Program Format

Program Title: Curriculum Program on Ancient Indian Wisdom

Duration: 20 hours spread over 10 days

Session: count 10

Format: 10 days (5 x 3 hrs + 5 x 1 hr)

The Upanishads are commonly referred to as “Vedānta”. Vedanta has been interpreted as the "last chapters, parts of the Veda" and alternatively as "object, the highest purpose of the Veda". The Upanishads are the late Vedic, Sanskrit texts of ancient Hindu Philosophy. Around 108 Upanishads are known, of which the first dozen or so are the oldest and most important and are referred to as the principal or main (mukhya) Upanishads. The program will be a blend of interactive intense group processes, talks, presentations, and hands-on learning methodology that helps students to enhance their lives. The basic program content:-

• Group discussions and role-plays to inculcate life skills and human values
• Yoga Asanas and Pranayama to increase concentration & build confidence
• Breathing techniques (like the world-renowned and well-researched Sudarshan KriyaTM)
• Talks and Presentations to bring out attitudinal and behavioral changes towards achieving student excellence
• Participative Group activities & games to develop interpersonal & communication skills
• Short-term Social Projects to create a stronger social foot-print and inculcate a sense of responsibility, teamwork & leadership
• Case-study analyses to reinforce program lessons and values
• Wisdom from the Upanishads: A review of selected stories and teachings from the Upanishads.