Ahimsa (Non-violence & Self-Care)

Ahimsa (Non-violence, Self-care, and the Cultivation of Awareness and Practice) What does ‘non-violence’ mean beyond not lashing out physically, or engaging in self-defeating negative mindset? Transform your understanding of self-care and spiritual practice with an enlightening journey that dives deep into the foundations of yoga, guided by the timeless wisdom of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and

Step Two: Wisdom in Practice (Jnana Yoga)

Spiritual Path Foundations Step II  Indispensable Steps for Spiritual Practice & Abiding in Awakened Awareness Jnana Yoga Satsanga   When the foundations for harmony and consistent self-care have been set, through the implementation of the principles in Step I (Vishranti: Relax & Repose), then it’s time to systematically and methodically approach the varied skillful means

Foundations of Pranayama

Foundations of Pranayama Mastering Pranayama: Foundations and Practices for Balance and Insight   Immerse yourself in the transformative practice of Pranayama with this engaging two-hour online program, designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Pranayama, integrating guided meditations and practical techniques to cultivate inner stillness, deepen your awareness

Deity Yoga: Classical Kriya Tantra

Welcome to the ancient practice of Deity Yoga. During this course you will discover what a deity really is, and how to engage these primal forces through your practice.   Beginning with the foundations of the tradition, you will immediately embark on a journey of discovery, gaining clarity on the meanings of mantra and mudra

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Part 2)

        Your journey into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali continues with a look into the Concentration Chapter (Samadhi Pada), traditional practices, and the evolution of yogic thought in the development of classical Tantra.   This satsanga explores the Kathas of Vatulanatha,, Abhinavagupta’s empowered method as described in the Tantrasara, and the mantras

Bhagavad Gita & the Tantrik View

Bhagavad Gita & the Tantrik Perspective    Explore the story of the Bhagavad Gita and its applicability to our daily lives. This class examines the esoteric commentary of the preeminent Tantrik master Abhinavagupta, the sublime poetry of Jnaneshwari, and feel into the paths of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga while engaging the various

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Part 1)

    Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras Part I & Bhavana June 2023 Yoga Satsanga (1 hour 10 minutes) In this short, foundational workshop we only begin to touch the timeless wisdom of the sutras, exploring several initial verses, what it means to really feel into the teachings through meditative contemplation known in the tradition as ‘bhavana’,

Energy Leaks and How to Seal Them

  Art by Erik Jacobsen Energy is Potential   The wisdom traditions, in dealing with the entirety of self, also deal with the freeing of that self from the confines of mind-induced story lines which keep it in bondage, by far the most insidious source of energy leakage to afflict a human being.  In this

Health & Healing Challenge 2024

The World Health Organization defines ‘Health’ as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” In the summer of 2023, I hosted a 30-day health and healing challenge for my Facebook mentoring community, Real Awakening, to encourage health and healing in alignment with our personal