ALL INDIA YOGA SHIKSHA SHIBIR, KASHMIR

Vivekananda Kendra is propagating the message of Swami Vivekananda and Indian Culture since 1977 through its Yoga Shibirs in Vivekananda Kendra Nagdandi (Sri Ramakrishna Mahasamelan)- Kashmir. During Militancy period in Kashmir it discontinued (1990--2011).and Since last 3 years it was again started.

This year Yoga Shiksha Shibir (Hindi) of 10 days duration of All India Level from 21-30 May 2014 was organized in Vivekananda Kendra Nagdandi (Shri Ramakrishna Mahasamelan) Kashmir. Total 13 participants (4 sisters & 9 Brothers) from Andhra Pradesh, Himachal, J&K, Odisha, Harayana, Uttar Pradesh participated very enthusiastically. They followed the Yoga Way of Life as taught by Swami Vivekananda.

The Participants ware distributed in Two groups, name of rivers: Vitasha (Jelam) and Chandrabhaga(Chinab).

The Camp day started with Pratahsmaran at 6:00, followed by Gita Pathan, Yoga Abhyas, Breakfast, Shram Samskar, Lecture-1, Manthan, Lunch, Geet-Abhyas, Tea, Lecture-2, Yoga Abhyas/Meditation, Bhajans, Happy Assembly and Supper. In Yogabhyas Breathing exercises, Surya Namaskar, Asanas and Pranayama were practiced.

During the Camp, lecture were held on: Concept and types of Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnan Yoga, Bhagavad Gita, Swami Vivekananda, Eknathji Ranade, Story of Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kendra Prarthana, Indian Culture, Challenges before Yoga way of life, Vivekananda Kendra movement and its activities. The Karma Yoga was explained through the selected Shlokas (Karmayoga Shlok Sangrah) from Bhagavadgita on Karma Yoga.

The teaching of Yogic Kriyas, the Bhajan Sandhya, visit of important places in Kashmir Vally etc. was the part of the shibir. The deepening of the subject was done through the group discussions on the subjects. During Geet Abhyas, practice of Bhagavad Gita Chanting, Shlokas, Stotras, songs, bhajans was held. Omkar Dhyan was practiced.

Devotional session– Bhajan Sandhya: with melodious music was a daily practice in the evening. Happy Assembly at night was the time for unwinding and sharing the talents by the participants in music, games etc. Many group games too were held then.

Swami Kumarji of Geeta Satsang Ashram was present in concluding of the camp and gave his blessing to all on 30th may. The Camp was organized in a congenial atmosphere.

ALL INDIA YOGA SHIKSHA SHIBIR, KANYAKUMARI

Vivekananda Kendra is propagating the message of Swami Vivekananda and Sanatan Dharma since 1977 through its Yoga Shibirs and Spiritual Retreats at Vivekananda Puram, Kanyakumari.

The first Yoga Shiksha Shibir of this year was organized from 5-19 May 2014. In all 65 participants (Brother 37, Sisters 28) from 9 Indian States – Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh , Odhisa and 2 overseas Japan and Colombia participated in this 15 day event, which was simultaneously held in Hindi and English.

The Participants are distributed in Five groups :Prithvi, Akash , Vayu, Tejas and Aap. Three groups for English and two for Hindi.

The Camp day started with Pratahsmaran at 5:15, followed by Gita Pathan, Yoga Abhyas, Breakfast, Shram Samskar, Lecture-1, Manthan, Lunch, Geet Abhyas, Tea, Lecture-2, Yoga Abhyas / Meditation, Bhajans, Supper and Happy Assembly.In Yogabhyas Breathing exercises, Surya Namaskar, Asanas and Pranayama were practiced. Also amongst the Shatkriyas, JalNeti, VamanDhauti, Tratak, Kapalbhati were practised.

During the Camp, lecture were held on: Concept and types of Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnan Yoga, Bhagavad Gita, Swami Vivekananda, Eknathji Ranade, Story of Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kendra Prarthana, Indian Culture, Challenges before Yoga way of life, Happiness Analysis,  Vivekananda Kendra movement and its activities. A Special session was held on the Mananeeya Eknathji’s Centenary Parva and Question and Answers session.

Daily Manthan was held on Book: “Yoga the Way of Life” and participants did presentations.During Geet Abhyas, practice of Bhagavad Gita Chanting, Shlokas, Stotras, songs, bhajans was held. Omkar Dhyan and Cyclic Meditation were practised.

Devotional session: Bhajan Sandhya- with melodious music was a daily practice in the evening. Happy Assembly at night was the time for unwinding and sharing the talents by the participants in dance, music, Judo-Karate etc. Many group games too were held then. During the camp, visits were made to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Devi Kanyakumari Temple,  Gramodaya Darshan Park, Vivekananda Pictorial Exhibition, Gangotri and Wandering Monk Exhibition. Participants’ also visited Marutav-Malai hill, trekking to the top.Ma. Nivedita Didi gave the concluding address.

In all the Camp was organized in a congenial atmosphere with moderate discipline. Many participants have expressed their desire to work for the society.