Class Schedule

Number of classes: 10
Contact Dr. Nalini Ravindran on 737-235-9716

Skills taught in the class :
Speaking, Reading and Writing. The class time will be decided by the teacher based on the convenience of the registered students.

Dr. Nalini Ravindran is a passionate English teacher and has vast administrative experience as Academic Advisor, Senior Principal, Founder Principal, and Subject Supervisor of well known schools in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, India. She specialized in teaching English through PGDTE at the English and Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, India. She is the recipient of the Presidential/National Award for the Best Teacher for the year 2001, from the President of India, Shri Abdul Kalaam, the award being given by the Government of India. She was selected by the HRD Ministry - Human Resource Development Ministry of India - and trained in Communicative Approach in Teaching and Testing English in England from January - April 1990, through the CBSE ELT PROJECT. She has been training English teachers and educationists all over India in Communicative and Skill based Approach in English as the Master Trainer and Resource Person in more than 150 Orientation workshops since 1990 till date. She is a skilled and experienced instructor and we are grateful to have her at Shiksha.

Maximum Class Size: 10 students (for all ages)
Saturdays Aug 24th - Nov 26th from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM CST
Online: Zoom

Structure of the session:
· The tabla class will be for beginners who are interested in learning the tabla instrument.
· Students will be first taught theory and history of the tabla drum alongside basic bols and hand strokes.
· Creating a strong foundation on Sur, Taal, and Lay will be heavily emphasized.
· As the students gradually learn and improve, the class will move ahead to more advanced structures and material.
· Students will be taught the popular rhythmic cycles that are present in Hindustani classical music, as well as popular Indian folk Rhythms.
· The class will also have an emphasis on tabla accompaniment for Mostly Kirtan, bhajan classical and light classical music.

Maximum Class Size: 10 students (for all ages)
Saturdays Aug 24th to Nov 26th from 12:45 PM TO 1:45 PM CST
Online: Zoom

Structure of the session:
· The tabla class will be for advanced students who have already taken the beginners class and are interested in learning advanced skills
· Students will be first taught theory and history of the tabla drum alongside basic bols and hand strokes.
· Creating a strong foundation on Sur, Taal, and Lay will be heavily emphasized.
· As the students gradually learn and improve, the class will move ahead to more advanced structures and material.
· Students will be taught the popular rhythmic cycles that are present in Hindustani classical music, as well as popular Indian folk Rhythms.
· The class will also have an emphasis on tabla accompaniment for Mostly Kirtan, bhajan classical and light classical music.


Requirements to Join the class:
· Must have your own pair of tablas
· Must take aside a minimum of 3 days a week, one hour a day to practice. If you can do more, that’s even better.

Location: In Person class at RMD in the new Shiksha building
Contact Dr. Nalini Ravindran for more details: 737-235-9716
Number of classes : 10

Skills taught in the class :
Learning from experiment  and experience, Strengthening of basic concepts and specific topics in Science. Remedial teaching through a diagnostic test if needed, and driving home the concepts through assignments
The class time will be decided by the teacher based on the convenience of the registered students.

Dr. Nalini Ravindran is a passionate English teacher and has vast administrative experience as Academic Advisor, Senior Principal, Founder Principal, and Subject Supervisor of well known schools in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, India. She specialized in teaching English through PGDTE at the English and Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, India. She is the recipient of the Presidential/National Award for the Best Teacher for the year 2001, from the President of India, Shri Abdul Kalaam, the award being given by the Government of India. She was selected by the HRD Ministry - Human Resource Development Ministry of India - and trained in Communicative Approach in Teaching and Testing English in England from January - April 1990, through the CBSE ELT PROJECT. She has been training English teachers and educationists all over India in Communicative and Skill based Approach in English as the Master Trainer and Resource Person in more than 150 Orientation workshops since 1990 till date. She is a skilled and experienced instructor and we are grateful to have her at Shiksha.

About Sachi Kulkarni:
Sachi graduated in May 2024 from UT Austin with a bachelor's degree in Public Health with Honors. She wrote and presented her honors thesis right before graduation. She previously taught at Shiksha in a camp format and is a very passionate teacher.

About Class:
In this class, we will learn about the structure of a speech, how to properly write and deliver a piece of writing, and end the semester with a group presentation.

For older kids, Sachi will share tips for interviews and college essays. Classes are for elementary school and above, and are scheduled to be hybrid from 11am-12pm on Sundays. We will meet in-person at least once a month and class charge will be $180 for 10 classes. Private classes can also be offered for those interested.

Parent & Child YOGA at Shiksha School, Radha Madhav Dham
October 6, 2024 - December 29, 2024
SUNDAYS 11:00am - 11:45pm in the Main Temple
Fees of $25 will be donated to the temple and is optional
Please join the Parent & Child Yoga - a class for the whole family. Parents and young kids are practicing yoga together in a supportive environment. In this class parents are role models of mindfulness, and thus children learn yoga naturally in a play.
Taught by MARIA SINGH e-mail @ m.ragozina@gmail.com

Location: In Person class at RMD in the new Shiksha building
Contact Dr. Nalini Ravindran for more details: 737-235-9716
Number of classes : 10

Skills taught in the class :
Learning from experiment  and experience, Strengthening of basic concepts and specific topics in Math. Remedial teaching through a diagnostic test if needed, and driving home the concepts through assignments
The class time will be decided by the teacher based on the convenience of the registered students.

Dr. Nalini Ravindran is a passionate English teacher and has vast administrative experience as Academic Advisor, Senior Principal, Founder Principal, and Subject Supervisor of well known schools in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, India. She specialized in teaching English through PGDTE at the English and Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, India. She is the recipient of the Presidential/National Award for the Best Teacher for the year 2001, from the President of India, Shri Abdul Kalaam, the award being given by the Government of India. She was selected by the HRD Ministry - Human Resource Development Ministry of India - and trained in Communicative Approach in Teaching and Testing English in England from January - April 1990, through the CBSE ELT PROJECT. She has been training English teachers and educationists all over India in Communicative and Skill based Approach in English as the Master Trainer and Resource Person in more than 150 Orientation workshops since 1990 till date. She is a skilled and experienced instructor and we are grateful to have her at Shiksha.

Kids Yoga: ages 6-10 Sundays 11:30-12:30
Focus of class is to engage young minds in the knowledge of the body, internal organs and lymphatic system. Practicing postures, stillness and pranayam and how it develops strength, balance, focus and helps regulate the nervous system. Kids will get to choose a pose each class to teach.

Hindi for all levels - conversation and reading

10 classes. Any ages can attend.
Contact Dr. Nalini Ravindran for details: 737-235-9716. The class time will be decided by the teacher based on the convenience of the registered students.

Dr. Nalini Ravindran is a passionate English teacher and has vast administrative experience as Academic Advisor, Senior Principal, Founder Principal, and Subject Supervisor of well known schools in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, India. She specialized in teaching English through PGDTE at the English and Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, India. She is the recipient of the Presidential/National Award for the Best Teacher for the year 2001, from the President of India, Shri Abdul Kalaam, the award being given by the Government of India. She was selected by the HRD Ministry - Human Resource Development Ministry of India - and trained in Communicative Approach in Teaching and Testing English in England from January - April 1990, through the CBSE ELT PROJECT. She has been training English teachers and educationists all over India in Communicative and Skill based Approach in English as the Master Trainer and Resource Person in more than 150 Orientation workshops since 1990 till date. She is a skilled and experienced instructor and we are grateful to have her at Shiksha

Gowri Manasa, a self-learned art teacher, would be conducting "Dot Mandala and Lippan art" workshop. She started learning art from her childhood and has great experience in teaching art back in India.

In this workshop you can learn about dot mandala art types, designs primarily used in Lippan art, acquire skills to use dotting tools for different strokes, understand how to use clay and craft mirrors for Lippan art.

Elevate your spirit and embrace the flow- where every breath aligns in perfect harmony with our Flow Yoga experience.

Minimum 4 students needed for group class

15 classes

15 classes

WHAT IS EFT TAPPING?
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping is a holistic healing method that involves gently tapping on specific acupressure points on the body to relieve emotional distress or physical pain. This practice aims to balance the body's energy system.
It’s like acupuncture, EFT focuses on the specific points or energy hot spots without needles.
Benefits-
- To restore balance to your body’s energy,
Reducing chronic pain Reduces stress
- Improve sleep
- Enhance immune system
- Regulate cortisol level.

Why you join the class?
Incorporating acupressure with EFT tapping into daily practice can be a valuable self-gifting approach and power to heal yourself, promote tranquility and restore mental equilibrium and improve overall well-being.

Minimum students for group classes 4