Friday, June 5, 2009

Yes!+

Main Aspects of the Program:
1) Physical – Challenging body exercises, yoga and innovative breathing techniques.
2) Mental – Practical knowledge and interactive processes to improve memory, concentration & focus.
3) Social - Experiential processes to develop problem solving strategies and social skills; Interactive processes to develop leadership and life skills; Teamwork exercises to teach cooperation and conflict resolution.
4) Emotional – Group discussions designed to help one feel at ease in challenging situations, and increase confidence and inner strength to better handle criticism and peer pressure.

Format:
YES!+ is divided into six sessions of 3–4 hours each and is held over six days with additional 2-hour weekly follow-up sessions. The format can be adjusted to the particular needs of any group or class.





Benefits:

1> Opens the mind to innovate and become dynamic, so as to fearlessly take on additional challenges and responsibility.
2> Ensures improved performance through heightened awareness and a renewed sense of enthusiasm and commitment.
3> Establishes vibrancy, dynamism and readiness to change.
4> Explores the secrets of the breath that can bring a fundamental transformation in interpersonal relationships, both at school and in private life.
5> Stimulates the intellect, triggers the mind and stretches the body.
6> Increases physical energy by bringing about greater overall balance in the system.
7> Improves self-esteem and reduces stress through techniques that can continuously be utilized after the Course.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

All Round Training in Excellence (Art EXCEL)

Art Excel provides practical tools that enable children and teenagers to effectively handle the stress & negative emotions (like fear, anger, frustration etc.) at a young age.

The program promotes human values through a variety of techniques that teach such important skills as: the art of making friends, the secret of popularity, personal responsibility, the value of service and nurtures their creativity- all in a supportive, yet challenging and fun atmosphere.



Art Excel aims to:
- Develop in our youth a vision that embraces all cultures, religions, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
- Encompass all faiths and acknowledge a higher power that helps us go beyond perceived limitations.
- Establish a powerful and meaningful connection between one's self and the world.
- Increase mental focus and facilitate the learning process.
- Provide the leadership training and skills which enable youth to become positive role models for their peers.
- Create an awareness of the human values in our youth and provide opportunities for community service.

Part-1 Basic

The Art of Living Course - Part I: Is central to all the other courses offered by the foundation. A deeply introspective and fun course, the Art of Living Course is enjoyed by people of all backgrounds, cultures and traditions in over 140 countries.

The Course includes stretching exercises for improved circulation and relaxation.
> Simple techniques which increase and balance the flow of energy in the body and guided meditation to calm and rejuvenate on all levels
> Reveals time tested secrets of life that secure our health, happiness and success.


The Course integrates practical wisdom, ancient spiritual knowledge and health practices to increase individual well-being at all levels - including the physical, mental, and emotional.






The cornerstone of the course is the Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful technique that purifies and rejuvenates both the mind and body. It is known to have beneficial effects on the physiology, nervous system, endocrine system and the immune system.

PART - 2 (Rishikesh)

A residential course in the holy town of Rishikesh - held over 4-6 days, the Art of Living Part II course is about true relaxation. Here you will dive deeper into your self... and come back refreshed in body, mind and spirit.

It includes a combination of Silence, Sadhana (Meditation), Satsang (Celebration) and Seva (Service).




Silence takes you deeper into yourself, Sadhana builds Energy, Satsang maintains it (elevating consciousness) and finally this energy is lovingly channeled through Seva. It will leave you with a big smile that radiates all the way from within.

Blessings Course

The blessings course helps one become an instrument of Guruji's grace with the ability to bless people.

Eligibility for Blessings Course: Minimum 4 Advanced Courses