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Sustainability Immersion Program (SIP)

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Discover the Joy of Sustainable Living at Veda Gayathri Rishi Pariwar (VGRP)

Are you curious about experiencing the joy of living in a sustainable commune while promoting sustainability? In today’s fast-paced world, stress levels are rising, impacting both personal health and the environment.

Join us for a transformative experience at VGRP in Karimnagar, Telangana. Our one-day immersive program offers you the chance to learn the fundamentals of sustainability and climate action in a serene post-growth community surrounded by lush greenery and farmlands.

Become Part of a Thriving Community

Engage with like-minded individuals and knowledgeable practitioners as you explore and discuss:

  • Holistic Living: Cultivate happiness and prosperity by embracing a balanced, mindful lifestyle grounded in a deep understanding of the self.
  • True Health: Unlock the secrets to genuine health through expert guidance on nutritious food choices and wellness practices from an experienced doctor and practitioner.
  • Child Psychology and Early Learning: Gain essential insights into child psychology and effective learning methodologies that are vital for fostering holistic development in children.
  • Arts & Drawing in Education: Enhance children’s holistic education by integrating arts and drawing into their learning experiences.
  • Conscious Parenting: Discover mindful parenting techniques and holistic strategies to nurture your child’s growth and well-being.
  • Sustainability and Climate Change: Explore sustainable practices and stay informed about the planet’s current status, along with actionable steps you can take to make a difference.

Join Us

If you are passionate about creating a sustainable and happy society, we invite you to join us for this enriching program. Experience the tranquility of our community, learn from successful practitioners, and embark on a journey towards a more sustainable future.

Date: 18th August 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Together, we can make a difference.

For more details and registration, please visit here.

About the Community

Veda Gayathri Rushi Pariwar (VGRP) is a Postgrowth Community and a “Living Lab” that was established in the year 2018 at Karimnagar, Telangana. It is a sustainable resilient community in transition, designed and led by conscious people and youth to live life joyfully in sync with nature. The community also has an alternate school / Gurukulam for children designed to develop them as super-leaders. In addition, the community has few social enterprises operated and managed by the youth and women.

Location Details: Veda Gayathri Rushi Pariwar, Katnapelly, Karimnagar, Telangana 505531 (Google Map)

The program outline

10 AM to 1 PM:

  • Holistic Living for lasting happiness and prosperity – Mr. Ravi Kumar, VGRP
  • True Health – Dr. Jayachandra Mohan (DMHO, Wanaparthy)
  • Child Psychology and Early Learning: Mr. Shanker Bhayya, Auroville

2 PM to 5 PM:

  • Conscious Parenting – Mr. Ravi Shankar ji, Auroville
  • Arts & Drawing in Education – Ms. Kiran, Auroville
  • Sustainability and Climate Change – Mr. Karun Kumar

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Organizing Team

Karun Kumar.
Co-Founder, SusPoT – Center for Sustainability

Returning Expert promoted by German Development Organization-GIZ/CIM
12+ years in climate action, sustainable communities and social enterprises

Ravi Kumar Sunkoji
President, Veda Gayathri Rishi Pariwar,

Post Growth Living Labs, Karimnagar, Telangana

FAQ's

The program is for everyone. Everyone is welcome above 8 years.

The program is offered to only selected individuals. The participants are selected based on their motivation described in the application form. The maximum number of participants selected for the program is 30. Participants are given an opportunity based on first cum first served basis.

The program is scheduled for 1 day on 18th August 2024. The participants must come to the venue by 9.30 AM on 18th August 2024. Participants can leave on 18th evening at 5.30 PM

Participants can be of any age.

 

The program fee is variable from Rs. 300 to Rs.2000/- per individual. Please pay according to your capacity and also to support the cause and help others (Especially youth) to participate in the programme. Amount once paid is not refundable. The program fees include food. It does not include travel expenditure to reach the venue. Participants have to bear their travel expenditure to reach and go from the venue. Any other expenditure, like: medical must be taken care of by the participant.

Partial scholarships will be given to needful persons. After doing registration, please write an email to: karun[a]suspot.org. Please provide details about your situation and why we should give you the scholarship in the email.

All interested candidates must fill the online application form first and we will get back to them with further details via email. Note: Your participation is not confirmed until you receive a Confirmation Email from the organizers upon the payment of the program fees.

The facility is in a 5 acre campus with lush green surroundings and farm lands. Around 40 people live in the community and all the four generations live here . The conscious community was started in the year 2018 and is one among the few post growth communities in India. The community has an alternate learning space for children and youth, Gaushala with 6 desi cows and a farm land of ~ 2.5 acres within the campus. It has a common kitchen facility where food is prepared and eaten together by all the members of the community. Furthemore, the community also has two eco-friendly houses designed to suit modern lifestyle. In addition, there is a meditation center and a recreation hall.

The venue is safe and is chosen in good faith by the organizers to provide best results to the participants. First aid kit for emergency is available at the venue and an RMP doctor is present 24*7 near the campus. A modern Multi Speciality Hospital is within 15 minutes reach from the venue, in case of emergencies

The venue is very safe for women participants, since the facilities are part of a living community. There are also female volunteers to assist during the entire program.

Participants have to make their own travel arrangements to reach the venue. The community is located ~170 KMs from secunderabad railway station, Hyderabad, Telangana.

By Train

We highly recommend the outstation participants to travel in train to reach the venue. The nearest railway station is in Warangal and Secunderabad. After getting down from the train, you have to take a bus to Karimnagar.

By Bus

From Secunderabad, please take a bus from Jubilee Bus Stand. It takes 4 to 4.5 Hours to reach the venue after you take the bus.

From Warangal: The bus stand is just in front of the railway station. It will take 2.5 hours to reach Karimnagar.

From Karimnagar, the venue is ~18 KMs from the bus stand. You can take an Auto or bus to reach the venue

By Car

It takes about 3.5 Hours to reach the venue. We recommend carpooling between the confirmed participants.

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The accommodation will be given in common halls. Separate accommodation for male and female. Individuals will be given Mats to sleep on the floor. This is intentionally designed in the program. Participants are requested to get their own bedsheet and blanket.

Please get appropriate clothing (Normal shirts and trousers). For girls/ladies: No Knee length pants and sleeveless shirts. Please get one or two pairs of dresses for doing Yoga and for doing physical work with mud or cow manure.

Food is vegetarian and Satvyk. Majority of the food provided is organic. The food provided will be nutritious, climate friendly and would help in detoxifying your body. The drinking water provided here is Alkaline and has the best TDS value suitable for consumption.

Children above 8 years are allowed. However, they need to be registered as part of the family while registering.

Get to know what the community offers: Siddha Samadhi Yoga (SSY), Advanced Meditation Course (AMC), Infant Siddha Programmes (ISP) and Sunday Nature, Culture and Yoga School for children.

The program is conducted entirely in English. If there are more local participants (from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) who don't understand English, we will do Telugu translation.

In the case of unexpected natural events and spread of viral diseases, the event will be cancelled or postponed.

Refund amount: After deduction of admin costs the remaining amount will be refunded.