Glossary
Purpose: Consistent terminology across all documents
Core Concepts
Sattva Sanskrit for purity, harmony, goodness. Guides how we interact with warmth and authenticity. This is a principle, NOT a reference to the Sattva app (app-based conversion is central body's domain, not DC Center's focus).
Core Journey The participant path through Art of Living offerings:
Intro Session → Art of Living Part 1 → Sahaj Samadhi → Silent Retreat (Part 2)
Programs & Events
Terminology Standard
| Canonical Name | Code | Also Known As | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Living Part 1 | AOL-P1 |
SKY Course, Happiness Program | 3 days (7-9 hrs) |
| Silent Retreat (Part 2) | RETREAT |
SKY Part 2, Advanced Course | 3-4 days |
| Sahaj Samadhi | SAHAJ |
- | 3 sessions |
| Intro Session | INTRO |
Intro Talk | 60-90 min |
Use canonical names in formal materials. Codes for calendars/sheets. "Also Known As" acceptable in casual context.
Intro Session / Intro Talk Free 60-90 minute educational session introducing SKY breathing techniques. Gives a partial experience of the practice. Used interchangeably in docs.
Art of Living Part 1 (canonical) The foundational Art of Living course teaching Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique. 3 days, 7-9 hours total. Also called "SKY Course" or "Happiness Program."
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation course for Part 1 graduates. Next step in the core journey.
Silent Retreat (Part 2) (canonical) Extended practice retreat for graduates. Also called "SKY Part 2" or "Advanced Course." Completes the core journey.
World Meditation Day (WMD) Global event on December 21. Major awareness and outreach opportunity.
Mega Course Large-scale Art of Living Part 1 with prominent teacher. January 2026 course is taught by DC's star teacher.
People
Participant Someone attending our programs. Preferred over "customer" or "client."
Graduate Someone who has completed Art of Living Part 1.
Ambassador Graduate who actively brings others to programs through personal outreach.
Volunteer Anyone serving the organization. Three types: - In-person volunteers (10) - Event support, facilitation - Online volunteers (20) - Digital outreach, coordination - Graduate pool (30) - Potential ambassadors and supporters
Outreach Terms
Wellness Positioning Leading with health/stress-relief benefits in public messaging. Spiritual depth emerges through practice, not marketing.
Human-First Outreach Direct personal connection through libraries, venues, buildings, events. Not app-based or purely digital funnels.
Neighborhood Presence Visibility and trust-building in local community through partnerships, regular sessions, and community integration.
Technical Terms
IT Team Small group (couple of volunteers) who build tools using n8n, Camunda, NotebookLM. They create systems so general volunteers only need familiar tools (Google Sheets, WhatsApp, Slack).
Basic Communication Streamlining First-phase infrastructure: clear channels, simple tracking, conventional tools. Must be in place before deeper automation.
Digital Kiosk Interactive touchscreen station for center. Prioritized in backlog for improving presence and communication.
Facilitation Codes
Codes link process docs to data files. Use in calendars, sheets, and communications.
Full details: Operational Resources Data lookups: Volunteer Roster
Sessions & Courses
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
FU-SAT |
SKY Follow-up (Long Kriya) — Saturday 3:30 PM |
FU-SUN |
SKY Follow-up (Long Kriya) — Sunday 10:30 AM |
SATSANG |
Satsang — Saturday 5:00 PM |
KIA |
Knowledge in Action — Sunday after Kriya |
AOL-P1 |
Art of Living Part 1 (3 days) |
RETREAT |
Silent Retreat / SKY Part 2 (3-4 days) |
SAHAJ |
Sahaj Samadhi (3 sessions) |
SSY |
Sri Sri Yoga (2-3 days) |
INTRO |
Intro Talk |
INTRO-EXT |
Intro Talk (External venue) |
WMD |
World Meditation Day (Dec 21) |
MEGA |
Mega Course (star teacher) |
Coordinator Roles
| Code | Role |
|---|---|
COORD-CTR |
Center Coordinator |
COORD-WMD |
Campaign Lead (WMD) |
COORD-MEGA |
Campaign Lead (Mega Course) |
COORD-VOL |
Volunteer Coordinator |
COORD-IT |
IT Lead |
COORD-OUT |
Outreach Lead |
COORD-COM |
Communications Lead |
COORD-FAC |
Facilities Lead |
Platform Accounts
| Code | Platform |
|---|---|
PLAT-EVT |
Eventbrite |
PLAT-CAN |
Canva |
PLAT-LNK |
tiny.cc |
PLAT-LT |
Linktree |
PLAT-IG |
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PLAT-FB |
|
PLAT-YT |
YouTube |
PLAT-ND |
Nextdoor |
PLAT-GMB |
Google Business |
PLAT-MC |
Mailchimp |
Presenters
Data: Presenters
| Code | Presenter |
|---|---|
PRES-01 |
Chris Smythe |
PRES-02 |
Ajay Tejasvi |
PRES-03 |
Ronnie Newman |
Initiatives & Resources
Data: Initiative Leads
| Code | Initiative/Resource |
|---|---|
INIT-WMD |
World Meditation Day |
INIT-MEGA |
Mega Course (Jan 2026) |
INIT-COMM |
Basic Communication Streamlining |
INIT-NBR |
Neighborhood Presence |
RES-CITE |
Research citations doc |
RES-TCHR |
Course teacher (Mega) |
RES-RFSH |
Refreshments (Mega) |
RES-PLNT |
Garden plants/materials |
RES-SEAT |
Outdoor benches |
RES-KIOSK |
Digital kiosk hardware |
Add new terms as they emerge. Keep definitions concise.
Related Documents
- Index — Documentation home
Last updated: 2025-12-25