The Covid pandemic has brought us to our knees in countless ways, but it has also opened the door to awakening and to transformation. While the U.S. celebrates national independence, we will take a look at personal independence.

Using the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as a reference, we will explore:

• Our own patterns of bondage
• The Yoga pathways to freedom
• Strategies for post-pandemic life

“The truth will set you free” is as applicable today as always. Let us celebrate the awakening of truth and freedom!

While the U.S. celebrates national independence, let us explore the issue of individual and personal independence. 

The Covid pandemic has brought us to our knees in countless ways, but it has also opened the door to transformations and spiritual awakening. The widespread suffering compels us to find a deeper understanding of life, and with this we uncover our own patterns of bondage and the pathways to freedom.

We will be referencing the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali throughout the weekend.

Live sessions with Swami Divyananda Ma on Saturday at  9:30–11:30 am and 2–3:30 pm and Sunday 9:30–11:30 am ET.

You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until August 29.

In addition, you will have access to the Ashram’s Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda. You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.

Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities

• Yoga Alliance (YA): Approximately 5.5 contact hours.
  You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
• Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) can provide you a CE certificate with your program’s total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.

Testimonials

Sri Divyananda Ma is a master teacher and guide who walks alongside her students through the practice of meditation in a passionate yet gentle and heartfelt manner. — Sylvia Villarreal

Swami Divyananda has a natural teaching style that comes from genuineness, love, and respect for her students. I felt accepted and understood at the level that I am currently experiencing. Her encouragement helped me settle in more consistently into my practice and go from here with confidence. — Linda Carder

Sw. Divyananda Ma is a stellar master teacher. Her guidance through the sessions of the course were strong and steady in creating a stronger foundation for my practice. — Margaret Ralph