Youth Programs
FOLK
ISKCON Mysore runs a Youth Empowerment Club called FOLK – Friends Of Lord Krishna, aimed at crystallizing the formative phase of the younger generation with key values that guide them throughout their lives. Some of the vital and practical knowledge has been inherited from the time-tested Vedic wisdom and is woven into a methodical course called “Secrets of Success”.
Eight relevant and interesting topics will be taught over 8 Sundays. You will be receiving meditation kit, goodies and course completion certificate by registering for this course. Not just that you will be part the FOLK Community – a community of students pursuing and wide range of academic courses as well young professionals from varied domains, youth festivals and fun excursions.
God - Imagination or reality?
The existence of a supernatural power has always been an intriguing topic for both philosophers and scientists.
In this session you get to know
- Has everything in nature come by chance? Decoding the chance theory!
- Is everything working automatically without any controller?
- Laws without a Law-maker! An interesting thought
- What do scientists say about the existence of supernatural power or a personal God beyond human comprehension?
Building Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is vital in almost every aspect of our lives, yet many people struggle to find it. Sadly, this can become a vicious cycle: people who lack self-confidence are less likely to achieve the success that could give them more confidence.
In this session you get to know
- Why does Self-Confidence matter?
- Analytics of lack of confidence
- Ways to build your confidence.
- How to overcome the trap of over-confidence?
Yoga for Modern Age
When we think of Yoga, we generally think of some old bearded yogi standing on his head, or more recently people in athletic clothing posing serenely, or a class full of people stretching on yoga mats. People who are unfamiliar with the Vedic tradition of yoga see it as an exercise program or a way to relieve stress. But actually, the meaning of yoga is far beyond any of the physical gymnastics we tend to associate with the word.
In this session you get to know
- Why does The deeper meaning of Yoga.Self-Confidence matter?
- The purpose of performing Yoga - far beyond just the physical benefits
- Different types of yoga systems.
- The most feasible form of Yoga system.
- Higher dimensions of yoga - yoga for mind & soul too
The Power of Habits
Aristotle once said, ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit’
We are all creatures of habit and if you make good habits, good habits will make you. Success is a result of daily habits and not of once-in-a-lifetime transformations. Learn to break free from bad habits and make new habits that are desirable
- Science of Habits
- 5 laws for habit formation
- How to make and break habits
- Moving from good to great – Learn some foundational habits
Science & Spirituality
From atoms to galaxies, we understand our world through Science. Science is an attempt to explain the world through observation and experiment. But many times what we observe may not be the reality. So where can we get the most perfect knowledge of this world from? Can Science give us the perfect knowledge?
In this session you get to know
- Is seeing always believing?
- Different ways of acquiring knowledge
- Are Science & the Vedas contradictory?
- The most perfect source of knowledge about this world
Handling Competition
We live in a very competitive culture. Early in life, we learn to compete – with siblings, classmates, teammates , and more. As we get out into the “real world,” we relate to life as a game we’re trying to win and the people around us as our “competitors,” even if they’re the people we love and care about most.
In this session you get to know
- The important difference between positive competition and negative competition.
- How to use competition in a healthy way to empower and inspire us.
- The trap of comparison with others & how to stop the comparison game.
- Extent to which competition is absolutely required.
The Law of Karma
Science has discovered that nature obeys laws, from the microscopic level to the macroscopic level. Are human natures also governed by laws? Have you ever wondered why someone is born rich and someone poor? Why do sometimes bad things happen to good people and good things to bad people?!
Highlights:
- How Law of Karma works?
- What is the cause of disparities in society?
- Who is witnessing our activities?
- Why are the ignorant not excused?
- Three Types of Action
- Way forward to a more responsible life.
Self-Management
How well do you _know_ your-self? Do you hear conflicting inner voices that put you into confusion?
Explore definitive solutions to these problems in the Self-Management session:
Highlights of the session:
- Techniques to manage your emotions like anger etc.
- Solve the problem of Identity Crisis 'Who Am I?'
- Are you and the mind the same? Or is there any difference?
- Learn about Consciousness.
- Learn what Bhagavad-Gita has to say about this!
Course Details
Date
Every Sundays (These sessions are conducted in a cyclic fashion. You can join from any point on any Sunday)
Time
5:00 P.M. to 7:30 PM
Venue
ISKCON Mysore
Sessions will be followed by Musical Kirtans, Mantra meditation, QA sessions and delicious dinner prasadam feasts.
Note: Currently, this program is open for male participants only (Age 16-30)
Course Fee: ₹ 500/- (inclusive of all 8 sessions)
Registration: Register by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/sos-register
Please collect SOS registration card at the FOLK reception desk put up on the session venue.
For any queries call: 9945728008
Testimonials
If there's one club you want to be part of, being a youth then it is FOLK. If I look back, just the last 7 months of my involvement with FOLK has brought drastic transformations in my life.. I got clarity on the purpose of my life, I stopped eating junk food & majorly I made meditation a daily habit of my life. I'm forever indebted to FOLK MYSORE in my life and I recommend it to every body who's reading this to attend Sunday Retreat..