"Saha"-Yoga - a workshop for couples at Rajkot

Vivekananda Kendra is organizing various programmes for various classes of society like teachers, students, corporate people, families etc.

In this chain, recently on 6th and 7th August, 2011, Vivekananda Kendra’s Rajkot Vibhag organized Gujarat’s first

“Saha-Yoga” workshop for couples under the shelter of mother nature in Shomeshwar Ashram, Munjka Village, Rajkot, wherein 11 couples participated.

On 6th, all participants were welcomed with “Kum-Kum Tilak” by little dolls Kavya (6 years) and Veer (5 years). Sharp at 4.30, workshop started with "Deep Prajvan" by Rajkot Nagar Sanchalak Shri Gajendrabhai Joshi and Susri Vinodiniben Joshi along with chanting of 3 Omkars and Shanti Paath. Thereafter, participants enjoyed games in “Prerana se Punarutthan” and understood the secret of life through lighter moments.

Thereafter, participants again gathered for first Interaction Session “Realizing Oneness” by Shri Jagdish Mehta, Rajkot Vibhag sangathk, wherein participants understood the concept of Oneness and expansion of self-I to whole Universe (Yashti to Samasthti). Thereafter they experienced physical and mental relaxation in Yogic Exercise and Pranayam Satra conducted by Smitaben Vyas and Chandniben Parsania.

First day’s programme concluded with light supper and as a result of first session, all participants were busy with topic of “Oneness” even on dinning table also.

All Vyavastha Karyakartas preferred to take night stay at Ashram.

Next day, Karkartas gathered for morning prayer, Gita Pathan, Yoga and Shramanubhav.

Again, programme started at 9.30 with Yoga session wherein Participants practiced Stitching exercise and Asans followed by lighter moments related to second interaction session “Parenting with Joy” by Divyeshbhai Mehta.

Next session started after lunch in form of lighter moments and thereafter, session III – “ Towards purposeful family” conducted by Shri Jagdish Mehta.

After tea break, meditation session “Bhav-Dhyan” conducted by Riddhiben Mehta wherein all participants traveled in another world. It was amazing experience for them.

Last and 4th session of the workshop – “Kriti Sankalpa” conducted by Susri Shitalben Joshi. She loudly appealed to start new journey of life together and to think about our responsibilities towards the nation.

In their feedback session, all participants express their experiences and they express their will to join future activities of Kendra. It is pertinent to note that Vivekananda Kendra had kept special arrangment for small children of participants in which, Shri Milapbhai played with them and taught them songs, games and all the fun. Participants were really could feel very free due to this unique arrangement. Children enjoyed the company of Shri Milapbhai to that extend that no child was ready to home with his parents.

Programme concluded with flower offering before Omkar.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/Saha-Yoga-a-workshop-for-couples-at-Rajkot

RAJKOT VIBHAG KARYAKARTA PRASHIKSHAN SHIBIR

Rajkot Vibhag undertaken a well organized Karyakarta Prashikshan Shibir from 28th April to 1st May, 2011 at Gayatri Temple, Vankaner, Dist : Rajkot.

This Shibir was started with registration of Students and Vyavastha Karyakartas at 4=30 pm on 28th April and all students divided in various team (Gan) like Gijubhai Badheka Gan, Gargi Gan etc under their respective Team Leader (Gan Pramukh).

On dot at 5=30 pm, Shibir started with pious chanting of 3 Omkars followed by Bhajan Sandhya. After it, preliminary instructions were given to the students and immidiatly after it, first Baudhik Satra on the subject “Rashtra Bhakta Swami Vivekananda” delivered by Rajkot Vibhag Sangathak Shri Jagdish Mehta.

After Bhojan, Students enjoyed the unique session of “Prerana se Punarutthan” – a package of Action Song, Game, Inspiring Story, Anubhav Kathan, Hanuman Chalisa and Atmavlokan. Before going to bed, each team conducted its meeting (Gansaha Baithak) and tried to understand meaning of name given to their team.

Next day, Shibir started with long whistle at 4=30 am followed by Morning Prayer (Pratah Smaran), Yoga Abhyas, Gita Shloka Abhyas (Karmayoga Shloka Samgraha), Brackfast, Shram Anubhav (Shram Sanskar) and students went for fresh-up (Parihar).

At 10 am, first Baudhik session of the day started and after that, a group discussion (Manthan Satra) completed with summing up on the subject. After lunch also students were busy with their Gan Pramukhs and Karyakartas to learn more aspects of Shibir contents.

Second session started with Abhyas satra followed by Baudhik Satra. After these two, participants performed their best in Open field Games. Again they gathered to feel emotional enjoyment in Bhajan Sandhya. Rest schedule was as per previous day.

This whole day schedule repeated on 30th April also. However, apparent positive change in each participants witnessed by all karyakartas. Now, participants were transformed into self-guided persons.

On last day of Shibir i.e. 1st May, participant performed 48 constant Surya Namaskar and did Pranayam also. By maintaining complete silence, participants entered in Main Hall for Samapan Satra and representatives from each Gan shared their experience in shibir and confess that this three days experience made miracle in their lives. No need to say that words coming from their heart brought free flow of tears in eyes of every karyakartas. Thereafter, as symbol to offer self in the feet of Bharat mata, each Participants and Karyakarta offered flowers before Omkar and Shibir Concluded with “Maha Prasad”.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/rajkot-vibhag-kps-2011-vakaner

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti & Republic Day Celebration at Rajkot

Vivekananda Kendra's Rajkot (Gujarat) Branch celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanti & 62nd Republic Day on 26^th January, 2011. This year The Republic Day coincided with Swamiji’s birthday in the Indian Calendar and the day was celebrated emphasizing the significance of both.

More then 100 persons participated in the programme and took oath to work for nation. After flag hosting programme, Kendra Karyakarta played a purposeful games with all persons and as a result of the programme, a Yog Varga for women started in evening with presence of 30 women. Kendra has further programmes in upcoming days.

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For more information about various activities at Vivekananda Kendra Rajkot Branch, please drop an email to rajkot[at]vkendra.org

 

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