Tathaastu: So Be It , the spiritual and holistic healing magazine presented a FREE workshop on Spiritual Awakening, Astrology and Vaastu (the ancient Indian science of home and space alignment) on Friday, December 12 at the Hindu Temple in Sunnyvale , California . Organized by the Hindu Temple and Community Center, the spiritual event was attended by over 500 people. Chamunda Swamiji, the well-known Vedic astrologer and spiritual healer, conducted the workshop on spirituality and astrology. Pt. Gopal Sharma, world's leading Vaastu expert, presented Vaastu principles and offered advice for optimizing your home and office.

We live in very stressful times. Economic, social and emotional worries affect our lives on a day-to-day basis. We all need a little healing to bring out the latent energy and strength in us - in astrological and spiritual terms; or through Vaastu Shastra – the original eco-friendly and scientific body of knowledge for balance of energy within spaces. Both the experts had the audience spellbound with the wealth of information and timeless advice. An interesting and interactive event, the workshop was interspersed with information, discourses, and a very popular Q&A segment, where Chamunda Swamiji and Pt. Gopal Sharma gave prompt responses and offered timeless guidance to the many gathered there.

Raj Bhanot, the main organizer from the temple, said “It was one of the most informative programs. There was such a wealth of knowledge that was shared.” Sanjay Aggarwal, one of the organizers from the temple, said, “It was most interesting to hear about the ancient system of Vaastu. We had not done this before at the temple, we are glad that we brought this event.”

Swamiji has an illustrious background. A devout worshipper of Maa Kali, he has learned the immense powers of healing through spirituality. It was at Mt. Abu in Raj asthan that he received grace of Swami Divya Anandji and was initiated by him into the name “Chamunda Swami.” He is a strong believer in the cultivation of purity thought, mind and harnessing positive energy from the negative forces around us.

Vaastu is the ancient Indian science of direction and architecture that combines the elements of nature and balances them with man and home/work space. Pt. Gopal Sharma is a Vaastu expert for decades now. He has done extensive research in the fields of Vaastu, Feng Shui and Astrology, and has many books to his credit. He is the founder and president of the Institute of Vaastu & Joyful Living, and is in the process of establishing an international university in Raj asthan ( India ) with a mission to impart world-class education in Vaastu, Vedanta and Astrology. Anil Sood, an organizer from Hindu Temple enthused, “It was very educational! Pt. Sharma's pointers for harmonious living were excellent. We got recipes for good, hassle-free living.”

Tathaastu: So Be It   focuses on “Eastern Wisdom for the Mind, Body & Soul.” As part of its endeavor to promote peace, serenity and good health through holistic means, the magazine had organized a well-attended yoga camp earlier in July 2008 in Washington D.C. , with the world-famous yoga guru, Swami Ramdev; and another yoga camp with Swami Ramdev in Toronto , Canada in 2007. Both events were attended by thousands of people and were sold-out events.   Tathaastu: So Be It   also plans to conduct meditation and Ayurveda workshops as well in the near future.

The two luminaries, Chamunda Swamiji and Pt. Gopal Sharma, have come together for a series of “Spiritual Awakening, Astrology & Vaastu” events around the country. The next two events and consultations are scheduled in New Jersey and Toronto . For more information and to participate in these events, please contact Georgy Bhaala @ 732 939 9900 or email   GBG@TathaastuMag.com