Hari Om Parents!
Today was the nineth class of Balavihar!! Here is the summary of what we covered in class today:
After everyone joined the Zoom session:
1. We started the class with Opening prayers by chanting Om three times and then we all together chanted Sahana vavatu.
2. We started the class with Yoga, some of the kids led this session, we did Jumping Jacks, tree pose, soldier pose, etc.
3. Then we did the alphabet chant until letter G together.
4. Then introduced the next letter H -is for Happiness and during Brainstorming session, we discussed various instances which makes us happy and sad. And explained that Happiness is a state of the mind and is actually not related to any object or person.
5. During Exploration time, through various examples and through virtual train ride, we explained that we should be content with what we have and be happy in all situations and always encourage happy thoughts.
6. Then we did some quiet time by doing Body Scan meditation.
7.Then we explained the meaning of Bhagvad Geeta Ch 2 verses 39 and 40, chanted it multiple times. Couple of kids were able to chant it independently. Kids were asked to practice BG Ch 2 verses 39 and 40 for next class.
8.Attendance was taken by each kid saying Hari Om when their name was called out.
9. Then one of kids chanted the Ganesha bhajan and Krishna bhajan
10. Lastly, we said the closing prayers and concluded the session.
Another exciting session with our wonderful kids. Kids were happily participating and sharing their views. The Geeta chanting videos have been shared please make kids practice.
Have a wonderful week ahead!!
Pranams
Selvi and Mahalaxmi