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Tag: Youth Camp

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Jul 27, 2011

Hindu Spiritual Tools for Youth

The core of our study over the last week has been to find ways to incorporate Hindu spiritual tools into our daily lives to help solve the challenges that we face. We did this by having the youth share problems and then suggest solutions based on spiritual tools that they have learned. And sometimes we enacted out these problems and solutions in skits which were highly entertaining. ...

Jul 26, 2011 Children & Youth

Classes and Temples - Hindu Youth Camp

Today was filled with classes and a visit to two temples in Pittsburgh. We'll share the day with you in the photos below.
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Jul 25, 2011 Children & Youth

Yoga, Meditation and Practical Philosophy for Youth

Our 2nd day of camp and the youth are enjoying themselves. Our morning started with Hatha Yoga. It was Dandapani’s turn to teach the girls and Muni’s turn to teach the boys. Immediately after Hatha Yoga we did 20 minutes of guided meditation. The meditation that I (Dandapani) co
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Jul 25, 2011 Children & Youth

Hindu Youth singing "Aum Namasivaya"!

Each evening after dinner we get together for bhajans/kirtan. The counselors lead the younger campers in some chants at the start then Muni concludes the evening of music by leading them through some bhajans. Here's a video from last night showing Muni leading them in singing "Au
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Aug 1, 2010 Children & Youth

Testimonials from Campers (Hindu youth camp)

Campers share some of what they learned at the SV Temple Hindu youth camp that took place in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
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Jul 31, 2010 Children & Youth

We had a great camp!

Campers and teachers gather for a group photo in front of the Sri Venkateswara temple in Pittsburgh. Friends, friends, friends! Raghava and his little sister, Nidhi Farewells on the last day. Question and answer session outdoors with the campers. Classe
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Jul 29, 2010 Children & Youth

Classes, Clay Ganeshas & Skits (youth camp)

Head stand during the morning hatha yoga session that begins at 6:45am. Those who come every year to camp can get into the poses very well. The group is divided into two - boys and girls. Easan and Dandapani take turns teaching each group, alternating every day. After hatha
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