Recenter Intentional Community

15/12/2025

Off late, I have been called to offer services that emerge at the intersection of spirituality and regeneration.

Here is a formal re-introduction of myself and the work I have set out to do.

If you'd like to work with me, drop a DM. I can't wait to see where our work will take us on this journey.

21/12/2024

The Young Readers Book Club of Tiruvannamalai

Every other Sunday morning, we will hold space for young readers to come together, celebrate the joy of reading, and experience the unfolding of understanding and compassion in the heart as they journey with the characters of a story.

In the gatherings, each child, having chosen and read a book from a pre-selected list of books with a common thread (giving, living truthfully, exploring relationships with the world, persevering, etc.), would share their reflections on the book and learn to listen to the reflections of their peers in a compassionate and open-hearted manner.

By creating a space for exploration of the world through stories, it is our heartfelt wish and aspiration to hold space for youngsters to grow into thoughtful, responsible, warmhearted, attentive, considerate, and beautiful humans.

Some of our intentions for the book club:

🌸 To meet the needs of a growing child to come together with their peers in a nurturing and inspiring manner
🌸 To encourage reading and allow the power of stories to open one's heart
🌸 To create a non-competitive and non-judgemental yet collaborative space for youngsters to grow within while also developing their English language and reading skills
🌸 To bring into their exposure a wide range of books and perspectives, some of which they might not know or read about otherwise
🌸 To drastically bring down their screen time and direct it towards healing the impact they might be enduring because of it
🌸 To encourage deeper reflection about life, circumstances, beliefs, opinions, and people to nurture a rich and peaceful inner life within them
🌸 To help them learn to express their understanding in a respectful and considerate manner and to listen to others without judgments and with openness
🌸 To hold space for them in learning to disagree respectfully and receive feedback graciously, without being emotional or taking them personally

The book club will come together for the first time on the 22nd of this month. If your child loves to read and would like to explore being in companionship with other children who also love the written word, please get in touch with us. If your child has not so far involved in or shown interest in reading but you would love for them to witness and be moved by stories and thus invoke the joy of reading within them, you are also warmly invited to bring them to the gatherings 🙏

Duration: 1 hr
Frequency: Every other Sunday
Time: 10 - 11 am
Venue: Recenter Intentional Community

Please note that the gathering is for those who are reading chapter books (and not children's books, although children are very welcome) 🌸🙏

06/12/2024

——— Arunachala Devotional Tales ——
Special December Event Alert

Workshop on Nālvar and Tēvāram

In this auspicious month of Karthikai, join us for a short interactive workshop on Nālvar, the famous Shaivite quartet from the 7-9th century, viz. Appar, Sundarar, Sambandar, and Manikkavacakar.

What to Expect:
•⁠ ⁠Stories of Devotion: Hear select incidents that showcase the saints’ unwavering faith, divine experiences, and contributions to Tamil Shaivism.
•⁠ ⁠Tēvāram Hymns: Learn one soul-stirring song from each saint, delving into its lyrical beauty, meaning, and devotional significance.

Whether you are a spiritual seeker, music enthusiast or a lover of Tamil literature, this session is an opportunity to (re)connect with the profound legacy of the Nālvar.

Date: [Saturday,7th Dec]
Time: [1030 am]
Venue: [Recenter Intentional Community]
Open for all ages
Donations welcome 🙏

Agenda: We’ll start with a small verse by Bhagavan Ramana on the significance of Karthika Deepam. Then, a short intro on Shaivite saints and their work. Then we’ll take a peek into the lives of the Nalvar, and learn to sing a Tevaram hymn along with the context.
Narration will be in English, while hymns are in Tamil.
Young kids are welcome too, will have some colouring sheets for them.

27/11/2024

Dear Friends,

We are inspired to join the All Living Things Environment Film Festival (https://watch.eventive.org/alteff24) at Recenter IC. .eff is India’s premiere showcase of today’s climate stories.

This weekend we will watch two movies
👓Friday, 29 Nov, 12 pm
Plastic People
👓Saturday 30 Nov, 10 am
Reading Landscapes

In our attempt at creating pathways for alternative learning, earning, and living, we find movies like these do more than creating awareness, but also find meaningful ways to take action in our local neighborhood for climate resilience.

Let’s become climate aware, and design intentional living!

25/11/2024

26 Nov 11-12.30 pm
Mothering the mother in us
Inviting all mothers for a sacred circle ⭕

Being a mother is both
beautiful and messy;
fulfilling and exhausting;
gratifying and chaotic;
an opportunity and a challenge

Most often than not there is not enough space created for the mother to rest, reflect and regroup. We are so carried away by the everyday tasks and our never ending checklists.

Let's take some time tomorrow to reconnect with our being through art and silence. We will also have a listening circle to hear the difficulties we currently face in mothering the mother in us.

If you think you might find comfort in this offering, stop by at Recenter IC

RSVP so I am adequately prepared to hold this space for you. 🌸💖🌼

31/10/2024

From our hearts to your homes 💖🌸🔅

30/10/2024

📣 We are pleased to announce the first of its kind *Yogic Philosophy, Psychology and Practice* retreat in Tiruvannamalai.

🔀 A collaboration between *Samyut Yoga*, Mysore and *Recenter Intentional Community*, Tiruvannamalai.

🌼 Offered in three batches, this immersive retreat helps any *seeker* travel their path with increased clarity and ease. 💛🍀

✅ *Register soon* using the QR code on the poster or follow this link https://samyutyoga.com/conscious-awakening-a-2-day-yoga-psychology-retreat/

For any queries, whatsapp Jayashree @8938938118 / Arasu @8931902222 🌸💜✨

🔅 _loka samasta sukhino bhavantu_ 🙏🏽✨🔅

Namaste!

18/10/2024

30/09/2024

🌟 Join Anaadi IKS Kendra! 🌟

Registrations open: anaadi.org/kendra
Google Form: https://forms.gle/y95WsE3hnknV9SpU9

In-person weekly classes for children aged 6 to 13 to connect with Indian knowledge systems. Starting on October 12 (Vijayadashami), the Kendra offers 15 sessions using Anaadi IKS books, covering Ayurveda, Bharatiya Ganita, Nakshatra Vidya, Yogic Neuroscience and Chanting.

At: Recenter Intentional Community, Tiruvannamalai
15 Weekend Sessions

🗓 Cohorts & Dakshina:
Ages 6-9: ₹1500 (Rs. 800 worth of books +Regn)
Ages 10-13: ₹2500 (Rs. 1800 worth of books +Regn)

✨ Significance of this Initiative:
~ Children will explore Bharatiya Ganita, Ayurveda, Nakshatra Vidya, Yoga, and Chanting directly from the source texts of Bharatiya Vijnana.
~ Activity-based IKS learning for children to draw inspiration from ancient wisdom to solve global challenges.
~ Enrich cognitive development and reduce phobias.

🔗 Register now: anaadi.org/kendra Google Form: https://forms.gle/y95WsE3hnknV9SpU9

25/09/2024

Attention folks in

🌟 Join Anaadi IKS Kendra! 🌟

Anaadi IKS (Bharatiya Vijnana) Kendra is a vibrant learning space dedicated to nurturing young minds with the profound cultural and scientific heritage of Bharat and Indian Knowledge Systems.

It offers children an immersive experience where ancient wisdom meets contemporary learning, allowing them to explore the vast knowledge systems that have shaped the civilization over millennia.

Registrations open until 5-Oct-2024:

Register: anaadi.org/kendra
Google Form: https://lnkd.in/gQiSJFSe

In-person weekly classes for children aged 6 to 13 to connect with Indian knowledge systems. Starting on October 12 (Vijayadashami), the Kendra offers 15 sessions using Anaadi IKS books, covering Ayurveda, Bharatiya Ganita, Nakshatra Vidya, Yogic Neuroscience and Chanting.

🗓 Cohorts & Dakshina:
Ages 6-9: ₹1500 (Rs. 800 worth of books +Regn)
Ages 10-13: ₹2500 (Rs. 1800 worth of books +Regn)

10/09/2024

The 'Transform Self & Transform Relationships' Workshop is a 10-hour learning experience that helps you focus on subtle facets of your life. In this journey, individuals begin to see
🌸 new possibilities to undertake positive action
🌸 reduce the level of conflict in one’s life and
🌸 enhance fulfilment and satisfaction in all relationships

💛The aim is to initiate an empowering inner dialogue that begins with the workshop but doesn’t end with it 🫶🏽

It is a joint initiative of KIIRTI Trust and Inner Companion Foundation.

Limited seats | First come first serve | RSVP Jayashree

About the Facilitator
Siva Sankar Kantheti is a practitioner and teacher educator. He works in the areas of Personal mastery, Universal Human Values, and Socio-Emotional Ethical Learning. He has been exploring how Indian Philosophical traditions, positive psychology and contemplative practices contribute to transforming teachers, educational leaders, and development professionals.

09/09/2024

The 'Transform Self & Transform Relationships' Workshop is a 10-hour learning experience that helps you focus on subtle facets of your life. In this journey, individuals begin to see
🌸 new possibilities to undertake positive action
🌸 reduce the level of conflict in one’s life and
🌸 enhance fulfilment and satisfaction in all relationships

💛The aim is to initiate an empowering inner dialogue that begins with the workshop but doesn’t end with it 🫶🏽

It is a joint initiative of KIIRTI Trust and Inner Companion Foundation.

Limited seats | First come first serve | RSVP

About the Facilitator
Siva Sankar Kantheti is a practitioner and teacher educator. He works in the areas of Personal mastery, Universal Human Values, and Socio-Emotional Ethical Learning. He has been exploring how Indian Philosophical traditions, positive psychology and contemplative practices contribute to transforming teachers, educational leaders, and development professionals.