VKY Mandir is dedicated to serving two key purposes through the integration of body, mind and soul:

• Raising awareness and promoting self-care
• Preventing emotional, sexual and physical abuse, self-harm and substance abuse

“Yoga as Therapy” is based on ancient wisdom and delivered through evidence-based and cost-effective programs to support mental health.

To assist us in fulfilling our Objects, we plan to establish
a safe space in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne
to teach our Programs to those in need.
WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW AS YOU OR
SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR MAY NEED OUR HELP
NOW OR SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE

Yoga is more than just a physical practice; it is a holistic tool for self-care, self-awareness, and harm prevention—both to oneself and others. By fostering inner balance, self-discipline, and emotional resilience, yoga plays a crucial role in preventing various forms of abuse and self-harm.

• Self-care is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. Yoga promotes self-care by:
• Enhancing body awareness, preventing neglect and self-harm.
• Encouraging mindfulness, helping individuals recognize and address emotional distress early.
• Strengthening self-love and self-respect, reducing vulnerability to toxic relationships and harmful behaviours.
• Improving mental clarity, fostering better decision-making and emotional regulation.

Abuse often stems from a lack of emotional regulation, deep-seated pain, or learned patterns of behaviour.
Yoga helps by:

• Cultivating inner peace and emotional stability, reducing tendencies toward aggression and control.
• Teaching healthy boundaries, allowing individuals to recognize and resist abusive situations.
• Building confidence and self-worth, empowering individuals to break free from toxic relationships.
• Encouraging compassion and empathy, preventing abusive behaviours from developing.

Suicidal thoughts arise from deep emotional pain and a sense of hopelessness. Yoga provides tools to regain inner strength by:

• Reducing stress and anxiety through breath management (pranayama) and meditation.
• Promoting mindfulness, helping individuals detach from negative thought patterns.
• Strengthening emotional resilience, allowing individuals to navigate life’s challenges with courage.
• Encouraging community connection, preventing isolation and despair.

Yoga helps prevent and heal from sexual abuse by:

• Teaching self-awareness and empowerment, making individuals less vulnerable to predators.
• Strengthening intuition, helping individuals recognize and avoid unsafe situations.
• Releasing trauma stored in the body, helping survivors heal emotionally and physically.
• Encouraging self-respect and bodily autonomy, fostering a sense of control over one’s own body.

Substance abuse often stems from stress, trauma, or a lack of purpose. Yoga helps by:

• Providing a natural way to cope with stress and emotional pain.
• Rewiring the brain for discipline and self-control, reducing cravings.
• Strengthening self-awareness, allowing individuals to recognize and address triggers.
• Creating a sense of inner fulfillment, reducing the need for external escapes like drugs or alcohol.

want to purchase a Wellness Centre to be used
primarily to meet our Objects of the prevention or control
of human behaviour that is harmful or abusive to human
beings through the teaching and practice of Yoga
Practices including as “Yoga as Therapy”.
We seek donors and interest-free loan supporters to
make this vision a reality
Join us in making a lasting impact!
Contributions can be made
Vasudeva Kriya Yoga Mandir Ltd
(BSB: 193-879, A/C: 400463258)
DONATIONS OF $2 OR MORE ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE