- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
September 5 – November 21, 2026
Uplift Your Mind and Heal Your Heart
Positive Thinking for Mental Freedom and Spiritual Peace
Bhargavi Chaitanya
12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Saturdays, 1:00-2:30pm ET
“Man sows a thought and reaps an action; he sows an action and reaps a habit; he sows a habit and reaps a character; he sows a character and reaps a destiny.”
– Swami Sivananda
The quality of our thoughts shapes the quality of our lives. Yet most of us have never been taught how to train the mind, direct our thoughts, or cultivate positive mental habits. Instead, we often find ourselves caught in cycles of worry, self-doubt, fear, and negativity that drain our energy and limit our potential.
If you long for greater peace of mind, emotional balance, and the ability to respond to life’s challenges with clarity and confidence, this course is for you.
Drawing from the timeless teachings of Raja Yoga and Vedanta, Bhargavi Chaitanya will present practical methods to refine the mind, transform negative thought patterns, and develop positive thinking as a way of life. Rather than trying to change external circumstances, you will learn how to change your relationship with them, discovering the inner freedom that comes from mastering the mind.
Through guided reflection, practical exercises, and discussion, you will gain tools to cultivate patience, resilience, self-confidence, and optimism while developing greater awareness of the subconscious patterns that influence your thoughts and actions.
Bhargavi Chaitanya will guide the study, offering clear explanations, practical techniques, and opportunities for reflection and questions in a supportive learning environment.
This course is open to all, whether you are new to yoga philosophy or have an established spiritual practice. The teachings will be presented in a practical and accessible way, enabling each participant to apply them in everyday life and develop a calmer, more positive, and purposeful mind.
Join this course to gain the knowledge and tools to master your thoughts, cultivate lasting positive habits, and experience greater mental freedom and spiritual peace.
Among the topics we will explore:
- Understanding the subconscious mind and its influence on thoughts and behavior
- Transforming negative mental patterns into positive habits
- Daily practices to strengthen positivity and mental resilience
- Managing worry, fear, anxiety, and emotional reactivity
- Cultivating patience, self-confidence, and nobility of character
- Choosing empowering perspectives in challenging situations
- The relationship between diet, lifestyle, and the quality of the mind
- Building healthy, supportive, and compassionate relationships
- Practical yogic techniques for creating lasting inner transformation
Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Saturdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, and 21, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:30 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.
Bhargavi Chaitanya
Bhargavi Chaitanya is an experienced yoga teacher and has been a dedicated staff member in the Sivananda organization since 2006. She helps people transform their lives through the practice of positive thinking, combining timeless yogic wisdom with practical tools for mastering the mind and cultivating lasting inner peace.
In addition to teaching positive thinking, Bhargavi Chaitanya teaches yoga, meditation, nutrition, and cooking workshops, sharing practical ways to support physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through living a yogic lifestyle. She also leads the ashram’s Teen Yoga programs, introducing teenagers to the principles of yoga and inspiring them to embrace a balanced, healthy, and yogic way of life.
Bhargavi Chaitanya is known for her gentle, compassionate teaching style and for the sense of inner peace, clarity, and love her students experience in her classes.