- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
July 28 – October 13, 2026
The Bhagavad Gita
Wisdom for Daily Life with Rukmini Chaitanya
TUESDAYS, 3:00 – 4:30pm ET
Approved by Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education
12-WEEK LIVE ONLINE CERTIFICATION COURSE
Deepen Your Understanding—From Selfless Action to the Wisdom Behind Action
This is more than a study. It is an initiation into the Gita’s living message, offered through an authentic lineage and supported by a global community of sincere seekers.
Whether you are continuing your journey through the Bhagavad Gita or joining this study with a desire for deeper understanding, this course invites you to explore the profound transition from Karma Yoga to Jnana Yoga. As Chapter Three draws to a close and Chapter Four begins, Krishna reveals not only how to act, but why these teachings have the power to liberate.
Having established the path of selfless action, Krishna now unveils the timeless wisdom behind Karma Yoga. He explains the eternal nature of this sacred knowledge, the purpose of divine incarnation, the role of the Guru, and how knowledge transforms action into a means of liberation.
In this course, you will explore how to:
- Understand the connection between selfless action and liberating knowledge.
- Discover why Krishna describes this wisdom as eternal and passed through an unbroken spiritual lineage.
- Explore the deeper meaning of divine incarnation and its purpose in restoring dharma.
- Learn how knowledge burns the bondage of karma and leads to lasting freedom.
- Appreciate the role of the teacher and the importance of approaching the teachings with humility, inquiry, and dedication.
As the Gita moves from the discipline of action to the wisdom that illumines all action, these teachings reveal that true freedom comes not from abandoning life’s responsibilities, but from acting with understanding, devotion, and knowledge of one’s true nature.
– The Bhagavad Gita, 4.7
What You’ll Receive in This Course
- Guided Study of the Bhagavad Gita
Continue your journey through the Gita with clear explanations that place each teaching within the broader vision of Advaita Vedanta. - 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
Learn how the teachings of Karma Yoga and Jnana Yoga illuminate the challenges of daily life, transforming ordinary actions into opportunities for spiritual growth. - 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 Chaitanya 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
Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Tuesday, July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, and 13, 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.
Discover Devotion and Self-Knowledge
You are warmly invited to join Rukmini Chaitanya’s ongoing Devotion & Self-Knowledge subscription.
Through this membership program, you’ll receive full access to her live classes each week; exploring yoga, Vedanta, meditation, and the art of spiritual living in a consistent and supportive way.
Rather than a one-time course, this is an opportunity to stay connected to the teachings, deepen your understanding over time, and be part of a living spiritual community.
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.