whyyesplus - Barkha Prithiani

Barkha Prithiani, 21,
BMS Graduate &
Aspiring MBA Student

I regard doing the YES!+ workshop in July of 2009 as one of the wisest decision that I have ever taken in my life.

My best friend, Madhura Vinchurkar, introduced me to the workshop. She inspired me to go for it by sharing its various benefits such as techniques to develop good consistent concentration, confidence building and this special skill where I could be relaxed & focussed at the same time which I found to be very useful during the tension filled exam days.

To tell you guys a fact, I never really thought that I needed any such kind of workshop at all to enhance my concentration or confidence. I was good in my academics & was equally confident enough to give presentations during my graduation.

Although there was this One Thing in which I was unsure, that one thing I was unable to come up with an answer for and that was “What I Want To Do In My Life??”

I was beginning to realize being academically excellent and making a choice that I have to live with for rest of my life was not at all connected!! The jitters of taking the right decision coupled with all round expectations made it even harder.

Then through the YES!+ workshop followed by volunteering for the Art of Living events I began realizing there is more to me than I myself had known. My True Potential started unfolding before me and suddenly all the questions that made me sweat started disappearing. I began realizing I could go for whatever I wished for and still fulfil all the expectations!!

Secondly, on a personal level, I was unable to share anything with my Mom & Dad. There was always this gap (which I thought was generation gap but I was wrong), a wall which never allowed me to open up and talk freely to them. But within no time this wall came down during those 7 evenings (on the workshop) & today I share with them even the smallest & silliest of things happening with me. This free, unconditional sharing has brought me closer to my family & my own self.

I'm much more creative and spontaneous in my work. The regular practice of simple yet powerful techniques taught on the workshop have made me so strong that I believe whatever challenges that may stand in front of me, I can handle them Peacefully & Happily. Interestingly, I have noticed this skill to balance between making new friends & preserving old friendships develop spontaneously in me and managing both these worlds isn’t a tough job for me now.

Lastly, I must say that I found the inspiration to volunteer for the YES!+ Workshops within me and just want to share the most beautiful gift that I have received in My Life with the entire world!! My dear friends, wherever you are and whatever you do, just do this workshop without giving any second thoughts!! Cheers!! :)

whyyesplus - Mayuri Roy

Mayuri Roy, 23,
Associate Software Engg
Patni Computer Systems Ltd

YES!+ is a wonderful page in my life which transformed me completely.

I used to hold lot of negative thoughts and self doubt and these two combined, hindered my progress both professionally and personally.

I have had a rough time in my office since my relations with my boss are very volatile. I was unable to take the criticism thrown at me and often retreated into my shell instead of owning up to them.

I avoided going out and socializing even though I love to meet new people simply because I lacked confidence and was scared of making a fool out of myself.

The YES!+ workshop has helped me get through all of these, esp in managing my relation with my parents and boss.

Most importantly with regular practice of Sudarshan Kriya I have been able to weed out all the self doubts and just express myself . 

The techniques I practice are awesome stress busters and I feel calm & composed, am in better control over my anger and have more say over my emotions. Now I don't feel as though I am run by my emotions rather I am in charge of them :) 

I would like to express my gratitude to Pratima di who suggested this workshop to me

Apart from these, YES!+ has provided me with a wonderful platform to socialize, meet new people from varying fields and interests and a launch pad from where I am able to do some amazing hardcore social work. 

Cheeersss!!! I would recommend all youths to join the YES!+ and feel the difference for themselves.

whyyesplus - Rucha Pathari

Rucha Pathari, 22,
B.tech Computer Sc,
Lecturer, ARMIET Eng Coll

The word "Relationship" brings to our mind only the relationship with our partner.

We basically concentrate on improving relationship with our partner, friends, colleague, college mates but in this whole thing, we, especially youngsters, forget to improve and maintain relationship with the most important people on this planet, because of whom we are here. "PARENTS".

The Main Benefit I have got from this workshop is it helped me bridge the gap between me and my parents, especially with my father with whom I was very scared even to talk!! 

And now after YES!+  I can discuss the silliest of things from, on whom I have a crush till what all are the issues going on in my office, very easily.

All this transformation in the most important relationship of my life is only because of this YES!+ Workshop.

whyyesplus - Amey Prabhu

Amey Prabhu, 27,
MBA in International Business
Marketing & Admin Officer,
Yashwant Maternity Hospital
YES!+ Volunteer

I did my first YES!+ in Jan 2009 and it has been the Turning Point in my life. Firstly, even though i had a MBA degree in International Business, I hadn't focused on any soft skills other than communication and having known this deficiency i had self confidence issues because of which i did not apply anywhere for a job.

Secondly, I was overweight by 50 kgs and was on verge of diabetes and suffered cholesterol and weight related problems at the age of 24!! This was mainly due to poor lifestyle choices such as pure non-vegetarian food, aerated drinks, computer gaming for14 hours a day and late night sleeping to which i was completely addicted.

My relationship with my parents was completely strained and all channels of communication had broken down. They knew i needed help but could not talk to me. I was sent to many a psychiatrists who gave different opinions which only made matters worse. The medicines which i consumed as part of "Getting Better" just made me put on more weight and gave a sense of being dependent on them to feel "Normal".

My concentration span was not more than two minutes, i was lazy as hell, filled with self doubts and depression.

Then the YES!+ Workshop, Sudarshan Kriya,  My Teachers along with the close friendships and support i got here helped me in letting out all the emotional stress built-up within me over the years. By inspiring me to volunteer for the YES!+ events and attend advanced courses, they brought out  the hidden potential in me and actively guided me to develop and polish all the corporate and soft skills which were already present in me.

Over last 3 years i have now lost more than 30 kgs. By regularly practicing the techniques taught on the workshop all my addictions and psychiatric medicines have dropped. My health has improved leaps and bounds and all my allergies have disappeared. The self doubts have melted away and i have found my lost smile again :)

In 2010 i got a job as an Asst. Systems Officer in an insurance broking firm (even though it is Not my domain nor did i have any knowledge or expertise for the job but now i had the confidence to do it) and 20 months later, presently, i am working with my mother in managing and marketing our hospital. My parents have regained their confidence in me and support me in all my decisions.

Life is filled with Smile, Love, Contentment and Happiness. THANK YOU YES!+