Getting the NEWS out - Jeffrey Armstrong in England Sept 7-12.2006

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Getting the NEWS out - Jeffrey Armstrong in England Sept 7-12.2006

Mon, 4 Sep 2006 18:21:08 -0700

 

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to announce that the VAC – The Vedic Art of Communication Seminar

presented by Jeffrey Armstrong will be offered in London England the weekend of Sept 9 & 10, 2006.

There are also several NEW TALKS arranged in London and Manchester …see below for details

This 2-day Communication Seminar will cover topics such as:

1) How to Communicate with the Press

2) How to Communicate with the Western Mind Set

3) How to Increase your Self-Confidence thru Effective Communication Skills.

(See bottom of email for more details)

The seminar is suitable for young adults as well as business executives.

This Seminar is being sponsored by Ravi Bhanot &The Ayurveda Institute of Europe

as part of the ongoing Renaissance of Hindu/Vedic thought in the modern world.

Contact Ravi 07956556613 or Bali 07957457615 …

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give in “getting the news out to your network.”

If you are interested in hosting this seminar and other related talks by Jeffrey in your city, please contact

Sandi Graham

MEDIA contact for Jeffrey Armstrong

S. Graham - Publicist

S. Graham & Associates

Canada 604-521-6567

Int’l 1-866-872-6224

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Jeffrey Armstrong

A Western Master of Eastern Wisdom

International AyurVedic Astrologer for over 35 years. Motivational Speaker, Spiritual Teacher

Founder of VASA – Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts

Award winning author JEFFREY ARMSTRONG, a Master teacher of Eastern wisdom. Jeffrey has degrees in History & Comparative Religion, Psychology and Literature and has been an initiate of Yoga, Tantra and Mantra practices for the last 35 years.

As the international Media Co-ordinator for the Vedic Friends Association (VFA) and founder of Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts (VASA), he is an advocate for the Hindu Vedic Sanatana Dharma. Jeffrey lives in Vancouver BC and travels globally teaching the Philosophy & Lifestyle of Yoga (Hindu Sanatana Dharma) to corporations, yoga studios, Universities and ashrams around the world.

He is the author of the award winning book God (Goddess) the Astrologer - Soul Karma & Reincarnation, How We Continually Create Our Own Destiny, and the NEW Vedic Astrology Deck published by Mandala Publishers. Available at all book stores.

‚BOOK TOUR

We are pleased to announce that The Vedic Astrology Deck Find Your Hidden Potential Using Ancient India’s Science of the Star sis now available in all book stores and through VASA direct.

Includes 44 cards, book & CD to run chart $19.95 USA

Sept 5-12 ENGLAND - Speaking Tour Ravi 07956556613

Oct 12 &13 VANCOUVER - Banyen Books Talk 7pm

Oct 20 SEATTLE - East West Books Evening Talk

Oct 21 SEATTLE - Consultations

Oct 25 SANTA CRUZ - Gateways Books Evening Talk

Oct 26 SANTA CRUZ - Consultations

Oct 28 LOS ANGELES - Bodhi Tree, 7- 9 pm $20

LOS ANGELES - Consultations Oct 27-31

To reserve call 1-866-872-6224

Universal Wisdom for Today's Leaders

The real treasures of the East weren't jewels, spices or exotic perfumes - but the amazing treasure house of sacred and universal knowledge. This knowledge, increasingly validated by modern science, is now being embraced by leading edge corporations, professionals and leaders through out the world.

"Motivational, self-help, psychological, and process based seminars have

contributed greatly to everyone’s evolution in recent years. I believe the next evolutionary

step is a universal spiritual vision and technology that integrates into modern life

while leading towards a sacred and sustainable future on the earth." Jeffrey Armstrong

‚NEW Talks added to London & Manchester

Thursday, SEPT 7th London

CREATING CONSCIOUS RELATIONSHIP

If you are contemplating your NEXT relationship or if you are currently in one... this class (talk) will make an immediate difference in your life. Learn what healthy male/female dynamics are, and how to integrate spirituality into your relationship.

WHERE: Swaminarayan School, Brentfield Road, London NW10 8LD

Time: 7:30 – 9:45 pm (Aarti at Mandir at 7.00pm)

Introduction to the talk will be given by Amit Popat

Contact Nitin Palan NPALAN (AT) aol (DOT) com

Friday, SEPT 8th Leicester

40 Great Hindu Topics & How to Talk About Them (Introduction)

Learn how to increase your self confidence through effective communication about your culture

Learn How to Script Hinduism and the Vedas into Clear and Compelling English

An introduction to the Communication Weekend Seminar in Ilford.

WHERE: Swaminarayan Mandir

Time: 7:30 – 9:45 pm

Contact Nitin Palan NPALAN (AT) aol (DOT) com

Monday Sept 11, Manchester

THE HEROIC LIFESTYLE & THE EPIC CULTURE OF INDIA

Built in to the Epics of India are all of the strategies & wisdom you need to live life as an epic hero.

This inspirational talk will explore the psychological and practical applications of the epic culture to our modern lives.

WHERE: University of Manchester, Ilford

Contact Kamal Kraunier cell 07966 000 003 vhp.manchester

Jeffrey is also accepting private clients – 1-866-872-6224

Jeffrey’s international clientele include prominent spiritual teachers, healers, political leaders, business executives, portfolio managers, attorneys, doctors, therapists, scientists, psychologists, artists, singers, musicians, students and writers. People from all walks of life are welcome as clients.

Ask about his “FAST TRACK SERIES” for excelerated personal growth.

Please visit www.JeffreyArmstrong.com

increase your self confidence

through Communication

SEPT 9th k 10th

Developed & Presented by

Sri Jeffrey Armstrong

Kavindra Rishi

VENUE: Ilford Hindu Centre Community Hall

Albert Road, Ilford IG1

FEE: £20 per person

TIME: 10 - 4 pm

CONTACT: Ravi 07956556613

Bali 07957457615

PROGRAM Highlights l.Effective Communication How to communicate with the press How to communicate with the Western mindset II. Understanding Vedic Values · The Scope of the Vedas

· Global Ecology & Sustainability

· Vision of The Hindu Sages

· Oneness and Identity – Understanding the Conclusions

of Vedanta

· The Desire for Liberation and Freedom

· Dharma and its Universality III. Essentials of Leadership IV. Interpreting and Scripting Hindu teachings into effective English V. Professional Self Development

“It was a breath of fresh air to hear positive things about Hinduism from a Western intellectual - a rare phenomenon, indeed! Kavindra's in-depth knowledge of the Hindu scriptures is astounding. But his art of conveying the messages therein is even more striking.

A rare combination of ancient Vedic knowledge

and the modern art of communicating!

Members of the audience were left dumb-founded!!"

Dr. Kamal N. Rauniar, England

"A fascinating seminar for understanding

oneself and one's Vedic roots, building self- confidence

and assertiveness and learningtechniques of effectively communicating the universal principles of the Sanatan Hindu Dharma." Abhijit Prabhakar Phadnis, India

“Jeffrey Armstrong provides the language skills that are needed to present the Hindu Dharma to the western world. Bloomington Illinois loved his fascinating presentation

which was filled with facts and fun! I highly recommend

this seminar to the entire Hindu community - we will definitely benefit from Jeffrey's knowledge and extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills.”

Shrinarayan Chandak, Bloomington Il

Sri Jeffrey Armstrong (Kavindra Rishi)

Jeffrey Armstrong is an award winning author, speaker and frequent guest on TV and talk radio. As the international Media Coordinator for the Vedic Friends Association (VFA) and founder of Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts (VASA), he is an advocate for the Hindu Vedic Sanatana Dharma. He speaks to the NRI community world-wide at Universities, colleges and civic groups. He was previously a corporate executive in Silicon Valley and a speaker for Fortune 500 companies. Jeffrey has degrees in History & Comparative Religion, Psychology and Literature, and has been an initiate of Yoga, Tantra and Mantra practices for the last 35 years. He resides in Vancouver Canada.

"The motivational speaker, who left his corporate job ten years ago to foster the spread of Hindu and Vedic culture in the West, looks like a typical American till he opens his mouth." India Times

Day 1

Howto Becomean Effective

Communicator

What is the Platform on Which You Stand

· The difference between ego, ahamkara and your true identity - atma

· How you envision both yourself and the audience defines the context of communication

· How you see defines how you are seen

In the Beginning was the Word

· How the Five Elements of matter arrive out of space, sound and vibration

· How proper breathing is the source of personal power (pranayama)

· Eastern Practices for gaining control of the voice as an instrument

· Listening and Hearing Precedes Speaking

· Developing techniques for effective listening

· How to frame and reframe questions and answers

· IQ and EQ – How to listen with both the mind and heart

· Creating Scripts for Effective Communication

· Reading, note-taking and the continuous processing of words and ideas

· Developing vocabulary and harnessing the power of words

· Finding your own personal style of communication

The Media - Communicating with Professional Communicators

· Care and feeding of the media beast

· Cultivating relationships with the press

· How to give an effective interview

All the World is a Stage – Becoming a Player in the Drama of Life

· How to understand and solve the audience’s problem

· Creating humor and the art of using it

· Story telling, clarity, projection and creating a beginning, middle and end

Communication as a Way of Life

· Someone is buying, someone is selling

· Info-tainment – Making your message fun

· A reluctance to sell creates a willingness to buy

· or how to attract people to your viewpoint

Day 2

40 Great Hindu Topics

and how to talk about them

Learn How to Script Hinduism and the Vedas into Clear and Compelling English

1. The Scope of the Vedas

2. The Place of Hindu Dharma in World Religion

3. The Antiquity of Hindu Culture

4. Aryan Culture, the Desire for Liberation and Freedom

5. Diversity, Democracy and Hindu Dharma

6. Sanskrit – the Mother of World Languages

7. People of a Book, People of a Library

8. Explaining Cast, Class and Jati

9. Child Brides and Arranged Marriages – Removing the Stereotypes

10. How to Explain “The Many Gods”

11. Father God, Mother God

12. Deity or Idol – Explaining Worship Through Images

13. Angry God vs. Friendly God

14. Why All Religions are Not the Same

15. Vedic Teachings about Teaching the Vedas

16. Holy Cows and Global Ecology

17. The East India Company – the Original Enron

18. Hindu Dharma and Sustainability

19. Explaining Astrology to the Uninitiated

20. How the Hindu Sages Saw Modern Times Coming in the Puranas

21. How to Speak of The Mahabharata and The Ramayana

22. The Bhagavad-gita – Krishna Driving Arjuna’s Car

23. Cyclic Time or Linear History

24. Chronological Snobbery – Why the Last is Not Necessarily the Best

25. Teaching as Compared to Preaching

26. Soul, Karma and Reincarnation

27. Who are the Real Pagans?

28. The Meaning of the Stages of Hindu Life

29. The Three Gunas – the Basis of Good and Evil

30. Ayurveda – the User Interface to Material Nature

31. Astronomy and Time Calculation from the Vedas to NASA

32. Buddhism and Jainism as Hindu Reform Movements

33. Why Sikhs Are Also Hindus

34. The Importance of Teaching Hindu Dharma Throughout the World

35. Dharma as Compared to Religion

36. The Historical Meaning of Avatar

37. Why the Kama Sutra is Hindu

38. Vegetarianism and Nonviolence in Hindu Dharma

39. Material and Transcendental Worlds in Hindu Dharma

40. Oneness and Identity – Understanding the Conclusions of Vedanta

MEDIA contact for Jeffrey Armstrong

S. Graham - Publicist

S. Graham & Associates

Canada 604-521-6567

Int’l 1-866-872-6224

 

 

 

 

 

 

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