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May 21 – August 6, 2023

Jnaneshwari Chaitanya

12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Sundays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET

“Sadhana is spiritual movement consciously systematized. Sadhana is the purpose for which we have come to this place.“ Swami Sivananda

Raja Yoga is the king of all Yogas. It deals directly with the mind, teaching us how to raise ourselves to the thoughtless state which is beyond description.

Raja Yoga shows us the way to self-perfection. Through its practice we are changed. Even a little practice reduces misery, lessens the sense of despair and frustration and promotes confidence, strength, peace and happiness.

Raja Yoga sadhana will give you the calmness you are seeking, restful sleep, increased energy, vigor, vitality, longevity, and a high standard of health. It will infuse in you new strength, confidence, self reliance, and mastery over the mind.

Based on one of Swami Sivananda’s masterpiece book – Raja Yoga- this course will teach you how to become a real Yogi amidst life’s struggles.

Join this 12 week course with Jnaneshwari Chaitanya to dive deep into the teaching and practices of Raja Yoga. You will gain tools for the change and growth you are seeking.

Jnaneshwari Chaitanya will guide you into the study and practice with care and with personal attention, making sure that you are able to utilize the teachings for achieving your personal goals.

You Will Learn About

The mind - Its afflictions, modifications, and functions
How to meditate
How to avoid misery
Desires and their role in our life
The three Gunas (qualities) and creation
The three Gunas and the mind
Control of mind
Practice & Dispassion in daily life
The beginning of Inner Life

What People Are Saying About Jnaneshwari Chaitanya…

"I have been studying the Bhagavad Gita with Jnaneshwari continuously in a small group setting for the past 2 years and it has been a transformative life experience for me. I am able to have more control of my emotions, feel less anxious about life, am less judgmental, and fully trust that all that happens to me is for my growth ultimately. The sublime teachings taught with repetition from week to week allows me to learn drop by drop, and Jnaneshwari makes it so enjoyable. Each week the class engages in a 90 minute discourse where we are free to ask as many questions as necessary to understand the language of the text. I have also learned that the study happens over time and each week’s teaching builds on the previous week. Patience, humility, understanding, forgiveness self and others, self-control, and trust are some of the virtues that have been improved in my life over the past 2 years. I look forward to this precious time weekly with my classmates new and old"

- Maya F.

"Thanks to her excellent instruction style and depth of teaching, I am happy to say that I now am in my fourth Bhagavad Gita class with Jnaneshwari Chaitanya and looking forward to the next. She brings a shining enthusiasm and extensive knowledge to every class. Even though I started in the middle of the Gita discourses, a very helpful overview was provided so that I never felt lost or confused. "

- Leslie S.

"I absolutely love Gita's course by Jnaneswari Chaitanya. Can't wait every Monday to hear her teaching. Her voice is so calming, when you listen to her, you feel like a reborn. My first course led by her was in February after I found an advertisement for the ashram on Instagram. 6 weeks later I was 100% sure that I would love to participate in the next course. And here I am : more peaceful, caring and loving woman on her spiritual path surrounded by great teachers as Jnaneshwari! Thank you! "

- Nelly M.

"I completed my yoga teachers training in 2000 at the Ashram in Bahamas and although the Bhagavad Gita was part of the curriculum, I can honestly say I didn't really understand or appreciate it. As life got more complex and and the world seemed increasingly fragile I felt drawn to spiritual teachings that could offer some explanation of our true purpose here, along with tools to separate things that are important from those which are not. I enrolled in the online course taught by Jnaneshwari Chaitanya , which explores the Gita, in-depth, chapter by chapter. Jnaneshwari is a compassionate teacher who can explain complex ideas clearly and at a pace that allows for a deep understanding of the concepts. It still amazes me that words that were written over five thousand years ago can help make sense of the struggles that the world currently faces, while giving us a blueprint for keeping our own equilibrium. Although it would be lovely to be able to be at the Ashram, the online course allows for a weekly "visit" without all the travel that a trip would entail. I highly recommend this course taught by Jnaneshwari."

- Sheila M.

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.

Additional Information:

Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Sundays, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 30, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2023 from 2:00-3:30pm 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.

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.

Raja Yoga Sadhana – May 2023

May 21 – August 6, 2023