Pune Sunyoga Shivir: A Transformative Journey on Gudi Padwa 2026

The recent Sunyoga Sciemtific Spiritual Healing Course Level 3 shivir in Pune, held from March 13-15, 2026, at Pujya Bansibaba Karva Dharmashala in Alandi, drew over 170 participants seeking solar energy healing under Shree Shree Swami Suryayogi Umashankar JI Maharaj JI’s guidance. Organised impeccably by Rajendra and Sneha Kulkarni with dedicated volunteers, alongside influential healer Madhuri Pethe Ma, who runs her own acclaimed Barakshar programs, praises Sunyoga’s benefits to her students Her presence amplified Maharashtra’s growing Sunyoga enthusiasm through her vast network and endorsements. The event’s smooth execution and positive energy highlight its success and potential to inspire future attendees.

Event Highlights

Participants experienced subtle exercises (Sukshma Vyayama), Sun meditation (Suryopasana), and shavasana, all designed to harness sunlight for detoxification and inner peace. Swamiji provided personal blessings and detailed instructions, emphasising undivided attention on the sun without mantras during meditation. Flexible adaptations like evening sessions before 4 PM were shared for practicality.

Food and accommodation were highlights, with sattvic meals prepared on-site (with wood fire, due to the lack of cooking gas), earning praise for their quality and loving service. Minor logistical challenges, such as water supply, were swiftly resolved by the team.

Powerful Participant Testimonials

Participants shared profound transformations, feeling part of a supportive community that fosters lifelong practices and shared growth.

• “We learned a lot from the workshop, more than not to hold expectations. Swamiji explained different topics nicely. Food quality & Accommodation facility were good. Overall, it was well organised.” – Multiple participants.
  
• “मी मुद्दाम येथे poll टाकतोय @Rajendra Kulkarni Mumbai Workshop तुमची permission असेल तर ग्रुप वर ऍक्टिव्हिटी केल्यानेconnect राहतात सगळे मला खरच ही आपली फॅमिली वाटायला लागली .काल स्वामीजी आणि कुलकर्णी सर /मॅडम ,पेठे मॅडम यांना सोडून जाताना मनात एक हुरहूर होती, जो आनंद इथे तुम्हा तुम्हा सगळ्यामुळे अनुभवायला मिळाला. यासाठी खरंच पूर्वजन्मची खूप पुण्याई लागत असावी . सर्वात महत्वाचे म्हणजे एवढ्या कमी energy exchange मध्ये अत्यन्त उत्कृष्ट नियोजन पार पाडले (जेवण आणि नाश्ता 1 नंबर) याबाबद्दल कुलकर्णी सर आणि टीमचे खरच मनापासून अभिनंदन !!!💐💐💐 स्वामीजी ज्या एक उद्देशप्रति कार्यरत आहेत मला यावर काम करायचं आहे मुलांना जीवनोपयोगी आणि स्वतःच्या अनुभवावर आधारित शिक्षण मिळावे . माफिया सिस्टम खरच कार्यरत कशी आहे हे समजले . एक spark ignite झाला आहे जो सूर्यउपासने मुळे अधिकच प्रखर…” – Yogesh Shitole, Pune
  (English: “I’m deliberately posting a poll here… I truly started feeling like this is our family. Leaving Swamiji, Kulkarni sir/madam, Pethe madam, yesterday brought heartache—the joy here because of all of you must require past-life punya. Most importantly, excellent organisation at minimal cost (meals/breakfast top-notch)! Heartfelt congrats to Kulkarni sir & team. I want to work on Swamiji’s mission: practical, experience-based education for kids. Understood the mafia system. A spark ignited, intensified by Sun worship…”)
  
  

  Swamiji together with Madhuri Pethe Maa.

• “शिबिरातील सकारात्मक ऊर्जा प्रत्येकाला त्याच्या जीवनात मार्गदर्शक होईल हे नक्की.शिबिराचे आयोजन अतिशय उत्तम होते.जेवण अप्रतिम होते त्यासाठी पुन्हा एकदा तुमचे मनःपूर्वक आभार 🙏” – Darshana Natu 
  (English: “The camp’s positive energy will surely guide everyone in life. Excellent organization. Meals were exceptional—heartfelt thanks again.”)
  
  

  The full Kulkarni family with Swamiji

• “श्री.राजेंद्र सर आणि स्नेहा ताई तसेच तुमची सर्व टीम तुम्हां सर्वांना खूप खूप धन्यवाद!🙏🙏 खूपच नियोजनबध्द शिबीराची व्यवस्था होती. तुमच्या मुळे हे शिबीर आम्ही करु शकलो.स्वामीजींनी ही सर्वांना वैयक्तिक मार्गदर्शन केले भरभरुन आशीर्वाद दिले. खूप छान अनुभव आला.” – Mrs Shubhangi Deshpande 
  (English: “Deep thanks to Rajendra sir, Sneha ma & team! Very well-planned camp. Thanks to you, we could attend. Swamiji gave personal guidance & abundant blessings. Wonderful experience.”)
  
  
• “सूर्य योगी उमाशंकर आणि श्री कुलकर्णी सर सौ स्नेहा ताई यांना सप्रेम नमस्कार.आपले शिबीराचे आयोजन उत्तम . स्वामीजींनी सर्व व्याख्याने आणि सूर्य योग खूप तळमळीने शिकवला.त्यामूळे त्यांचे शतशः ॠणीआहोत.आपली कार्यकर्त्यांची फळी लाजवाबच.स्वामींजीनी सूक्ष्म व्यायाम शिकवला आता म्हटलं याचा क्रम कसा लक्षात राहणार तर लगेचच आपण पुस्तके वाटून आमची आयती सोय केली .भोजन अप्रतिम जणू काही आम्हा भगींनीना माहेरपणाचे सुख दिलेत.” – Mrs. Borgaonkar 
  (English: “Loving namaskar to Sunyogi Umashankar & Kulkarni couple. Excellent organization. Swamiji taught lectures & Sunyoga with passion—we owe him 100x. Super volunteers. Booklets distributed right after subtle exercises—perfect! Food exceptional, like maternal home joy.”)
  
  

These quotes reflect the shivir’s impact on physical vitality, mental clarity, and community bonds. Many participants reported feeling more energized, focused, and spiritually connected, with some adopting Sunyoga practices into their daily routines. The event demonstrated how Sunyoga can lead to lasting positive changes, encouraging attendees to continue their journey and share these benefits with others.

When no cooking gas was available, firewood was used.

Benefits and Daily Practice Tips

Sunyoga promotes solar prana absorption for healing, reducing toxins via exercises like jogging, breaths, and energy balls. To support ongoing practice, many committed to daily sunrise sessions within two hours, using the provided booklets for guidance. We also addressed questions on evening adaptations, guided audios, and photo meditation, ensuring participants feel equipped for sustained practice.

The event sparked calls for future shivirs, aligning with Swamiji Umashankar JI’s mission for universal peace through Sunyoga.