Dharma Classes

Topics Covered

• Acamana
• Pranayama
• Computing Pancanga
• Sankalpa
• Basic Puja
• Meditation Techniques 
• Overview of Darsanas
• Introducing our Dharma to Others
• Staying Steadfast on our Dharma
• Karma and punar-janma, etc.
• Commonly needed  shloka-s and mantras
• Topics will be repeated for reinforcement

Topics Covered

• Overview of Darsanas
• Review of Meditation Techniques
• Devarsi Pitru Devata Tarpana
• Key Practical Elements Of Yoga Darsana
• Computing Horoscope (Only Math) 
• Key Ideas of Vedanta
• Saranagati
• There will overlap with dharma 101

Requirements

• Student should be in middle school. However, classes will be at level accessible to 5th graders
• This program is open to both boys and girls 
• Students should come to class on time. Late arrival will not be allowed (zero tolerance policy).
• Attire – traditional indian attire or pant and shirt. 
• No shorts, short skirts, jeans pants, tanktops, etc. 

Requirements

• Completion of Dharma 101 or equivalent
• Student should be in middle school (+ 9th grade)
• Open to both boys and girls 
• Should come to class on time. Late arrival will not be allowed (zero tolerance policy).
• Attire – traditiona indian attire or pant and shirt. No shorts, short skirts, jean pants, tanktops, etc. 

Class Description

• Number of classes – 25
• Language of instruction – English
• Duration of each class –  1.5 hours
• Classes will be approximately 
  •  50% practice, 
  • 25% theory/background, and 
  • 25% open discussion in Q & A format on all open topics
• Every class will include sUrya namaskara and at least 15 minutes of meditation

Class Description

• Number of classes – 25
• Language of instruction – English
• Duration of each class –  1.5 hours
• Classes will be approximately 
  •  50% practice, 
  • 25% theory/background, and 
  • 25% open discussion in Q & A format on all open topics
• Every class will include sUrya namaskara and at least 15 minutes of meditation

Supplies

• A large notebook and pencil 
• A vessel and a spoon (pañcapÄtra & uddharaáni)
• Calculator on some days 
• Supplies for learning how to do puja (as needed, class will supply some of them)

Supplies

• A large notebook and pencil 
• A vessel and a spoon (pañcapÄtra & uddharaá¹ni)
• Calculator on some days 
• Supplies for learning how to do puja (as needed, class will supply some of them)