CHYK (Youth & Young Professionals) / Class for young adults aims to empower youth with the vision, values, and dynamism for success in all fields.

Two of the greatest gifts from Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda to the younger generation are ‘Chinmaya Bala Vihar’ and ‘Chinmaya Yuva Kendra.’ Both programs provide spiritual and cultural orientation to children and youth of the modern age. Chinmaya Bala Vihar (CMBV) is for children grades K-12, and Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) is for university students and young adults (ages 17-30). Additionally, the Chinmaya Setu Kari (CSK) program extends this into the young adult range and early parenthood ages from 30-45.

The purpose of CHYK, as given by Pujya Gurudev, is to harness dynamic potential. Gurudev said that today’s youth are not useless; they are used less. And that youth are not careless; they are cared for less than they should be. CHYK strives to unite youth and young adults by providing a forum to explore, discuss, and practice Vedanta while strengthening their lives in every endeavor. The objectives of CHYK include:

• To provide a spiritual forum and introduce the philosophy and message of Vedanta • To unite members spiritually and professionally through satsang and community service • To build and develop future leaders

CHYK classes include the Vedantic study of: Sanskrit stotrams and prayers, bhajans, Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, and the Upanishads. CMNY’s special events help purify the mind through sadhana (spiritual means) such as meditation, japa, puja, and community service.

Learn more about our 2024 Retreat (Resolve to Evolve) here. And register and learn more about our 2025 Retreat (Art of Self Love) here!

This year, we are studying Meditation and Life by Pujya Gurudev. Register at the link below and reach out if you have any questions!