- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
February 18 – March 25, 2021
Vedanta: The Breath of the Eternal - Teachings from the Upanishads on our Essential Freedom
Swami Brahmananda
6 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm EST
What you'll learn:
- Teachings from the Kena Upanishad, one of the major Upanishads. The teachings are presented in a form of a dialogue between the preceptor and the disciple, in which the topic of Atma Jnanam, or knowledge of the Self is explained.
- The Self as the director of the activities of the mind, the functions of life, speech and perception.
- The recognition of the Self as that by which all things function as they do and being their very existence.
- How to know the Self in all the thoughts, emotions and perceptions of the mind.
- Brahman as the source of all actions and their fruits.
The oneness of all existence is the message which Vedanta teaches. The Upanishads form the basis of Vedanta. It is the science that raises us above the plane of bondage and suffering and shows the path to freedom. Vedanta reveals the essential nature of the self which is ever free and blissful. The study of Vedanta frees us from all limiting ideas about oneself and the world.
Additional Information:
Offered as 6 weekly sessions on Thursdays, Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30-8:30pm EST
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:
- 12 hours of on-demand video
- Last 15 min of each class will be Q&A
- Downloadable course manual
- Teacher’s availability to reply to students’ questions between classes via Google classroom
Swami Brahmananda is a monk and senior teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and is the current Manager of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas. Swami Brahmananda joined the Sivananda organization in 1999 and was initiated into Sannyasa (monasticism) in 2006.
A long-time practitioner of yoga, meditation and philosophical studies, he regularly teaches meditation and yoga philosophy for the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses as well as the Advanced Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses. He also teaches online courses on the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Vedanta. Swami Brahmananda is a much-loved, inspiring, and knowledgeable teacher.