🌅 WHAT IS YEP?
The Youth Empowerment program is the transformative summer of a lifetime. 5 weeks, in the most serene, natural atmosphere where youth ages 18-28 evolve spiritually, study, serve, develop leadership skills, and have fun through Vedanta, workshops, sports.
This upcoming summer, from June 14th to July 19th, 2026, the 9th batch of the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) will be conducted at our beautiful Chinmaya Mangalam (90 minutes from Dallas, Texas).
YEP students will learn from and be guided by our esteemed faculty, led by our Swamins: Swami Ishwarananda ji, Swami Prakashananda ji, Swami Aparajitananda ji and other brahmacharins. On behalf of CHYK West, we sincerely request that you promote this event at your respective centers.
During this five-week residential program, students will:
• Learn the foundation of Vedanta
• Immerse in Bhakti
• Discover the beauty of Saṃskṛtam
• Engage in leadership & team-building activities
• Stay fit with yoga, meditation, and team sports
• Live and grow with like-minded seekers
Please note: All young adults from graduating seniors (currently in 12th grade) to age 28 are eligible.
Visit our website to apply and get further details such as schedule, curriculum, FAQs, and more: https://chykwest.org/yep/
