The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre ce Postures . Breathing . Relaxation _ Diet . Meditation eS 'SWANANOR ASHRAI VRNDAVAN YOGA FARI 146i BALLANTREE LANE GRASS VALLEY GA B5549 (630) 2725022 www sivanandayogafarm org yogafarm@swananda.org December 8, 2020 To whom it may concern, This letter is to support Mr. Marvin Higgins who is applying for a PhD in the history of the Hebrew Bible as well as a two-year fellowship at Hong Kong University and the American Academy of Science. Mr. Higgins was a senior staff of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center (“SYVC") and ordained renunciate (minister) for a number of years. We strongly recommend him for higher studies. SYVC teaches Classical Yoga including the study and practice of Yoga and Vedanta scripture, Yoga psychology and philosophy, ethics and practice and teaching techniques in classical Hatha Yoga. Before Marvin left renunciate life, he was nominated as Gorakshanath Acharya by SYVC's founder Swami Vishnudevananda, which signifies a high-level accomplishment as a Hatha Yoga teacher. ‘We wish him success in his academic endeavors and remain available for any further information. Yours Truly, Sw ihatamamenda. Swami Sitaramananda Director