In 2006, Pujya Swami Sahajananda initiated the Sivananda Sunlit Path Programme to assist youth to cope with social evils such as drug & alcohol abuse, gambling, etc. and those suffering with depression and contemplating suicide. Numerous programmes have been conducted throughout the province, and over 1 700 children have signed a pledge to stay away from the above-mentioned social evils. They have now become members of the prestigious Sunlit Club, and receive a free supply of a quarterly magazine, Sunlit Path, which contains helpful articles written by Sri Swami Sivananda to help them in their daily lives. Daily prayer and turning to God for help are the main themes of the programme.

Sivananda Sunlit Path Centre

When a beautiful property in Chatsworth was donated to the Society by the Vedanta Mission in 2006, Pujya Swami Sahajananda decided that it will be the home of the Sivananda Sunlit Club, aimed at assisting youth afflicted with the above-mentioned problems.

Construction commenced in 2009, and the Centre was opened in April 2011. Although its primary focus is assisting youth, the Centre also comprises a Prayer Hall with a Peace Centre and Ganga Rani, an indoor sports centre, counselling rooms where youth having problems with drugs & alcohol, depression with suicidal tendencies, etc. are given assistance, an alternate remedies clinic, a sewing training centre, computer training centre, soya milk making facility, organic vegetable gardens and residential quarters.

The counselling of those afflicted with drug related problems is based on the teachings of the Divine Master and Pujya Swami Sahajananda. The approach is purely spiritual. Youth are given guidelines and a spiritual diary to fill in, as well as literature to help them with their problems. Those seeking assistance with the above-mentioned problems may call at the centre from Monday - Friday between 9am and 4pm.

The skills training centres equip the unemployed with skills that will help them to secure jobs. Skills are taught in sewing, computer literacy, organic gardening and soya milk-making. Weekly programmes are also conducted for senior citizens. 

Divine Life Society of SA projects (1974-2010) 

Most of the projects listed here have been undertaken by Divine Life Society of South Africa for the poor and disadvantaged in deep rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal. Most of the projects are undertaken in partnership with Municipalities or Government Departments. Some have been funded fully by the Society.

1. Sivananda Higher Primary School, Mahlabatini.
2. Ekudubekeni Secondary School, Mahlabatini.
3. Macanya B.C. School, Upper Tongaat.
4. Umgada B.C. School, Umlazi
5. Mshwasi B.C. School, lIIovo.
6. Inhlakanipho Secondary School, KwaMashu.
7. Lay Ecumenical Centre, Edendale.
8. Mshwati Memorial B.C. School, Upper Tongaat.
9. Isikontshe B.C. School, Umlazi.
10. Mqawe High School, Inanda. (Laboratory & Library).
11. Empushini B.C. School, Umbumbulu.
12. Shayamoya Primary School, Umkomaas.
13. Amoti B.C. School, Inanda.
14. Amoti Junior School, Inanda.
15. Plessislaer B.C. School, Pietermaritzburg.
16. Sivananda Clinic, Inanda.
17. Ekudubekeni Secondary School, Mahlabatini. (Additional Classrooms).
18. Sivananda Higher Primary School, Mahlabatini. (Additional Classrooms).
19. Kwa Madalla Primary School, Elandskop.
20. Abalindi Welfare Society, Inanda. (Dining Room).
21. Intshisekelo Junior Secondary School, Inanda.
22. Vulingqondo School, Ntumeni.
23. Abalindi Welfare Society, Inanda. (Dormitories).
24. Taylor's Halt School, Pietermaritzburg.
25. M.V. Unulu School, Pietermaritzburg.
26. Odidini Bandu Secondary School, Umbumbulu.
27. Kwa Simamane Lower Primary School, Ndwedwe.
28. Kwa Jessop B.C. School, Umsunduze Mission.
29. Ceremony B.C. School, Ntumeni.
30. Hloniphani School, Tongaat.
31. Wozamoya Secondary School, Hammarsdale.
32. Endakane High School, Ezakheni.
33. Mshiyana High School, Inanda.
34. Nkosinathi Junior School, Inanda.
35. Amazibu B.C. School, Umbumbulu.
36. Sivananda Centenary Clinic, Umzinyati.
37. Kwa Bazothini Secondary School, Inanda.
38. Lihithemba Secondary School, Ndwedwe.
39. Mqolombeni B.C. School, Mid-lllovo.
40. Ndlandlama Combined School, Umbumbulu.
41. Amatikwe Lower Primary School, Inanda.
42. Phuthumani Lower Primary School, KwaMashu.
43. Enkwambase B.C. School, Tongaat.
44. Mcetshwa Lower Primary School, Inanda.
45. Mqoqozi Higher Primary School, Umbumbulu.
46. Abalindi Welfare Society, Inanda. (Additional Dormitories).
47. Mashiyamahle Junior Secondary School, Verulam.
48. Emolweni Lower Primary School, Hillcrest.
49. Kwa Gwegwe Lower Primary School, Umbumbulu.
50. Mnganiwakhe Secondary School, lIIovo Beach.
51. Nombika Secondary School, Ndwedwe.
52. Sisebenzile Secondary School, Ndwedwe.
53. Egweni Lower Primary School, Dalton.
54. Nkulisabantu Lower Primary School, KwaMashu.
55. Kwa Bazothini Junior Secondary School, Inanda.
56. Khanyanjalo Lower Primary School, Inanda.
57. Sokalisa Higher Primary School, KwaMashu.
58. Shayamoya Lower Primary School, KwaMashu.
59. Mandlakayise Lower Primary School, Inanda.
60. Ingqunequlu Secondary School, Hillcrest.
61. Sivananda Thubelihle Training Centre, Empangeni.
62. 181 Homes for Displaced Indians & Africans, Waterloo, Verulam.
63. Ndwedwe Central Clinic, Ndwedwe.
64. Sivananda Technical College & High School, KwaMashu.
65. Sikhwama Junior Secondary School, Isipingo.
66. Christian Care Centre, KwaMashu.
67. Umlazi Technical College, Sewing Centre, Umlazi.
68. Umlazi Technical College, Printing Department, Umlazi.
69. Sivananda Technical College, KwaMashu (Additional Classrooms).
70. Sivananda Technical Institute, Mahlabatini.
71. Computer Centre, Sivananda Technical College & High School, KwaMashu.
72. Esizibeni Sivananda-Sadhu Vaswani High School, Umgababa.
73. Hydroponics Project, Spes Nova School, Phoenix, Durban.
74. Hydroponics Project, Crisis Care Centre, Hillcrest.
75. Hydroponics Project, Pietermaritzburg Blind & Deaf Society.
76. Hydroponics Project, V.N. Naik Deaf School, Newlands.
77. Besters Primary School, Inanda
78. Esidumbini Clinic, Ozwanatini, Upper Tongaat.
79. Miriam Cele, KwaMashu-Orphaned Children.
80. Sivananda Technical College & High School (Extensions).
81. Nelisiwe Ganga Baptismal Centre, Port Durnford.
82. Sivananda Handicraft Centre, Richards Bay.
83. Sivananda Handicraft Centre, Umlazi Technical College.
84. Sivananda Handicraft Centre, Mnini, Umgababa.
85. Sivananda Handicraft Centre, Estcourt.
86. Sivananda Handicraft Centre, Port Durnford.
87. Sivananda Handicraft Centre, Uthungulu, Kwa Mthethwa.
88. eGoqo-Sivananda Primary School, Zululand.
89. Felifa-Sivananda High School, Zululand.
90. Celukiphiwe-Sivananda School, Estcourt.
91. Khuthala Sivananda Junior Primary School, Umlazi, Phase 1.
92. Kingsley-Sivananda Primary School, Vryheid.
93. Sivananda Junior School, Mahlabatini (Library & Toilets).
94. Sivananda Handicraft Centre, Esikhawini, Zululand.
95. Joko-Sivananda High School, Hlophekhulu, Zululand.
96. Phuzamanzi-Sivananda Primary School, Zululand.
97. Muziyaqokwa-Sivananda Primary School, Zululand.
98. Sivananda Myekeni Primary School, Zululand.
99. Mthingana-Sivananda High School, Vryheid, Zululand.
100. Welabasha-Sivananda High School, Kwa Mthethwa
101. Verdrukt-Sivananda Primary School, Vryheid, Zululand.
102. Empumleleweni-Sivananda Prim. School, Ingwavuma, Jozini.
103. Vukanimazulu-Sivananda High School, Pongola District.
104. Sizakahle Sivananda Primary School, Pongola District.
105. Ebuhleni Ganga Baptismal Centre, Inanda.
106. Ntombazi Sivananda Primary School, Fefe Area, Nongoma.
107. Lethukuhlakanipha, eDumbe, Zululand.
108. Abaqulusini Combined School, eDumbe, Zululand.
109. Mpembeni School, Gluckstadt, Abaqulusi, Zululand.
110. Mahlabaneni Sivananda Primary School, Zululand.
111. Sizanempi Primary School, Nhlazatshe, Ulundi.
112. Magqezulana Sivananda High, Ntambonde-Ceza, Ulundi.
113. Sivananda Prince Kwaziphethe High School, Nongoma, Phase 1.
114. Estcourt Primary School, Estcourt.
115. Gigimane High School, Kwa Mthethwa.
116. Sivananda Zululand Medical & Training Centre, Ulundi HIV/AIDS.
117. eMunyuwana Primary School, Ingwavuma, Jozini, Phase 1.
118. Mpiyonke Primary School, Nongoma.
119. Trust Feed Primary, Pietermaritzburg.
120. Sishongani Primary School, Emondlo.
121. Itshobane Primary School, Nongoma.
122. Nomzamo Sivananda Primary School, Kokstad.
123. Shayamoya Sivananda Primary School, Umzinto.
124. Mtwazi Sivananda Primary, Mkuze.
125. Ezimbidleni Primary School, Ubombo.
126. Nqobizizwe Primary School, Nibela, Hluhluwe.
127. Qomukhuphila Primary School, Nibela, Hluhluwe.
128. Ubuhlebemvelo Sivananda Primary School, St. Lucia.
129. Phumlani Sivananda Primary, Hluhuwe.
130. Sivananda Ghat, Clare Estate.
131. Sewing Centre, Shree Veeraboga Emperumal Temple, Tongaat.
132. Shembe-Sivananda Sewing Centre, Inanda.
133. Sewing Centre, Sivanandashram, Merebank.
134. Sewing Centre, Sivanandashram, Havenside.
135. Sewing Centre, Sivanandashram, Pietermaritzburg.
136. Zwelithini Sivananda Skills Training Centre, Nongoma.
137. eMunyuwana Sivananda Primary School, Ingwavuma, Phase 2.
138. Kwazipetha Sivananda High School, Nongoma, Phase 2.
139. Sebenzakanzima High School, uPhongolo.
140. Sakhumuzi Primary School, uPhongolo.
141. Mqubuka School, Nongoma
142. Mpilweni School, Nongoma.
143. Nhlakanipho Primary, eDumbe.
144. Sonkela Primary School, eDumbe.
145. Inyathi Primary, Abaqulusi.
146. Mange Primary, Abaqulusi.
147. Kwazikhonele Primary School, Ulundi.
148. Hlanganani C.P. School, Ulundi.
149. Phunyane Primary School, Hlabisa.
150. Msindazwe Primary School, Hluhluwe.
151. Mfakubheka Primary School, Kwangawanase.
152. Ekwebezii Primary School, Nkonjeni.
153. Mbalekelwa Primary, Ingwavuma.
154. Ogweni Primary School, uPongola.
155. Ludaka Primary School, Ingwavume.
156. Ntswalakahla Primary School, eMondlo.
157. Nqulwana Primary School, Mahlabathini, Ulundi.
158. Sizane Primary School, Ulundi.
159. Hawa Senior Primary, Illembe, Ndwedwe West.
160. Incophekulu Junior Primary, Umlazi.
161. Inkongolese Primary School, Umlazi.
162. Inselele Junior Primary, Umlazi.
163. Ntwela Junior Primary, Umlazi.
164. Siphesihle High School, Pinetown.
165. Kasturba Gandhi Primary School, Phoenix.
166. Khulabone Primary School, Hlabisa.
167. Hlabisa Sivananda Training Centre, Hlabisa.
168. Khuthala Sivananda Jnr. Primary School, Umlazi, Phase 2.
169. Namaneni Sivananda High School, Ingwavume.
170. Mthiyakwa High School, Nkandla.
171. Ezibindini Primary School, Mahlabathini.
172. Siyaphambili Primary School, Paulpietersburg.
173. Isikhwebezi Primary School, Mahlabathini.
174. Muntuyedwa Primary School, Eshowe.
175. Gijimane High School, Kwambonambi (Admin Block & Renovation).
176. Enhlanhleni Secondary School, Uphongola.
177. Khobongo Sivananda Primary School, Ingwavuma.
178. Luboko Sivananda Primary School, Ingwavuma.
179. Siyaphambili Sivananda Primary School, Hlabisa, Phase 1.
180. Ubuhlebemvelo Sivananda Primary School, St. Lucia, Phase 2.
181. Sifisokuhle Primary School, Bergville.
182. Maya Primary School, Bergville.
183. Mallotas Kraal School, Bergville.
184. Mqedandaba High School, Bergville.
185. Amazizi High School, Bergville.
186. Okhombe Primary School, Bergville.
187. Insukangihlale Primary School, Bergville.
188. Izwelisizwe Primary School, Mbali, Pietermaritzburg.
189. Bambalala Primary School, Mbali, Pietermaritzburg.
190. Sobonakhona High School, Mbali, Pietermaritzburg.
191. Mpumelelo High School, Loskop.
192. Shayamoya Higher Primary School, Estcourt.
193. Inkomazini Technical High School, Estcourt.
194. Menziwa Primary School, Richmond.
195. Sizakhele Sivananda Special School, Ingwavuma.
196. Umnyezane Primary School, Mbali, Pietermaritzburg.
197. Sivananda Etshaneni Airport, Zululand (pending).
198. Kwa Nokuso Primary School, Ndwedwe (renovation).
199. Ndwedwe Junior Primary Scool, Ndwedwe (renovation).
200. Madnokoni Primary School, Ndwedwe (renovation).
201. Ubuhlebemvelo Sivananda Primary School, St. Lucia (Renovation).
202. Ubuhlebemvelo Sivananda Primary School, St. Lucia (Library & Skills Centre).
203. Nomzamo Sivananda Primary School, Kokstad (Admin. Block).
204. Housing Project of 248 Homes, Phase 1, Parkgate, Verulam.
205. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Parkgate, Verulam (pending).
206. Sivananda Swimming Pool, Ulundi.
207. Mbangayiya Sivananda Primary School, Nkandla.
208. Sishishili Sivananda Primary School, Nkandla.
209. Sibusisile Sivananda Primary School, Nkandla.
210. Sogodi Sivananda Primary School, Nkandla.
211. Bhekeni Sivananda Primary School, Nkandla.
212. Lwandlase Sivananda Primary School, Nkandla.
213. Somfula Sivananda High School, Hlabisa.
214. Nsalamanga Sivananda High School, Manguzi, Phase 1.
215. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Gamalakhe, South Coast.
216. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ezingolweni, South Coast.
217. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Nkandla.
218. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ntambanana, Zululand.
219. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Uphongola.
220. Sivananda Zululand Recreation Centre, Ulundi.
221. Sivananda Emaphambeni Primary School, Nongoma.
222. Sivananda Esandlasenkosi J.S. School, Ubombo.
223. Bizimali Primary School, Nkandla.
224. Inhlawati Primary School, Hlabisa.
225. Nyoni High School, Msinga.
226. Our Lady Primary School, Ingwavuma.
227. Ikwezi Sivananda Primary School, Mangazi.
228. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Hluhluwe.
229. Nsabalele Primary School, Mtubatuba.
230. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Esibayeni, Zululand.
231. Nsalamanga High School, Manguzi, Phase 2.
232. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Midlands, Muden.
233. ML Sultan Secondary School, Stanger.
234. Sizakhele Sivananda Special School, Ingwavuma.
235. Drakensburg Secondary School, Estcourt.
236. Somfula Secondary School, Hlabisa, Phase 2.
237. Sakhumuzi Primary School, Phase 2, Uphongola.
238. Ntolwane Primary School, Nkandla.
239. Amazizi High School, Bergville, Phase 2.
240. Okhombe Primary School, Bergville, Phase 2.
241. Namaneni High School, Ingwavume, Phase 2.
242. Siyaphambili Sivananda Primary School, Hlabisa, Phase 2.
243. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ulundi.
244. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Richards Bay.
245. Sivananda Peace & Skills Train. Centre, Umhlabuyalingana.
246. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Mtubatuba.
247. Mbonomuhle Primary School, Nkandla.
248. Nhlakanipho Primary School, Edumbe, Phase 2.
249. Nomzamo Primary School, Kokstad, Phase 3.
250. Mtwazi Primary School, Mkuze, Phase 3.
251. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Nkandla.
252. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Kwambonambi.
253. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ntambanana.
254. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Uphongola (King Goodwill).
255. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Msinga.
256. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Bergville.
257. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ndwedwe.
258. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ndwedwe.
259. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Uthungulu.
260. Sivananda Hlalauphile Community Skills Centre, Nsuza.
261. Mgangatho Sivananda Primary School, Hlabisa.
262. Kwa-Bulawayo Sivananda High School, Hlabisa.
263. Sivananda Creche, Umhlabuyalingana
264. Nsalamanga Sivananda High School, Phase 3, Manguzi.
265. Somfula Sivananda High School, Phase 3, Hlabisa.
266. Sivananda Arjuna Peace & Skills Centre, Hlabisa.
267. Sivananda Technical College, KwaMashu (renovation of hall).
268. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Sivananda Technical College, KwaMashu.
269. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Weenen.
270. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Imbabazane.
271. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Umtshezi.
272. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Indaka.
273. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Okhahlamba.
274. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Arena Park, Chatsworth.
275. Sivananda Gozololo Home for Needy Children, Umgababa.
276. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Mombeni.
277. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Mbongolwane.
278. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Imfihlo.
279. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Habeni.
280. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Sithlo.
281. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Gawuza.
282. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Owemeni.
283. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, eDumbe.
284. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Nongoma.
285. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Uphongola.
286. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ulundi.
287. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Abaqulusi.
288. Glenhills Secondary School, Glenhills, Stanger.
289. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Mbaswane.
290. Sivananda Kwamsane Development Centre, Kwamsane.
291. Lay Ecuminecal Centre, Edendale (renovation).
292. Sivananda Ghat, Pietermaritzburg (pending).
293. Intathakusa Sivananda Sewing Centre, KwaMashu.
294. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Phaphama, Umlalazi.
295. Sivananda Creche, Isidipha, Umlalazi.
296. Sivananda Creche, Mpushini, Umlalazi.
297. Sivananda Creche, Sibonile, Umlalazi.
298. Sivananda Creche, Kwa Sibhamu, Umlalazi.
299. Sivananda Creche, Enkume, Umlalazi.
300. SOS Centre, Pietermaritzburg.
301. Sivananda Creche, Neekuya School, Umlalazi.
302. Sivananda Neekuya School, Umlalazi.
303. Sivananda Maqotha School, Umlalazi.
304. Sivananda Phandapasi School, Umlalazi.
305. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Kranskop, Umvoti.
306. Sivananda Norwood Park Community Hall, Umlalazi.
307. Sivananda Veleshowe Community Hall, Umlalazi.
308. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Mbongolwane, Ward 3, Umlalazi.
309. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ngudwini, Ward 5, Umlalazi.
310. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Siphezi, Ward 9, Umlalazi.
311. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ethafeni, Ward 18, Umlalazi.
312. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ufasimba, Ward 24, Umlalazi.
313. Sivananda Creche, Izinsundu, Umlalazi.
314. Sivananda Creche, Emcongweni, Umlalazi.
315. Sivananda Creche, Imbangayiya, Umlalazi.
316. Sivananda Creche, Nyezane, Umlalazi.
317. Sivananda Creche, Wombane, Umlalazi.
318. Sivananda Creche, Tap Tap, Umlalazi.
319. Parkgate Housing Project of 88 homes, Phase 2, Verulam.
320. Sivananda Luwamba Wellness Centre, Ntambanana, comprising:
Clinic.
Peace & Skills Training Centre.
Government Offices.
Pharmacy.
Male Ward Building.
Female Ward Building.
Creche.
Drop-in Centre.
Administration Offices.
Kitchen/ Dining Hall.
Ablution Block.
321. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Clermont.
322. Sivananda Creche, Mbangiyaya, Umlalazi.
323. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Izindophe, Umlalazi Municipality.
324. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Shakaland, Umlalazi.
325. Sivananda Creche & Skills Training Centre, Mandawe, Umlalazi.
326. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Mbonglowane, Umlalazi.
327. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Amahuzu, Umlalazi.
328. Sivananda Creche, Ward 6, Umlalazi.
329. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 1, Ntonjaneni.
330. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 2, Ntonjaneni.
331. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 3, Ntonjaneni.
332. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 4, Ntonjaneni.
333. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 5, Ntonjaneni.
334. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 6, Ntonjaneni.
335. Sivananda Sobantu Peace & Skills Training Centre, Pietermaritzburg.
336. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Nsuza, Ward 7, Ndwedwe.
337. Sivananda Creche, Nsuza, Ward 7, Ndwedwe.
338. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Glendale, Ndwedwe.
339. Sivananda Creche, Glendale, Ndwedwe.
340. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 18, Ndwedwe.
341. Sivananda Creche, Ward 18, Ndwedwe.
342. Sivananda Skills Training Centre, Dokodweni School, Dokodweni.
343. Parkgate Housing Project of 39 homes, Phase 3, Verulam. (Total number of homes built at Parkgate: 385.)
344. Sivananda Madidima Creche, Ward 1, Umlalazi.
345. Sivananda Crèche, Ward 1, Umlalazi.
346. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Shree Veeraboga Emperumal Temple, Tongaat.
347. Sivananda Creche, Indaka.
348. Sivananda Creche, Bergville.
349. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Muden, Umvoti.
350. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Kranskop, Umvoti.
351. Sivananda Creche, Ward 1, Ntambanana.
352. Sivananda Creche, Ward 2, Ntambanana.
353. Sivananda Creche, Ward 3, Ntambanana.
354. Sivananda Creche, Ward 4, Ntambanana.
355. Sivananda Creche, Ward 6, Ntambanana.
356. Sivananda Creche, Ward 7, Ntambanana.
357. Sivananda Creche, Ward 8, Ntambanana.
358. Sivananda Christianenburg Creche, Clermont.
359. Sivananda Siyahubeka Creche, Ward 19, Ndwedwe.
360. Sivananda Macekane Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 23, Umlalazi.
361. Sivananda KwaSibhamu Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 20, Umlalazi.
362. Sivananda Mpehalela Creche, Ward 25, Umlalazi.
363. Sivananda Emseni Creche, Ward 21, Umlalazi.
364. Sivananda Esisubeni Creche, Ward 10, Umlalazi.
365. Sivananda Enzamo Creche, Ward 4, Umvoti.
366. Sivananda Ebhuyeni Creche, Ward 4, Umvoti.
367. Sivananda KwaNsundu Creche, Ward 5, Umvoti.
368. Sivananda Thulini Creche, Ward 8, Umvoti.
369. Sivananda KwaDinda Creche, Ward 10, Umvoti.
370. Sivananda Kranskop Creche, Ward 10, Umvoti.
371. Sivananda Sunlit Path Centre, Arena Park, Chatsworth.
372. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 2, Ntambanana.
373. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 5, Ntambanana.
374. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 6, Ntambanana.
375. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 8, Ntambanana.
376. Sivananda Creche, Ward 4, Umlalazi.
377. Sivananda Creche, Ward 14, Umlalazi.
378. Sivananda Creche, Ward 22, Umlalazi.
379. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 6, Umlalazi.
380. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 16, Umlalazi.
381. Sivananda Isisphoso School, Ward 14, Umlalazi.
382. Sivananda Maqotha School, Ward 5, Umlalazi.
383. Swami Sahajananda Community Centre, Estcourt.
384. Sivananda Creche, Umfolozi.
385. Sivananda Creche, Ward 4, Ntambanana.
386. Sivananda Creche, Nyezane, Umlalazi.
387. Sivananda Creche, Umfolozi.
388. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Nkandla.
389. Sivananda Creche, Mnsonono, Ward 1, Ndwedwe.
390. Sivananda Creche, Qalakahle, Ward 5, Ndwedwe.
391. Sivananda Creche, Phambela, Ward 6, Ndwedwe.
392. Sivananda Creche, Maqokomela, Ward 10, Ndwedwe.
393. Sivananda Creche, Isithupha, Ward 11, Ndwedwe.
394. Sivananda Creche, Kwa-Bhemu, Ward 14, Ndwedwe.
395. Sivananda Creche, Nhlosane, Ward 17, Ndwedwe.
396. Sivananda Creche, Nkanyezi, Ward 19, Ndwedwe.
397. Sivananda Sewing Centre, Lotus Primary School, Chatsworth.
398. Sivananda Wing, North Coast Centre for Alcoholics (NOCCA), Tongaat.
399. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, KwaSizabantu, Ward 10, Umvoti.
400. Sivananda Creche, Momotheka, Ward 10, Umvoti.
401. Sivananda Creche, KwaSenge, Ward 10, Umvoti.
402. Sivananda Creche, Ophathe, Ward 9, Umvoti.
403. Clare Estate Senior Citizen's Association, Durban.
404. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Bilanyoni, Ward 4, eDumbe.
405. Sivananda Creche, Kwa Ngwanya, Ward 2, eDumbe.
406. Sivananda Creche, Ophuzane, Ward 5, eDumbe.
407. Sivananda Creche, KwaVoya, Ward 7, eDumbe.
408. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Matimatolo, Ward 2, Umvoti.
409. Sivananda Creche, Njengabantu, Ward 2, Umvoti.
410. Sivananda Creche, Eshane, Ward 4, Umvoti.
411. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Emadekeni, Ward 6, Umvoti.
412. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Mavalane, Ward 5, Umvoti.
413. Sivananda Creche, Etsheni, Ward 5, Umvoti.
414. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Emvoti, Ward 1, Umvoti.
415. Sivananda Creche, Esigodini, Ward 1, Umvoti.
416. Sivananda Creche, Thintumkhaba, Ward 9, Umlalazi.
417. Sivananda Creche, Naickerville, Ward 18, Umlalazi.
418. Sivananda Creche, KwaMfana, Ward 13, Umlalazi.
419. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Vukayibamba, Ward 17, Umlalazi.
420. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Nyonibizumuntu, Ward 19, Umlalazi.
421. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Sunnydale, Ward 11, Umlalazi.
422. Sivananda Creche, Nkambini, Ward 13, Ndwedwe.
423. Sivananda Creche, Chibini, Ward 4, Ndwedwe.
424. Sivananda Creche, Mpungeni, Ward 15, Ndwedwe.
425. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Zakhele, Ward 7, Ndwedwe.
426. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Noordsburg, Ward 6, Ndwedwe.
427. Esizibeni Sivananda-Sadhu Vaswani High School, Umgababa. (Laboratory and Technical Drawing Room).
428. Sivananda Makhumbuso High School, Umlazi.
429. Sivananda Sicelimpumelelo Primary School, eDumbe.
430. Sivananda Sifundakhle Creche, eDumbe.
431. Sivananda Mshwalakahla School, Abaqulusi.
432. Sivananda Lethuthando Creche, Abaqulusi.
433. Sivananda KwaJuba School, Nongoma.
434. Sivananda Ngolotshe Creche, Nongoma.
435. Sivananda Selinde Primary School, Pongola.
436. Sivananda Qhubekani Creche, Pongola.
437. Sivananda Mhlambansila Secondary School, Ulundi.
438. Sivananda Mabeka Creche, Ulundi.
439. Sivananda Sinothando Community Aids Centre, Ndwedwe.
440. Clare Estate Umgeni Hindu Crematorium, Durban.
441. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ematsheni, Ward 15, Umlalazi.
442. Sivananda Kwa-Gqikazi Creche, Ward 20, Ulundi.
443. Sivananda Kwa-Mlaba Creche, Ward 14, Ulundi.
444. Sivananda Ndlovane Creche, Ward 21, Ulundi.
445. Sivananda Zimele Creche, Ward 12, Pongola.
446. Sivananda Sondaba Creche, Ward 8, Pongola.
447. Sivananda Sekuyasa Creche, Ward 12, Pongola.
448. Sivananda Khulani Creche, Ward 6, eDumbe.
449. Sivananda Mashekelela Creche, Ward 7, eDumbe.
450. Sivananda Siyethemba Creche, Ward 8, eDumbe.
451. Sivananda Ezinkanjini Creche, Ward 1, Abaqulusi.
452. Sivananda Edlabe Creche, Ward 2, Abaqulusi.
453. Sivananda Mahalakaqa Creche, Ward 3, Abaqulusi.
454. Sivananda Sheleza Creche, Ward 12, Nongoma.
455. Sivananda Mchenene Creche, Ward 2, Nongoma.
456. Sivananda Bhanganomo Creche, Ward 1, Nongoma.
457. Sivananda Christianenburg Laboratory, Christianenburg School, Clermont.
458. Nondela Primary School, Ward 20, Ulundi. (Renovation).
459. Sivananda V.Z. KaMagwaza-Msibi Training Centre, Ward 3, eDumbe.
460. Sivananda Kusile Creche, Elandskop, Pietermartizburg.
461. Sivananda eZimpangeleni Crèche, Ward 4, Ndwedwe.
462. Sivananda Zakhele Crèche, Ward 7, Ndwedwe.
463. Sivananda Mayika Crèche, Ward 11, Ndwedwe.
464. Sivananda Siphumelele Crèche, Ward 15, Ndwedwe.
465. Sivananda eSigedleni Crèche, Ward 19, Ndwedwe.
466. Sivananda Mdundubezini Crèche, Ward 21, Abaqulusi.
467. Sivananda Mhlongo Crèche, Ward 21, Abaqulusi.
468. Sivananda Intwenhle Crèche, Ward 2, eDumbe.
469. Sivananda Kwasinqanda Crèche, Ward 5, Nongoma.
470. Sivananda Mgadula Crèche, Ward 2, Nongoma.
471. Sivananda Hhoho Crèche, Ward 8, Pongola.
472. Sivananda Sibiyangenkomo Crèche, Ward 5, Pongola.
473. Sivananda Amahulashe Crèche, Ward 17, Ulundi.
474. Sivananda Bhekimbazo Crèche, Ward 14, Ulundi.
475. Sivananda Ezinqunyaneni Crèche, Ward 7, Ulundi.
476. Sivananda Kwameke Crèche, Ward 5, Ulundi.
477. Sivananda Kwasishwili Crèche, Ward 11, Ulundi.
478. Sivananda Mahlathini Crèche, Ward 23, Ulundi.
479. Sivananda Mdumela Crèche, Ward 1, Ulundi.
480. Sivananda Okhukho Crèche, Ward 15, Ulundi.
481. Sivananda Ekujulukeni Crèche, Ward 24, Ulundi.
482. Sivananda Mbangayiya Crèche, Ward 12, Ulundi.
483. Sivananda Mbululisa Crèche, Ward 10, Ulundi.
484. Sivananda Obhokweni Crèche, Ward 7, Ulundi.
485. Rockford Primary School, Phoenix (Renovation).
486. Verulam Daycare Centre (multipurpose block).
487. Sivananda Crèche, Ward 1, Impendle.
488. Sivananda Crèche, Ward 2, Impendle.
489. Sivananda Crèche, Ward 4, Impendle.
490. Sivananda Peace & Skills Training Centre, Ward 3, Impendle.
491. Sivananda Isiphosethu Creche, Ward 12, Abaqulusi.
492. Sivananda Lakeside Creche, Ward 22, Abaqulusi.
493. Sivananda Sisanda Creche, Ward 5, Abaqulusi.
494. Sivananda Thandanani Creche, Ward 14, Abaqulusi.
495. Sivananda Mbalenhle Creche, Ward 7, eDumbe.
496. Sivananda Sondelani Creche, Ward 5, eDumbe.
497. Sivananda Little Fleet Creche, Ward 3, Nongoma.
498. Sivananda Nhlangwini Creche, Ward 7, Nongoma.
499. Sivananda Nkunzana Creche, Ward 18, Nongoma.
500. Sivananda Magiqweni Creche, Ward 3, Pongola.
501. Sivananda Sakhokuhle Creche, Ward 8, Pongola.
502. Sivananda Echibini Creche, Ward 4, Ulundi.
503. Sivananda Melville Creche, Ward 13, Ulundi.
504. Sivananda Mkhazane Creche, Ward 21, Ulundi.
505. Sivananda Mshiqo Creche, Ward 23, Ulundi.
506. Verulam Daycare Centre (New Wards).
507. Sivananda Edlabane Crèche Ward 6, Ulundi
508. Sivananda Ezibomvu Crèche Ward 9, Ulundi
509. Sivananda Kwa Mpumpula Crèche Ward 4, Ulundi
510. Sivananda Kwa Sishwil Crèche Ward 11, Ulundi
511. Sivananda Magagadolo Crèche Ward 5, Ulundi
512. Sivananda Manekwane Crèche Ward 20, Ulundi
513. Sivananda Mhlwathini Crèche Ward 18, Ulundi
514. Sivananda Njomelwane Crèche Ward 14, Ulundi
515. Sivananda Sgodo Crèche Ward 2, Ulundi
516. Sivananda Bongomusa Crèche, Ward 17, Ulundi
517. Sivananda Sinnenjabulo Crèche,Ward 4, Impendle
518. Sivananda Crèche, Mpofana, Umgungundlovu
519. Sivananda Crèche, Richmond, Umgungundlovu
520. Sivananda Crèche, uMshwathi, Umgungundlovu
521. Sivananda Crèche, uMkhambathini, Umgungundlovu
522. Sivananda Crèche, uMngeni, Umgungundlovu
523. Sivananda Crèche, uMsunduzi, Umgungundlovu
524. Alston Primary School, Pietermaritzburg (renovation)
525. Sivananda Bhekamazimela Crèche, Ward 2, Umlalazi
526. Sivananda Ekholweni Crèche, Ward 8, Umlalazi
527. Sivananda Emayemeni Crèche, Ward 21, Umlalazi
528. Sivananda Khulanathi Crèche, Ward 12, Umlalazi
529. Sivananda Maqotha Crèche, Ward 5, Umlalazi
530. Sivananda Ncakwane Crèche, Ward 23, Umlalazi
531. Sivananda Ntshelintsheli Crèche, Ward 26, Umlalazi
532. Sivananda Sbonelo Crèche, Ward 10, Umlalazi
533. Sivananda Sbonokuhle Crèche, Ward 1, Umlalazi
534. Sivananda Takalani Crèche, Ward 13, Umlalazi
535. Sivananda Nomponjwana Crèche, Ward 2, Ulundi.
536. Sivananda Siyakhuthala Crèche, Ward 14, Abaqulusi
537. Sivananda Ithemba Lomdlali Crèche, Ward 15, Abaqulusi
538. Sivananda Inqubeko Crèche, Ward 17, Abaqulusi
539. Sivananda Tholulwazi Crèche, Ward 19, Abaqulusi
540. Sivananda Ntabatathu Crèche, Ward 19, Ulundi
541. Sivananda Ezwelisha Crèche, Ward 21, Ulundi
542. Sivananda Mthinzima Crèche, Ward 21, Ulundi
543. Sivananda Nquqe Crèche, Ward 24, Ulundi
544. Sivananda Siyanqoba Crèche, Ward 23, Pongola
545. Sivananda Gulukudu Crèche, Ward 4, Pongola
546. Sivananda Isiqalo Crèche, Ward 1, Edumbe
547. Sivananda Madulini Crèche, Ward 6, Pongola
549. Sivananda Ntendeni Crèche, Ward 3, Nongoma
550. Sivananda Odoncaneni Crèche, Ward 11, Nongoma
551. Sivananda Ezola Crèche, Ward 14, Nongoma
552. Sivananda Crèche, Clernaville Primary School, Clermont
553. Victoria Primary School, Tongaat
554. Sivananda Ezimpangeleni Creche, Ward 4, Ndwedwe
555. Sivananda Magongolo Centre for Children with Disabilities, Ward 10, Ndwedwe
556. Sivananda Masango Creche, Ward 13, Ndwedwe
557. Sivanadna Matholamnyama Creche, Ward 11, Ndwedwe
558. Sivananda Kwa Mpansa Creche, Ward 5, Ulundi
559. Sivananda Msingama Creche, Ward 3, Impendhle
560. Sivananda Kethukuthula Lower Primary School, Ward 1, Impendhle
561. Sivananda Gabazi Creche, Ward 1, Ulundi
562. Sivananda Quibokhowe Creche, Ward 3, Ulundi
563. Sivananda Mpolweni Creche, Ward 11, Ulundi
564. Sivananda Ukukhanya Creche, Ward 15, Ulundi
565. Sivananda Nzololo Creche, Ward 16, Ulundi
566. Golden Steps School, Verulam
567. Sivananda Youth Centre, Ulundi
568. Sivananda Khethukuthula School, Impendhle
569. iSnembe Secondary School Hall, iSnembe
570. Sivananda Ohayen Creche, Ward 23, Eshowe
571. Sivananda Hlanganani Creche, Ward 2, Maphumolo
572. Sivananda Buyakhle Creche, Ward 1, Maphumolo
573. Sivananda Ngese Creche, Ward 9, Maphumolo
574. Sivananda Ingeza Creche, Ward 14, Eshowe

The one day monthly Yoga Camp, held at the Sivananda International Cultural Centre, is attended by 300-400 participants, from pre-school children to senior citizens. The camp session commences at 06:00 and terminates at about 12:00pm on a Sunday.

The Yoga Camp has two main aims: Firstly, to impart to all participants the most inspiring and practical teachings of our Divine Master, Sri Swami Sivananda. The second aim is to teach and encourage participants to do spiritual practices daily, not just once a week or once a month.

For this purpose the Society devised a simple spiritual diary in which the Spiritual Darlings record their daily practice of Japa, Pranayama, Asanas and Likhit Japa, as well as Smaran (remembrance of God during the day).

Spiritual Darlings from pre-school age to University students are trained to keep the spiritual diary. Some senior boys and girls spend even up to one and a half hours daily in their morning prayer and Japa.

The spiritual diaries are scrutinised at the Yoga Camp and colourful stamps are awarded to the children. The group that produces the highest percentage of diaries is awarded a floating trophy.

Participants at the Yoga Camp are divided into the following groups:

Pre-School Group: This group has to memorise the simple sentences from a delightful book especially prepared for them, called God is My Friend. It is beautifully illustrated with multi-colour pictures of Hindu Deities, birds, flowers, animals, etc. Lord Krishna's stunningly beautiful picture adorns the cover.

Grade 1-3: Divine Life for Children is the textbook for this group. It contains useful moral lessons and life-stories of our great saints and Rishis. Spiritual Darlings of this group are given tests based on their textbook, which is also illustrated with multi-colour pictures. All the matter contained in the book is from the writings of our Divine Master, Sri Swami Sivananda.

Grade 4-6: Yoga Lessons for Children, containing 53 lessons must be studied by this group. The lessons are given in 9 glorious volumes, containing more than 1400 multi-colour pictures.

Grade 7 – Post Matric: The senior Spiritual Darlings must also study Yoga Lessons for Children and answer questions based on them.

Adults: The adults study the Science of Yoga series in 8 volumes, containing 24 topics, all from our Master's writings. The lessons are very practical and informative and give one an overview of Hindu philosophy.

Senior Citizens: The Divine Life Society takes care of the senior citizens also. They are given some useful tasks to keep themselves occupied. Their birthdays are lovingly remembered.

Physical Education

In keeping with the ideals of our Divine Master, the Society pays great attention to physical education. During his youth, the Master took part in sports and games and was very enthusiastic in his gymnastic practices. In later life, when he renounced the world and became a monk at Rishikesh, India, he never missed his daily Yoga Asanas. Sometimes he did a little jogging also and swam in the Ganges.

At the Sivananda International Cultural Centre we have well equipped playparks for our Spiritual Darlings. Swings, roundabouts, slides, etc. are great attractions. In the beginning some of them appear a little nervous in using the equipment, but soon they get over it. The playpark teaches the little ones concentration also and develops in them self-confidence.

Soccer, volleyball, cricket, swimming, athletics and other games are organised for the senior Spiritual Darlings. The mass drill displays for all age groups enables them to develop concentration, co-ordination, obedience and how to interact with others-qualities which will certainly prove invaluable to them later in life. Drill practice is an important item at the Yoga Camp. About 100 participants, both male and female, young and old, participate together in the gymnastic mass drill display performed to the most melodious Ram Siya Pati Ram Bhajan. It captivates the hearts of all.

In accordance with the instructions of our Divine Master, Sri Swami Sivananda, the first of each month is observed as "All Souls Day" at the Sivananda Ghat. The function commences at 5pm and ends about 6.30pm(Summer times) and from 4.30pm to about 6pm in May, June and July.

1. First illuminated lights are floated in the Ganga fountain at Sivananda Ghat while the Ganga Arati is played over the sound system.

2. This is followed by a short havan performed by a qualified Pundit. Members of the bereaved family are encouraged to sit for this mass-havan for the peace of the departed soul. Enquiries can be made at the Ghat.

3. Then devotees of the Society and members of bereaved families sing in chorus some extremely sweet and soul-elevating Bhajans while walking around the building.

4. The soul-stirring Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram Mantra is chanted for several minutes at the end of the programme. Bereaved families can repeat this Mantra at home for the deceased. It will bring great peace to departed souls.

5. Seats are provided for the aged and those who find walking strenuous.

6. The function ends with Shanti Paat and distribution of Prasad and spiritual literature.

7. On the same day there is poor feeding in some school or charitable institution in the name of the departed souls for their peace and happiness.

Procedure for Christian Families

Since Christians also cremate in the nearby crematorium, an illuminated shrine of Jesus Christ has been mounted on the wall next to the shrine of the Deities. Recently two Christian families brought ashes of the deceased.

Devotees of the Society adopt the following procedure in the case of Christian families:

While the ashes are being deposited our devotees and members of the bereaved family utter the following verse, which our Divine Master, Sri Swami Sivananda, incorporated in one of his universal Kirtans:

O My Jesus, O Lord Jesus, Hail Hail Jesus, O Saviour Saviour!

O My Mary, O Virgin Mary, Hail Hail Mary, O Mother Mother!

Before or after the deposit of the ashes members of the deceased are free to utter some prayers.

Our Master has written an inspiring account of the life of Lord Jesus. This is distributed to Christians who come to the Ghat as visitors or to deposit ashes of the deceased. Since our Master's teachings are universal in appeal, many Christians also read his writings and feel greatly inspired.

A few months ago a Christian family had a tragic experience when some dear ones were killed in an accident in Cape Town. They were very downhearted and depressed. One of our devotees gave them a copy of our Peace book. After reading it they felt relief at once. After reading one of our Master's books, a Muslim woman also overcame her depression because she could not go to Mecca.