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100 hour Vedanta and Yin-Yoga Teacher Training (by Yoga Alliance accredited 200 RYS School)
Download PDFWhen : Nov 14 - Nov 28, 2024
Where: Purna Vidya Foundation, Coimbatore- Residential Retreat
Target audience: Yoga Practitioners with a minimum of 2 years of consistent practice
Pre-requisite: Yoga Practitioners with a minimum of 2 years of consistent practice
Teachers: Sri Swamiji , Ammaji and Helga Baumgartner
Description: This 100 hour Teacher Training combines the 40 hrs Yin- Yoga philosophy course (module 3) with the 60 hrs Yin Yoga and Chakra and Meridian course (module 2) in a 15 day residence format. The philosophy course is being held by the renowned Vedānta & Sanskrit scholar Swamini Pramananda (Ammaji), covering Vedic Yoga philosophy, Sanskrit Phonetics and Mantra / Stotram recitation. The 60 hrs Yin Yoga and Chakra Meridian course includes all study of Yin Yoga and the subtle body : studying Yin-Yoga related to Chakra and Meridians in theory and practice. Based on the method of Yin Yoga’s most renowned teacher trainer, Paul Grilley. Includes daily meditation and pranayama, daily Yin and Yang Yoga classes with Helga Baumgartner. English will be the medium of instruction. The schedule includes visit to several temples and/ or nature visits and outings. Purna Vidya runs on donations to propagate the traditional knowledge and your donation is welcome for course and stay. Submit your registrations and please mail : office@yinplusyoga.de for more details required.
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Gita Jayanti
When : Dec 11, 2024, 8.30am - 1pm IST
Where: Purna Vidya Foundation, Coimbatore and Online streaming*
Target audience: Every Sanatani
Pre-requisite: Every Sanatani
Teachers: Sri. Arulji, Resident Acharya of Purna Vidya
Description: Gita Jayanti is an important Hindu observance commemorating the day when the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered texts in Hindu philosophy, was revealed by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Join us on this occasion that marks the transmission of profound teachings. Admission Free. Please arrive at the venue by 8am.
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Vedic Heritage Teaching Program for children - Values (35 sessions)
When : Starting Jan 5, 2025 (Sunday)- 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. IST
Where: Online Zoom Sessions- Every Sunday
Target audience: Children of age 11 - 18 years
Pre-requisite: Exposure to Itihasas - Ramayana and Mahabharata
Teachers: Purna Vidya Teachers
Description: These sessions are based on the VHTP curriculum from Purna Vidya authored by Gurus of Purna Vidya. The part six deals with the subject of Values. While it is easy for an adult to tell a child what to do and what not to do, it is not easy to explain the reasons of do’s and don'ts.To live an ethical life in conformity with a universal moral order freely and without a sense of compulsion is the hallmark of a mature individual. These sessions help children understand the universal values; are values absolute or relative? Who are the role models that one can follow to practice the values and more. The sessions will span over a period of one year considering school holidays and festive season holidays. Purna Vidya Foundation runs on donations and your support to promote our Rishi tradition and knowledge is welcome.
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Vedic Heritage Teaching program for young generation- Isvara and Religious discipline
When : Starting Jan 5, 2025 - Sunday onwards (10:30 to 11:30 AM IST)
Where: Online Zoom sessions - Recurring every Sunday for 35 sessions
Target audience: Recommended for children of age 12- 18 years
Pre-requisite: Exposure to Itihasas - Ramayana and Mahabharata
Teachers: Purna Vidya Teachers
Description: These 35 sessions are based on the part Seven of Purna Vidya curriculum on Vedic Heritage. In the Vedic culture, Isvara is not looked upon as a matter for belief, but as a subject matter to be understood and contemplated upon. .Cultural disciplines such as vows, pilgrimages and so on, which are such an inherent aspect of our traditions will find a new meaning and be well understood by children and set the fundamentals strong in them. These sessions will span over a period of one year considering the school and festival holidays.
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Vedic Heritage Teaching Program for children - Puranic Tales
When : Starting Jan 5, 2025 onwards (2:30 to 3:30 PM IST)
Where: Online Zoom sessions - Every Sunday for 30 weeks
Target audience: Children of age 5 - 8 years
Pre-requisite: Every child can join
Teachers: Purna Vidya Teachers
Description: Puranic Tales, which is part two of Purna Vidya curriculum of the 23-part book series, comprises of selections of stories from the Puranas. They are stories of the Lord in His manifold divine expressions such as Ganesha, Shiva, Hanuman, Parvati and celestials such as sage Narada. Several stories are divinities portrayed in form of children. The simple stories are easy to remember and carry profound messages. By listening to them young children develop a reverential attitude for our religious traditions and learn universal values. The session includes teaching of sloka chanting. These sessions are weekend sessions for 30 weeks and may get extended considering school holdiays and festival holidays. Purna Vidya runs on donations and your support to sustain the activities are welcome.
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Vedic Heritage Teaching Program- Ramayana (30 sessions)
When : Starting Jan 5, 2025 (Sunday)- 2.30pm - 3.30pm IST
Where: Online Zoom sessions - Recurring every Sunday for 30 sessions
Target audience: children of age 7 – 12 yearsrs.
Pre-requisite: Every child can join
Teachers: Purna Vidya Teachers
Description: Ramayana, is not just the story of Lord Rama. It presents the life of Lord Rama as a role model for a child. Lord Rama is an ideal son, brother and an ideal friend. He is the human embodiment of righteousness. Understand the values Rama stood for by looking into this historical epic as presented in the Valmiki Ramayana. Gift your child a fun, interactive live online learning experience to learn about their rich cultural heritage. The one-hour session includes sloka chanting and interactive activities. these 30 sessions have a flexible schedule to accommodate school holidays and festive holidays.
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Vedic Heritage Teaching Program - Mahabharata
When : Starting Jan 5, 2025 (Sunday) - 2.30pm -3.30pm IST
Where: Online Zoom sessions - Recurring every Sunday for 30 sessions
Target audience: Children of age 9 - 14 years
Pre-requisite: Every child can join
Teachers: Purna Vidya Teachers
Description: These 30 sessions recurring on Sundays, are based on Purna Vidya Book series , which is a structured program for teaching / learning Vedic Heritage for children. The sessions are fun-filled with games, quizzes and interactive and informative. Children get to know the world of Pandavas and Gauravas and the Supreme Divine- Lord Krishna. Gift your children the stories and the role models from whom they can get to understand dharma - adharma.
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Vedic Heritage Teaching program for children- Bhagavata Purana (30 sessions)
When : Starting Jan 4, 2025 - Saturday onwards (2.30pm - 3.30pm IST)
Where: Online zoom sessions-Recurring every Saturday
Target audience: Children of age 7- 12 years
Pre-requisite: Every child can join
Teachers: Purna Vidya Teachers
Description: These 30 sessions on Bhagavata Purana are taught based on the Part 4 book of Purna Vidya heritage book series for children. Stories from Bhagavata Purana brings to life great avatars, sages and heroes of our tradition. Embark upon this journey appreciating the attitudes and values portrayed by the characters in the stories. Gift your child a fun, interactive live online learning experience to learn about their rich cultural heritage. The one -hour session includes sloka chanting and interactive activities. The session schedule is flexible to accommodate school holidays and festive holidays. Purna Vidya runs on donations and your support to sustain the activities to promote the knowledge of Rishi Tradition is welcome.
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Vedic Heritage Teaching Program - Sanatana Dharma (35 sessions)
When : Starting Jan 4, 2025 - Saturday , 5.30pm - 6.30pm IST
Where: Online Zoom sessions- Recurring Saturday for 35 weeks
Target audience: Children of age 13 - 18 years
Pre-requisite: Exposure to Itihasas - Ramayana and Mahabharata
Teachers: Purna Vidya Teachers
Description: These 35 sessions are based on the curriculum of Purna Vidya - 23 part series, Part Eleven deals with Vedic thought and literature and some salient features of Sanathana Dharma. These sessions introduce the children to Fourteen fold Vedic knowledge, Four Purusharthas Understanding Avatara, Karma & Rebirth, The Hindu Samskaras and more. Gift these to your kids and help them build a strong foundation. Purna Vidya sessions are flexible and takes into accommodation the school holidays and festive holidays. Purna Vidya runs on donations and your support to sustain the activities of promoting rishi tradition is welcome.
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Join Weekend Classes
Register for our weekend classes and make your weekends “A Happy Learning weekend!!”. Donations are welcome to sustain the efforts to propagate the knowledge of ṛiṣi paramparā.
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Saturday 12 noon IST
Introductory Bhāṣyam Studies of "Bhagavad Gītā" and "Ten Upaniṣad"
Who can join : Students of Swamiji and Ammaji who are stydying Vedānta, Saṃskṛtam, Vedic Heritage and Yoga.
Pre-requisite knowledge of Sanskrit is recommended.
The past sessions delivered by Ammaji covered Bhāṣyam studies of Bhagavad Gītā, Īśāvāsyopaniṣad, Kenopaniṣad, Kaṭhopaniṣad, Praśnopaniṣad, Aitreya Upanisad and Muṇḍakopaniṣad. Starting Oct 28, 2023, Chandogya Upanishad is being covered. Join the free sessions and be part of the unfoldment. Registration is requested to share the Online zoom session details.
The Power of Prayers - Sunday 12 noon IST
The initiative which was started during COVID-19 pandemic times, spiraled from daily free prayerful Satsang into weekly activity that has become a week end Vedānta session and Satsang with Ammaji herself.
Who can join : Who is interested in Vedic Tradition and knowledge
Being a keen and committed learner
- 2020 saw 129 sessions covering Śrī Vaidyanātha-Aṣṭakam, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, Śiva-Mānasa-Pūjā, Liṇgāṣṭakam, Śrī Śiva-Pañcākṣara-Stotram, Mārgabandhu Stotram, Umā-Maheśvara Stotram, Śiva-aparāda-kṣamāpaṇa Stotram, Śrī Dakṣiṇāmūrti Stotram, Ādityahṛdaya and Haṃsa Gītā.
- 2021 saw 105 sessions covering Govindāṣṭakam, Hanumān Cālīsā, Saṅkṣepa Rāmāyaṇam, Tattva Bodhah, Upadeśa-sāram and Prātaḥ-Smaraṇam.
- 2022 Week end sessions covered Bhaia Govindam, Ganga Stotram, Nirvana Shatkam, Maya Pancakam and Eka Sloki.
- 2023: Series of sessions on Vedic vision and way of life. Currently Keno Upanisad being covered that spans over 45 sessions, starting May 14, 2023. Register with us to get the details of free zoom session. Happy Learning!!
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