Registration for the Fall 2026 session of Chinmaya Mission New York Downtown Bala Vihar in Chelsea is now open!   Bala Vihar offers weekly Hindu spiritual and cultural classes rooted in Sanātana Dharma for the entire family — from toddlers (age 2) through high schoolers — along with Parent Satsang with our resident Vedanta teacher.   🗓 Saturdays | 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM📍 Chelsea, Manhattan✨ Classes begin September 2026   Through bhajans, stories, interactive discussions, and festival celebrations, students gain a deeper connection to Hindu culture, values, and spirituality in a fun and engaging environment.   Students develop:•⁠  ⁠Confidence & leadership•⁠  ⁠Empathy & teamwork•⁠  ⁠Connection to Hindu culture & values•⁠  ⁠Spiritual understanding rooted in Indian traditions   Spaces are limited, so we encourage early registration!   For more information please fill out this inquiry form by clicking the green Sign Up button or email us at downtown.registrations@chinmayanewyork.org.

Ramayana Part 1 class description.

Alphabet Safari class description.

Ramayana Part 2 class description.

Ramayana Part 2 class description.

Sri Krishna Leela class description.

Spark curiosity and understanding of Hindu Culture through interactive discussions, reflection, understanding and application of the concepts shared in the class. Topics include Symbolism of deities and basic concepts in vedanta such as four goals of life (purusharthas), the six virtues (shad sampati), the three qualities of the mind (gunas) and the four stages of life (ashramas).

Learn about the different Hindu deities through mythological stories, Shlokas, games, songs, arts&crafts and festival celebrations.

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.

Self Unfoldment by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda is a text that helps the seeker to develop a strong foundation in the most basic concepts in Vedanta. Discussions and interactive activities ensure these concepts remain embedded in the experience of the student. With this foundation, the student is well prepared to study Prakarana Granthas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. 

Narrate the immortal story of Ramayana and inspire children through stories of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Sri Hanuman.

Bhagavad Gita for Teenagers - Karma Yoga is a brand new curriculum designed by CHYK West to bring the transformative knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita to the intellect and minds of today youth's in a clear and accessible manner. It is a comprehensive curriculum specially designed for teenagers who want a happy and fulfilling life.

Inspire children to act with fearlessness, humility, conviction and faith as did Sri HanumanJi. Instill the eight virtues (ashta-siddhi) of Lord Hanuman that make Him a Super SuperMan!

Yato Dharmah Tato Jayah - Where there's Dharma, there's Victory. Victory is achieved by avoiding sins and performing right actions. Lessons from the Mahabharata serve as a foundation for teaching the concepts of Karma and Dharma. Morals are taught through provocative questions/answers of Yaksha Prasna. The practical application of dharmic concepts to one's own life are discussed in every lesson. 

Based on Goswami TulsidasJi's Ramacharitamanas, the goal of this curriculum is  to make children aware that our capacity for knowledge depends on the caliber of our mind and intellect - and therefore, it is critical to quieten the mind and sharpen the intellect to be happy and succesful. And the way to do this is by assimilating the values described in the chaupais of the Ramacharitamanas - whereby we all can become an "address" of God.

Kindle devotion and faith in young minds through age-appropriate stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam. The curriculum focuses on episodes from the first nine cantos of Bhagavatam and cover the Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana and Narasimha Avataras of Bhagavan Vishnu and related stories

The goal of this curriculum is to inspire a healthy reverence and understanding of why India is referred to as a sacred land, her glorious heritage and the goal of human  life as revealed by our Scriptures and lived by our saints. Children will gain clarity through the lives and spiritual journeys  of selected saints of India and Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

Nature is one of our greatest teachers: illustrate that anyone or anything in Nature can be our teacher if only we have humility and the proper attitude to recognize them.

Parent & child program with songs, stories, arati, games, arts/crafts and fun activities designed to sow the seeds of spirituality in young, developing minds.

Self Unfoldment by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda is a text that helps the seeker to develop a strong foundation in the most basic concepts in Vedanta. Discussions and interactive activities ensure these concepts remain embedded in the experience of the student. With this foundation, the student is well prepared to study Prakarana Granthas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. 

Narrate the immortal story of Ramayana and inspire children through stories of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Sri Hanuman.

Inspire children to act with fearlessness, humility, conviction and faith as did Sri HanumanJi. Instill the eight virtues (ashta-siddhi) of Lord Hanuman that make Him a Super SuperMan!

Kindle devotion and faith in young minds through age-appropriate stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam. The curriculum focuses on episodes from the first nine cantos of Bhagavatam and cover the Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana and Narasimha Avataras of Bhagavan Vishnu and related stories

Spark curiosity and understanding of Hindu Culture through interactive discussions, reflection, understanding and application of the concepts shared in the class. Topics include Symbolism of deities and basic concepts in vedanta such as four goals of life (purusharthas), the six virtues (shad sampati), the three qualities of the mind (gunas) and the four stages of life (ashramas).

The goal of this curriculum is to inspire a healthy reverence and understanding of why India is referred to as a sacred land, her glorious heritage and the goal of human  life as revealed by our Scriptures and lived by our saints. Children will gain clarity through the lives and spiritual journeys  of selected saints of India and Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

Inspire children to be virtuous and happy through Krishna’s stories from Bhagavatam. Teach children about values that bring them closer to Krishna. Inspire children to introspect.

Based on Goswami TulsidasJi's Ramacharitamanas, the goal of this curriculum is  to make children aware that our capacity for knowledge depends on the caliber of our mind and intellect - and therefore, it is critical to quieten the mind and sharpen the intellect to be happy and succesful. And the way to do this is by assimilating the values described in the chaupais of the Ramacharitamanas - whereby we all can become an "address" of God.

Yato Dharmah Tato Jayah - Where there's Dharma, there's Victory. Victory is achieved by avoiding sins and performing right actions. Lessons from the Mahabharata serve as a foundation for teaching the concepts of Karma and Dharma. Morals are taught through provocative questions/answers of Yaksha Prasna. The practical application of dharmic concepts to one's own life are discussed in every lesson. 

Learn about the different Hindu deities through mythological stories, Shlokas, games, songs, arts&crafts and festival celebrations.

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.

Bhagavad Gita for Teenagers - Karma Yoga is a brand new curriculum designed by CHYK West to bring the transformative knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita to the intellect and minds of today youth's in a clear and accessible manner. It is a comprehensive curriculum specially designed for teenagers who want a happy and fulfilling life.

Hariom,  Kids will learn about the different states of India, the culture, history, saints and more.   

HARIOM,  This is the shishuvihar class. Kids will learn about Gods and Goddesses through stories, games and activities.  Child must be potty trained. 

Hariom, Kindergarten kids will learn about the Divine adventures of Gods and Goddesses through stories, crafts, games and activities. 

HARIOM, We will learn about stories from the Ramyana through games, activiteis, shlokas and crafts.   

Yajur Veda Upakarma is on Sep 26th(Sat) & Gayathri Japa Homam is on Aug 28 (Fri).  Sep 26th(Sat): Yajur Veda Upakarma: Event Schedule: Batch 1 (In-person)- 06:30am: Yajur veda upakarma first batch (no homam). Please arrive by 06:15am.  First batch will end around 7:45am. Batch 2 (In-person with Homam)- 08:30am:  Yajur veda upakarma second batch (with homam). First/Thalai avani avittam attendees, please arrive by 07:30 am for the 08:30 am batchParticipants to bring Panchapatram, plate, 2 bottles of water. Fruits, Rice etc will not be accepted. Please do morning Sandhyavandanam. Thala avani avittam attendees to bring: Rice 100gm, Vazhakai (raw banana),Betel leaves and nuts) Please bring your payment receipt (paper or on your phone). Light breakfast will be served after each batch for in-person participants only   Additional Information: Aug 28th(Fri) 09:30am Gayathri Japa &  Homam:Participants please bring big bag of Dharbai/Kattapull. Available from Vivek Flowers in East Windsor, South Brunswick or Edison.Participants to bring Panchapatram, plate, 2 bottles of water. Fruits, Rice etc will not be accepted. Please do morning Sandhyavandanam

Connecting with god, and building values and confidence through Hanuman Chalisa and Bhagavad Gita.

Connecting with god, and building values and confidence through Hanuman Chalisa and Bhagavad Gita.

  Importance of values through alphabet safari with stories, arts and crafts.

Lessons from Ramayana through stories, games, quizzes, arts and crafts.

Deeper understanding of Hinduism and its application through philosophical discussions and stories of saints.

Lessons from Ramayana through stories, games, quizzes, arts and crafts.

Deeper understanding of Hinduism and its application through philosophical discussions and stories of saints.

Understanding of God through Srimad Bhagavatam and Introduction to Bhagavad Gita through discussions, games and skits.

In-depth Bhagavad Gita and application for life through discussion and debates.

Understanding of God through Srimad Bhagavatam and Introduction to Bhagavad Gita through discussions, games and skits.

Introduction to Hindu concepts and Indian culture through discussions, speeches, skits and quizzes.

Introduction to Hindu concepts and Indian culture through discussions, speeches, skits and quizzes.

Fun introduction to Hindu gods through alphabet safari, stories and music.

Lessons from Ramayana through stories, games, quizzes, arts and crafts.