- ONLINE COURSE LIBRARY
Creating Sacred Space for Your Spiritual Practice
Sivakami Chaitanya
In yogic philosophy, everything affects the mind. By purifying your environment, you purify the mind and cultivate inner peace. From here your yoga practice begins. Everything in your environment influences the state of balance of your mind. When you want to integrate spiritual practices and healthy habits into your daily life, it’s important that your environment supports you. In this program, learn how to create a sacred space based on ancient practices from the Sivananda lineage. You’ll learn how to create an altar, how to strategically place inspiring images, as well as how to use candles and incense to purify the space. You’ll also learn how to set a separate space for your meditation practice, and how to keep this space energized with feelings of calmness and peace.
Gain ideas for creating an altar, separating spiritual space from larger rooms, creating a focal point with flowers, cloth, and inspiring images. Explore the meaning behind candles and incense, and learn a short universal ceremony to purify the atmosphere. You will also learn a short daily routine to start the day and to increase the sense of meaning and purpose in your life. Find inspiration and knowledge for how to take your sacred space with you wherever you may be.
What you'll learn:
- Step by step guide to creating an altar
- How to create an inspiring and meditative space in your home or office
- Learn routines for the morning and evening to keep your space and your inner world pure, balanced, and peaceful
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.
Course Includes:
- 6 hours of on demand video
Sivakami Chaitanya
Sivakami Chaitanya is a Sivananda Yoga teacher and a hatha yoga instructor in the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Courses. She teaches with clarity and a sense of humor. Her experience in bringing the foundations of Sivananda Yoga to students makes her a sought after and beloved teacher. She is also a student of Ayurveda and a gifted cook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What devices can I use to take the courses? You can use any computer or mobile device that is connected to the internet with a strong enough connection to stream videos.
Q: How is this course different from the live courses the ashram offers? This courses differs from the online programs because it is pre-recorded. You can take it at your own pace without any pre-determined class times.
Q: What if I have a question for the teacher? You can forward your questions to nassau@sivananda.org and it will be sent to the teacher you have a question for.
Q: What’s your refund policy? We want you to be fully satisfied with your subscription. If you are not happy with it please contact nassau@sivananda.org within 30 days of purchase for a full refund