- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
July 15- September 30, 2025
Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions
Jnaneshwari Chaitanya
12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Tuesday, 3:00-4:30pm ET
“Whatever I have written in ever so many books, I have put down in my Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions” -Swami Sivananda
Gift yourself with a fresh start! Learn how to establish yourself permanently in the yogic lifestyle by applying Swami Sivananda’s most essential legacy: the Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions!
These twenty instructions are a guide to harmonizing an active inner spiritual life with an engaged outer life. They provide a practical, secure pathway to a life filled with peace, happiness, and spiritual fulfillment. When practiced sincerely, they transform the way we live. Through these teachings, your Sadhana (spiritual practice) becomes steady, powerful, and life-changing.
Whether you are new to spiritual practice or have been walking this path for years, this course will inspire and deepen your understanding, helping you make lasting progress on your inner journey.
What You’ll Learn:
This course includes twelve 90-minute sessions, offering a comprehensive approach to spiritual growth:
- Practice of pranayama (breathing exercises), concentration techniques, and meditation to develop mindfulness, inner peace, and focus on your spiritual growth.
- In-depth study of each spiritual instruction, with a focus on how to implement them in daily life for lasting transformation.
- How to work with a resolve form, designed to help you set clear and meaningful intentions for spiritual progress. You will learn how to choose resolutions that ensure steady and successful growth, aligned with your highest ideals and aspirations.
- How to work with a spiritual diary created by Swami Sivananda for maintaining a daily routine and practicing self-analysis. You will learn how to adapt this diary to fit your unique needs and circumstances.
- Personal guidance from Jnaneshwari Chaitanya to help you form a daily routine tailored to your unique abilities and lifestyle. Questions and ongoing support will be available throughout the course.
Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, Sep 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 3:00-4:30pm ET
This program is offered live through Zoom webinar with the availability for students to interact through Q&A with the presenter.
For enrolled students, a video recording will be available after each class in the event you miss a class or would like to review the content.
It is possible to register and take the course at any time. You can catch up on any classes you miss with the recording
Requirements and Recommendations:
- No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
- Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
- Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
- Video: Download Zoom to your computer, or install the Zoom app to your device. For interactive group sessions, a webcam or integrated camera will allow others to feel more connected with you.
- Audio: Headphone speakers are recommended. If you wish to participate vocally, a headset with a microphone will be ideal.
Jnaneshwari Chaitanya
Jnaneshwari Chaitanya is a senior teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers. She joined the Sivananda organization in 2001 and was initiated into Brahmacharya in 2016.
An experienced and devoted practitioner of Yoga, meditation and philosophical studies, she regularly teaches Yoga and Vedanta in the ashram programs and the Bhagavad Gita in Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Courses. Jnaneshwari Chaitanya is known for her clear and pure way of communicating yogic knowledge and its application in daily life.