YJA Convention 2016 07 Los Angeles CA

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

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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Wellness For Life
HS/COL/JNE Nitin Shah, Manu Shah
LIFESTYLE JAINA has embarked on the journey to improve the health of the Jain community. The first wellness program was done at the Jain Center of Southern California for 6 months in 2012, with nearly 500 participants. In this session we will describe our experiences and results from 2012, lay out the JWell (JAINA Wellness for Life) plan for all Jain organizations, and discuss ways to spread this message to our community all across North America. As Agents of Change, you are the key to helping promote wellness amongst our Jain communities! With blessings from the Wellness Program.
What Can Anekantavada Do For You?
HS Priyal Gandhi
EDUCATION You're never too young to engage in meaningful dialogue with your Jain and non-lain peers about the many topics that affect our lives on a day-to-day basis - from minority rights and social justice to microaggressions and foreign policies. Don't know what these terms mean? No problem! Come with an open mind and get excited to learn from your peers in this interactive session, where we bring back the relevance of Anekantvada to the American 21st century.
What Harvard Couldn't Teach Me: Lessons Learned from my sister
HS/COL/JNE Rushabh Kapashi
EDUCATION Last year my sister, Nisha Kapashi, became the first American-born Indian to become a Jain Maharajsaheb. Her Diksha ceremony took place on January 18, 2015 at the holy tirth of Shikharji. She gave up a promising career at J. Crew in New York City in search of something far more promising - permanent happiness. The ancient teachings of Jainism are extremely applicable to our modern lives - 1 have witnessed this first hand - both as a Partner at McKinsey in NYC and at home with my family. Relive my sister's journey and find out how she aided in transforming my professional and personal life. Who? What? Why? Q&A with Samanijis
HS/COL/JNE Samani Suyasnidhi, Samani Shrutnidhi, Samani Shreenidhi
EDUCATION Your professor asks you whether you believe the universe is eternal; your friends ask you why you fast for eight days in September. Next thing you know you're wondering about the real purpose of a Samayik and just how deep the rabbit hole of the Navkar Mantra really goes. Bring your own questions and join this session for a chance to listen to three Samanijis resolve your doubts and give you interesting and truthful answers!
Women in the Workplace
COL/JNE Riddhi Jain
CAREER In this session, we will consider topics all women should think about during their careers. We'll discuss ways you can make small changes to advance your professional and personal relationships - including philosophies from Sheryl Sandburg, Amy Cuddy, Katy Kay and Claire Shipman. Together, let's find out how we can bring about positive change in our professional careers!
Writing an Irresistible Résumé: Hosted by Young Jain Professionals
HS/COL/JNE Neal Daftary
CAREER What does it take for your résumé to get noticed amongst a stack of similar looking pieces of paper? A résumé is a vital tool for the job market as well as college admissions and student employment. This session covers foundational résumé concepts including identifying appropriate sections, layout, and writing effective bullet points. Tips for improving the objective, matching your skills with the opportunity, and résumé length, will all be discussed. Join us if you're creating your first résumé or looking to make sure you're on the right track! Yoga Each Day Keeps the Doctor Away
COLIJNE Nehal Bhansali
LIFESTYLE Today we have Obamacare, and tomorrow maybe even free BernieCare, but did you know that Yogi Patanjali offered us free YogaCare thousands of years ago? In this session, we'll compare and contrast modern medicine vs. ancient Ayurveda and Yoga to find the optimal "health plan" that will keep us healthy within our minds, bodies and souls. This session will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone of relying on the healthcare industry to "fix" your problems and explore spirituality and Yoga as Agents of Change as we shift our perspectives on how to stay healthy.
AGENTS OF CHANGE