Class Schedule

Yoga classes in person for Kids

Location: in-person at the Shiksha new building
Teacher: Radha Patel
Sunday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Ages: 18+
$180.00

Yoga class description:
In our current lives, many of us are over connected to our minds and thoughts, and deeply disconnected from our bodies. The practice of Yoga helps strengthen, and balance, the body-mind connection, and live our lives more fully.

There are many styles of Yoga, but generally speaking,
Gentle Flow Yoga is geared specifically for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle practice. This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. This therapeutic yoga classes are include yoga poses modified to individual’s needs, help improve the body’s movement patterns, yogic breath techniques, and guided relaxation at end of the class.

Some of the many benefits of Yoga include heightened body awareness, reduced stress, improved posture and balance, deeper and fuller breathing, stronger muscles, increased joint mobility, strengthened concentration, overall health improvement, and a greater sense of well-being.
This class is appropriate for anyone of any shape or size. No experience or flexibility required.

Teacher : Dr. Nalini Ravindran
Number of classes : 12
Start date: Jan 27th

Skills taught in the class :
Speaking, Reading and Writing in Tamil. If you are interested in this class please send an email to shiksha.austin@gmail.com and we will get you in touch with the teacher. 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 April 1st to July 1st 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.


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.

Maximum Class Size: 10 students (for all ages)
Saturdays April 1st to July 1st 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.

1.Science workshop:
Topic: Environmental Science

Focus :
Science, cause and effect, environment, environmental changes, environmentalism, environmental science, awareness, damages caused and conservation of environment - will be taken up through a slide show, word puzzle and work sheets.

Date and time: 1:30 - 2:30pm on Sunday, 2nd April 2023.
Participants’ age: 5 - 12 years
supplies and snacks fee: $10
Registration with Shiksha: Before 29th March 2023.
For clarification, if any, please contact:
Indian Presidential Awardee Educationist Dr. Nalini Ravindran, the resource person, at 737- 235-9716

2. Workshop in English language arts:
Topic: Effective English
Orientation in English vocabulary and writing in line with STAAR, PSAT, SAT , ACT and other talent tests, through language games and worksheets.

Date and time: 2:45-3:45 pm on Sunday, 2nd April 2023.
Participants’ age: 5 - 12 years
supplies and snacks fee:$10
Registration with Shiksha: Before 29th March 2023.
For clarification, if any, please contact: Indian Presidential Awardee Educationist Dr. Nalini Ravindran, the resource person, at 737- 2359716.

Location: In Person class at RMD in the new Shiksha building
When: Sunday 10 am to 11 am CST starting from January 22nd, 2023
Minimum Enrollment 5 - The Class will have14 sessions

Topics covered: speeches/debates/telephonic conversations/interviews and much more.

This class helps build leadership and speech abilities in students through hands-on learning and professional examples. Class offered through Toastmasters, an international organization dedicated to education in this area. Learn more: https://www.toastmasters.org/education/youth-leadership-program From their own description: In the workshop, young people learn valuable skills including: Evaluating their own speaking ability Preparing and giving speeches Giving impromptu talks Controlling their voice, vocabulary and gestures Giving constructive feedback and more

Public speaking, also called oratory or oration, has traditionally meant the act of speaking face to face to a live audience. Today it includes any form of speaking to an audience, including pre-recorded speech delivered over great distance by means of technology.

Location: In Person class at RMD in the new Shiksha building
When: Sunday 11 am to noon CST starting from January 22nd, 2023
Minimum Enrollment 5 - The Class will have14 sessions

Topics covered for advanced students: speeches/debates/telephonic conversations/interviews and much more.

This class helps build leadership and speech abilities in students through hands-on learning and professional examples. Class offered through Toastmasters, an international organization dedicated to education in this area. Learn more: https://www.toastmasters.org/education/youth-leadership-program From their own description: In the workshop, young people learn valuable skills including: Evaluating their own speaking ability Preparing and giving speeches Giving impromptu talks Controlling their voice, vocabulary and gestures Giving constructive feedback and more

Public speaking, also called oratory or oration, has traditionally meant the act of speaking face to face to a live audience. Today it includes any form of speaking to an audience, including pre-recorded speech delivered over great distance by means of technology.

Location: In Person class at RMD in the new Shiksha building
Start date: Jan, 22nd 2023

- Training and Tutoring in English Language Skills
- Specific training in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
- Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Handwriting, for children and adults.
- Special guidance for elementary school students in all subjects and homework.
- Improvement in ELA performance at school.- Preparation for SAT, TOEFL and other talent tests and competitive exams in English.
- Enhancing Fluency and Accuracy in English Language.- Proficiency in Interactive English Communication through Speech and Writing.
- remedial teaching of specific concepts , topics and areas in Math for the students of primary school, science upto high school, and English language skills for all age groups.
- Learning from experiment and experience.
- editing and drafting English language brochures, books and newsletters.
- classes online and in person for individuals and groups.

14 classes
Day - Weekends (flexible based on enrollments)
Note: In person only if 5+ enrollments, else online

Supplies list will be provided. Students will need to get their own supplies.
No prior exposure to painting or artwork required
Fun filled activity class with hands-on and step-by-step teaching
Primary focus is on teaching fundamental drawing concepts
Introduction to various types of painting
Primarily Pencil and Crayon based artwork
Simple sketches/shapes, still life (e.g. fruits), basic symmetrical shapes, birds/animals/nature drawing, perspective drawing
At the end of the session, kids will be able to apply the basic skills learnt in this class to move on to advanced artwork

Day/Time: TBD
Flexible based on everyone's schedule
Note: In person only if 5+ enrollments, else online

Supplies list will be provided. Students will need to get their own supplies.
No prior exposure to painting or artwork required
Fun filled activity class with hands-on and step-by-step teaching
Primary focus is on teaching fundamental drawing concepts
Introduction to various types of painting
Primarily Pencil and Crayon based artwork
Simple sketches/shapes, still life (e.g. fruits), basic symmetrical shapes, birds/animals/nature drawing, perspective drawing
At the end of the session, kids will be able to apply the basic skills learnt in this class to move on to advanced artwork

This class is hands-on, and each of the students will learn how to build origami models with various techniques.

What is Origami?

Origami is the art of folding paper without using glue, tape, or scissors. It started in Japan during the 6th century, with the traditional models that we all know and love, like the crane! But someone named Akira Yoshizawa saw that there was so much more to this traditional art, and revolutionized Origami. So right now, Origami has changed and has become much more than what it traditionally was! Concepts in Origami have been used in Nasa, and for other research areas.

Location: In Person class at RMD in the new Shiksha building
Teacher : Dr. Nalini Ravindran
Number of classes : 12
Start date: Jan 27th

Skills taught in the class :
Learning from experiment  and experience, Strengthening of basic concepts and specific topics in Math and 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.

Location: Online

Time and day as per mutual convenience on weekends.

Location: In Person class at RMD in the new Shiksha building
Teacher : Varsha Kailas Jawadekar
Number of classes : 14
Start date: Jan 22nd

The lesson plan will include introduction to Kathak, history, styles, intro to tatkaar (footwork), techniques (todas and tukdas) and grace along with rhythm, theka. The classes are typically an hour session, and they may vary depending upon the lesson plan.

Kathak lessons that are designed according to the Bharati Vidyapeeth university's program and each year exams will be conducted based on their skills and talent which in turn can be turned to the ISDs for extra credit.

Requirements:
Ages: 5+
Fees: 14 classes (paid thru Shiksha - $350)
Additional Fees – Registration fees + Notebook = $75 payable thru Zelle/Cash to Nrityavarsha@gmail.com
Must have ghungroos after 4 sessions.
Must practice 3-4 times a week. If you can do more, that’s even better.
NrityaVarsha reserves the right to cancel a particular class or batch at its discretion.
If you have not signed the Liability Waiver Form, please finish and send it before the 1st class.

NrityaVarsha reserves the right to cancel a particular class or batch at its discretion.

Ages: Any
Fees: $315.00

Hindustani Classical: Spring 2023
Class day and time is flexible.
Fees covers 11 classes

Day: TBD time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Hindi class for kids and adults - Jan 29th to May 21st
Location: In Person class at RMD in the new Shiksha building

This class will help develop basic language skills in Hindi within the socio-cultural context of India and South Asia. The instruction will include oral and written real-life situation, introduction to alphabets, pronunciation, grammar, reading and listening comprehension in an easy to remember and enjoyable format.

If you are looking for a Beginners Hindi class for conversation, reading and writing.
Come join us.

Minimum 4 students should register for the class to be conducted

Henna Class for Beginners
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
Ages: 8+
Price: $75.00
Minimum Class Size: 5 students

Henna Class for Beginners is a course aimed at anybody that wants to know more about Henna, but are not sure where to start. This is a great course for beginners and for those who want to brush up on any existing techniques

Henna also known as Mehndi/Mehendi is a temporary tattoo and is used throughout the world as part of wedding or cultural traditions. Although this was an old custom it has become a very popular skill to learn over the years especially outside it's traditional Middle Eastern and South Asian countries.
Age Group- >8 yrs old.

Adults and teens are welcome to join and the class will taught based on the skill level of the student. Students can come to this class with a broad range of experience playing the dholak but it is not a beginners class.

Structure of the session:
· Students will be taught the 2 basic beats that are played in satsangs of Radha Madhav Dham.
· At first we will teach single beat which is for slow Pad Kirtans
· Once the students master this we will learn the double beat which is played in faster Naam sankirtans.
· The class will also have an emphasis on dholak accompaniment for Kirtan,
Requirements to Join the class:
· Must have your own dholak
· Must take aside a minimum of 3 days a week, half hour a day to practice. If you can do more, that’s even better.

Structure of the session for intermediate students:
- students who already know the 2 basic beats and have played in satsangs at Radha Madhav Dham.
- Students will be taught different variations to increase the musicality of their dholak playing. This will include tukras (variations to supplement the basic beats) and beat variations off of the main 2 beats played in kirtan.
· The class will have an emphasis on dholak accompaniment for Kirtan,
Requirements to Join the class:
· Must have your own dholak
· Must take aside a minimum of 3 days a week, half hour a day to practice. If you can do more, that’s even better.

Tuesday evening from 6-7:30pm PST, start from Sept 2022 to Sept 2023 cost $900

Bi weekly starting on Tue Sept 6th. This class is available to those who will be open to all who have completed Coming Alive in Devotion or Communicating With Kindness. 1st and Third Tue every month.

Make 2022 Crazy Good in your Devotional Journey, learn powerful tools and distinctions on how to make your mind your best employee and not your boss. Learn how to get yourself centered, learn the importance of 'Energy, Frequency and Vibration", and learn how to manage your inner dialog , the one no-one else hears, to be warm, friendly and supportive in your devotional journey. Each week we will cover distinctions and tools, you get to practice and come back and review and learn new tools. It is a hands on , interactive, engaging and extremely valuable opportunity to make 2022 a year that catapults you into a new level of devotion. Powerful skills in managing both yourself and others in a kind and effective manner.

Instructor:
Sailesh Ranchod is a project manager in the IT industry. He has been leading global teams on complex projects for the past 20+ years. He brings a wealth of experience in applying these principles in real world scenarios and now he is applying them in the devotional arena to help support us in our spiritual journey. Do not miss this great opportunity.

Saturdays: starting April 2nd-May 21st (8 classes) via Zoom
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CST
Ages: 18+
Price: $299.00
Minimum Class Size: 10 students

Make 2022 Crazy Good in your Devotional Journey, learn powerful tools and distinctions on how to make your mind your best employee and not your boss. Learn how to get yourself centered, learn the importance of 'Energy, Frequency and Vibration", and learn how to manage your inner dialog , the one no-one else hears, to be warm, friendly and supportive in your devotional journey. Each week we will cover distinctions and tools, you get to practice and come back and review and learn new tools. It is a hands on , interactive, engaging and extremely valuable opportunity to make 2022 a year that catapults you into a new level of devotion. Powerful skills in managing both yourself and others in a kind and effective manner.

Instructor:
Sailesh Ranchod is a project manager in the IT industry. He has been leading global teams on complex projects for the past 20+ years. He brings a wealth of experience in applying these principles in real world scenarios and now he is applying them in the devotional arena to help support us in our spiritual journey. Do not miss this great opportunity.

Class duration: 1.5 hr, a 6 months long class
Start Date: Jan 09, 2022 to Jul 10th, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PDT

Coming Alive in Devotion. Deep Dive. This course is an advanced continuation of the “Communicating with Kindness course. With new content and principles to truly Come Alive in your devotion. It is open to all students that have completed any of the previous communicating with Kindness classes. We will continue the deep dive into applying the principles to our Devotion and having our Devotion Come Alive. Turning Discipline into blissipline. 🙏🙏.

** Blissipline - The term is used in the context of being in the now (bliss) as you strive towards achieving your goals (which takes discipline).

Teacher : Vidyut Gharpure
Number of classes : 14
Start date: Jan 7th
Age : 6+

Note: Teacher and students will work out a convenient time soon after enrollment.

Teacher : Vidyut Gharpure
Number of classes : 14
Start date: Jan 7th
Age : 6+

Note: Teacher and students will work out a convenient time soon after enrollment.

Teacher : Vidyut Gharpure
Number of classes : 14
Start date: Jan 7th
Age : 6+

Note: Teacher and students will work out a convenient time soon after enrollment.

Teacher : Vidyut Gharpure
Number of classes : 14
Start date: Jan 7th
Age : 6+

Note: Teacher and students will work out a convenient time soon after enrollment.

Teacher : Vidyut Gharpure
Number of classes : 14
Start date: Jan 7th
Age : 6+

Note: Teacher and students will work out a convenient time soon after enrollment.

Location: Online
Starting from Jan 29th, 2023
# of classes : 14
Minimum number of students : 4

Highlights of the 14 Week Basics of Hindu Culture Classes:
➢ Understanding and appreciating Our Hindu Culture
■ Hindu Customs
■ Hindu Festivals
■ Worship and Prayer
■ Character Development
➢ Introduction of Sanatan Dharm
■ Forms of God
■ Law of Karm
■ Cycles of Time, Srishti and Pralay, Brahmand
➢ Uniqueness of Hindu Culture
■ Many Religions, but only one God
■ Core beliefs of being a Hindu
■ Hindu Scriptures

Maximum Class Size: 15 students (for all ages)

One of the top acting teachers of RMD will be taking the special class this semester for students who are interested in participating and performing on the stage. You’re invited to come learn more about our personalized acting training and complete your official audition for participation in the Maha Shivratri leela.

The class duration is not fixed but will be conducted at the temple after the Satsang
Open for kids and adults.

Meet our experienced faculty an actor and director of several Leelas performed in RMD's big events
Participate and learn our culture, traditions, festivals while learning new action techniques
Complete your official audition to particulate in RMD leela
We will perform leelas and have fun with theatre and improv exercises

Shivratri leela is coming up so signup today!

This class is a hands-on energy process that helps in dissipating the locked patterns, thoughts, feelings emotions and more!
There are 32 points on our head: money, creativity, awareness, joy, time, space, communication and healing which helps us release the fixed thoughts and emotions that we are willing to change.
Running bars deletes the earlier stored thoughts, feelings and emotions to change your old brain imprints. Meaning it deletes your old files which are not useful anymore. (Like a hardware disk erasing old data to allow your brain software to run efficiently.)
You become an international certified bars practitioner in just one day along with learning the tools, verbal processes and the ability to help your friends and family.
Participation Fee:
$350 (50% deposit upon booking)
International Practitioner Certificate included
Lunch will be provided

Who can attend?
Children below 15 years can attend class *FREE* as a gift with a paying adult.
Children between 15 years and 18 years *pay half* $175
Repeat Practitioners pay $175