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June 6 – July 4, 2022

The Bhagavad Gita: Free Your Mind !

Jnaneshwari Chaitanya

5 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm ET

“ In the whole world literature there is no book so elevating and inspiring as the Gita. It is an inexhaustible spiritual treasure. It is an ocean of knowledge. It is a universal scripture for people of all temperaments and for all times.”
Swami Sivananda

This inspiring course will focus on chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita. This chapter teaches us about the three cosmic qualities or Gunas which hold the entire universe and all beings under their sway! The highest of the three qualities is Sattva. It is pure. It brings about happiness, wisdom and also illumination. The second quality of Rajas gives rise to passion manifested by intense attachment and greed. It causes sorrow and suffering. The third quality, Tamas arises due to ignorance and results in darkness, lethargy and delusion.

These three qualities determine our state of mind. Like the seasons of the year, they act in their own turn within the mind. “ Now Sattva arises, having overpowered Rajas and Tamas. Now Rajas, having overpowered Sattva and Tamas, and now Tamas having overpowered Sattva and Rajas” ( chapter 14, verse 10 )

This course will teach you how to identify the activity of the qualities within the mind. you will learn about their symptoms, signs and subtle workings. You will be given tools to begin the conscious work of casting out Tamas and then controlling and utilizing Rajas for the cultivation of Sattva.

This Bhagavad Gita course has been ongoing for over two years now and it is welcoming new students. With over twenty years of ashram life and teaching experience, Jnaneshwari Chaitanya will guide you through the teaching of this sacred text with clarity, love, and enthusiasm. Before starting the immersion into chapter 14, an introduction will be provided so that everyone can move forward together! 

Millions of people around the world study the Gita and daily find solace, meaning and inner peace through the teachings contained in it. Begin your study and enjoy the benefits!

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. Her classes reveal layer upon layer of meaning that can only be learned through expert commentary and discussion. The concepts here carry over into so many forms of sadhana practice: meditation, karma yoga, bhakti, Vedic scripture study and all the other works of Swami Sivananda. The Bhagavad Gita courses taught by Jnaneshwari Chaitanya are a perfect foundation for growth on this path. Join us and be amazed at the understanding that comes from this incomparable text."
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.
"I have been enjoying the study of the Bhagavad Gita with Jnaneshwari for almost 2 years. The clarity of her explanations helps us to apply the lessons and understand that this profound work applies equally to a member of contemporary society as it did to the ancient seers and visionaries. Her patience, her ability to relate the material to our lives, her insightfulness into this great work makes her a convincing and delightful teacher. Thank you, Jnaneshwari. I am blessed to be able to participate in your class."
Terryanne C.
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Additional Information:

Offered as 5 weekly sessions on Mondays, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul 4  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.

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.

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