Children are a major focus at Chinmaya Mission New Orleans Bala Vihar
Bala Vihar is weekly gathering of children, between the ages of two to eighteen years that takes place in Chinmaya Mission New Orleans to teach scriptures and culture. The other classes include, classical and instrumental music, art, yoga and meditation classes for children and adults
In Bala vihar we help children to make the right choices in life, because it is these choices that will determine their future. The bala vihar curriculum is based entirely on our scriptures. A team of specially trained, experienced, and dedicated teachers teach the bala vihar program. Through games, arts, crafts, stories, and other unique techniques, the bala vihar program imparts and reinforces spiritual and cultural values. The curriculum designed for all grade levels is creative and dynamic. The children are taught how to cope with stress - by meditation and chanting hymns, respect and reverence for all forms of life and protection of the environment with an attitude of gratitude. We have observed that the knowledge provided helps the children to become more attentive and less distracted and disruptive, success in school/life