Dear Sri Rama Rao,

It was by chance , rather by His will that we came to know about you and the miracle touch you have, thru Sri Ramanath Kongovi. We are very thankful and grateful to you for helping my wife Vani, get over her pain in her left leg from waist till foot.

She was unable to stand for more than a few minutes, nor lie down horizontally, again for more than a few minutes. She had to be sitting on a chair with her legs resting on another chair in front of her. Same posture to sleep at night also. While she somehow learnt to go thru this, the pain was unbearable. The usual home remedies didn't do her much good. That's when we met you.

Now after about 2 months of yoga therapy she underwent with your help and guidance, she is now able to stand and walk for about an hour and sleep more or less normally thru the night. As advised, she will continue the prescribed daily practice with the help of the recorded tape you have given her. She will meet you again after your return from India and by that time she hopes to be fully OK.

In between, she visited her physician (who happens to be an Indian too) who prescribed some tablet for nerve stimulation and advised her to take physiotherapy. Then Vani told her about the yoga therapy she was undergoing. Then the doctor said she should continue with the yoga therapy in preference to physiotherapy. Vani started with the nerve stimulation tablets but soon discontinued. We wish to place on record the encouragement extended and your personal involvement and interest in treating this case, and special thanks to Smt Meera Rama Rao, in teaching Pranayama, and Meditation to my wife Vani. .

Thanks to SVYASA for providing the services and facilities for carrying on this good work.

With best regards,

Parameswar

Name of the Participant: Shannon Mclean

Name of the Ailments: Bladder and Urinary Problem

Therapy Practices from 15th May to 30th May 2005.

Name of Yoga Therapist: Meera Rao.

Referred by: Dr. Mahesh Kanojia

Feedback from Patient:

I had a uncontrolled bladder movements, and had to pass Urine practically every 10 minutes, with lot of irritation, and burning sensations. I am emotionally a disturbed personality, with lot of Anxiety, and depression. After I was taught Special Techniques of Yoga, Pranayama, and OM Meditation, with Deep Relaxations, and daily council ling for nearly 2 Hours for a period of 15 days, my urination frequencies, sufficiently improved, and I feel very relaxed, and my husband is very happy and would recommend my friends to take up Yoga Practices with Meera and Rama Rao. I am continuing the practices taught to me and would like to come back for one more session when ever time permits.

Shanon Mcleaine.

Date 17th June 2005

Name Participant. Sudesh Gupta

Name of the Ailments. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

Therapy Practices from 5th to 25th August 2005.

Name of the Yoga Therapist: Meera Rao

Referred by Saroj Bagia, Old Yoga Student

Feed Back from the Patient

Dear Meeraji I am dioganised with having Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. I always wanted to learn Yoga but could never find a right time to start. But when I was still having a lot problems with my hands even after the CTS release, one of my friends suggested your name and asked me to talk to you regarding Yoga Therapy. It was then the right moment to fulfill my dream and get relief from the pain in my hands and wrists. The Yoga techniques you showed me have been very helpful. My hands and wrists are gaining more strength. Besides this all the other things like breathing , loosening techniques and postures you taught, have given me new outlook towards life. Your professional attitude and knowledge is great. I have enjoyed every single minute of my training with you and looked forward to come to the class. After my hands are fully recovered I am looking forward to join the general class and learn other techniques.

Now Yoga is a part of my daily life.I am very thankful to you and Mr. Rama Rao for your help and guidance. I pray that you continue to help other people with Yoga Therapy.

With regrds to you and Mr. Rao

Sudesh Gupta

The Yoga Classes I had with you ( Rama Rao) for 10 Days only from 05/05/2006 to 05/23/2006,, for my sciatica and lower back ailment helped me a great deal. I had some relief from the numbness of the left foot and I am sure with regular practice of the exercises you taught me during the classes it will eventually go away. Not only have I lost weight after the regular practice of Yoga but my blood pressure is lowered.

Thank you for your assistance and look forward to your guidance in future.

Chandrakanth Jogale..

Rama Raoji,.

Thanks for your guidance for doing the Yoga. Before joining Yoga Therapy I was suffering for dizziness due to neck problem and low B.P. In the beginning it was very difficult to close the eyes and do any yoga. After about 20 Special classes from 03/10/2006 to 04/25/2006, I started feeling much better.Once again thanks to Yoga Therapy Classes..

Thanks Sunita.

My experience with the yoga program taught by Mr. Rama Rao has been extremely beneficial and after 9 months, I am addicted. When I started, I was having some problems with my knee joints and also some shoulder pain. At age 53, it is just part of the aging process. I decided to try yoga to help me be more flexible and to eliminate the aches and pains of aging. It has done that and more. I was unable to walk down a flight of stairs due to knee pain. Now I have no problems. Shoulder aches from sleeping positions have disappeared. In addition to that, I feel the mental benefits are even greater. It is such a wonderful stress reliever and I sleep better at night after yoga too..

Susan St. Romain.

Dear Mr. Rao,.

Myself and my wife have completed three weeks of yoga practise under your guidance from 15th Jan to 25th Feb 2006, and our feed-back of one to one yoga exercises, controlled breathing and relaxation has benefited us both. In my case my joints are more flexiable along with reduced pain, I feel that the pranayama has improved my breathing and feel no tension in my daily work. In general my life style has changed to a relaxed person and I belive will help in lowering my B.P.

My wife had acute knee problem and had two orthoscopy operations on both knees. Now ,she has less pain and can move around easily and has increased capacity of work while standing i.e. cooking, etc.

We both feel that we have a long way to go and will continue the yoga regime to live a healthy and relaxed life style.

We are already passing on this message to our friends. With best regards .

Versha and Dev Mehra.

Rama and Meera,.

I greatly appreciate the excellent teachings you have provided over the past several months during the Yoga Therapy Course. The quality and scope of the teachings far surpasses anything I had previously experienced in the Americanized version of yoga that is normally taught in this country. The books that were distributed for this course are some of the best yet that I have received from the VYASA organization. The summary Yoga Modules and illustrated Index in two of the books are extremely helpful in reviewing the practices and as a reference for teachers. The questionnaires for people with specific illnesses may also be quite useful for those with regular patients. Also, your answers to my questions during class, such as Meera's explanation of "Bramari" were quite helpful, as there is much that is not explained in the books .

Unfortunately, I have had several personal problems that prevented me from attending most of your classes, including difficult commutes of over 75 minutes due to heavy traffic in the evenings coming from League City.

Darrell Matula.

League City, TX.

Testimonial.

This is a testimonial of our visit Rama Rao Ji and Mira Ji of sVYasa in Houston Tx. My son Atrey Khoche was diagnosed with stiff eye muscles and focusing problem by our eye doctors. After several second opinions it was clear that by he needed therapy for his eyes. His eye doctor suggested Vision Therapy as provided by some eye doctors. However, we decided to pursue Yoga therapy. Then stated the our search for a good instructor in the Bay area in California. After discussing with many local instructors it as evident that there was no one available in the local area who could offer therapeutic yoga. We were then fortunate to find the contacts of Rama Rao ji. After our conversation with Rama Rao Ji about Atrey's eye problem, Rama Rao Ji confirmed the treatment plan with the sVYASA kendra in Bangalore. We then fixed up our plans to Visit Houston. Rama Rao Ji and Mira Ji graciously accomodated our request in their busy schedule to offer Atrey the much needed training. In addition they offered us to stay with them in their own house and share their company and of course the delicious food. Before coming to Houston, we were little skepticle in terms of training a young boy, as Atrey is only seven and half old. However, after meeting with Ram Rao Ji and Mira ji all the doubt were quickly dispelled. Mira ji started teaching Yoga to Atrey with utmost affection and care and were able to get Atrey paying attention and grasping the Yoga techniques. Within few days only Atrey was able to pickup most of the Asanas. In addition to teaching a young boy, another challenge was to keep his interested in the three times a day practice schedule. Mira ji's caring attitude got the solved quickly. In all we spent ten days from 10th Sept to 22nd Sept 2006, with them and were able to get Atrey learn all the Yoga techniques and was able to perform them with little instructions. Another point worth mentioning is the attention to details, Mira ji were very particular about every detail in each practice whether it was Pranyam, Asana or Trataka's. She also ensured that Atrey understood their importance and was getting versed with them.Aside from the Yoga, Both Ram Rao ji and Mira Ji offered us a great company. Keeping a seven year old boy happy and not bored is not an easy task, but both made anextra effort to time from their busy schedule toentertain us and take us out at times. Not even a single time did Atrey mentioned "I am getting bored". Overall, it was a great experience and we got all what we came to Houston for and we are sure to get the benefits of the Yoga techniques in getting Atrey's eye problem resolved. I would recommend anyone who needs help in Yoga and specifically needs theraputic yoga, please contact Rama Rao Ji and Mira Ji from sVYASA. Please feel free to call me as well at 408-517-8943 if you want to know more about our visit..

Ajay Khoche Atrey' Dad.

Cheers, Ajay Khoche.

Mira and Rama Rao ji,.

Thank you for the email (diet). The following is my feedback for the 15 day course.

Kannu Wadhwa.

Feedback for Yoga therapy .

Name: Kannu Wadhwa.

Age: 21.

Problem: Rheumatoid Arthritis.

About a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Although the cause is still unknown to me, I have suffered a lot during this time. My knees were swollen due to inflammation and I could not move my shoulders much. It was impossible for me to sit on the ground and then stand up without any support. I started taking heavy medication but the pain was not going away. I had to give my martial arts due to this.

I have been under yoga therapy for 15 days now. After the first 5-6 days I felt a little pain reduction in my toes and finger joints from doing joint exercises with Mira ji. My neck muscles also felt a little relaxed after doing neck exercises continuously for 15 days. My left knee and shoulder are also feeling a little better; however there is no significant change in the right side. Since this is a chronic disease, I realize I will have to practice yoga for some time before I can see any considerable difference.

The 15 day course with Mira ji was very helpful for loosening my finger joints. My classes were usually 2 hours a day and ended with pranayama and nadishudhi. We started with loosening and stretching techniques for all joints and then went on to postures. We also did meditative postures and exercises to give power to the joint muscles. The postures are very helpful in calming down the whole body, especially since my life is very stressful and hectic; I feel that pranayama combined with the postures will really help me relax my brain after a long day of classes and work. I learnt a lot during my stay in Texas and will try my best to continue with the yoga Mira ji and Rama Rao ji have taught me. I really appreciate their cooperation.

Kannu Wadhwa.

Rama

I read George’s response to you and he really summed up many of my feelings about yoga. I would agree with all of the points that he made. One of the biggest benefits is the increased level of flexibility. Tom and I both feel that we have made substantial progress in that area.

It is also very good to be able to work or concentrate on a particular area in one of the yoga classes when one of us (or more) has a particular problem (ex. – back, joints, etc.). I also have better muscle tone as a result of the classes.

Tom and I both agree that we have both experienced many positive results from the classes.

Carolyn

Date 4th Sept 2006

Rama, The benefits of yoga are many but these are the most important to me:

1. It helps me to relax. When I come home from work I am often tense. After one hour of yoga, I feel relaxed and refreshed.

2. Increased flexibility. Our bodies tend to tighten up as we grow older. Since starting yoga about two years ago, I have regained some of the physical flexibility I enjoyed in earlier years.

3. Reduction or elimination of discomfort in body joints. Two years ago I was beginning to feel arthritic-type pain in my shoulders and hips. The hip pain is totally gone and the shoulder discomfort is significantly reduced. I do some of the movements that you taught us on a regular basis, almost daily, and the results have been very noticeable.

4. A better understanding of the relationship between mind and body. Our regular sessions make me aware of the importance of achieving harmony between my mind and my body. I need much improvement in this area but I have made some progress.

I'm sure that there are other positive effects of which I am unaware, but the above are the ones I notice.

Judy Herdilica

Date 4th Sept 2006

I was most interested in yoga for the osteopenia in my right hip. I also have arthritis in my right shoulder joint, so I wanted to strengthen those muscles. I had been told by my doctor not to do exercise where I raise my arms over my head because of my shoulder, and not to do leg lifts because of my hip. Since I have started yoga, my shoulder seems better. However, the exercises that require raising your leg while lying down sometimes make my hip hurt for days afterward. Other times it doesn't bother it at all, so it's confusing.

Overall, I greatly enjoy the yoga classes, and especially look forward to the deep relaxation at the end.

AlmaWilson

Date 31 August 2006

Over the past 6 years I have lost much muscle tone, flexibilty and strength due to Rheumatoid Arthritis.

I feel this class has helped me in these ways. 1. I think I have more stability on my feet. 2. I am regaining some flexibility in my joints. 3. I seem to have more stamina for walking and daily chores. 4. The hour spent in yoga class refreshes me and helps my over-all sense of well-being.

PatHall

Date 2nd Sept 2006