Teen Rite of Passage program
8-month program for spiritually awake & empowered teens & parents

There is a power you can draw from that will sustain you as you grow and learn, and that power is within you.  —Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian

This program promotes spiritually awake, empowered teens and their parents with a spiritual practice informed by the ancient time-tested practices of Kriya Yoga. It provides life skills that will serve through teen years into adulthood supporting enhanced family relationships, academic achievement, social life and overall well-being.

Teens and at least one parent attend 8 monthly classes and Teen Rite of Passage Ceremony
One Sunday a month from 1-3 pm
2018: Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
2019: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12
Teen Rite of Passage ceremony on June 2nd, 10 am
Fee: $480 materials/classes

Preregistration & completion of application required. (Click here to download application)

(Click here to download the brochure)
For questions or information contact Rev. Elena Fritchle at 408-775-8464 or via email

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Rev. Christine Kamala Sodt was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2003 and ordained in 2009. Kamala is a Social Worker supporting at risk youth in Santa Clara County. She is an early childhood education specialist, parent coach, and part-time college instructor teaching child development. 

Rev. Elena Kanti Fritchle was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2002 and ordained in 2007. She is an Associate Minister and serves as the Youth Spiritual Education and Family minister, overseeing the Sunday Youth and Teen programs, Family Programs, and annual Youth Summer Yoga Day Camp.