Japa Meditation: Focus, Clarity & Inner Peace with Rukmini Chaitanya – June 2025

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June 8 – August 24, 2025

 

Japa Meditation: Focus, Clarity & Inner Peace

Discover the Power of Japa with Rukmini Chaitanya

12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Sundays, 10:30am – 12:15pm ET

Course Description:

In the midst of life’s constant demands, finding moments of peace can feel impossible. Yet, what if just a few minutes of a simple, ancient practice could help you feel more centred, focused, and at ease—no matter how busy your day is?

Japa meditation—repeating a mantra with mindful awareness—has been practiced for centuries as a direct path to inner strength, clarity, and spiritual connection. It is simple, effective, and requires no prior experience. This course is designed for modern seekers who want a practical way to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and build resilience.

Led by experienced teacher Rukmini Chaitanya, this 12-week journey will help you establish a mantra meditation practice that fits seamlessly into your life—whether you have 5 minutes or an hour a day.

What You’ll Learn in This Course:

  1. How to Use a Mantra for Instant Focus & Calm – Whether you’re commuting, walking, or taking a break, a simple mantra can bring immediate clarity.
  2. Techniques for Silent & Spoken Japa – Discover different styles of mantra repetition and find what works best for you, including Likhita Japa (the meditative practice of mantra writing).
  3. The Science Behind Mantras – Understand why and how sound vibrations affect the mind and emotions.
  4. How to Choose a Mantra – Explore sacred mantras and select one that resonates with your personal journey, guided step-by-step by Rukmini Chaitanya.
  5. Simple Breath & Relaxation Techniques – Enhance your practice with pranayama and deep relaxation methods to calm the nervous system and deepen focus.
  6. Kirtan & Mantra Singing – Experience the joy and spiritual upliftment of group chanting, a heart-centred practice that connects you with the power of sound.
  7. Tratak (Candle Gazing) for Concentration – Develop inner focus and mental stillness through this ancient technique
  8. Gentle Stretching for Meditation – Incorporate simple movements to prepare your body for a more comfortable and easeful meditation experience.

This program is designed to be practical, flexible, and supportive!

Why Japa Meditation?

  • Reduces Mental Overload – Helps quiet racing thoughts and ease anxiety.
  • Builds Emotional Resilience – Trains the mind to stay steady in life’s ups and downs.
  • Improves Focus & Clarity – Enhances concentration for work, study, and decision-making.
  • Deepens Self-Awareness – Creates space for mindfulness and self-reflection.
  • Energizes & Uplifts – Leaves you feeling more refreshed and centred.
  • Even if you’ve struggled with meditation before, Japa makes it easy to stay engaged. It gives the mind a focus point—so instead of battling distractions, you flow with the rhythm of the mantra.

What's Included:

  • Insights from Swami Sivananda’s teachings on meditation and mantras.
  • Group discussions to explore your experience and ask questions.
  • Ongoing support from Rukmini Chaitanya, including optional journaling guidance.
  • A detailed guide on 12 sacred mantras to help you choose the right one for you.
  • Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits (if applicable).

Ready to experience the power of mantra?
Join us and discover how mantra meditation can bring more balance, clarity, and joy into your life!                  

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What people are saying about Rukmini Chaitanya...

"Rukmini absolutely surpasses any expectation we could ever have! I take these courses back to back because of the value it adds to my personal life!"
- Courtney Steadman
"I love the beginning meditations and learned so much about intention and having a good posture improves concentration and helps to quiet my mind. I have improved and even increased the hours I dedicate to Sadhana. Thank you!"
- Sattva (Susan) Daniel
"The Japa Meditation course was informative and inspiring. Rukmini Chaitanya is an excellent teacher. I really learned a lot and benefitted from the course."
- Mark Aaron
"I felt more committed to my Japa meditation after this course."
- Victoria
"The Japa Meditation course with Rukmini Chaitanya is transformative. She has helped me to keep Japa meditation an important part of my day and each class has a peaceful, beautiful flow to it. As well all of the people in the class have become like a little community. Further Rukmini Chaitanya has invited the most incredible guests to help enlighten us…everyone from Sound Healers to Scientists to other Swami’s…I highly recommend this course!"
- Victoria
"The Japa course was a huge surprise for me. I thought I already “knew” a lot about Japa since I’ve practiced it for years; however, I was so wrong! Rukmini Chaitanya has an incredible ability to delve into the depths of any topic (I’m taking several of her classes) and, not only make them understandable, but enjoyable and entrancing. Where she comes up with the various aspects that she explores is beyond me. Though I never make the live classes, she goes out of her way to make us “late viewers” feel part of the class. She manages to integrate chanting and meditation and content seamlessly. It is obvious that she lives what she teaches. In short, she is an inspiration to me. During these difficult times, she has served as a lifeline to my spiritual life, and I will forever be grateful to her."
- Mary Rice
"I have been taking Rukmini Chaitanya’s Bhakti and Japa meditation class for almost a year now. The teachings on Bhakti were new to me and have opened up new possibilities in my meditation practice. Rukmini Chaitanya’s teaching style is clear, accessible, humble and full of new insights and wisdom."
- Tink McDevitt
"Japa meditation course has enhanced my understanding and practice for Japa Meditation. Rukminiji is very inspiring, well knowledgeable and experienced teacher. I liked the variety of learning this course offers like Japa Meditation, Kirtan singing, stories to illuminate teachings and lectures from expertise. Thank you for teaching and inspiring us with this knowledge."
- Malini Muraleetaran

Additional Information:

Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Sundays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, & 24 from 10:30 am – 12:15 pm 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.

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.

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