Sadhna School

***Sadhna Newsletter 5/3/2026***

Today was our last class of the school year 2025-26.
* Class started with *OM chanting* to concentrate the thoughts and enable us to focus.
* We chanted *Shlokas and Bhajans* which many kids have memorized. Reciting the structured verses of shlokas is a workout for the brain, which can sharpen memory, enhance concentration, and boost cognitive skills.
* In *Yoga series*, we practiced steps for Paschimotaasan and Gaumukh Asana. We also revised the steps for Pranayama (Breathing) and Bhramari (Humming Bee) exercises that we learned in previous classes. Kids learned about the breathing cycle, alternate nostril breathing methods and value of practicing them help in concentration and release stress.
* As many of the school year activate wrapping up with tests and concerts/performances, we decided to play our kids most favorite *Jeopardy with questions from Panchtantra series and Elements of Nature series* we learned this year.
* For *Annual Day Picnic on May 16*, kids will be reciting Shloka and Bhajans in a group or individually. All who attended class today have been notified of the Bhajan/Shloka they are reciting. *If your child was absent today, please reach out to one of the admins to talk about the performance.*
* Class concluded with India national anthem and Aarti.
* We will be meeting on May 16, 2026 for our Annual Day celebration.
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Sadhna Team

***Sadhna Newsletter 2/22/2026***
- Class started with chanting OM. Shlokas and Bhajan to invoke almighty and Krishna bhajan to help feel more centered, calm, and connected.
- In Panchtantra series, today’s story was “*The Merchant and his Iron”*. Story taught us that those who deceive others will eventually face the consequences of their dishonesty. “A clever person can expose lies with intelligence, not anger".
- In Elements of Nature series, our teacher was *Chandra “an ever changing Moon“*. It teaches us that change is the only constant in life.
- In *Yoga series*, we practices Alternative breathing, Bumblebee, Smell Rose and blow candle, Breathing with nostrils one by one.
- We talked about the *77th Republic Day of India on January 26* and kids made tricolor bookmark to represent India’s flag. We played Jeopardy to learn about India.
- Classes concluded with Aarti and India’s National Anthem.

Next class will be on March 8, 2026.
Have a great week!!
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Sadhna Team

***Sadhna Newsletter 11/16/2025***

* Class started with OM chanting to concentrate the thoughts enables all of us to focus.
* We chanted *Shlokas and Bhajans *which most of the kids have memorized. Reciting the structured verses of shlokas is a workout for the brain, which can sharpen memory, enhance concentration, and boost cognitive skills.
* In *Panchtantra* series, today’s story was “*The Blue Jackal”*. Moral is the story was “Pretending to be someone you are not will eventually expose you .”
* In *Elements of Nature *series, our teacher today was *Water*”. We learned the importance of being flexible, humble, and soft yet strong.
* In *Yoga series*, we learned two new Yogas - Paschimotaasan and Gaumukh Asana. We also revised the steps for Pranayama (Breathing) and Bhramari (Humming Bee) exercises from previous class. Kids learned about the breathing cycle, alternate nostril breathing methods and value of practicing them help in concentration and release stress.
* Class concluded with India national anthem and Aarti.
* Next session will be on December 7, 2025.

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Sadhna Team

***Sadhna Newsletter 11/02/2025***

We all enjoyed an extra hour of morning rest before the day starts!!
Many Kids were thrilled with an extra sleep.

* Today, class started with OM chanting to help concentrate the thoughts, followed by Invocation, prayer of Gurus, Almighty and bhajans.
* In *Panchtantra series*, today’s story was “Tortoise and the Geese”. Story taught the learnings from the mistakes, importance of friendship and Togetherness & Happiness. Moral was “Think before you speak to avoid negative consequences.”
* In *Yoga series,* Pranayama (Breathing) and Bhramari (Humming Bee) exercises were taught. Kids learned about the breathing cycle, alternate nostril breathing methods and value of practicing them help in concentration and release stress.
* In “*Why do We?” series*, we talked about “Why do we do Namaste?” and “Why do we wear Bindi, Tika, Tilak on our forehead?” We encourage parents to continue to talk about their learning in Sadhna School.
* Class concluded with India national anthem and Aarti.
* Next session will be on *November 16, 2025.*

Have a wonderful week!!
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Sadhna Team