Yogic Meditation Courses
Learn the techniques of these ancient practicesYoga Meditation
DHYANA AND JNANA
- Basic techniques of meditation according to the four classical paths of Yoga
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- How to create space for meditation
- The use of mantras and visualization
- Thought power and transformation
- How to practice self-observation and develop awareness
- Mechanics of the mind
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- Concentration theory and practice
- Mental and emotional obstacles to meditation
- How to deal with the subconscious
- Purification of the three bodies
- Experience less stress & anxiety
- Improve your concentration and focus in your daily life
- Reduce anger & frustration
- Enjoy greater inner peace & happiness
- Increase your confidence & self-esteem
- Improve your mental and physical well being
- Develop a positive outlook on life and better relationships
Meditation and Self-Study Certification Course
Relax, take a break from your life and discover how to find inner peace, contentment and happiness through the powerful tool of meditation. Discover the secret to balanced living and spiritual insight. For ten days, students will immerse themselves in learning what meditation is, why meditate, how to meditate, and the obstacles they will encounter, eventually building a sustainable and balanced meditation practice that is compatible with their life. This course is ideal for sincere aspirants, yoga teachers, therapists, and health professionals. The course offers an opportunity for you to know your mind under the guidance of an experienced meditation teacher. You will learn the basic techniques of meditation according to the four classical paths of Yoga.Raja Yoga Sutras
Raja Yoga is the royal Yoga path of mind control and meditation. It is a natural culmination of the Hatha Yoga practice which is considered to be a step to Raja Yoga. The purpose of Raja Yoga is to bring the mind to calmness so one can realize the Self, the peace and Bliss within. Course study centers on the Raja Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Students learn to apply the classical teachings in the context of daily life, gain understanding of the workings of the mind, and learn techniques and practices to gain mastery over the mind:- How to use the eightfold path to systematically identify the causes of suffering in people and design methods and techniques to alleviate suffering
- How to help people increase vital energy (prana) and become stronger physically, mentally and emotionally
- Learn methods to help people reduce distractions and increase concentration and peace of mind
- How to help people to become more positive through positive thinking techniques
Vedanta and Silence
This 10-day advanced course features vedantic meditation, the practice of group scriptural study, personal self-inquiry and the practice of outer and inner silence. There ispersonal coaching and guidance by a Swami in the study of Viveka Chudamani, the “Crest Jewel of Discrimination” by Sankaracharya. Enter into the peaceful silence of the inner Self through the practice of external silence. Come away with deeper self-knowledge and a sense of clarity and peace.- Meditation alone at a chosen location
- Swadhyaya, guided study of scripture, in a group with the teacher
- Silent reflection, journal writing, study time
- Dialogue with the teacher, group dialogue
Upcoming Dates
| Dates | Program Name | Price | see more... | Register |
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| Open Dates | Online International Satsangs with Swami Sitaramananda | View Details | Register Now | |
| June 9 - 16, 2024 | Master Course: Essentials of Yoga Health & Self Healing | $450.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| June 20 - 23, 2024 | International Yoga Day Weekend Retreat | $295.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| September 12 - 15, 2024 | Hatha Yoga & Meditation Weekend Retreat | $295.00 | View Details | Register Now |
Teachers
Swami Sitaramananda
Swami Sitaramananda is a senior acharya of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and is director of the Sivananda Ashram Vedanta Yoga Farm, California and the Sivananda Yoga Resort and Training Center, Vietnam. She is acharya of China, Taiwan, and Japan as well. Swamiji is the organizer and teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training…
Swami Jnaneswariananda
Swami Jnaneswariananda joined the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in 1995 and has been director of centers and ashrams in Canada and Italy. She teaches Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Anatomy, and Vedanta at Teacher Training Courses in North America, Italy and India. Swami Jnaneswariananda took vows of Sannyas in 2001.…
Swami Dharmananda
Swami Dharmananda is assistant director of the Yoga Farm and is in charge of the Karma Yoga program. He is a faculty of the Sivananda Institute of Health (SIHY) and is one of the main teachers of Yoga Philosophy and Meditation at the Ashram. He took sannyas vows…
Swami Vashistananda
Swami Vashistananda comes from the Namboodri lineage in Southern India, Kerala and has been a long-time teacher of bhakti and vedanta in the Sivananda organization ever since. He has been at the Yoga farm since October 2014 and does ceremonies at all the ashram temples and shrines. Swamiji…