A 1-day Workshop on ‘Organic & Conscious Living’
Date : 25th March, Sunday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Venue: Bhoomi Network
Prakriya School Campus,
Off Sarjapur Road
Bangalore
For whom: People who wish to take charge of their ‘wellness’ through Earth conscious living choices
As most of us continue living a ‘busy’ or ‘fast’ life, rarely do we stop to observe and look at our daily choices. Whether it is the processed/polished foods that we eat, the pills that we pop into our mouths every time we fall sick or the amount of energy we consume, not just directly but also through the choice of products and conveniences. We do momentarily get concerned when we read in the papers about the dramatic rise in lifestyle diseases and cancers, but move on with our lives as we are not sure if there is anything we can do about it. The serious degradation of the environment happening all around us is again a concerning news bite but not something that we see ourselves responsible for or something that we can positively impact through our daily choices.
This program on ‘Organic & Concious Living’ promises to be a fascinating journey to explore, learn and hopefully discover in each of us a more ‘Concious’ way of living. The program, through numerous self-exploratory and hands-on activities, will traverse the various perspectives and ideas on Health, Food, Energy and Shelter. These activities are designed to not only enable us to learn new methods and techniques, but more importantly they will spur us individually and as a group to inquire and discover within us, what living consciously means, and how would we like to go about achieving it. The hands-on sessions will explore a wide range of activities such as making chemical-free tooth-powder and detergents at home, building a solar powered structure using only mud, organic gardening and learning to make delicious yet healthy food dishes.
What you can expect from the workshop?
This workshop will help discover within each of us how we would like to live more consciously and tread lightly on this beautiful planet we call home, while also gaining a hands-on understanding of the basic principles behind a wide range of topics. Through a balanced mix of reflection, dialogue, theory and hands-on, the group will explore how we can make definitive changes through a deeper understanding of what it means to live a more meaningful and conscious life.
Rajesh Thakkar, Rahul Hasija, Santhi & Pushpa will be the faculty for this workshop.
Registration Details
Fees: Rs 1000/- per person (Lunch, Snacks, Tea included)
Limited number of seats
Contact Person : Santhi
Contact No: 9449853834, 28441173, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
You can register by email or phone. Please provide your Name, Contact number and Email id.
Payments can be made by cash on the day of the program or by mailing cheque to:
Bhoomi Network
No,70, Prakriya School Campus,
Chikkanayakanahalli, off doddakanelli;
Sarjapur Road, carmalaram Post
Bangalore - 560035
Online Payment Details
Beneficiary Name: Bhoomi Network
Account Number: 2757201000315
IFS Code: CNRB0002757
Bank Name: Canara Bank, Rainbow Drive Layout, Doddakanahalli, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore – 560035
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Holistic Health and Yoga
by Jayawanth Bharadwaj
Date: 1st Apr, 2012, Sunday
Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Venue: Bhoomi Network, Prakriya School Campus,
Off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Are Stiff neck, back Spasms or joint discomfort bothering you?
Your doctor warns you may have arthritis or spondylitis but cannot help much?
You are unable to manage your weight?
Are you confused whether to focus on Pranayama or Meditation or Work outs?
Not sure how to sit correctly at the computer or while driving? Is walking or swimming safe for everyone?
Is it safe to follow Pranayama on TV? Is Suryanamaskar better than Jogging?
A comprehensive set of yoga based stretches (unlike conventional exercise),
· Ensures a functional spine, addressing root cause of many problems
· Recruits all muscle groups (not just the visible superficial muscles)
· Provides synchronized movement and efficient breathing
· Improves endocrine system (e.g. thyroid functions), lymphatic drainage with directed circulation
· Improves form and alignment for better performance in sports or any activity such as dance
Fees: Rs 1000/- per person (Lunch included)
Rs 1200/- per person after 26th Mar, 2012
"Trek through Sharavathi Valley"
“To live a responsible life on our planet, we need to learn to love and delight in the abundance of Mother Earth."
Trek through Sharavathi Valley' on 7th and 8th of April, 2012.
This programme is open for adults aged 18 years and above & for children above 10 years. Children below 10 years need to be accompanied by parents.
This programme has been designed with care to suit adults who are familiar with wilderness as well as those who have never camped or trekked before. As a community with people from diverse backgrounds, we expect a rich shared experience of learning and earth reverence at Sharavathi Valley.
Costs
Two day programme Rs 3800/- inclusive of travel, food, accommodation, forest entries and all activities.
For Enquiries and Registration:Contact - Santhi – 094498 53834 Ananth – 09035388221 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
An Organic & Terrace Gardening Workshop
Date: 7th April, Saturday, Time: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Venue: Bhoomi Network
Prakriya School Campus,
Off Sarjapur Road
Bangalore
For whom: People who wish to take charge of their ‘wellness’ and ‘health.’
For generations in India, having a kitchen-garden was integral to a complete home, where freshness and nutrition from a variety of vegetables were given significance and the words ‘pesticides’ and ‘chemical fertilizer’ were unheard of. There was no concept of wastage because everything was re-used in some form or the other. Natural resources were respected and utilized responsibly so as to preserve them for future generations – that was the prevalent culture! This forgotten and neglected way of life in urban spaces needs to be revived.
Why do urbanites have to grow organic food for consumption?
Due to migration of people to urban areas, fertile agricultural land has been converted into houses and other infrastructures thus reducing the land for cultivation. But there is a movement around the world today to transform this barren city-scape into a green and valuable contributor to health and ecological balance. Estimates show that as many as 20 million people are engaged in urban agriculture all over the world. Half of Latin American cities, 72% of urban - house holds in Russia and 14 largest cities in China produce 85% of the vegetables not only from terraces but also on empty sites, unbuiltareas, parks, etc.
In this age of pesticide-driven agriculture most of the vegetables and fruits available in the market seem to add to human diseases and ill-health. But they are packaged well and look good on the shelf. How can we then be sure if we and our children are eating pure and fresh foods? The best way to grow our own organic vegetables and greens.
What do we believe in - chemical fertilizers and pesticides, decorative plants and imported grass which yield neither flower nor fruit - or do we believeinsafe, flavourful, native, nutritious produce for our kitchens? It is for us to choose and learn a meaningful way of spending some of our leisure time.
What you can expect from the workshop?
This workshop will help us understand the basic principles of gardening and then apply it to our own context – homes, apartments or terraces. This workshop will focus on the practical aspects, so that we get a first hand experience with earth, soil, compost, nutrients on the field. It will include pest and disease management also.
Rajesh Thakkar committed to organic gardening and farming will be the faculty for this workshop.
Gardening is a healthy hobby, not only to keep one engaged for a couple of hours in a week but it gives the pleasure of being in the midst of a growing garden. Let’s jointly experience this workshop and start making our own little gardens.
Registration Details
Contact Person : Santhi
Contact No: 9449853834, 28441173
Fees: Rs 1000/- per person (Lunch included)
Limited number of seats
