FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for June 16 2012

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Topics
1. Guru Poornima Special Advance AOL PART-II Course with Sangeeta Ji.

2. YES!PLus Holiday 7th – 12th July 2012 in Bad Antogast in presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

3. Swaranjali - An evening of Music and Meditation with Swami Suryapada

4. Tamil Art of Living Part 2 (Advance Course) in Bangalore Ashram in the presence of Guruji

5. The Udaan Project - Empowering slum dwellers of Delhi

6. Highlights of the Secaucus Center Establishment

7. Invitation to celebrate Summer Vacations at Kasuali with Rishi Nitya Pragya Ji‏.

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From: "Bhavin" <bhamash@gmail.com>
Date: June 17, 2012 12:06:08 AM GMT+05:30
To: "Bhavin" <bhamash@gmail.com>
Subject: Guru Poornima Special Advance AOL PART-II Course with Sangeeta Ji.


Jai Guru Dev This year lets celebrate GURU POORNIMA with difference. Most awaitedAdvance courseandGuru PoornimaWithvery Senior International TeacherSangeeta Didi Enjoy and take real vacation and be with you……… Pick up and Drop facility from Andheri Highway,Accommodation can be provided

Details:
Dates : 30th June, 1st, 2nd and 3rd July (3rd July is Guru Purnima), this is full day non residential courseVenue : The QUBE Behind The Taj Kitchen Near International Airport Andheri (East), Mumbai

(Vehicles will be available to pickup and drop from Andheri Highway)Prerequisite: Part-I or Yes+ course of AOLDonation : Rs.4000 in cash or by Cheque – favouring "VVKI-MAB" CONTACT: Mala 9869068610Mamta Das 9769987895

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From: Camille A. <cam@yeswecan-clp.org>
Date: Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Subject: YES!PLus Holiday 7th – 12th July 2012 in Bad Antogast in presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Youth Empowerment

and Sports Holiday

7th – 12th July 2012 in Bad Antogast in presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Youth Empowerment and Sports Holiday

Spiritual & Sportive Holidays in Bad Antogast, 7th – 12th July, 2012

Save the date !!!!!!! The next YES ! Plus Holiday will happen in presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Come and experience spine-chilling sports and adventure ! Come and enjoy the enchantment of the Black Forest. Make new friends from the whole world. Give yourself a memorable time of CARE, GRACE, and LOVE.



Program

Mountain biking

Swimming in the natural spring waters

Paraglading*

Ayurvedic massage and treatments*

Spa & Sauna*

Breathing techniques

Games

Ancient Yoga Wisdom & Knowledge

Delicious fresh home made food

Fun & Music

Challenge & Adventure

YES!+ workshop


YES+ (Youth Empowerment Seminar Plus) is an innovative and dynamic educational and life skills program for students and young professionals. YES!+ empowers young people with tools to eliminate stress, rid the system of negative emotions, drop inner barriers, develop strong social and leadership skills, heighten awareness and increase mental focus. It includes practical sessions on entrepreneurial skills, maximizing individual potential and physical, mental and emotional health.

Prices include YES!+ workshop, food and accommodation:

For West Europe countries:

Group room (with a bathroom) 350 €

Group room (bathroom on the corridor) 295 €

To get other countries' price list or to book your place send an email to: info@yesplusholiday.org Phone : 0049-780-497-390 / 0049-780-497-396-506.


*Paragliding, Ayurvedic massage, spa and sauna require an extra fee.
www.yesplusholiday.org

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From: Ritesh Nair <ritnai87700@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Subject: Swaranjali - An evening of Music and Meditation with Swami Suryapada

Dharavi : Through the Eyes of the Master!
Dharavi is arguably the largest slum of Asia. The 175 hectare of area is home to more than 1 million people. It is a city within a city, known for its narrow lanes and cramped huts. Depicted as an area of 'goondaraj' in many bollywood films, Dharavi is also known for its illegal activities, and an area of poor public and health facilities.



In 2001, a series of free Art of Living courses began to be conducted by a team of dynamic teachers and volunteers. Special courses for children also were conducted. During these course it was realized that the poor grasping capacity and inability to read or write English would cause a hindrance to their future.



Thus, in August, 2002, a school was opened with the vision to educate the children in Dharavi and make them employable. The School faced many challenges like land, need for teachers, infrastructure to run the school, education material etc. Thus began the story of the SSRVM, Dharavi. Today, our school is living example of Guruji's Vision of a Divine Society. It is a complete school which provides holistic education to 342 children; it is equipped with a computer and science laboratory and is proud to provide 'Educomp' the latest in audiovisual education!

How can we help the master realize HIS vision….?


Swaranjali is an opportunity to join hands in Sri Sri's vision to transform Dharavi.
Swaranjali : a confluence of traditional Bhajans, knowledge and meditation, with Swami Suryapada (Chaya Anna)

Proceeds from this event will go to the Dharavi school project.

Satsang Date & Timings:
23rd June 2012, 6:30 pm onwards

Satsang Location:
Sri Shanmukhananda Hall, Kings Circle, Mumbai

Contact Information:
9870280629, 9702995656, 9821330664

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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Subject: Tamil Art of Living Part 2 (Advance Course) in Bangalore Ashram in the presence of Guruji

Tamil Art of Living Part 2 (Advance Course) in Bangalore Ashram in the presence of Guruji

The Advance Meditation Course (Part II) in the physical presence of Guruji from
Aug 15th to Aug 19th, 2012 @ our Bangalore Ashram!

Let us all have the real and royal experience of silence at Ashram's serene and beautiful environment.

The Art of Living's Advance Meditation Course guides one on a journey deeper into one's self.... enabling the spontaneous integration of life with wisdom. Rest and rejuvenate the mind and body in the best way possible.

This Part II is open to all resident Indian nationals (who have completed the Part I program & 21 years old).

Earliest Arrival : Aug 14th, 2012 Latest by 10 pm

Program dates : Aug 15th (Wednesday) - Aug 19th (Sunday), 2012

Latest Departure : Aug 20th by 12 noon, 2012

Medium : Tamil

Program contributions (Inclusive of food, accommodation and Programme Cost during Aug 15th to Aug 19th, 2012 ) for resident Indian Nationals

Dormitory - Rs 3000

Six to nine Sharing - Rs 3500

4 Sharing - Rs 5000

3 Sharing - Rs 7500

2 Sharing - Rs 10000

(Please note participants can upgrade their accommodation to TWIN & TRIPLE sharing room on arrival at ashram (subject to availability) by paying additional contribution)

For Spot registration Dormitory accommodation will be available. Other accommodation is subject to availability.
The easy and best way to register for the course through online : www.vvmvp.org
or

One can apply by filling up the application form and submit with Demand Draft at our Apex office.:
No. 55/58 , 5th cross street, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam , Chennai-600 024
For further details contact:
044-42133203 8939902444 /9840793611
Those who wish to register for AMC in Tamil at our Ashram should send a Demand Draft for the requisite amount in favour of Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth, payable at Bangalore.

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From: Sonali Chaudhari <sonali.aol@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jun 9, 2012 at 4:06 AM
Subject: The Udaan Project - Empowering slum dwellers of Delhi

The Udaan Project

Empowering slum dwellers of Delhi

'Udaan' also known as the 'Empowers' Project, is a truly path breaking initiative started in Delhi & NCR. Launched on March 4th 2012 with a satsang attended by hundreds of slum dwellers, the project aims to empower the inhabitants of the slums in Delhi & NCR. Beginning with a team of 30 volunteers, 'Udaan' now boasts of more than 500 volunteers working in 10 slums within the National Capital Region. The plan is to take this initiative to other slums as well.

'Empowers' covers the following aspects: E for Education, M for Meditation, P for Poverty alleviation, O for Ownership of Health, W for Women's development, E for Employment, R for Rehabilitation of street children and ageing people & S for Skills development.

'Udaan' offers a holistic and strategic approach to community development and team development, based on the guiding principles of love and compassion propagated by H.H.Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The support offered to the slums is based on the need assessment that is done by the volunteers. Since its launch in March 2012, 'Udaan' has benefitted the inhabitants of slums like Govindpuri and Kusumpur Pahari in South Delhi, Rajiv Nagar and Rahul Colony in Faridabad, Hoshiarpur in NOIDA, Mongolpuri and Jehangirpuri in North Delhi, Matiani in West Delhi, Baljit Nagar in Central Delhi, Silohkara in Gurgaon and Dajana in Ghaziabad. Some of these slums, which are among the largest in Delhi, have more than 1 lakh inhabitants. The activities in these slums include nav chetna shivirs, bal chetna shivirs, rural part-I courses, YLTP sessions, computer training, medical camps, street plays about health, immunization camps, cleaning of parks, temples and streets, employment counseling, remedial classes, formal education by facilitating admissions in schools for children, funding university education and counseling for higher education, awareness about family planning, generating sources of income through skill development and rehabilitating street children and old people. Volunteers work at the grass roots, directly interacting with the people. Inspired by the wonderful work that is being done, many people who are not members of the Art of Living have also volunteered to contribute and participate in their own way. As a result of the dedicated effort that has been put in, many of these slum dwellers are beginning to feel a sense of belonging with Guruji and the Art of Living.



The first immunization camp under the 'Udaan' project was held on May 5th, 2012 in Govindpuri. Around 100 children were immunized for Typhoid prevention and were given Vitamin A in collaboration with Max hospitals. Prior to the camp, a door to door sampling survey was conducted in order to underscore the importance of immunization in saving lives and to encourage slum dwellers to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases. The survey revealed that many children had not received any vaccinations till then. Many of the parents, who had recently migrated from villages, were not even aware that vaccination is essential for the prevention of disease. Their children have not undergone any vaccination, and for them a separate plan has been made to cover all essential vaccinations. For many volunteers it was an eye opener to learn that in this era of globalization, the dividing line between urban settings and villages prevents people from reaching out and availing of health facilities. Nutritional disorders can be caused by an insufficient intake of food or of certain nutrients and by an inability of the body to absorb and use nutrients. Examples include anaemia caused by insufficient intake of iron, and impaired sight because of inadequate intake of vitamin A. Nutrition disorders can be particularly serious in children, since they interfere with growth and development. Studies reveal that in India alone, 52,000 children go blind every year on account of vitamin A deficiency. This problem is more prevalent in slum areas, where conditions such as poverty, overcrowding, infections, malnutrition and improper diet are common. Due to lack of vaccination, diseases like diphtheria, measles and polio are making a comeback and diseases such as typhoid affect many. The volunteers of 'Udaan' are dealing with this on a war footing.

It is truly inspiring to see the dedication of the 'seva warriors' working in the extreme heat of Delhi's summer, without fans and Air-conditioners, with an unshakeable resolve. Many of them walk for hours in and through the slums, to generate awareness about the initiatives and collect sample data for need assessment. Some special initiatives like medical camps were also planned to celebrate Guruji's birthday on May 13th. Speaking on behalf of the 'Udaan' team, Ms.Indu Sinha, who is heading the project said, "We all feel that this is the way that we can help the real India, the majority of which is still in the villages & the slums. Working towards their upliftment makes us feel the true spirit of seva." The work continues with ever increasing enthusiasm.


*National Documentation Team, the Art of Living Bureau of Communication.


JaiGurudev,
Sonali Chaudhari
National Documentation Coordinator
Art of Living Bureau of Communication
Mobile: 91-9871677331
Tel (Res): 91-011-41660974
www.artofliving.org
www.artoflivingprojects.org

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From: Priti Ved <pritijved@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 5:54 AM
Subject: Highlights of the Secaucus Center Establishment

Dear Seva Members,

We are very happy to announce that the AOL center in Secaucus (that was previously running out of our dear volunteer Rishi's home) now has an Official AOL center premises in the town of Secaucus as of May 27th 2012.

Guruji's visit in 2011 to Secaucus set the stage for this to happen. Mayor and his family met with Guruji at that time and today we have the Mayor's backing. He has welcomed AOL to Secaucus fully for the benefit of the community.

The Mayor has given us access to town facilities for our weekly Long Kriya at the Secaucus Senior center and Satsang at the Secaucus Public Library. The Mayor has also indicated that there are plans for a very near future to have a permanent center for AOL. He is also very supportive for all our activities in reaching out to the Secaucus residents including Secaucus schools. On various occasions he has asked AOL volunteers to provide support to different activities in the town like Inauguration of the Meditation Garden at the Secaucus recreation center and green day for planting trees in the Secaucus.

The next AOL course is scheduled for June 15th- 17th 2012 has received great coverage in all of the Secaucus publications from the Mayor's office. It has been posted on the Secaucus community calender at www.Secaucusnj.org/calendar and advertised in the electronic displays in the town.

We wanted to share this great success and happiness with our AOL family!!!

Jaigurudev!

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Regards

Priti

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From: Seema <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Date: June 13, 2012 12:19:44 PM GMT+05:30
To: esatsang@artofliving.org
Cc: esatsang@artofliving.org
Subject: Invitation to celebrate Summer Vacations at Kasuali with Rishi Nitya Pragya Ji‏.

It is our great pleasure to invite you to Celebrate this Summer Holidays at Kasuali (H.P.)

with Rishi Nitya Pragya Ji From 7th to 10th July


Please click on the following link to be taken to the invitation:



http://www.aolrajpura.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evTexDb7mk8

We look forward respond from you at the earliest
Warmest Regards,



Sunil Gambhir 09316430139

Anjna Gambhir 09417533459

Jagtar Singh 09356299921

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