I lost 48 pounds (was 198 lbs) during the samyamas. (Note: I started eating normally and have gained much of it back since I did it. I plan to redo the samyamas to lose weight again.) It was great experience to do it as part of a 4 person group in Washington, DC and at Kodaikanal in August (The Samyama). It was fun doing it with the others who participated at Kodaikanal. Glad I was able to be successful on my first try with it. Kodaikanal was so beautiful too. The resort there met all our needs for juices, non solids soup and butter milk. It was a trip of a lifetime. It was a break through for me in many ways — particularly proving to myself I could do it without much effort (I am 71 years old). I am single, no relatives nearby. I loved all the attention and blessings Swamiji gave us throughout the Samyamas. He is a great supporter. Could not have done it without his enthusiasm and energy darshans.
Robert Rom
Retired US Government Official, Management Analyst
Washington D.C.
