Sadhna School

10/05/2026

***Sadhna Newsletter 10/4/2026***

* 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 “*Krishna Leela*” curriculum, today we learned about demoness Putana, who disguised herself to kill baby Krishna. Kids learned that not every kind face is kind.
* We made a *bookmark* like a flute.
* Class concluded with India *national anthem and Aarti.*

Next class will be on *October 25, 2026.*
Have a great week!!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sadhna Team

09/28/2026

***Sadhna Newsletter 9/27/2026***
We had fun filled learning day.
* Class started with *OM chanting* to concentrate the thoughts and enable us to focus.
* Kids chanted *Shlokas* and sang *Bhajans*. Instead of simply memorizing the Shlokas we will start to into little deep into the meaning of each Shlokas.
* We started curriculum of the year “*Krishna Leela*” with the birth of Lord Krishna.
* Kids made Krishna crown has craft while learning the significance of peacock.
Class concluded with India national anthem and Aarti.
Request all parents to continue to talk with kids about the time they spent in Sadhna School. Great way to reinforce the learning!!

**Our next class is on 10/4/2026.*
*Location- Hindu Community Center 7500 Industrial Row Drive, Mason OH*
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sadhna Team

09/18/2026

***Sadhna Newsletter 9/13/2026***
Welcome to the 2026-27 school year!
We are so excited to see many new kids and many kids who returned back to learning. We have an incredible year planned ahead, full of discovery, growth, and plenty of fun along the way.
Our classroom will be a place where your child’s curiosity is supported, and encouraged to ask questions, and learn from every experience.
* Class started with OM chanting to help concentrate the thoughts, followed by Invocation, prayer of Gurus, Almighty and Bhajans for Lord Krishna.
* ⁠Volunteering staff introduced themselves to the kids.
* ⁠Kids gave introduction by saying their, name, their grade/school they go to, and what they expect to learn. This is a great way of building strong relationships, establishing routines, and helping students feel safe and confident in the learning environment.
* ⁠We talked about the recent Hindu celebrations of Janmashtami and Ganesh puja.
* ⁠We will begin our core curriculum and craft work from next session.
* ⁠We sang India’s National Anthem and concluded with Aarti and Prasad distribution.

*Next class is on Sunday, September 27.*

Have a great week!!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sadhna Team

08/26/2026

📚✨ Sadhna School | Academic Year 2026–27 ✨📚

Our amazing team of volunteers has been working behind the scenes to get everything ready for another wonderful year of Sadhna School! 🙏🪷

We’re getting closer to the start of classes in September, and we’re excited to welcome all our returning and new students. ❤️

If you’ve been waiting to register your child, now is the time! 😊 We request you to please complete the registration so we can prepare for a great year of learning, culture, traditions, Hindi, bhajans, shlokas, and fun activities together.

📅 Below is the class schedule for Academic Year 2026–27.
Please save the dates and mark your calendars! 🗓️

We can’t wait to see all our Sadhna School families back together in September!

06/09/2026

📚✨ Sadhna School Enrollment is Now Open for 2026–27! ✨📚

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way for your child to connect with Indian culture, values, and the Hindi language? We invite you to join the Sadhna School family!

At Sadhna School, children learn through a blend of:
🙏 Bhajans and Shlokas
🗣️ Conversational Hindi
📖 Stories, activities, and cultural lessons
🤝 Friendship, community, and lifelong values

📍 Location: Mason Municipal Center
🗓️ Schedule: Every other Sunday (approximately 2 classes per month)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 Classes Begin: September 2026

Each year features a unique curriculum theme. During the 2025–26 school year, students explored timeless lessons through Panchatantra stories and religious tales, brought to life through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and meaningful conversations. We look forward to introducing another exciting theme for the upcoming school year!

🎭 One of the highlights of the year is our Annual Day Celebration in May, where students proudly showcase what they have learned through performances and presentations for family and friends.

If you’d like your child to be part of this enriching experience, please complete the enrollment form below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsqeKzo1a1cykmBr47igxlxwqDLTdCScOrr1ZgH0GIDcf9vQ/viewform

Questions? Feel free to reach out to any Sadhna School volunteer. We look forward to welcoming your family to another wonderful year of learning, culture, and community! 🙏❤️

Classes will start from September 2026 till May 2027. We meet every other Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at Mason Municpal Centre.

05/31/2026

Sadhna school is now enrolling for the year 2026-27. If you are interested, please fill the enrollment form. Our classes will start from Sep and will be every other Sunday at Mason Municipal Centre from 10:30 to 12. If you have any questions please reach out to us.

Classes will start from September 2026 till May 2027. We meet every other Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at Mason Municpal Centre.

05/04/2026

***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.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sadhna Team

04/20/2026

***Sadhna Newsletter 4/19/2026***
- [ ] Class started with chanting OM which helps feel more centered, calm, and connected.
- [ ] Kids sang prayer of Gurus, Almighty and Rama bhajans.
- [ ] In Panchtantra series, today’s story was “Greedy Dog”. Story taught us that being greedy makes you lose what you have- "Be Happy with Enough”.
- [ ] In Elements of Nature series, our teacher today was “Snake”. We learned that Just like Snakes sheds its old skin, we should let go old thoughts and feelings which we do not need. “Letting go helps us grow inside and out”.
- [ ] We had few Yoga poses to stretches our restless body.
- [ ] We talked about the celebrations of harvest festival of India - Baisakhi, Vishu and Puthandu.
- [ ] Kids made corn husk craft to take back home.
- [ ] Classes concluded with Aarti and India’s National Anthem.

Next class will be on May 3, 2026.
Have a great week!!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sadhna Team

04/15/2026

Sadhna School celebrated Holi festival with the kids and their families on April 12th. The kids loved playing and we are grateful to all the families who could join us. Some of our kids couldn’t join us and we missed them.

02/24/2026

***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!!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sadhna Team