Teachers’ Sadhana Day 2011
Jan, 2011
We had a very insightful Day01 during the Teachers’ Saadhana day on Jan. 08, 2011. It began with the meditation session focusing on the Dharana technique taught by Br. Uddhav Chaitanya. In this, we learned to focus on breath regulation – activating the energy from the base of the spinal cord and resting in the Hrdya Guha (spirutual heart); basking in Manas Puja with our Isthta Deva.
Acharya Asha Ghate’s satsang focused on understanding Karma Yoga and Grihastashram (householder’s life) as defined in our Hindu culture; we also elaborated on how to exercise our Swadharma while purifying the chittah within these two components. The next day we were supposed to continue exploring practical application of Karma Yoga in our married life; however, we had to cancel the event due to inclement weather.
Br. Uddhav Chaitanya shared a very special message from his recent trip to India and helped teachers analyze mindsets. Group discussions on “Fixed” versus “Growth” mindsets enabled teachers to define the right mindset required for a Balavihar teacher. Such an introspection identified where each one of us stood on the wide spectrum of Mindsets ranging from the Fixed-to-Growth Mindset. Plotting the two coordinates – where we currently are, and where we want to reach benefitted each participant with a unique opportunity to draw their roadmap on the Balavihar teaching platform. Hopefully we all can plant, nurture, cultivate and reap the maximum benefits, not only as an individual, but as a model CM D/FW Balavihar teacher.
