whyyesplus - Sandeep Indap

Sandeep Indap, 25,
Relationship Manager
BMA Wealth Creators Ltd

I did My YES!+ Workshop on 6th July 2006 and to tell you the truth I had lots of doubts and questions as to how the workshop is going to benefit me.

I had done many skill workshops, personality seminars etc and all promised but none delivered. The one common thing in all these was, after sometime they became only a memory, the literature they provided was sold off in raddi and I was back to square one.

But here in the YES!+ Workshop after first day itself I was quite sure that this is the what I am looking for.

I still remember those 7 days of my life and I feel very Lucky to have done the workshop with Bawa and Dinesh Da (The ones who designed the workshop with guidance from H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and have cumulative 35+ years of experience in teaching Art of Living Courses!!)

I remember before the workshop, I use to be low on confidence, my bonding with my friends was weak even plain superficial and communication was not up to the level I wanted.

After Doing the workshop, I started practicing the techniques, which by the way are very practical, easy and very much in tune to address today's lifestyle issues. Giving only as less as 30 mins a day, my confidence levels boosted and bonding with my friends has undergone a Big Difference :)

Within no time my Communication and Confidence improved so much that i started volunteering for YES!+ Workshops and now I can talk to absolute strangers with ease.

I will have only one regret in life that, I should have got this chance before. But I am Happy that I got it and now after 6 years I realize how important the workshop has been in shaping my life. Now I live my life as  "I Want To" and Not as "I Have To"!!

If You are still thinking whether to do the workshop, remember the tagline of Nike - "Just Do It" :)

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 - Anusha Ayyar

Anusha Ayyar, 22,
B.Tech in Biomedical Engg
Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil Institute
of Biotech & Bioinfomatics

I did my YES!+ in February 2011 and at the time i was doing my 8th semester mandatory six months internship with the Healthcare Division of Siemens Ltd.,Worli.

Prior to the workshop, due to my hectic schedule at the site, i used to get tired a lot even before end of the day. I wished to do many things, pursue my hobbies but was unable to give my 100% due to lack of energy & lethargy.

But post workshop, I was amazed at how in just 5 days, 4 hours in the evening and subsequent regular practice of the simple yet profound techniques taught here, I was able to use the same time in a much more systematic and playful way.

Suddenly I was energetic throughout the day and could give my best in grasping and understanding all that my engineers taught me. At the same time i started pursuing my hobbies while giving quality time to my family and friends. It turned out to be the best 6 months of learning and fun in my whole engineering career.

Another important addition to my life was the confidence i gained to talk to people, in delivering my presentations in the college. This propelled me from being an average student who got 70-75% in previous semesters to score 90% in my final semester. I cleared my degree in First class with a Distinction.

Before I was a very short tempered person who use to hold on to the her past very tightly. But with the regular practice of meditations and Sudarshan Kriya along with the support of my teachers and friends now i am lot more controlled.

Its not that I don’t have bad times in life but now I have got a solution to deal with them. I do not see problems as problems anymore but as adventures.

Now I live a totally Happy, Stress-Free Life filled with Love, Laughter and Contentment :D

whyyesplus - Karishma Ashok

Karishma Ashok, 18,
Aspiring Medical
Student

For me the YES!+ Workshop was a really memorable one. I found the workshop to be an interesting blend of Knowledge & Fun.

The simple & effective techniques taught on the workshop helped me a lot with my studies & also with my day-to-day life.

I have been benefited with an increase in concentration span and importantly i have also learnt to deal with my anger and stress.

I feel my personality has enhanced and with my anger under check life is merrier :)

All thanks to YES!+ & to my teachers, Dhara Di and Pratibha Di, for inspiring me to join the workshop. Had I not listened and kept doubting, i would have surely regretted on missing out on one of the most wonderful experience of my life :D

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 - Anagha Lokhande

Anagha Lokhande, 18,
Law Student,
Government Law College.

I did my YES Course (Art of Living's course for teenagers in the age group of 14-18 years) three years ago while i completed my YES!+ only a year ago.

Its only now that i am realizing the difference between life I lived, life I want to live and the life I am living now :D

Before YES!+ came along i was living in ignorance, pool of negativity and was filled with anger. I held on to my past tightly and was anxious about my future.

Then YES!+ breathed life into me. Life after YES!+ is Magical, Blissful, Divine, and Insanely Beautiful.

Its only after you try it... You will endorse it :)

P.S. I even lost 5 kgs while doing the workshop.. Thanks to all the awesome games, exercises and Suryanamskars (Sun Salutations)!! :D

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!+