Personality Development and Yoga camp at Kangra

To  channelize the energy of the youth in a positive direction and to bring them close to roots of Indian cultural heritage and to keep them away of prevailing drug menace local branch of Vivekananda Kendra Kanaya Kumari is currently conducting a four day personality development and yoga camp in Govt. Senior Secondary School at Sheerathan.

Manas Bhatacharya life workers of Vivekananda Kendra, who along with band of workers, is conducting the camp told UNI that such camps were necessitated in view of prevailing deterioration in cultural values among the young generation. He said that youths from near by villages gathered here yesterday and the camp will conclude on July 1 at 4.00 pm.

The school is humming with activities despite vacations. He said that Yoga, meditation , physical exercises, games and lecturers on facing the examinations with positivity are segments of this personality development and yoga camp. Manas said that lectures about the personalities who have contributed to the national ethos are being delivered. The youths are tought the Vedic mantras and Bajan Sandiyia remains part of the camp.

Manas said that Kendra is a spiritually oriented service mission is dedicated among other things in bringing the youth near to the Indian cultural roots.

योग शिविर @कश्मीर : 20-30 May 2014

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All India Yoga Shiksha Shibir May 2013

Vivekananda Kendra is propagating the message of Swami Vivekananda and Sanatan Dharma since 1977 through its Yoga Shibirs and Spiritual Retreats at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari. In this year of Swami Vivekananda’s Sardh-Shati-Samaroh, these Shibirs have an unusual significance. The first Yoga Shiksha Shibir of this year was organized from 5-19 May 2013.
In all 82 participants (Brother 45, Sisters 37) from 7 Indian States – Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam – and 1 overseas – Australia participated in this 15 day event, which was simultaneously held in Hindi and English. 
The Camp day started with Pratahsmaran at 5:15, followed by Gita Pathan, Yogabhyas, Breakfast, Shram Samskar, Lecture-1, Manthan, Lunch, Geet Abhyas, Tea, Lecture-2, Yogabhyas/Meditation, Bhajans, Supper and Happy Assembly. In Yogabhyas Breathing exercises, Suryanamaskar, Asanas and Pranayama were practiced. Also amongst the Shatkriyas, Jal Neti, Waman Dhauti, Tratak, Kapalbhati were practiced.
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 ongoing Sardha Shati Samaroh – 150th Anniversary of Swamiji.
Daily Manthan was held on the Lectures or from the Book : “ Sadhana of Service” and participants did presentations. During Geet Abhyas, practice of Bhagavad Gita Chanting, Shlokas, Stotras, songs, bhajans was held. Omkar Dhyan and Cyclic Meditation were 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 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, Suchindram Temple, Bharat Gramodaya Darshan Park, Vivekananda Pictorial Exhibition, Gangotri and Wandering Monk Exhibition. Participants’ also visited Marut Malai hill, trekking to the top.
In all the Camp was organized in a congenial atmosphere with moderate discipline. Many participants have expressed their desire to work for the society, for the Sardh Shati Samaroh through Vivekananda Kendra.

Yoga Shiksha Shibir at Kashmir

Start: 08/19/2012 18:00

End: 09/04/2012 05:00

Timezone: Asia/Calcutta

Medium : Hindi

Date : 20/08/2012 to 03/09/2012 

Place : Vivekananda Kendra,Ramakrishana Mahasammelan Ashram, Nagdandi, Achabal, Anantnag,

Kashmir- 192201 ( J&K)    

Camp Contribution : Rs. 3000/-

Any Physically and Mentally fit person in the age group of 18-60 years. The participant should be able to perform various Yogasanas and exercises. 

The Camp is fully residential. Simple dormitory accommodation is provided separately for Ladies and Gents.We provide simple vegetarian food.

Participants should report at Shibir office one day before the camp starts i.e. 19.08.2012 latest by 6.00 p.m.  and can leave only next morning of  the concluding day i.e.04.09.2012.  Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes are strictly not allowed.

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“Swananda” at Kanyakumari for IFFCO Senior Executives

“Swananda” – the Yoga Pratiman designed for Executives and professionals – was successfully organized as Executive Retreat at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari for the Senior Executives of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO). The 26 Key officials from the IFFCO’s five Production units at Gujarat (Kalol and Kandla), Uttar Pradesh ( Phulpur and Aonla) and Orissa (Paradeep) participated in the three day program which was conducted at Gramodaya Park, Viveknandapuram. The Program was inaugurated by Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra Ma. Niveditadidi with Sri A.K. Singh, Senior Executive Director (Tech) IFFCO and Sri Krishnan, State Marketing Manager IFFCO.

Interactive Sessions were held on “Understanding happiness”, "Recognizing Stress”, “Know Thyself” and “Discovering Joy and fulfillment in life” by Ma. Niveditadidi and Ma. Hanumanthraoji - Treasurer of Vivekananda Kendra. Yoga Sessions, Lighter Moments, visit to Vivekananda Rock Memorial were other ingredients of the program. At concluding, the participants resolved to selflessly serve the family, organization, society and the Nation and experience “Oneness” with the Creation wherein lies the Joy and fulfillment of one’s life.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/Swananda-at-Kanyakumari-for-IFFCO-Senior-Executives-2011

National Yoga Shiksha Shibir 5-19 May, 2011 at Kanyakumari

Since 1976, Vivekananda Kendra is organizing “Yoga Shiksha Shibirs” at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari for the propagation of Yoga way of life and to help the participants in their spiritual growth. It is also to make the participants aware of the current social situations and the responsibility of every citizen for the constructive contribution for the betterment of the society. .

This year’s first Yoga Shiksha Shibir was organized from 5-19 May and today is its concluding day.

The reporting date of the Shibir was 4th May 2011 wherein most of the participants reported. The Shibir was formally Inaugurated by Adarniya Mamaji on the morning of 5th May 2011.

In all 55 participants, 45 Brothers and 10 sisters, participated from the 13 states of India, namely Assam, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, New Delhi and Bihar. One participant was from Prague, Czechoslovakia.

The Shibir was conducted in Hindi as well as English Languages and some of the sessions were common.

The Participants were organized into 6 groups named after the historical cities of India : Ayodhya, Mathura, Awantia, Haridwar, Kashi and Kanchi.

During the Shibir, Practical Yogabhyas was conducted in the morning and evening where in Asanas, Pranayama, Suryanamaskar, relaxation techniques were taught. Also amongst the shat-kriyas, Jal-neti and Waman Dhauti was practiced.

Lectures were deliverd on Yoga Concept, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnan Yoga, Bhagavad Gita, Happiness Analysis, Indian Culture, Challenges before Indian Culture, Story of Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Vivekananda Kendra its activities and prayer.

Manthan was done on many a lecture topics and on the book :”Rousing call to the Hindu Nation”.

During the Shibir, Participants visited Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple and Suchindram Temple. Also all went for trekking to Marut Malai mountain. Campus visit was organized for familiarizing the participants with exhibitions in the Campus.

Shram Samskar, Geet Abhyas, Bhajan Sandhya were the other Highlights. Participants unwinded themselves at the Happy Assembly at night wherein participants shared their talents with songs games and thought presentations. The highlight of the Camp was the Drama presentation by the participants on VRM. Films on VRM, VKV and Chanakya were also shown.

In all, the whole camp was held with moderate discipline in a congenial and lively atmosphere.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/YSS-May-2011