Courses

Meditation
One of the Indian endevours, Vipassana, which originated in India log ago, aims to achieve inner peace and contentment through regular meditation and self-examination. It is being taught in the country for more than 2500 years, as a panacea for universal ills. It helps human beings see things as they really are.

Located in picturesque and calm surroundings of the countryside near Galta, Dhammathali Vipasana Meditation Centre, runs a number of courses that are categorized for various age groups and practice levels. Here people observe complete silence and meditate continuously for hours. The courses are free of charge and are run on donations.

Yoga
Yoga is another ancient form of practiced discipline that took birth in India, around 2000 years ago. To learn this art of righteous living which works on body, mind and soul, you can attend the yoga classes at Yoga Sadhana, off the University Road. Here you will be taught breathing exercises, chanting, meditation, asanas or poses and other exercises, which will benefit you in a wholesome way.

Block Printing, Painting & Pottery
Block printing is a treasured art of Rajasthan. It is a form of coloring textiles and fabrics using metal blocks with beautiful designs. You can learn this art at Sanganer's Laxmi Colony where Sakshi offers three day courses of block printing as well as blue pottery making. Two month courses are also available here.

Music & Dance
Rajasthan swings to the soul quenching rhythms of folk music and divine sounds of simple wooden musical instruments, that are distinct from any other way of expressing the rustiness of the terrains and the vibrant faces of the locals, who challenge nature's extremities every minute of their life. If you love the Kalbelia dancers swirling in ethnic attire, then you can come to Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Sangeet Mahavidyalaya behind Tripolia Gate. The charges are as nominal as Rs 500 for a small group.

Astrology
Renowned astrologist Dr Vinod Shastri of Rajasthan Astrological Council and Research Institute conducts training in palmistry as well as astrology. A five day session of 3 hours each will cost you Rs 3000.