In the course of these four weeks, an abundance of meaningful and delightful workshops will be available to you. Choose any or all of the offerings in the four core areas: Giving and Serving, Joyful Celebrations, Unity and Harmony, and Self-Reflection.
Amma says “Always remember that your true family is the family of humankind.” Grab your backstage pass and go behind the scenes and experience the heart and soul of an engaging and meaningful holiday season.
We invite you to read through the detailed schedule below:
Getting Started
Introduce Yourself
Join the AVA Mosaic
Contemplation
Replay of "Joy of Sharing" Live Session with a Special Message from Swami Shantamritananda Puri (December 13, 2020)
Replay of "Birth of a Mahatma" Live Session with Swami Purnamritananda Puri (Dec 19, 2020)
Replay of "Special Live Event: Christmas Day Puja" with Swami Dayamritananda Puri (Dec 25, 2020)
Replay of "Satsang with Swami Shubamritananda Puri" Live Session (Dec 27, 2020)
Replay of "New Year, Fresh Start" with Swami Atmananda Puri (Jan 3, 2021)
Contact
Guide to Zoom
How to Set Your Camera for Zoom
Keep Your Browsers up to Date
Accessing Course from a Smart Device
Community Discussion Board
Private Facebook Group
Week 1 Overview
About This Session
Replay of "Joy of Sharing" Live Session (December 13, 2020)
Ethical Fashion
Bread Seva Handout
Mother's Kitchen Handout
Source Reduction Handout
Circle of Love Handout
Community Engagement
Ethical Fashion Video
FREE PREVIEWSeeds of the Heart
Bhojan Mantra - Chanting with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya
Food Prayer Handout
How to Make Chai
Chai Recipe
Interview with Lavan, Europe Tour Kitchen Chef
How to make Punjabi Samosas
Punjabi Samosa Recipe
Europe Tour's Famous White and Red Sauces!
Red Coconut Sauce Recipe (Red Sauce)
Mint Yogurt Sauce (White Sauce)
Europe Tour's Famous Onion Bhaji!
Onion Bhaji Recipe
Interview with Sneha, Amma Europe
Why Make Eco-Gifts?
FREE PREVIEWIntro to Misting Sprays with Tejasvini
Blending Essential Oils and Making Misting Sprays
Essential Oils with Swamini Amritajyoti Prana
Essential Oils and Misting Sprays Handout
Introduction to Upcycling with Meenamba
How to Make Plastic Angels
Instructions for Making Plastic Angels
"A Divine Presence" with Meenamba
Eco-Holiday Tips
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights - with Jani
Hanukkah Dance - an Amritapuri Production (2019)
Hanukkah: Question and Answer with Jani
Hanukkah Prayer from Dance
Week 2 Overview
About This Session
Recording of "Birth of a Mahatma"
A Community Comes Together
Introduction to Sacred Singing
FREE PREVIEWDona Nobis Pacem - with Tanmayi
Higher (Soprano) Melody for Dona Nobis Pacem - Bonus!
Lower (Alto) Melody for Dona Nobis Pacem - Bonus!
Bonus! Dona Nobis Pacem Audio Track
Lead Sheet Music - Dona Nobis Pacem
Guitar Sheet Music - Dona Nobis Pacem
Amritapuri Christmas Cake Recipe
How to Make the Famous Amritapuri Chirstmas Cake!
How to Make the Chocolate Frosting!
Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Glaze Recipe
Interview with Apoorva long term Ashram Baker!
Walking Beside Us: An Original Amritapuri Musical (2017)
Behind the Scenes of "Walking Beside Us"
"Looking for Signs" - Cast and Crew Commentary
Replay of "Special Live Event: Christmas Day Puja" with Swami Dayamritananda Puri
Week 3 Overview
Recording of "Satsang with Swami Shubamritananda Puri"
About the Garland of Gratitude Series
"Calling out to God" with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana
"She is Always With Us" with Bri. Sandramrita Chaitanya
"Pulled up to the Light" with Professor Menon
"Everything was Love" with Nirmala
"I Really Want to Know You" with Amritamsu
Joining the Garland
Hands in the Soil - How We Built a Community Garden
Bharatanatyam Dance: Introduction
The Namaskaram
Invoking Lord Ganesha: demonstration
Step by step instructions
Did you know?
Bharatanatyam: closing remarks
Song for the dance
What is Rangoli?
Introduction to Rangoli with Bri. Lakshmiprabha
Prepare for Rangoli Making - Reference Image
How to Make a Rangoli of Lord Ganesha
Rangoli Materials & Instructions Handout
What is Acupressure?
Immunity and Happy Stomach Points: Demonstration
Acupressure: Closing Remarks
Acupressure Points Handout
Traditional Naipayasam (Kerala Payasam) with Lakshmi Aunty, MA Center Chicago
Kerala Payasam Recipe
North Indian Kheer Prasad with Madhusmita, MA Center Chicago
Kheer Recipe
Post Your Payasam
New Year traditions in the French ashram
"New Year and a New Life" with Mitra and Jyothirup
Week 4 Overview
Closing Survey
Replay of "New Year, Fresh Start"
Harvest of the Heart - Feeding Amma's Children
Introduction to Myofascial Stretching
About the Global Stretch
Safety and Medical Disclaimer
Global Stretch Handout
The Global Stretch
"Eating as a Spiritual Practice" with Bri. Amrita Chaitanya
Sattvic Diet
Let's Make Kitchari! with Madhusmitha, MA Center Chicago
Kitchari Recipe
Easy Three-Day Kitchari Cleanse
Vegan Bliss Balls with Vandita, MA Center Chicago
Bliss Balls Recipe
Each Journey Begins with a Single Step
Implementing Amma's Teachings into the New Year
7 Steps for a Joyful Life - Amma's 2020 Birthday Message
New Year Reflection and Goal Setting
Amma's Joyful Life Prayer
Closing Prayers for World Peace
You can access materials for six months.
