Yuva Kendra

When the younger generation comes to feel inspired by a programme of revival, it gathers momentum and floods the hearts of that generation with a new spirit of courage and goodwill.

Swami Chinmayananda

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) : Awakening Young Minds

While aged 12 to 14 are called Junior CHYK, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK), is the global youth wing of Chinmaya Mission, catering to youth aged 14 to 28.

Founded in 1975, CHYK emerged during a Geeta Gnana Yagna, bringing together sixty young seekers eager to study Vedanta under Swami Chinmayananda’s guidance. Insisting on knowledge through application, gurudev called it ‘Spirituality in Action’ or ‘Dynamic Spirituality’.

For 50 years, CHYK has been organizing diverse social and spiritual programs to empower young individuals with a holistic vision and strong values to help them realize their potential and succeed in all areas of life.

CHYK Vision
Harnessing Youth Potential through Dynamic Spirituality.

CHYK Mission
To empower youth with the vision, values and dynamism for success in all fields.

Aiming at creating the future nation-builders, Chinmaya Mission runs Youth Empowerment Program (YEP), a year-long work-study residential programme for CHYKs aged 18-28. More about this program on

YEP

Realising their potential

Capturing the positive energy and hope of youth

Vedanta for Youth

CHYK blends timeless wisdom with youthful spirit! Through study, chanting, discussions and fun-filled activities, young minds learn to purposefully channel their energy.

CHYK Activities

Fueling Youthful Spirit with Purpose

Weekend Sessions

Field trips

Special Events

Games & Activities

Yatras

Interactive Discussions

Special Events

National Gita Quiz - over 10,000+participants Awakening Indians to India’ - television quiz show with about 280,000 participants.

Yatras

Yatras (transformative journeys of self-discovery and spiritual exploration) to Gaumukh, Leh-Ladakh, Kailash-Mansarovar, Amarnath, Andaman & Nicobar, and more

Field Trips

Challenging adventures that build mental resilience, focus, teamwork, and determination

CHYK Salient Features

A thoughtfully designed syllabus, rooted in youth psychology, crafted by Swami Chinmayananda and refined by Swami Tejomayananda, nurtures rational thinking and inspires purposeful living with a higher vision.

CHYK Reads

Chinmaya Udghosh is the international monthly magazine of CHYK, embodying its vision and values.

With contributions from young writers worldwide, the magazine fosters shared learning and experiences. Over time, it has evolved in style and content, featuring CHYK news, thought-provoking articles, inspiring anecdotes, interviews, and Q&A on spirituality, philosophy, ethics, leadership, and universal values..

With a growing subscriber base of 12,000+, Chinmaya Udghosh continues to gain popularity among youth.

Beyond the magazine, Chinmaya Udghosh has published a collection of impactful and widely successful books, including: The Drop Books| Ram – The Man of Treta Yuga| Gita for Yuva| Awakening Indians to India|The Other Way

CHYK Impact: Harnessing Idealism & Energy

Social Service Projects

"Selfless love, service and standing up for a higher cause have been instilled in me through CHYK." – Akanksha Sinha, Noida.

Embracing the motto, ‘Seva above self’, CHYKs actively engage in:

Teaching children and teenagers in slum areas

Organizing and assisting at remote medical clinics

Managing mobile medical services

Conducting blood donation drives for hospitals and blood banks

Dedicating time for seva with Chinmaya Organisation for Rural Development (CORD)

Inspired to Serve? Reach us at info@chinmayayuvakendra.org

Cultivating Talent with a Higher Purpose

From finance, marketing, and event management to music, dance, and drama, CHYK empowers youth to develop their talents in service of a higher purpose.

Inspired by Swami Chinmayananda’s vision, its first play, Kamban Ramayana, featuring S. Balasubramaniam, received widespread acclaim. Since then, CHYK has staged 15+ plays with 300+ global performances, creatively sharing the Masters' wisdom.

To find out about classes and activities near you, contact your nearest Chinmaya Mission Centre or contact us at ccmt@chinmayamission.com

Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.

Tel : +91-22-2803 4900

E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com