IKS Residential Camp for Children : July 2025
- Anaadi Foundation
- Mar 30
- 5 min read
July 12- July 27, 2025
Anaadi Foundation - Dharma Gurukulam is happy to announce Indian Knowledge Systems based camp for children aged 6-14 years and their parents. The camp will be a blend of Yoga, knowledge sessions, nature-based learning, outdoor activities, martial arts and arts. Both parents and children will be engaged in various cohorts during the camp.
Why this Camp?
🌿 Cultural Rooting and Identity Building
Living outside India, children often grow up far away from their roots. This camp immerses them in Indian values, culture, and traditions, helping them form a strong sense of identity and pride in their heritage.
🧠 Wisdom-Based Learning
Exposure to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) like Yoga, Ayurveda, Jyotisha, Mathematics, and Philosophy provides a holistic, time-tested perspective on life, complementing modern education with deeper insight and clarity.
🧘♂️ Balanced Mind and Body
Through daily yoga, meditation, and chanting, children cultivate inner balance, emotional strength, and focus—essential tools to thrive in fast-paced environments.
👨👩👧👦 Shared Learning with Parents
Parents also participate, enabling bonding through shared experiences, aligned values, and tools to raise their child with a deeper understanding of dharma and responsibility.
🌍 Global Relevance with Local Roots
As global citizens, children need a firm foundation in their cultural roots while being able to engage with the world. The camp nurtures this balance of tradition and modernity.
🏞️ Natural, Satvic Lifestyle
Set in a serene natural environment, the camp promotes healthy habits, connection with nature, and a digital detox—giving children space to reflect, explore, and grow.
🔥 Character and Leadership Development
Through stories of Indian heroes, role-models, and value-based activities, children gain courage, resilience, and dharmic leadership qualities.
🪔 What Will the Camp Offer?
Samskritam – Joyful learning of the ancient language through games, songs, and everyday usage
Yoga and Chanting – Daily practices to enhance focus, balance, and inner well-being
Kalari and Sangeetham – Introduction to traditional martial arts and Indian classical music
Ithihasa-Purana - Enriching value-based stories
Ganita (Indian Mathematics) – Discovering the beauty of numbers through ancient techniques
Nakshatra Vidya – Exploring the stars, timekeeping, and the cosmic rhythm of life
Sewing and Puppet Making: Children learn to make their own puppets
Ayurveda for Kids – Simple, age-appropriate understanding of wellness and natural living
Gau Vijnana and Farming – Learning about cows, their role in Indian life, and caring for them and learning to grow their own food.
Heritage Visits – Guided exploration of sacred sites and temples around Palani
Trekking and Nature Walks – Connecting with the land through mindful outdoor activities
Gurukula Life and Routine – Immersive experience in a traditional learning lifestyle
Take-Home Practices – Daily routines and habits to continue learning and reflection beyond the camp
👨👩👧👦 How Will Parents Be Engaged?
Parallel Learning Sessions: Parents will participate in specially curated sessions on Indian Knowledge Systems—covering Yoga, Ayurveda, parenting through Dharma, and holistic living—designed to deepen their understanding and support their child’s journey.
Parent-Child Activities: Shared sessions in chanting, heritage walks, and hands-on activities foster stronger bonds and meaningful conversations between parents and children.
Satsanga with Gurukula Acharyas: Interactive discussions with experienced acharyas will offer insights into conscious parenting, education, and family life rooted in Bharatiya wisdom.
Gurukula Lifestyle Exposure: Parents will get to experience the daily rhythm of Gurukula life—its simplicity, structure, and spirit—offering inspiration to integrate these elements at home.
Reflection and Takeaways: Parents will receive practical tools, take-home practices, and guidance to continue supporting their child’s growth beyond the camp.
🪔 Daily Schedule
5.30 am -6.30 am : Wake up and ablutions
6.30 am - 7.00 am: Guru Puja
7.00 am -7.30 am: Gau Puja and Seva
7.30 am to 8.30 am : Yogabhyasa
8.30 am to 9.00 am: Millets breakfast
9.00 am -12.00 noon : Session 1
12.00 noon - 1.00 pm : Lunch
1.00 pm - 2.30 pm : Session 2
2.30 pm - 3.00 pm: Yoganidra
3.00 pm - 4.30 pm: Session 3
4.30 pm -5.30 pm : Session 4
5.30 pm - 6.30 pm: Kreeda
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm : Bhajan, Guru Puja and Agni Kriya
8.00 pm onwards Dinner, Discussions, Astronomy observations etc
*Schedule will change to accommodate any workshops like Kalari offered by other Acharyas.
Fee:
USD 220 per adult and USD 180 per child. This includes boarding, lodging, session charges, workshops and relevant kits.
🪔 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Anaadi Dharma Gurukulam is located in the foothills of Periya Iyvar Malai near Palani in Tamil Nadu. The Gurukulam is located within Anaadi Foundation ashram which is a 9-acre farm-type yogic space.
About Anaadi Foundation
Anaadi Foundation was started by Matrushree Ananthalakshmi and Siddhayogi Adinarayanan in 2015 for loka sangraha. The founders have global exposure, research experience and have been in academia for more than a decade. They continue to offer courses at IIT Delhi. The ashram is located near Palani in Tamil Nadu. The ashram is home to Dhyanalayam, Dharma Gurukulam and Gau-Nandi shala. Anaadi Foundation started Dharma Gurukulam in 2021, Svadharma Gurukulam (Hyderabad) and Anaadi Balagurukulam Preschool (Hyderabad) in 2024 to transform education through Indian Knowledge Systems. Anaadi Foundation offers deep sadhana based programs, spiritual yatras, cow-centric sustainability workshops and Indian Knowledge Systems books and courses for school and university students and teachers. Anaadi Bharatiya Jnana Kendras are located in several cities across Bharat. More about Anaadi IKS here
How to reach Anaadi Foundation
Nearest Airport : Coimbatore
Nearest Railway Stations : Palani, Dindigul, Coimbatore
From Palani: Take a taxi or auto (Rs. 600-800)
From Coimbatore: Take a taxi (Rs. 2500-3000)
From Dindigul: Take a taxi (Rs. 3000+)
From Chennai : Take an overnight train to Palani or seating train to Dindigul or fight to Coimbatore
From Bengaluru: Take an seating train to Dindigul or fight to Coimbatore or sleeper bus to Palani
From Hyderabad: Take a train or flight to Coimbatore or sleeper bus to Dindigul
Facilities at Ashram
Library with Adhyatmic IKS Books
Dhyanalayam for meditation
Gaushala for any seva
Ashram has common / shared accommodation for children and parents. Very limited rooms are available for adults.
Toilets are of Indian type. A few western toilets are available.
We follow a chemical-free lifestyle as much as possible. Visitors and program participants will be guided on simple principles of this lifestyle which they can easily adopt.
The ashram is a simple and safe for children and parents to be in the midst of nature and experience a rural and enriching lifestyle modeled on ancient gurukula way of living and learning.
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