- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
August 17, 2026
Free Webinar: How to Master the Mind
Practical Steps to Develop Virtues and Overcome Vices
Rukmini Chaitanya
FREE WEBINAR, Monday, 3:00-4:30pm ET
Approved by Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Hours
“All great persons of the world have achieved greatness and success and eminence through patience and perseverance.
You will have to develop these virtues slowly.”
— Swami Sivananda
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Inspired by Swami Sivananda’s book “How to Cultivate Virtues and Eradicate Vices”
In a world that constantly pulls our attention outward, mastering the mind can feel impossible. We want to be patient, calm, loving, and strong — yet anger, jealousy, pride, fear, and old habits keep appearing again and again.
Swami Sivananda, one of the great masters of Yoga and Vedanta, offered a clear and compassionate roadmap: by consciously removing negative tendencies and nurturing uplifting qualities, we can transform the mind and awaken the heart.
This free webinar introduces you to that path — and gives you practical tools you can begin using immediately.
What You’ll Experience in This Webinar:
- How yoga defines the “inner landscape” of the mind — and why your daily tendencies shape your entire life
- How to recognize destructive patterns such as anger, jealousy, selfishness, fear, and pride
- The power of virtues like patience, humility, courage, and compassion — and how they lead to real freedom
- How to combine personal effort with grace, devotion, and inner strength
Simple, effective daily practices you can start right away: meditations, reflections, and mindful habit
This session is experiential — you’ll be guided through short practices so you can directly feel the impact of the teachings.
Why Attend This Webinar?
✔ Discover timeless wisdom that is immediately relevant to modern life
✔ Learn practical tools for navigating emotions, relationships, and spiritual growth
✔ Build a foundation for transforming your character and deepening your practice
✔ Receive guidance and inspiration from a warm, down-to-earth teacher
✔ Get a clear preview of our upcoming 12-week course How to Master the Mind: Practical Steps to Develop Virtues and Overcome Vices
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A Glimpse Into the 12-Week Course
This webinar also serves as your doorway into a deeper journey. In the full course, you’ll work each week with one vice and one virtue through live classes, guided meditation, journaling, and supportive community reflection — creating real, lasting transformation.
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.
Rukmini Chaitanya
Rukmini Chaitanya is a senior staff member of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas, and the personal assistant to Swami Swaroopananda, the Acharya, or spiritual director of the Ashram. She regularly teaches the Bhagavad Gita during the Sivananda Yoga Teacher training as well as other courses on the Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, positive thinking, meditation, and yoga philosophy.
Rukmini Chaitanya is known for her enthusiastic and inspiring teaching style as well as for her devotion to the lineage and the scriptures. She is dedicated to each of her students and has an innate desire to share knowledge with them. She brings a great deal of clarity to every topic and is highly appreciated for her capacity to unfold complicated topics and present them in a coherent and pure way.
