AMRITA VIDYALAYAM, NAVI MUMBAI
2022-23
AYUDH WORKSHOP
Workshop on Self-management and introduction of AYUDH and its programs was given to students of Grade 9, 10 in Amrita Vidyalayam on 27/06/22, 28/06/22 and 29/06/22.
Program started with lighting of the scared lamp followed by prayer. The speakers were introduced by Vice Principal. They were welcomed with sacred Tulsi plant by school administrator Brni. Sharanamrita Chitanya and the Primary HM.
First speaker for the day was Brni. Amritatmika Chaitanya, Assistant Professor, Amrita School of Engineering part of National Coordination Committee of AYUDH & IAM at Amritapuri. She coordinates Meditation, Yoga and youth programs through the Office of Youth Empowerment of Amrita University.
She started the session with PPT presentation on self-management. She explained how to handle success, manage stress, how to learn from failure, how to face challenges in critical time with calm mind and how to practice selflessness with examples. She also gave anecdotes from Amma’s teaching. It was a very interactive session. Students could relate to the examples and understand. She elaborated how Amma is peak of selflessness and embodiment of love.
Second speaker for the day was Brni. Niseema, a Masters in Microbiology, has been teaching as an Assistant professor at the School of Biotechology, at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham , Amritapuri Campus, Kerala, since 2004. She is part of National Coordination Committee of AYUDH & IAM at Amritapuri and coordinateD Meditation, Yoga and youth programs.
She spoke about Karma and Dharma. She also explained how creator and creation are same and not different. We need to be in harmony with nature to purify our thoughts. All our actions are in harmony with creation then we can live a righteous life. She then explained about AYUDH and the activities taken up by them and how students can be part of this programme.
Students were motivated and very enthusiastic about the program. Around 60 students from Grade 9, 10 registered their names to be the members of Ayudh. Overall it was a very enriching session for students. They got an idea of self-concept and how to manage issues and face challenges.
All the 60 students who registered for Ayudh were invited for a workshop on 29th June, Wednesday after school.
It was led by Brahmachari Amritatmikaji and Brahmachari Niseemaji with newly appointed co-ordinators of Ayudh Priya Pillai, Nithya Nair and Shrishti Mishra.
More than 60 students participated in the workshop. First activity conducted was on how to make self-watering planting system. The purpose of this activity was to expose students to meaningful, practical way to reuse a common waste product. Students learnt to make a self-watering apparatus for saplings with easily available resources from their homes. The simple act of converting disposable plastic bottles taught them to responsibly repurpose waste materials and express their care towards the environment. Students displayed collaborative spirit while working together in groups. Total of 14 planters were made by young AV Ayudhians.
Next activity was a simple game of walk, stop, clap, say your name. The purpose of this game was to enhance their focusing ability. Students were instructed to carefully listen and react to words given by the instructor. By playing this game students did exercise in a fun manner. All students and members had fun throughout.
Workshop ended with a group photo to capture the memories created during the workshop.
