Renowned monk visits Bristol

Renowned monk and author Dr Ishan Shivanand delivered a powerful lecture at the Hindu Temple entitled 'The Practice of Immortality.'  Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, together with an audience of Hindus from around the region,m attended the lecture. 'The impact of correct and continuous effort as set out by Dr Ishivanand has been shown to improve the mental health of disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals in settings as diverse as prisons and schools,' Peaches Golding noted. The yogi spoke of his youth in monasteries and the lessons he learned which influence his work in the USA, Europe and UK. He ended the lecture with a breathing exercises shown to lower blood pressure and relax participants.