Dhayana Ashram is located on Mada Church Road, in Mandaveli, in Mylapore, in the capital city of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India. It is very near to Beasnt Nagar, Mylapore and Raja Annamali puram. It was founder by Jerry Rosario who is a popular, an Indian Jesuit priest, Tamil Catholic Priest, a theologian, social analyst, a civil lawyer, spiritual counselor, writer, Sociologist, retreat facilitator and Religious Philosopher. His notable works are Dhaanam, Whisper with Fire, All the Best and Gaining Momentum. He is largely regarded as "A revolutionary in this modern world to create a new world". At present, he is serving as Director in Dhyana Ashram. It is to be remembered that he has successfully completed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Rural Development Science, MA in Political Science, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Bangalore and PhD in Political Philosophy with Theology.

Socio-Pastoral Activities at Dhyana Ashram

Among the dalits and the poor, Fr. Jerry Rosario has done a few decades of insertional services with a lot of perfection. In general public, he is well known to several section as "barefoot priest," mainly because he has totally given up wearing foot wears as a great mark of his solidarity with those poorest and dalits who are denied the right to wear it by the caste-ridden traditions. He has lectured in thirty countries. In forty-five institutions, he is a visiting professor. It is to be highly noted that he has a doctorate in Periyarism. He wholeheartedly learnt the philosophy of Thanthai E.V.Ramaswamy Periyar who had birthed a "Self-respect movement" in Tamil Nadu and rest of the states of South India. Periyar is known for his political analysis of Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity. Fr. Jerry Rosario cites "Only few get opportunities to break history, but all have the capacity to bend history and Periyar is a man who has not only bent, but broken the history of Tamil Nadu."

Jerry Rosario has authored fifty eight books through Vaigarai Publications. Later, his books have become text books for university and undergraduate students. He is the founder MANITHAM for political Analysis and action plus for socio-pastoral animation and the movements JEPASA. He also founded DHANAM, for human organ donations for the needy. A student did her Ph.D. research on The Societal Analysis of Contemporary World highlighted in the forty five Tamil books of Dr. Jerry. He wrote an English book titled, "A Present for the Future" that deals blood donation, stem cell donation, eye donation, bone and tissue donation.

Yoga Classes at Dhayana Ashram

Yogi Ashwini ji of Dhyan Foundation conducts meditation sessions and yoga classes at Dhayana Ashram. Here yoga is best taught according to the guru-shishya parampara that comes free of cost. At this place, yoga is a sadhna, not a business. Yogi Ashwini ji also conducts classes at Presidency Club, Gandhinagar Club and Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. They conduct regular daily and weekly session every now and then. At Dhyan Ashram, All classes, seminars, workshops related to Yoga and meditation are conducted free of cost completely. All from different walks of life can participate in these programs. The Volunteers of Dhyan Ashram don't take any remuneration for their unique services.

Yogi Ashwini largely deals with yoga tantra, past life re-visiting, spiritual healing, ancient arts such the gada (mace), etc. This yogi is known for perfectly amalgamating the past with the present, in pristine form impart the rare practices of yoga with a practical approach in order to suit the modern methods and techniques of life. This yogi is popularly known for Sanatan Kriya, which is regarded as the pure practice of yoga. This also largely stands testimony to mastery on spiritual sciences. On the other hand, under the guidance of Yogi Ashwini, the amazing direct and indirect results have led doctors at reputed Indian Medical Association to wholeheartedly validate the precision in yogic and clairvoyance abilities of the practitioners of yoga.

The general yoga asanas that are taught in the yoga session are Sarvaa~Ngaasana, Navasana, Pashchimottaanaasana, Balasana, Utkatasana, Ushtrasna, Utthitaparshvakonasana, Gomukhasana, JaanushirShaasana, Shalabhaasana, Dhanuraasana, Matsyaasana, Yogamudraa, Paarshvottanasana, Setubandhasana, Chaturaa~NgadanDaasana, Viparitakarani, Virabhadraasana 2, Pavanamuktaasana, Urdhvamukhashvanasana, Marjarasana, Rajakapotasana, TrikoNaasana, Suryanamaskaara, Ardhamatsyendraasana and Bhuja~Ngaasana. In this particular ashram, the knowledge appropriate regarding yoga and its general practice will be given as per the requirements and needs of the patient by a yoga expert in this particular field. Yoga provides efficient and effective treatment for Diabetes, Menstrual disorders, Obesity, Asthma, Joint Diseases, Calculi, Skin diseases, Gastro intestinal disorders, Infertility, Mental stress, Insomnia and Respiratory disease. Instructions are given to the participants regarding the food items that can be consumed during yoga session. It is to be highly that non vegetarian and oily food items should be totally avoided. On the other hand, Junk food is banned during yoga session. Yoga participants shouldn't smoke and consume alcohol. There is no need of stocking any type of food. All food items should be home prepared, cooked and consumed. They should avoid having outside food because it will spoil their health to a great extent.

Without any charges, as per the ancient tradition – guru-shishya-parampara, Yogi Ashwini a Yogi, who practices and imparts Vedic knowledge, runs a successful business, has traveled widely and is a householder. He speaks many languages fluently. He holds a Masters Degree in Management and Honours in Economics from Delhi University. On the subjects of yoga, healing sciences and past life, he has written many books. He is also a columnist, writes regularly in leading magazines and dailies both Indian and International circuit. He is associated with IIM Bangalore and the Oxford University UK.

Yogi Ashwini formulated based on the Patanjali Yog Sutras and 'Sanatan Kriya'. Yogi Ashwini mentioned that, "Yog is not done get rid of diseases, that's the job of a doctor. But if you are in yog, no disease can touch you." On the other hand, the Kriya in a successful manner has been perfectly tried and tested through the most scientific plus rational minds with a lot of perfection. He has authored several books on Sanatan Kriya: Essence of Yoga, the Vedic Sciences, Thoughts...of the Inner World, a Haunting, Sanatan Kriya: 51 Miracles and Sanatan Kriya, an anti-ageing book named The Ageless Dimension.

Facilities at Dhayana Ashram

The lodging and boarding facilities are arranged by the ashram authorities on request by the students, participants, visitors and guests. They can get single rooms, double rooms, sharing rooms and dormitory at reasonable and affordable rent. These rooms are provided with basic furniture and furnishing for a comfortable stay to a great extent. The ashram has a good library with good collection of books, journals, magazines and thesis reports. This library is open for inmates and general public.

While staying in this ashram, all those given rules and regulation must be strictly followed. Those who deviate from the given rules and regulation in any circumstances and situations will be immediately warmed. The warning must be taken in a positive terms, just because it is actually given for the well-being of the participant so that they are lead soon plus can return to normal professional and personal life. They should cooperate and coordinated with their yoga and meditation instructor and ashram authority. There is chance of re-scheduling of the yoga sessions and meditation of this ashram without any notice in that case, the participant's cooperation is the need of the hour.

Well whatever be, the Ashram plays an important role in enlightening many young minds in order to throw light on the importance of Yoga and its various useful aspect on life. It is going to be an engaging affair to be the part of this Ashram and benefit out of its various programs.