Young People at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland
The Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland is a sacred gathering place for seekers of all ages to participate in the Siddha Yoga practices. Gurumayi Chidvilasananda gave the name Taruna Poshana to the department that oversees Siddha Yoga teaching and learning events for children, young people, and families around the world. The literal translation of this term is “nurturing the youthful spirit.”
Contact Information
Families and Young People:
510-898-2700, extension 4109
Email: tarunaposhana@syaoakland.org
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Siddha Yoga Teaching and Learning Events for Young People
Siddha Yoga events for young people are designed for seekers ages 13-30 to gather for the purpose of learning about the practices of chanting, meditation, seva, and dakshina, and to study scriptural teachings.
Two Days of Siddha Yoga Study and Practices for Young People
Young people (ages 13-30) are invited to engage in the Siddha Yoga practices of meditation, chanting, seva, darshan, and dakshina. There will be time for reflection, journaling, hatha yoga, and discussion. Participants will also have opportunities to share their understanding and experience of receiving Gurumayi's teachings with each other.
Young adults from across the globe travel to the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland to participate in this event.
The Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive
The Intensive is the primary vehicle through which Gurumayi Chidvilasananda bestows shaktipat diksha, spiritual initiation, by awakening the kundalini energy.
Teenagers 13 to 17 years of age who are interested in participating in their first Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive need to contact the Taruna Poshana Department at tarunaposhana@syaoakland.org before registering for the Intensive.
Siddha Yoga Satsangs and Courses
Young people are welcome to attend all Siddha Yoga events at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland. Throughout the year, there are local and global teaching and learning events and retreats including:
Siddha Yoga satsangs
Siddha Yoga Sadhana Retreat
Siddha Yoga Chanting
Svadhyaya: The meaning of this word is the "study of the Self." It is the regular, disciplined practice of chanting and reciting scriptural texts such as Shri Guru Gita.
Namasankirtana is repetition of the divine name in song.
The Siddha Yoga terms for each age group are:
Shishu (birth to 5 years). Shishu is a Sanskrit word for "one who is beginning to learn."
Bala (6 to 9 years). Bala is a Sanskrit word for "young child."
Kumar (10 to 12 years).Kumar is a Sanskrit word for "a royal child with spiritual wealth."
Kishor (13 to 17 years). Kishor is a Sanskrit word for "young, strong, and dynamic."
Yuva (18 to 24 years). Yuva is the Sanskrit word for "young adult."
