Purpose and Activities of the Yogi Gupta Society:
The nature of the activities to be conducted, or the purposes to be promoted or carried out by the Society, are as follows:
- The holding of religious services for the worship of God. These worship services will include scriptural readings, commentary on the scriptures, devotional chanting and congregational singing. The purpose of these services is to obtain for the members union with God.
- The promotion of the religious, cultural, educational and charitable activities dedicated to the humanitarian ideals of Yogi Gupta, the founder of Yogi Gupta Ashram, Inc. in Elmhurst, New York, and Kailashanand Mission Trust in Rishikesh, India.
- The conduct of all other activities proper for the administration and welfare of an actively functioning religious organization.
Why Become A Member?
Yogi Gupta spent his time in America tirelessly bringing better physical, mental and spiritual health to the West. Now the essential mandate of Yogi Gupta Society, Inc., a non-profit religious organization incorporated in the State of Florida, is to further his aims by protecting, preserving and promoting the great yogic legacy of Yogi Gupta. Membership is an opportunity for Seva (Selfless Service or Karma Yoga), to maintain the continuity of Yogi Gupta\’s teachings, to keep these teachings alive.
Eligibility for Membership:
Membership in the Yogi Gupta Society, Inc., is open to all who subscribe to its mission and purposes as stated in the Articles of Incorporation.
Categories and cost of membership:
- Regular Membership: $45 per year per person
- Lifetime Membership: One-time payment of $500
- Family Membership: $55 per year per family (this consists of 1-2 adults and their children under the age of 25)
- Requests for membership may also be sent via email to info@yogiguptasociety.org
Benefits of membership:
- Participation in all YGS activities: volunteering, attending religious services, etc.
- Voting on any resolution or issue concerning YGS affairs that are put forth for such voting, including election of trustees
- The right to be voted by the members as a trustee
- YGS email newsletters and notifications
- A 10% discount from the regular price of YGS-sponsored yoga classes, activities or publications.