ABOUT
About Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra
We are a 501c(3) non profit - all donations are tax exempt.
JYK's purpose is to spread Vedic and Yogic knowledge under the guidance of Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda and the components of Integral Yoga. Jnana Yoga, going beyond the mind and body with self-reflection. Raja Yoga, using positive thinking, calming the thoughts waves to reflect out into the world. Bhakti Yoga, using the tool of divine love to spread kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and courage. Karma Yoga, combing wisdom, love, and high thinking with every aspect of your daily life to aid in the practices towards self- realization (further working towards samadhi)
Through karma yoga, practicing eco-friendly actions daily towards Mother Earth (Bhumi Devi) through recycling, vegan recipes, and yoga classes in nature. More importantly, to support humanitarian and environmental (animals and land) projects in the local and global community to enhance the human experience.
Our Spiritual Leader: Swami Jyotirmayananda
Swami Jyotirmayananda, born on February 3, 1931, in Dumari Buzurg, Bihar, India, embraced spirituality early and took Sanyasa at the age of 22. As a disciple of Swami Sivananda, he served as a professor at the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy, teaching and editing the Yoga Vedanta Journal. In 1962, he brought the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta to the West, founding the Yoga Research Foundation in Miami and establishing global centers, including Loni Ashram in India and Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra in Switzerland and Florida. Through his lectures, writings, and humanitarian efforts, he became a leading proponent of Integral Yoga, synthesizing ancient traditions for modern life. Swamiji continues to inspire with his compassion, wisdom, and dedication to serving humanity.
Our Gudining Light
Spiritual Pledge of Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra
1. To promote Universal Peace and Universal Love.
2. To spread the Yogic disciplines within spiritual life.
3. To promote the unity among all people, regardless of race, sect, creed, and sex; also to promote harmony among all religions with lectures unifying all prophets, saint, sages, and great teachers.
4. Regular classes in the teaching of Vedanta, Integral Yoga, other Hindu texts and worldly philosophy.
5. To promote the cultural growth of humanity through charitable action, ex. animal refuge, environmental awareness, food health, humanitarian efforts, and empowering children projects.
6. To give guidance, empowerment, and encouragement aspirants all over the world.
7. Anyone devoted to the ideals of truth, non-violence, courage, and purity are welcome to help with this mission.
Yoga Kendra Director
A. Vaani Maharaj-Raghubir
Karma Yogi Vaani Maharaj is devotee and disciple of Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda.
She was introduced to yoga at a very young age by her father. She learned from various Hatha Yoga teachers and Indian Classical dance teachers and continued her pursuit into her adolescence. In 2008, she guided to her Satyam (truth) guru, Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda in 2008 and took guru diksha in 2011. Inspired by Swami Ji, Vaani hopes to spread the four paths of Yoga; known as Integral Yoga with a spirituality focus of living in harmony.
Vaani specialty in Indian Classical and Folks dance, nutritional health, and Integral yoga gives her teaching a unique style. Also, a knack for helping children and youths in the South Florida community with the idea of bringing peace and a central focus in their young lives. She has also done various classes, lectures, and demonstrations in the West Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade County areas in South Florida and Switzerland for the past fifteen years.