YJA Convention 2012 07 Tampa FL Tenth 027618

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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JNF SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW: GENERATION Y | SPEAKERS: NEIL SHAH AND NAMAN JAIN
From the beginning of your journey in JNF to the end, your perspectives may change on many things including life, relationships, religion and even YJA. This session is dedicated to those of you at the beginning and end of your JNF career that can offer various perspectives about life through your twenties. This is your opportunity to learn about what is coming in your future, or reminisce about the views that you may have held at a younger age. It is an opportunity for ages from 21 to 29 to bridge the gap between their past and vision for the future.
BUILDING MUSCLE ON A PLANT BASED DIET | SPEAKER: ROBERT CHEEKE
Use a plant-based whole food diet to fuel a better body for better health. Learn how to eat to fuel your athletic interests, how to lose fat, gain muscle, lower stress and prevent injuries. Champion vegan bodybuilder and best-selling author Robert Cheeke shares the most important lessons to be learned in the process of building a better, healthier body.
CALIBRATE AND CELEBRATE YOUR JAIN WAY OF LIFE | SPEAKER: YOGENDRA JAIN
Jainism is complex faith that while grounded in a few simple core principles, expands to touch every part of our lives when considered deeply. In this workshop you will assess the extent to which you are living a Jain way of life. The workshop leaders will guide you through a comprehensive life inventory covering many different. aspects ranging from professional to family to spiritual life.
COMMUNICATE TO CONNECT | SPEAKER: MANDA POKHARNA
The Challenge: Huge amounts of time and energy are often wasted because of relationship difficulties of one sort or another - unclear direction and responsibilities, needs not being met, misunderstandings, unresolved conflicts, lack of support etc. At the heart of resolving these difficulties is the ability to stay connected to your own and others humanity whilst communicating. The Workshop: The key to success is the ability of those within the family or organization to work together and to communicate with compassion, clarity and integrity.
Our practical step-by-step Nonviolent Communication process will enable leaders to connect with each other and communicate with compassion as well as effectiveness
Learning Objectives: Working with examples from participants' lives, and using a mix of structured and experiential exercises, you will learn how to: Communicate compassionately Reduce conflict, foster trust and deepen emotional connections Strengthen personal empowerment. Develop an attitude of gratitude.
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YJA CONVENTION 2012 | Tampa, FL