RAJANI YOG FOUNDATION INITIATIVES

Social responsibility activities are central values of Rajani Yog Foundation. It is established under the aegis of Shriyog Institute as a platform to – 

• Support physical & emotional recovery through Yoga therapy
• Support women empowerment for social change through yoga workshops, yoga literacy, yoga therapy specifically for women.
• Support potential students who want to pursue a career in teaching Yoga

RAJANI YOG FOUNDATION (RYF) was established in 2013 by Mrs Rajashree Tupe. She is one of the founders of RYF and also the CEO and founder of Shriyog Institute of Iyengar Yoga in Pune. Currently RYF is funded by her personal funds and occasional small donations received by students and well-wishers from Shriyog Institute. RYF is named after Mrs Rajeshree’s spiritual guide who we all fondly remember as Aai (Mother).

HEALTH CARE

Ever since the foundation was established, it has been silently promoting and providing education, alternative healthcare for senior citizens, children, women and people from weaker section of the society. The activities encompass a wide range of alternative health services ranging from Seniors Yoga classes, Kids Yoga classes, Women’s health Yoga, Yoga therapy sessions, Yoga and Ayurveda Lectures. These classes and sessions are funded by Mrs Rajeshree and by any nominal donations made to RYF

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE

One of the parameters that determines a person’s progress and happiness is the health and well-being of that individual. RYF conducts periodic lectures and workshops to educated the society about correct, safe and effective Yoga practices for developing and sustaining good long-term health. These lectures and workshops are conducted by our founder Mrs Rajeshree as well as guest faculty from the field of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Further, realising the need for safe and effective Yoga practices RYF extends financial support in the form of scholarships to deserving candidates that want to take up teaching Yoga as a career. The cost of training, uniforms and books are provided by RYF

RYF Has also published a number of educational books in the field of yoga which are sold at a very low cost or are given away free of cost to educate the society on safe and effective Yoga practices and to promote spirituality as a way of life

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

It has always been an endeavour of RYF to empower women by providing them information and education about a women’s body and how it affects the psychology of a women in different stages of her life. From adolescent to teenagers to young adults to motherhood and right through to old age, a woman’s body changes rapidly at every stage. A healthy woman is essential to make the society and the world a better place to live in. Mrs Rajeshree’s conviction through years of experience have made it clear that a healthy woman keeps the family healthy. RYF has taken the following steps in this connection

1. RYF conducts Yoga and health awareness sessions for women in rural areas with poor economic background
2. RYF has set up training programs for woman who want to pursue a career in Yoga at very low costs or zero cost ensuring them employment in the field of Yoga after the completion of this program
3. RYF founder Mrs Rajeshree conducts women’s health Yoga classes twice a week for the welfare of women from all backgrounds without charging a remuneration for her services for these classes.
4. RYF conducts pregnancy yoga free of cost or at low fees for all women who cannot afford the fees for such Sessions

Over the years a huge number of senior citizens, women and children from all walks of life have benefited through RYF initiatives directly or indirectly. Today RYF Continues to conduct these programs without political, religious or commercial associations and continues to serve people from all caste, creed, colour and religion.

YOGA FOR THE INDIAN ARMY

A positive, well relaxed and de-stressed body and mind is the most significant benefit of Yoga. Such a state of body and mind assists soldiers to operate successfully in any challenging environment. Flexibility is also one of the benefits that comes with Yoga that is a growing concern with soldiers. 

Sessions for the Indian Army are conducted in the following categories

1. (A&P) Asanas and Pranayama – sessions with correct alignment, technique and sequencing (practical session)
2. (IL) Interactive lectures – Integrating Yoga into daily living with Q&A
3. (SC) Spine care – Set up a desk for consultation and recommendation for recovery from injuries & ailments
4. (WH) Women’s health – Combination of practical and theory specifically for women
5. (GNY) Gen-Next Yoga – Practical Yogasanas sessions for children

RYF continues to have a very limited source of inflow for its funds which restricts us in reaching to many. We invite like-minded organisations and people with philanthropic minds to join us in serving our society and improving their most valuable asset, their health.

Join us in our vision of building a OneHealthyWorld

With interaction and planning with corporate Executives we align corporate business objectives with Social Responsibility activities to benefit the society in the following areas of holistic wellness

• Iyengar Yoga for everyday living
• Diet & Nutrition
• Hygiene 
• Safe Yoga practices & exercises
• Dinacharya & Rutucharya
• Stress management and mindfulness
• Motivational training through Spirituality

Named after Rajeshree’s spiritual guide, this foundation has been granted the 80 G sanction from the Income Tax department for its service towards society. Our latest offering from Rajani Yog is the published 5 volume series on the Dnyaneshwari  – A beautiful commentary on the “Bhagwad Gita” by Shri Sudhakar Lalsare. Most of these timeless tomes are hard to read and decipher for the modern reader and we wish to make it accessible for the modern reader who is unfamiliar with the classical language of the old texts and commentaries. This is a project close to Rajeshree’s heart and she has poured her soul into all aspects of bringing the books to life.