- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
July 5 – August 9, 2021
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8: The Yoga Of The Imperishable Brahman
Jnaneshwari Chaitanya
6 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm ET
Course description:
The Bhagavad Gita is a dialog between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. This dialog is taking place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. There, in the middle of the battlefield, Lord Krishna, during the course of His most interesting and instructive talk with Arjuna, reveals the profound, sublime and soul-stirring spiritual truths. The eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gita expound the rare secrets of the different yoga paths.
In chapter eight Lord Krishna imparts a beautiful teaching which will take you on a very inspiring and unique journey.
What you'll learn about:
- Brahman, the Supreme Reality
- Jiva, the individual soul
- What happens to the soul at the time of death and beyond
- The cycles of creation and the different worlds
- Divine love, devotion, Grace and the attainment of Freedom
This course is for:
- People who wish to have a clear and correct understanding of the Bhagavad Gita. It is suitable for people who have never studied the scripture before, as well as for people who are familiar with it.
- Practitioners, teachers and students, who wish to obtain inspiration and make progress with their own practices
Additional Information:
Offered as 6 weekly sessions on Mondays, July 5, 12, 19 , 26, Aug 2, 9 7:00-8:30pm 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 recordings.
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.
This course includes:
- Six classes, one and a half hours each. The last fifteen minutes of each class will be dedicated to questions and answers on the topic studied
- An in depth study of chapter eight with the traditional commentary and teaching of Swami Sivananda
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.