The activities of the Adhyatmik Foundation have focussed upon a balanced and healthy approach to life, with an emphasis on appropriate lifestyle changes both in workshops and publications. The Foundation has been concerned from its inception and from the time the organization commenced activities in 1983 with the development of educational charitable activities that are cross-cultural and represent a global understanding and which are practical in today’s society and world. It has always been concerned with making available advice and teaching that would not be available easily in a manner that can reach the understanding of all, even the very young and the very old. Therefore the officers have translated and made accessible traditional thoughts and texts – particularly from the Sanskrit and Vedic tradition – so that they can be easily understood by all (see Publications). The objective is to open the doors of that knowledge to enable people of all traditions and beliefs, age, origin or gender, to develop and/or enhance their understanding or meaning in life so that, in turn, this can be applied to assist the achievement of a healthy life-work balance. The President Dr. Svami Purna is a philosopher and teacher, as well as a Master in Sanskrit (the Foundation’s name is Sanskrit and means all enhancement and advancement of body, mind and self and open to all directions, universal). The educational tools can assist in achieving cross-cultural coexistence, respect, harmony and interaction, which are especially important today and, when coupled with the practical yoga and contemplation course, are becoming increasingly relevant and important.