Sewa International has partnered with Vyasa Houston & Yoga Bharati (US based Yoga Institutes affiliated with S-Vyasa University) to offer this program in U.S.A. through its local chapters to improve public health, in particular those having diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Yoga Workshop Objectives:

• Helps pre-diabetic individuals from becoming diabetic (Type II)
• Helps diabetic individuals to control and manage their diabetic condition. 
• Reduce probability of other health complications arising from diabetic conditions.
• Reduce diabetic condition from severe to moderate, moderate to mild, and from mild to normal.

Yoga Workshop Includes

• Asanas - Yoga postures and stretches
• Pranayam & Meditation - Yoga breathing and relaxation
• Guidance regarding diet and nutrition from certified Dietician
• Basic medical screening prior to the start of Yoga workshopto determine physical fitness to practice yoga. 
• Concepts of Integrated approach to help individuals change their Life Style 
• Materials provided to practice

• 14 Sessions – each 1.5 hours, 4 days a week(Tue, Thu, Say, Sun)
• Locations: Fremont, San Jose, San Ramon, Saratoga ....
  
• Deposite $150 (Payable on first session)
  

Contact
Seema - 801-471-1729
Email - sdm-bayarea@sewausa.org

LEAD Bay Area 2020 - Program for Middle & High School Students

General Eligibility: Middle and High School Students entering 8th - 12th grade. Student should be sincere in their commitment to the values of Sewa with integrity and discipline.

Selection Criteria: Limited seats, first come first serve basis. Open to all nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

We Need volunteers to run several local programs and we request parents  to sign up to volunteer for a minimum of at-least two Sewa activities this year.

Registration Fee: $100

As a part of the LEAD summer series, young adults are given opportunities to participate in different activities. Below is the list activities from 2019.

• Bio design (Stem) “Design to Lead” – A collaborative effort with Professor Anurag Mairal, who led the Global Outreach Programs at Byers Center for Bio design at Stanford University. The project focused on training high-potential, socially minded teenagers in design-thinking based approach to understand and address society’s most significant challenges.
• Social Cause - Be the face of Sewa International’s Girls' Hygiene Project: Yes, I can go to School! - https://sewausa.org/Toilets. Lead Kids participated and actively engaged with the larger team to raise awareness and funds for the program.
• Arts and Humanities - In partnership with ENActe, a talent incubator and a platform for engaging diverse populations in conversations on social issues to create greater awareness and tolerance from a South Asian perspective.
• Technology - Sewa Programming Club -  A collaborative effort with Steam Vision for Online Mentoring/Tutoring between Lead kids and Kids from Cameroon.
• Apart from such programs Lead Students can also get involved in following:
• • Participate in Sewa service activities.
  • Internship with Sewa Research, Documentation, Marketing and Public Relations.
  • Event Planning and organizing the events
  • Fundraising to support Sewa projects.
  • Conducting Sewa awareness and outreach programs.
  • Opportunity to open a Sewa club at your school.  More info on the school club activities at one of the School Club (https://www.mvsewa.com/)

Contact: lead-ba@sewausa.org for any question.

*Note - Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled game time. Schedule and category groups are subject to change.

For list of events please visit - https://www.facebook.com/atlanta.sewa/

To know more about us please visit -  https://sewausa.org/

LEAD is a Sewa International Volunteer Development Program for High School students.  It introduces socially conscious leadership in youngsters.   It provides a platform to the participants to serve the greater community and experience the joy of giving.

Hereby we invite applications for LEAD NJ 2020 volunteer program.  A great opportunity to meet socially aware community leaders, develop leadership, teamwork and organizational skills,  serve community and have fun along the way besides achieving Sewa recognition and USA President’s award.

Duration: Around 7 months. Feb 8th - September 2020. Minimum 100 hours to fulfill.  Project and Event based activities

General Eligibility: High School Students ( in or incoming), i.e, current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders.  Students need to be sincerely committed to the values of Sewa with integrity and discipline.  Parental involvement is required where needed. Parents have to commit at least 8 hours on a working day. 

Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Equal opportunity employer. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious and gender backgrounds.

Program Fee: $100 / candidate.  To cover the costs of running the program.

Application Deadline: February 1st, 2020 or earlier based on how fast seats fill in.

Description:

• Participating in Sewa service activities.
• Sewa Marketing and Public Relations.
• Research & Documentation.
• Event Planning and organizing the events.
• Fundraising to support our projects.
• Conducting Sewa awareness and outreach programs.
• Interaction with community leaders.
• Workshops and fun activities.

Interested candidates please submit your application at https://forms.gle/aDxJpmSYdSPqsf16 after paying $100 fee here. Select chapter "North Jersey" and project "LEAD" and applicant name in comment field. Forward the confirmation email to northjersey@sewausa.org 

For any questions please email to northjersey@sewausa.org OR contact LEAD Coordinators:  Senthil ji (973-449-1331), Chandra ji (713-992-3784)

What is Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM)?
SDM is a 10 day - 20 hour yoga program designed to help diabetics to control and manage active diabetes.  This Free camp is suitable for people who have Diabetes or who are Pre-Diabetic. Others can attend by paying a fee. All the yoga practices are safe and proven by research to be helpful in management of diabetes. The program is delivered under the supervision of medical doctors and trained yoga therapists. Its a 10 continuous days Camp

AIM: Diabetes prevention and control

Research Evidence: S-VYASA Yoga University, through 30 years of research has proven that yoga lifestyle can change/impact:

Program Outline:

Consultation/Pre-Registration: 

• Enroll before Feb 13, 2020
• Information contact: info-sdm@sewausa.org 
• Screening Date: Saturday, Feb 15 (8:00 to 11:00 AM)
• Registration fee - $150 (Completely refundable on successful completion of all the 10 sessions in the program - only for first time attendees & for Diabetic/Pre-Diabetic people)
• Camp starts on Fri Feb 21 and concludes on Sun Mar 1, 2020

Locations:

• Sugar Land - Unique Industries - 12600 Cardinal Meadow Drive, 77478

• West Oaks Mall, VYASA Yogashala, Suite 325, Houston 77082

• Katy - Gayatri Temple,  20914 Park Row Dr.,  Katy 77449