s Move” initiative of then First Lady Michelle Obama declared HSS as a partner in 2012 in cognizance of the Yogathon.
About Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS):
HSS is a 501(c)(3) voluntary non-profit cultural organization with over 230 chapters across the United States. HSS organizes service activities and community outreach projects to promote discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, and the spirit of selflessness. HSS also fosters a dynamic and flourishing Hindu-American community through civic duty, responsibility, and volunteerism, instilling lasting pride in Hindu heritage among its members. Learn more at www.HSSUS.org.
HSS Announces sixteenth Annual Health for Humanity Yogathon
ROCKAWAY, NJ, USA, January 6, 2023 — Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) announces the sixteenth annual “Yoga for Health, Health for Humanity Yogathon” or “Surya Namaskar Yajna” (SNY) event. This event will begin on January 14, 2023, and end on January 29, 2023. It is a nationwide event where participants across genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, and faiths enthusiastically join, thus making it a truly nationwide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) event.
Surya Namaskar is typically done to honor the Sun, and it is believed to have a number of physical and mental benefits. Suryanamaskar Yajna is a type of Yogathon involving the practice of Surya Namaskar, a series of 10 physical postures traditionally performed in sequence as a form of yoga. The practice of Surya Namaskar involves moving through a series of poses that flow together in a graceful, continuous sequence.
Since its inception in 2007, participants from 43 states have actively taken part in Yoga centers, community organizations, schools, and colleges. Regardless of individual faiths and beliefs, enthusiasts have participated and collectively performed over four million Surya Namaskars.
Acknowledging this community-wide health awareness program, community leaders and many elected officials across the nation have appreciated this initiative and encouraged their residents to participate and gain the benefits of an overall healthy lifestyle. Health for Humanity Yogathon has received numerous proclamations from American mayors, governors, US Congressmen, and US Senators. It was recognized as a part of Congressional records in 2017. Acknowledging the community benefits of this initiative, the Let’s Move initiative of then First Lady Michelle Obama declared HSS as a partner in 2012.
HSS Announces 15th Annual Health for Humanity Yogathon
ROCKAWAY, NJ. January 12, 2022 – Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) announces the fifteenth annual “Yoga for Health, Health for Humanity Yogathon” or “Surya Namaskar Yajna” (SNY). This 16-day event will begin on January 15, 2022, and end on January 30, 2022.
The sun is the source of energy for all life on earth. Surya Namaskar is a combination of yoga postures, called “āsanā(s),” performed in a pre-determined sequence in appreciation of this precious solar energy. Surya Namaskar integrates simple Yoga postures in ten steps that, along with easy breathing techniques, can provide immense health benefits to both the body and the mind.
Since its inception in 2007, participants from 43 states have actively taken part in Yoga centers, community organizations, schools, and colleges. Regardless of individual faiths and beliefs, enthusiasts have participated and collectively performed over four million Surya Namaskars. Community leaders and many elected officials across the nation have appreciated this initiative and encouraged their residents to participate and gain the benefits of an overall healthy lifestyle. Health for Humanity Yogathon has received numerous proclamations from American mayors, governors, US Congressmen, and US Senators. It was recognized as a part of Congressional records in 2017. Acknowledging the community benefits of this initiative, the Let’s Move initiative of the then First Lady Michelle Obama declared HSS as a partner in 2012.
This program is open to all people. For questions or suggestions, please email [email protected].
Details of this event, training resources, and advertising aids to make this project successful are available on the official HSS SNY website: www.hssus.org/sny.
