The Bhagavad Gita
Wisdom for Daily Life
with Rukmini Chaitanya
12-WEEK LIVE ONLINE CERTIFICATION COURSE
April 21 – July 7, 2026 on Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
Approved by Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Hours
Transform Knowledge into Action—Discover the Essential Teachings of Chapter Three
This is more than a study. It is an initiation into the Gita’s living message, offered through authentic lineage and supported by a global community of sincere seekers.
Whether you are approaching the Gita for the first time or returning with renewed longing, this course is an invitation to step more deeply into the heart of the teaching through Chapter Three, where Krishna reveals the profound path of Karma Yoga, the yoga of selfless action.
If Chapter Two establishes the wisdom of the Self, Chapter Three shows how to live that wisdom in the world.
It is the chapter where the seeker learns that spiritual life does not require withdrawal from action, but rather a transformation in the way we act.
In Chapter Three, you will explore how to:
- Understand the deeper meaning of Karma Yoga—acting skillfully without attachment to results
- See how selfless action becomes a powerful path to inner purification and freedom
- Discover how offering actions as service transforms daily life into spiritual practice
- Learn why no one can remain without action, and how conscious action leads toward liberation
Rather than abstract philosophy, Chapter Three offers practical guidance for living a spiritual life in the midst of activity, responsibility, and service.
It is a chapter that invites the seeker to step forward with clarity and purpose, learning how to act in the world while remaining inwardly free.
– The Bhagavad Gita, 18.66
What You’ll Receive in This Course
- An Overview of the Gita’s 18 Chapters
Understand the structure and progressive teaching of the Bhagavad Gita and how
Chapter One sets the stage for all that follows. - Lineage-Based Teachings
Study the Gita through the lens of traditional commentators, including Madhusudana
Saraswati and Adi Shankaracharya. - Weekly Live Classes with Rukmini Chaitanya
Join a vibrant spiritual community for weekly 90-minute sessions including teaching,
guided reflection, and live Q&A. - Practical Application
Relate the teachings of Chapter One to the challenges and decisions in your own
life—seeing Arjuna’s questions as your own. - Study Materials and Reflections
Receive guided reading, journaling prompts, and optional contemplative practices to
deepen your study. - Recordings of All Sessions
Can’t attend live? Watch anytime and connect with Rukmini directly for support and
insight.
What people are saying about Rukmini Chaitanya…
Who This Course Is For?
- You are drawn to the Bhagavad Gita but don’t know where to start
- You want to explore the Gita’s teachings in a structured, step-by-step way
- You’ve read the Gita before but feel something deeper is waiting
- You long to connect spiritual wisdom to the emotional and ethical challenges of real life
- You value a traditional, lineage-based approach, made accessible for modern seekers
Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions – Tuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 2026 from 3:00 – 4:30 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.
Course Includes:
- 18 hours of live video courses
- Bhagavad Gita – translation and commentary by Swami Sivananda
- Course Manual
More praise for Rukmini Chaitanya…
“Rukmini Chaitanya presents online courses in a variety of areas, based on the sublime scriptures and monistic non-dual Vedanta tradition in a clear, consistent, uplifting and most important loving way. Highly recommended for seekers of all walks of life.”
– Menas C. Kafatos, Quantum Physicist, Philosopher, Writer
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.