The season of giving is upon us.. The Urban Ashram invites you to explore the possibility of living a life of voluntary simplicity.. There is so much stuff that we have (eg. old sweaters and woolens) that we really don’t need… Why not donate it or pay it forward to someone who could make use of it? We would be happy to keep a collection drive of your old useful stuff and then direct it non-profits that could share it with the needy! Let us spread the joy, lighten our homes and hearts, and ring in a merry X’mas!! Do let me know if anyone would like to be a part of this initiative!
Following is a list of workshops and free talks for the last two weeks of 2008:
1. Drum Circle with Varun Venkit
A drum circle is a musical situation where the participants thereof sit or stand in a circle with their respective drums and play together in a group. The underlying principle being fun, a drum circle acts a metaphor to address a range of issues; some of them being:
Unleashing the full potential of oneself
Physical and mental well being
Coordination improvement
Awareness and attention building
Varun Venkit is a Masters graduate in Clinical Psychology, Pune University and an experienced drummer currently playing the drums with the indo-rock outfit, Agnee. He has been associated with drumming and drum circles for over 6 years and counting.
Dates:20th and 26th December, Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Fees: Rs 400 for a single session
2. Sufi Dance Movements with Jyoti Mate
This workshop involves rhythm, lyrics, music, bodily movements, mind and spirit!!! The session consists of many layers. As it progresses, we unfold the layers very gently. Our inhibitions begin to shed off. We have the grasp of our own potential. The whole experience is creative and exuberating!
Jyoti Mate is an expressive art therapist using color, drama, music and dance. A trained classical dancer, she brings her passion for dance and therapy together in these engaging workshops, which promise to be “fun”!
Date: 21st December, 10 am to 1 pm
Fees: Rs. 500 per person!
Seats fill up fast, so please confirm attendance to avoid disappointment!
3. Vedic Mathematics Workshops with Dr. Jyotsna Shah
Vedic Mathematics is called so because of its origin from Vedas. To be more specific, it has originated from “Atharva Vedas” the fourth Veda. “Atharva Veda” deals with the branches like Engineering, Mathematics, sculpture, Medicine, and all other sciences with which we are today aware of.
This wonderful method is re-introduced to the world by Swami Bharati Krisna Tirtha ji Mahaharaj, Shankaracharya of Goverdhan Peath. “Vedic Mathematics” was the name given by him.
Dr. Jyotsna Shah is a practising Ayurvedic doctor at The Urban Ashram with a passion to share her knowledge on this ancient skill set.
Dates: 26th to 30th December, 8 am to 10 am
Fees: Rs. 1000 per person!
Open to all with basic math skills, minimum age 11
4. Movie Night: Khuda Kay Liye
http://www.inthenam
Date: 21st Dec, 8 pm to 10 pm
Open to all! We will have an audience sharing of understanding each other’s faiths and belief systems for people who are interested!
Fees: Zero, though donations from the heart towards The Urban Ashram are welcome!
5. Talk: Healing effects of Ayurveda on lifestyle diseases by Dr. Jyotsna Shah
Date: 20th Dec, 6 pm to 7 pm
Open to all!
Fees: Zero, though donations from the heart towards The Urban Ashram are welcome!
6. Talk: Benefits of Vedic Mathematics by Dr. Jyotsna Shah
Date: 21st Dec, 9am to 10 am
Open to all!
Fees: Zero, though donations from the heart towards The Urban Ashram are welcome!
7. Talk: The Secrets of Breath by Swami Shiva Shankar
Date: 24th Dec, 6 30 pm to 7 30 pm
Open to all!
Fees: Zero, though donations from the heart towards The Urban Ashram are welcome!
8. Silent Wednesday Nights
Dates: 24th and 31st Dec, 7 30 pm onwards
Open to all!
Fees: Zero, though donations from the heart towards The Urban Ashram are welcome!
Simply put, Wednesday evenings are about sharing. In the spirit of an ashram, we offer the space for everyone to walk their own walk. A random group of 20-40 folks convenes once a week; we meditate for an hour and follow it up with a roundtable sharing of “aha” moments from everyday life.
For any queries, or to register please call Murtaza at 98230 59096 or Sheetal at 99606 43579!
With peace, love, gratitude and warmth from The Urban Ashram!