The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. Part I courses are offered regularly in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Charlotte and now Greensboro.
In the Part I course participants will learn and experience: Breathing techniques to eliminiate stress & tension; Skills for improving relationships at home & at work; Practical wisdom to get the most out of life; Insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions; Low-impact yoga.
The masterpiece of the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath.
Contact: Nirupama Shankar shankar.nirupama@gmail.com
or Puja Verma puja_usa@yahoo.com for more details about upcoming courses and follow-up kriya sessions. http://us.artofliving.org/nc
Good news for cricket lovers! There are several teams that play cricket in Greensboro. The goals of GCC are fun, fitness, and friendship. For info on play and location contact below players.
Info:
336.501.3566 (9:00 am - 9:00 pm, S&S)
Dev, Greensboro Warriors, happy4mehta@yahoo.com;
Venky, Triad Tigers, venkyhot@hotmail.com.
The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs.
GCAP, 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410
Info:
Hirabhai Zaver 336-375-5350
Paresh Patel 336-609-3014 www.gcap.us
The objective of the Association is to promote social, cultural and educational interests of its members, develop understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. Hindi Language classes are being taught by Mrs. Punjabi.
The UNCG School of Music, UNCG Asian Studies Pogram, India Association of the Triad (IAT) and the South Indian Fine Arts Association (SIFAA) will be presenting a South Indian Classical Violin Concert by AKanyakumari –Violin Embar Kannan-Violin and Srimushnam Raja Rao –Mridangam on Sat, September 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm at UNCG School of Music Recital Hall, Corner of W. Market and McIver Streets, Greensboro, NC. Admission: $15 General, $10 Senior, $5 Students, $3 UNCG. For Tickets UNCG Box Office: (336)334-4849, [http://boxoffice.uncg.edu/. Free safe parking adjacent to School of Music. For additional details contact: Prashant Karkera (336) 286-8381; Promod Pratap (336)547-8348; Krishna Balu (336)292-9462) or Gavin Douglas (336) 334-5473.
Info:
336.656.0203 (Dhananjay Kumar) www.iatnc.org
The Indo-US Cultural Association's primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association seeks to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding.
Info: indouswinston@gmail.com
Milan Arora
Phone : 336-765.3379
KIRAN is a multi-cultural, non-religious, community based, South Asian organization. Promoting the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner. The group spreads awareness of South Asian women's issues in the community and we cooperate and collaborate with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Countries in South Asia include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Though there are differences in language, customs, and religions across these countries, these regions share many basic cultural and historical similarities. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate.
Services offered are confidential and free of charge:
• Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner
• Non-judgmental help and support to women who are experiencing oppressive/crisis situations
• Emotional support
• Referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing
• KIRAN's services are completely confidential. Translators and crisis counselors do not disclose any information provided by our clients.
Info:
Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1-877-625-4726
Kiran@Kiraninc.org www.kiraninc.org
The NC Chapter offers workshops, books, CD’s, and DVD’s on spirituality and enlightenment from living enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda.
500 videos are available at www.youtube.com/LifeBlissFoundation
Satsang in Greensboro is held the first Wednesday of each month. The meeting includes meditation, video discourse, and Q&A.
Satsang Location: First Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Integrative Therapies, 7-E Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro NC 27407
The Center organizing regular Sai Bhajans, Study Circle , Balvikas class for students and Service Activities. All devotees are welcome to the Center. 1st Sunday of the Month 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, all other Sundays 10:00AM – 12:15 PM.
Info:
612.239.7529 (Deepak Deshpande at Winston Salem)
908.875.6964 (Swami Rajendran at Greensboro)
Prabhupada Village is a rural Hare Krishna community situated in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Every Sunday @ 1 p.m. --- chanting, dancing, feasting and philosophy.
Temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046
Info:
336.593.9888 www.nckrishnas.com
The Triad Hindu Temple is located at 2424 Huffine Mill Rd., Greensboro. Its mission is to serve the Hindu Community and promote Hindu Culture through religious, social and educational activities. Regularly scheduled events include Puja, bhajans, children’s programs, celebration of holidays & community service.
Info: www.triadhindutemple.org
