Bal-Mukund is a holistic Personality Development and Character-Building program for children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 13. “The Bal-Mukund Playground for Vedic Wisdom” concentrates on overall mind, soul, and body management to inspire, strengthen, and nurture children with love and care and help them realize a glorious future.

As a holistic program for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual upliftment for children, Bal-Mukund is successfully able to address the paramount concerns of today’s generation of parents.

KEY COMPONENTS OF BAL-MUKUND 

• Enriching Vedic Wisdom
• Inspiring Stories & Vedic Scriptures
• Yoga, Pranayam, & Meditation
• Recitation and Chanting of Shlokas, Mantras, and Bhajans along with Translations
• Value-Based Education
• Indian Tradition & History
• Cultural Discussions
• Engaging Craft, Games & Activities
• Festival Celebrations

REGISTER NOW (APEX)

BAL-MUKUND CENTERS IN NORTH CAROLINA (In-person)

APEX – Registration In-Progress for 2024-2025
Day – Every Saturday (It follows the Wake County Traditional calendar for classes)
Time – 10 am – 12 pm EST
Location – Radha Krishna Temple of NC (23 Radhika Way, Apex, NC)
First Day of Class: Sat, Nov 9, 2024
Eligibility – 5 to 9 Years
Contact – (919)803-9984

MORRISVILLE – Registration In-Progress for 2024-2025
Day – Every Saturday (It follows the Wake County Traditional calendar for classes)
Time – 10 am – 12 pm EST
Location – HSNC Learning Center, Morrisville, NC
First Day of Class: Sat, Nov 9, 2024
Eligibility – 5 to 9 Years
Contact – (919)803-9984

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Build Core Values
• Increase Focus & Concentration
• Develop Public Speaking & Social Skills
• Develop a Positive Mindset, Optimism, Persistence, and Courage
• Strengthen Emotional Quotient.
• Develop Self-Confidence & Decision-Making Dexterities
• Develop an appreciation for Indian Culture

DETAILED COURSE CURRICULUM

SHLOKAS / MANTRAS / BHAJANS

One of the highlights of the Bal-Mukund curriculum is reciting and chanting Shlokas, Prayers, and Bhajans, along with their translations, to enhance the understanding amongst children. 
Chanting shlokas has multiple benefits for kids, including bolstering memory power, strengthening positive thinking, shaping cognitive abilities, assisting in stress and anger management, and enhancing spiritual quotient in the children.

YOGASANS / PRANAYAM / MEDITATION

Bal-Mukund classes offer yogasans to the young generation due to the tremendous benefits it brings to their life, such as 

• Enhances flexibility, strength, and balance
• Reduces stress and anxiety to improve overall mental health
• Boosts focus and concentration

Bal-Mukund follows the principles of Pranayam defined in “Yoga for the Body, Mind & Soul” written by Swami Mukundananda. Bal-Mukund emphasizes practicing Pranayam due to its innumerable favorable effects on the human body.

• Improves Cognitive functions, Lung Capacity and Mindfulness
• Regulates Stress and Anxiety

The Bal-Mukund curriculum follows guided meditation. Children are encouraged to close their eyes and focus their minds on Shree Krishna while engaging in fun kid-friendly activities.

VEDIC WISDOM

The Bal-Mukund Vedic Literature Book Series is based on the rich Indian cultural heritage and the eternal Vedic scriptures, with the vision of inculcating young people with invaluable spiritual and practical wisdom. 

• My Best Friend, Krishna 
• Ramayan 
• 24 Avatars of Vishnu 
• Mahabharat 
• The Essence of Hinduism 

These extraordinary Indian epics and timeless classics are studded with stories of truthfulness, kindness, sacrifice, strength, honesty, perseverance, and charity. They relate the qualities and feats of heroic personalities who serve as role models for us to emulate. More importantly, these ancient epics teach us the true meaning of life and instruct us about our responsibilities and duties as human beings. They fill our hearts with devotion to the Supreme Divine Lord. 

VALUE-BASED EDUCATION

Bal-Mukund focuses on imbibing the highest value system in children to bring triumph in their lives are grouped as “KRIPALU” Values. The Bal-Mukund curriculum includes books with compelling and inspiring stories focusing on values such as kindness, respect, integrity, perseverance, accountability, and others. These are taught to children by encouraging healthy discussions and by participating in intriguing team-building events. 

FESTIVALS CELEBRATION / ARTS & CRAFT

As part of the Bal-Mukund curriculum, we bring cultural awareness and the significance of all Hindu religious festivities and celebrations to keep up the traditions for life. It helps build a sense of pride in our rich cultural heritage from childhood itself. Festivals bring us together, giving us an excellent time to rejoice and develop strong bonds between everyone. To further sweeten the essence of the festival and bring excitement, we engage in fun craft activities such as decorating rangoli, painting Diya, creating flutes, creating Krishna’s crown, etc.  

INDIAN CULTURE & HISTORY

The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several various cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced and shaped by a history that is several thousand years old. With the intent to preserve Indian Heritage and Cultural Values in youths and to help develop a strong understanding of India as a diverse and colorful country, Bal-Mukund classes share knowledge in the following areas –

• Indian Map, States of India, Symbols, National Anthem, Languages, Religion, Architecture, Food, Rivers, Dances, Music, Indian Landmarks, Dances, Music, History, etc
• Saints of India
• Indian Leaders and Freedom Fighters