Certificate Program in Vedanta
Goals:
Application of Vedanta to modern living
Aims:
To introduce Vedanta
To apply benefits of Vedanta in our modern day life
Objectives:
Introduce Vedas, Vedangas and Upavedas
Study scientific relevance of Vedas in modern day life
Suitable for:
- Those interested in being initiated into the rich knowledge base of the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita.
- Those who wish to explore the holistic principles of living for complete mind body harmony.
- Those seeking to understand whether this is a subject that they can comprehend or would like to further their understanding in.
Course Highlights:
CORE SUBJECTS , THEORY, Introduction
Fourteen Vidyasthanas
- Introduction to the FOUR main Vedas
- Introduction to limbs of Vedas called Vedangas such as Jyotisha or Vedic Astrology and other subjects
- Introductions to sub-texts of Vedas called Upavedas including Ayurveda and the science of Economics
Application
- Relevance of the subject in the modern times
- Indian culture, life style and Vedanta
- Basic philosophy and practice
Teachings
- Schools
- Acharyas (Great Masters and Gurus) of Vedanta
Introduction to the works of Vedanta
- Upanishads
- Bhagavad Gita
- Yoga and Vedanta
NON-CORE SUBJECTS
- Gita Chanting
- Asanas / Pranayama / Meditation
- Krida Yoga / Yogic Games
Time-Table
| Day 1 |
| 7:00 Classical Hatha Yoga |
8:30 Pranayama |
10:00 Breakfast |
11:00 Waterfall hiking |
| 14:00 Lunch |
15:30 Tea break |
16:30 Ashtanga Yoga |
18:00 Meditation |
| 19:00 Dinner |
22:00 Lights off |
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| Day 2 |
| 7:00 Classical Hatha Yoga |
8:30 Pranayama |
10:00 Breakfast |
10:30 White Water Rafting |
| 14:00 Lunch |
15:30 Tea break |
16:30 Ashtanga Yoga |
18:00 Meditation |
| 19:00 Dinner |
22:00 Lights off |
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| Day 3 |
| 6:00 A body cleaning guided class |
7:00 Classical Hatha Yoga |
8:30 Pranayama |
10:00 Breakfast |
| 10:30 Tour the Himalayas |
14:30 Rest Time |
16:30 Ashtanga Yoga |
18:00 Meditation |
| 19:00 Dinner |
22:00 Lights off |
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| Day 4 |
| 7:00 Classical Hatha Yoga |
8:30 Pranayama |
10:00 Breakfast |
11:30 Kirtan and dancing |
| 14:00 Lunch |
15:30 Tea break |
16:30 Ashtanga Yoga |
18:00 Meditation |
| 19:30 Dinner |
22:00 Lights off |
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| Day 5 |
| 7:00 Classical Hatha Yoga |
8:30 Pranayama |
10:00 Breakfast |
10:30 Tour the beatels ashram |
| 14:00 Lunch |
15:30 Tea break |
16:30 Ashtanga Yoga |
18:00 Meditation |
| 19:30 Dinner |
22:00 Lights off |
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| Day 6 |
| 7:00 Classical Hatha Yoga |
8:30 Pranayama |
10:00 Breakfast |
10:30 Yoga Philosophy |
| 12:00 Free time for shopping Or Relaxing |
14:00 Lunch |
15: 30 Tea Break |
17:00 Evening Ganga ceremony |
| 19:00 Dinner |
22:00 Lights off |
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| Day 7 |
| Farewell ceremony with ancient yoga tradition |
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