Character Building Sessions For Children @ Princeton

“I really enjoy CBC because I get to talk and interact with smart little minds!” –Rachana Kelkar

Rachana got her Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences and is working as a Consultant at CAMP4 Therapeutics. Rachana was 3 years old when her parents introduced her to JV philosophy. She has been a part of CBC for the last 2 months. Rachana is our new CBC teacher and, in her classes, really enjoys interacting with her students. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, painting, and biking!

“CBC classes motivate me to be a better person.I feel thankful to share Jeevan Vidya knowledge through games, stories and experiments with kids and youth. The creativity and wisdom involved in CBC is the biggest attraction for me to teach every week. The classes energize and refresh me immensely. The unique features of CBC are their relevance to daily living and practical strategies to make life better.” –Gargi Sukhatankar, OTR, RYT

Gargi is a pediatric Occupational Therapist. She is  also a Registered yoga teacher. She works as an Occupational Therapist for Charter schools and Circle of care.  She started learning about Jeevanvidya when she was 6.  Her grandparents introduced her to Jeevanvidya. She says her personal and professional achievements are a result of Jeevanvidya practice. She has been teaching CBC classes since 2010. She really enjoys traveling, dancing and cooking. She also adores animals.

“I really enjoy CBC because engaging with children enhances my understanding of the concepts!”- Archana Carvalho

Archana earned her Master’s degree in Human Resource Development and Management. She now works as an HR Administrative Assistant at Dura-Li np ne. She learned about the JV philosophy when she was 16 and has been a part of CBC for the past two years. Archana is a teacher who makes learning fun and can explain difficult ideas in a way that’s easy for kids to understand. Archana says that the JV philosophy helped her live a happy life while achieving her dreams responsibly. She really enjoys working with JV to make a positive impact on the future of kids. In her free time, she loves to travel, dance, and enjoy motivational and inspiring content.

CBC is my lifeline! It gives me immense happiness watching kids have an “ah ha” moment when they are introduced to Jeevanvidya knowledge” – Prachi Shinde
Prachi got her Masters in Management Information Systems from State University of  New York at Buffalo and is working as a Senior Compliance Manager at Toronto Dominion Bank. Prachi was introduced to JV philosophy in 2010 when JV strategies helped her to pursue her dream of master’s education. She has been volunteering as a CBC teacher for the last 6.5 years in the age group of 6-10 years. In her free time, she enjoys singing, cooking, organizing and listening to audiobooks!

I  really enjoy CBC because I get to  inspire kids to reach their full potential by helping them understand the power of mind and implement practical Jeevanvidya strategies. -Vivek Shinde   

Vivek works as a Lead Cloud Data Architect at Google Cloud. He has done his Masters in MIS from State University of New York at Buffalo. His grandmother introduced him to Jeevanvidya and he has been conducting CBC classes since 2019. One of his favorite Jeevanvidya strategies which he tries to follow is “Love Work and Bless All”.  In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing tabla, drums and traveling. 

“I enjoy CBC because it gives me an opportunity to share Jeevanvidya knowledge with kids and learn from them” -Mamata Shirsat

Mamata is Master of Science in Biochemistry . She works as Manager Regulatory Affairs in the Pharmaceutical industry . She was introduced to Jeevanvidya by her parents in early childhood. She was teaching CBC classes in India as well. CBC makes her satisfied when kids apply different JV strategies to become happy and successful. She likes to travel, hike and listen to music in her free time. 

“I really enjoy CBC because it always amazes me to see little minds work and help them explore their full potential through the power of our mind and Jeevanvidya Strategies.” –Anagha Pandit

Anagha has completed B.Sc in Human Development from University of Mumbai and is currently a Customer Service Manager in Government Organization in Toronto. She has been a student of Jeevanvidya since she was 10. Her mother introduced her to Jeevanvidya. She has been conducting CBC classes since 2017. She says Jeevanvidya philosophy helps her to create a happy balance between her family and work life. Anagha loves to travel and enjoys spending her free time crafting and reading.

“I really enjoy CBC because I really like working with Curious minds. Kids’ curiosity gives me motivation to sharpen my Jeevanvidya concepts and learn something new from them every week.” -Yogita Bhatkhande

Yogita Has completed M.Sc in Plant Physiology from University of Mumbai and is currently working as QA Engineer At Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California. She was introduced to Jeevanvidya in 2011 by one of the CBC students while she was working as a teacher in Private school. Yogita has been conducting CBC classes since 2018. She has been learning Indian Classical Music since childhood and has participated in many stage programs. In her free time she also enjoys Gardening, Cooking and Travelling along with singing.

contributing to positively shaping the kids lives through the power of Jeevanvidya knowledge. ” -Sonali kulkarni (Kadam)

Sonali has completed Bachleor of Computer Science and Engineering from Nanded, India and is working as an IT professional over last 28 years. She is currently working as Innovation Lead in TCS Pace Port (Innovation Center) at Toronto Canada. She was introduced to Jeevanvidya in 2005. Sonali has been conducting CBC classes in North America since 2020 and also has had the experience of conducting classes in India for 2 years. She loves listening to Jeevanvidya sessions especially through you tube videos and conference calls by Mr. Pralhad Pai. She is passionate about learning and applying Jeevanvidya in her corporate and family life. She loves cooking, listening to bollywood music and watching movies.

“Having been a part of Character Building Classes from a young age, I’ve witnessed how this experience has significantly molded my character. it’s a space where not only children but also teachers partake in a dynamic exchange of life lessons." –Snehal Dalavi

Meet Snehal Dalvi, an Industrial Psychologist and Workplace Culture Enthusiast with a deep interest in the psychology of gratitude. She is a Senior Consultant at Great Place To Work, India. Her enthusiasm for interaction and learning extends to Character Building Classes, where she connects with kids, seemlessly entering their world as she introduces the jeevanvidya strategies to them. Introduced to Jeevanvidya at a young age by her mother, her journey has evolved from being a CBC student to becoming a CBC teacher, all while maintaining her status as a lifelong student of Jeevanvidya Philosophy. In addition to her passion for character building, Snehal finds joy in dancing and travelling.

“I really enjoy conducting CBC as I get to learn from the little minds while interacting and introducing them to Jeevanvidya  knowledge. I always look forward to meeting these smart & inquisitive minds every week. “ -Snehal Chavan Ghadge

Snehal got her master’s in Urban & Regional Planning and is working as a Planner at Laberge Group. Snehal was 10 years old when she was introduced to JV philosophy by her parents. She has been a part of CBC since 2021. Snehal is grateful to be a part of JV from such a young age, and credits JV strategies to have helped in her professional and personal life. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and DIY’s!

“I really enjoy conducting CBC as it gives me immense pleasure to pass on the knowledge that my mentors at Jeevanvidya teach me. I apply it everyday in my life. My favorite JV strategy that I use a lot is the well wishing strategy..  “ – Varsha Natu

Varsha completed her Bachelors in Engineering from Pune, India. She works as an Educator in Jefferson county public schools, Kentucky. She and her family were introduced to Jeevanvidya in the year 2000. She has been a part of CBC since 2012. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, hiking, and listening to music. She is a cat person.

“I love CBC classes because I get to interact with kids who think out of the box and inspire me. Also I get to teach them the amazing knowledge of Jeevanvidya which I am learning and getting tremendous results after applying the knowledge. I feel I can give back to society by creating exemplary citizens of the future for our nation.”– Aarti Patange

Aarti has completed her masters in Finance MBA and works as a Senior manager in Cognizant technology Solutions in Minneapolis. She has been into CBC since 2020 . She was introduced to Jeevanvidya when she was in 10th grade and she has had amazing experiences not only in personal life but also in her professional life. Her hobbies are listening to Bollywood songs,cooking, planning and organizing, and Graphology.

“I enjoy that CBC brings joy and positivity by blooming  minds of the children and teachers alike. When I teach, I learn. When I teach children, I learn to be happy and curious. When I teach children Jeevanvidya concepts, I learn to be happy about what I have and curious about how I can make more progress in life. CBC indeed is joyful journey ” – Sayali Deshpande

Sayali has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences and works at a pharmaceutical company as  a strategy and analytics team lead.  Sayali started teaching the character building classes (CBC) in 2018. Sayali was introduced to Jeevanvidya through a school friend. Sayali is grateful to fellow Jeevanvidya practitioners and her CBC students for their support to learn and practice Jeevanvidya principles. In her spare time, Sayali enjoys cooking, dancing, and visiting National parks.

“I enjoy CBC because it gives me the opportunity to teach Jeevanvidya values to the young generation and impact their lives in a meaningful way. I have been learning and applying Jeevanvidya knowledge since childhood and it has helped me a lot. It gives me immense happiness when I share this precious knowledge that was instilled upon me by Jeevanvidya mentors.” – Ashwini Tasgaonkar

Ashwini has completed Bachelors in Computer Engineering from University of Pune, India. She is currently working as a Senior Manager in a well-known education technology company in silicon valley. Ashwini has been teaching CBC classes since 2010. She was introduced to Jeevanvidya by her grandparents when she was in 7th grade. In her spare time, Ashwini enjoys hiking, reading, and writing.

“ I am in love with the CBC curriculum because it is a step by step guide to make kids excellent people. In this process of teaching CBC classes I am becoming a better person too.”- Vidya Salunkhe

Vidya has a  Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She is naturally a great teacher. She has been a student of Jeevanvidya since 2015. She started teaching CBC in 2019. Vidya loves the knowledge of Jeevanvidya and feels grateful to share it with children. Vidya loves reading,cooking and traveling.

“I enjoy CBC because of Jeevanvidya’s scientific knowledge of ‘Life,’ which is practical and results-oriented. The well – designed curriculum created by experienced teachers, offers a holistic approach to the physical, emotional and social, well-being of young learners. This motivates me to participate in the CBC program, and I find immense joy in both learning and teaching. Interacting with the little champs brightens my day." –Harsha

Harsha holds a B.Com degree from Mumbai University, a Diploma in Information Systems and Management, APTECH, Mumbai and a Post Graduate Diploma in Montessori Teachers Training, ACT, Bangalore. She worked as an IT professional for more than 12 years and was ‘Sr. Software Engineer’ at Patni Computer Systems. Harsha has been conducting CBC classes since 2020. She is grateful for her mother who introduced Jeevanvidya to her at the age of 9 years. She began learning and studying Jeevanvidya in 2013. Harsha likes teaching, gardening, and studying science.

“I find great satisfaction in observing children embrace the joy of learning and applying Jeevanvidya strategies to achieve success and conquer challenges at a young age. Over the years, Jeevanvidya philosophy has significantly shaped my beliefs, and I firmly believe that these values are vital in shaping a strong society. This conviction drives me to conduct CBC classes on a weekly basis.” -Prashant Ghadge

Prashant Ghadge holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mumbai University, India, and a Master of Science from Lamar University, Texas. Currently, he works as a Project Engineer specializing in compression technology in the Oil and Gas Industry in Houston, Texas. Prashant is enthusiastic about innovative methods for spreading the Jeevanvidya philosophy, as he believes it can benefit many who are unaware of it. In his free time, he enjoys playing musical instruments and pursuing photography.