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Vyoma Bala Gurukulam - USA 2026-27 (Bridge Course and Level-2)

The values we carry through life are shaped by the time we spend with our elders—the stories they narrate, the prayers they sing, and the wisdom they lovingly pass on. These experiences nurture character, compassion, and a deep connection to our culture. In today's fast-paced world, many children miss these precious opportunities. Vyoma Bala Gurukulam strives to bridge this gap by bringing authentic teachers, timeless traditions, and value-based learning into every child's home.

Over the past year, many parents expressed their desire to enroll their children in Vyoma Bala Gurukulam after missing the earlier admissions. Responding to this demand, we are delighted to launch this Special Bridge Batch—a unique opportunity for new students to begin their Vyoma journey.

This one-year, completely free online after-school program enables new learners to build the essential foundations required to seamlessly join our continuing students. Through a carefully designed bridge curriculum, children will develop proficiency in Samskrita, Samskriti, and Samskara, preparing them to confidently progress into the higher levels of Vyoma Bala Gurukulam.
While this course is primarily intended for children in the USA and Canada, children from other countries are welcome to join if the class timings are convenient.

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About the Course

  • A special bridge curriculum designed exclusively for new students joining Vyoma Bala Gurukulam
  • A unique integrated program focusing on Samskrita, Samskriti, and Samskara (SSS)
  • Course content thoughtfully curated by scholars and delivered by experienced and passionate teachers
  • Children learn from the comfort and safety of their homes
  • Live online classes conducted three evenings every week, encouraging discipline and consistency
  • Interactive sessions enriched with stories, activities, games, quizzes, bhajans, and multimedia learning
  • Periodic assessments and constructive feedback help monitor each child's progress
  • Class recordings are available for revision and for students who miss a session
  • A supportive and joyful learning environment where children grow academically, culturally, and personally

Why a Bridge Course?

Many children could not enroll when admissions for Vyoma Bala Gurukulam opened previously. Rather than asking them to wait, Vyoma has introduced this special 4-week bridge course to help them catch up and become part of the Vyoma Bala Gurukulam family.

The bridge curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to provide the essential foundations in Spoken Sanskrit and Sanskrit – to read and write, enabling students to confidently learn alongside children who are already part of the program.

This is a special admission opportunity and will be offered as a one-year free program inclusive of the 4-week bridge course.

What are the outcomes of this course?

By the end of the 1-year program, the students will:

  • Develop a strong foundation in spoken Sanskrit and everyday conversational skills
  • Build confidence in reading, understanding, and using simple Sanskrit expressions
  • Learn accurate pronunciation through shloka chanting and bhajans
  • Gain authentic exposure to Itihasa, Purana-s, and Indian cultural heritage
  • Develop discipline, gratitude, respect, and other timeless values through stories and discussions
  • Cultivate a deep appreciation for Samskrita, Bharatiya culture, parents, teachers, and Bhagavan
  • Be well prepared to continue their learning journey within Vyoma Bala Gurukulam

 

Bridge Course:

Basic Sanskrit Language
(Reading, Writing and Comprehension)
Spoken Sanskrit

 

Level 2:

Basic Sanskrit Language Shloka-s Indian Cultural Concepts & Activities
Spoken Sanskrit Bhajan-s Stories

 

What is the timetable?

Bridge Course:
From 17-Aug-2026 to 11-Sep-2026

Dates Day Time (ET) Subject
17 Aug – 28 Aug Mon, Tue, Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM Sanskrit
31 Aug – 11 Sep Mon, Tue, Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM Spoken Sanskrit

Level 2:
Commences on 16-Sep-2026

Day Time (ET) Subject
Monday 7:30 to 8:00 PM Spoken Sanskrit
Monday 8:00 to 8:30 PM Sanskrit
Tuesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM Bhajan-s (Oct to Nov)
Tuesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM ICC & Activities (Dec to Feb)
Tuesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM Stories (Mar to May)
Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM Shloka-s

What are the prerequisites?

  • Eligibility: Children aged 6–12 years
  • Interest and Commitment: The child's genuine interest, sincerity, and commitment to learning are crucial, including prioritising time and effort.
  • Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance of at least 80% is required.
  • Learning Environment: Sessions should be attended in a quiet, dedicated space.
  • Device Requirements: A desktop, laptop, or tablet.
  • Parental Involvement: Parents should be committed to supporting their child's learning. Younger children may need adult assistance to log in, but parents should avoid prompting during sessions.
  • Previous Knowledge: No prior exposure to Sanskrit or Shloka is necessary.
Visual Design Vyoma Bala Gurukulam - USA 2026-27 (Bridge Course and Level-2)

About the Teacher

Know More about the Course

Vyoma Bala Gurukulam is an after-school online curriculum that has been designed as a systematic program in the subjects covering Samskrita - Samskriti - Samskara (SSS) for children between 6 and 12 years.
Exposing your Indian-origin children in the USA to Samskrita - Samskriti - Samskara (SSS) is important as it fosters a strong sense of cultural identity, preserves traditions, boosts self-esteem, strengthens family bonds, enriches education, and connects them with their cultural community. Giving your child exposure to our culture in his/her formative years helps in creating the right impressions in your child that will help him/her now and in the years to come. This will help your child’s overall development and also help your child to have the right priorities in life. 
NAME ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Dr.Venkatasubramanian P

Academic Director

Dr. Viswanathan P

Concept and Team Mentor

Dr. Sowmya Krishnapur

Linguistic Director

Smt.Sowmya Nagaraj

Team Lead, Program Implementer, Sanskrit and Shloka Teacher

Smt. Narayani Barve

Spoken Sanskrit Teacher
Smt. Naliny Srinivasan Sanskrit & Shloka Teacher

Dr.Usharani Sanka

Shloka Teacher

Smt. Rajalakshmi Nandakumar

ICC Teacher
Smt. Krithiga Sriram Activity Teacher

Smt. Akshata Pramod

Bhajans Teacher
Smt. Radhika Chakare Stories Teacher
Smt. Archana Rao E - Learning Administrator

  • Assessments: Students will take an assessment in the last week of May for all subjects
  • Certification: A certificate from Vyoma Labs will be awarded upon successful completion of all the assessments

The course is offered completely free of charge.

What commitment is needed from Parents?

  • Ensure your child is regular and punctual for sessions
  • Create a conducive noise-free online study environment for the sessions
  • Maintain communication with the teachers
  • Make sure your child reviews the lessons regularly

Will the children have holidays and vacations?

Date

Day

Holiday

14-Sep-2026

Monday

Gauri Ganesha Vrata

18-Oct-2026

Monday

Navaratri Holidays begin

21-Oct-2026

Wednesday

Navaratri Holidays end

09-Nov-2026

Monday

Deepavali Amavasya

10-Nov-2026

Tuesday

Balipadyami

21-Dec-2026

Monday

Margashirsha/Winter Holidays begin

03-Jan-2027

Sunday

Margashirsha/Winter Holidays end

15-Feb-2027

Monday

President's Day

15-Mar-2027

Monday

Vasanta/Spring Holidays Begin

17-Mar-2027

Wednesday

Vasanta/Spring Holidays End

14-Apr-2027

Wednesday

Tamil New Year

How many extra hours per week will my child need to study beyond class time?

Your child may need to dedicate around 30 minutes to 1 hour per week for reviewing lessons outside of class.

Can my child join the course midway?

For optimal results, it is recommended that your child joins the course from the start.

What will not be taught in Vyoma Bala Gurukulam?

Veda Mantras and Vedic Chanting are not part of the curriculum. Additionally, we respect your family’s religious practices and do not interfere with or influence your child.  

Will this learning impact my child’s regular academics?

Vyoma Bala Gurukulam does not interfere with your child’s regular academic studies. Instead, it provides consistent, systematic exposure to SSS during the evening hours (dusk-Sandhya), complementing their usual academic schedule.

    Course Content

    To access the content please enrol to the course and go to ‘My Account’/ Learning page.
    Co-Sponsor
    Team Vyoma thanks Pythagoras Technology Solutions LLP for their generous support of our mission to spread Sanskrit learning.