The Satsang and Sadhana Group is a community initiative of the Albany New York Nepalese Society (ANNS) dedicated to promoting physical well-being, inner peace, devotion, cultural connection, and social harmony.
The group brings community members together through wellness, spiritual, devotional, and cultural activities. Its programs are organized under two main areas: Yoga Sadhana and Bhakti Sadhana.
Vision & Mission section
🌿 Vision
To build a healthy, peaceful, spiritually enriched, and harmonious Nepalese community through the practice of yoga, meditation, satsang, devotion, and self-development.
🙏 Mission
To provide a common platform where people of all ages can come together to practice Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Bhajan–Kirtan, Satsang, and other spiritual wellness activities that promote physical health, mental well-being, moral values, and social harmony.
🧘 Yoga Sadhana
Yoga • Pranayama • Meditation • Wellness
🙏 Bhakti Sadhana
Bhajan–Kirtan • Satsang • Devotion • Culture
Bhajan–Kirtan Team
A dedicated Bhajan–Kirtan team will organize devotional programs based on the needs of the Nepalese community and participate in religious, cultural, and social occasions.
Through Bhajan–Kirtan and Satsang, the team seeks to foster a spiritual atmosphere, preserve Nepalese cultural traditions, and strengthen friendship and harmony within the community.
🧘Yoga Sadhana
The Yoga Sadhana program focuses on yoga, pranayama, meditation, and holistic wellness practices for people of all age groups. Through classes, workshops, and special programs, the group aims to encourage healthy living, mindfulness, inner peace, and continued yogic development within the Nepalese community.
Major Yoga & Wellness Activities
- Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation classes
- Age-appropriate wellness programs for children, youth, adults, and seniors
- Special Yoga workshops for International Day of Yoga and other occasions
- Satsang and spiritual talks by knowledgeable practitioners and invited speakers, as appropriate
🙏 Bhakti Sadhana
The Bhakti Sadhana program focuses primarily on Bhajan–Kirtan, Satsang, devotional practices, and cultural activities. A dedicated Bhajan–Kirtan team will organize and participate in devotional programs during religious, cultural, and community occasions, including Krishna Janmashtami, Ram Navami, Buddha Purnima, Teej, Dashain, Tihar, and other special events.
Special Programs & Celebrations
The group plans to organize or participate in special spiritual, wellness, and cultural programs whenever appropriate, including the following:
International Day of Yoga • Buddha Jayanti • Ram Navami • Krishna Janmashtami • Teej Spiritual Gathering • Dashain Programs • Tihar Programs
🤝 Join Our Community
The Satsang and Sadhana Group welcomes everyone interested in Yoga, Meditation, Satsang, Bhajan–Kirtan, spiritual practices, cultural activities, and community service. Community members are encouraged to contribute their time, talent, knowledge, and enthusiasm. Together, we hope to build a healthy, peaceful, spiritually enriched, culturally connected, and harmonious Nepalese community.
👥 Current Team Members
Mr. Laxmi Prasad Baral (Swarnakamal)
Dr. Krishna Devkota
Mrs. Richa Piya
Mr. Bidhan Bhurtel
Dr. Lekhnath Gautam
🙏 Interested in Joining Us?
Interested in Yoga, Meditation, Satsang, Bhajan–Kirtan, spiritual practices, or community service? We welcome you to become part of the ANNS Satsang and Sadhana Group. Contact us to learn more about upcoming activities and opportunities to participate.
