The Bhagavad Gita
Wisdom for Daily Life
with Rukmini Chaitanya
12-WEEK LIVE ONLINE CERTIFICATION COURSE
January 6 – March 24, 2026 on Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
Approved by Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Hours
Transform Confusion into Clarity—Discover the Essential Teachings of Chapter Two
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 directly into the heart of the teaching through Chapter Two, the moment where Krishna’s wisdom begins to shine in full.
If Chapter One reveals the unraveling, Chapter Two reveals the rising.
It is the chapter where the seeker lifts their gaze, steadies their breath, and turns fully toward truth.
In Chapter Two, you will learn to:
- Witness the birth of spiritual clarity as Krishna reveals the immortal nature of the Self
- Understand how doubt, fear, and emotional collapse become the precise conditions for awakening
- See the battlefield not as a place of violence, but as the inner arena of dharma (purpose), karma (action), and Yoga
- Recognize the foundation of Karma Yoga—acting with steadiness, without fear, without attachment
- Prepare the inner instrument (mind, heart, and intellect) to receive the highest knowledge
Rather than abstract philosophy, Chapter Two is practical, incisive guidance for anyone navigating conflict, confusion, or inner crossroads.
It is a mirror for the seeker—a chapter that teaches us how to stand, act, and live with unwavering clarity.
– 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.
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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
Register Now and Begin Your Journey from Confusion to Clarity, from Conflict to Freedom
Installment plans and discounts for webinar participants available.
Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions – Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 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.