Yama # 7 Dhrti (Fortitude & Mantra)
Hail the Lord of Innocence & Simplicity!
Dhrti
Mental Fortitude & Mantra Science
Yama #7 of the Classical Yogic Tradition
What is Classical Yoga?
This back-to-basics series of gatherings in pursuit of truth (Sat-Sangha) addresses the fundamentals of the yogic philosophy and practice, through a systematic approach to the cultivation of awareness and spiritual practice.
Through these gatherings you will learn to overcome cycles of body-mind suffering, and skillfully engage life in order to reap the fruits of your practice, thereby creating a life according to your own personal vision of joy.
This month’s topic is:
Dhrti (धृती) or ‘Determination, Steadfastness, and Mental Fortitude’, the seventh quality of virtue cultivated as part of the broader ethical framework of the restraint practices known as Yamas (guidelines for spiritual practice)
Dhrti plays a key role in various spiritual practices, helping us in our journey of self-mastery to attain higher levels of consciousness and deeper levels of insight. Dhrti signifies the ability to “hold” one’s purpose or goal and not be swayed by external circumstances or internal distractions.
We’ll also explore this topic in the context of Mantra Science and discover how to approach this ancient tradition of ‘Cosmic Resonance’ to really deepen our practice as we learn to intentionally weave true presence and flow into our daily lives.
What You’ll Experience:
- Guided Meditations: Engage in meditative practices designed to help you reflect on your alignment with life, enabling you to own your autonomy and authority over your choices and cultivate a sense of fulfillment and wellbeing.
- Deep Discourse: Rich discussions that explore the implications of harmony, radical neutrality, and dispassion across various wisdom traditions. Discover how the concept manifests in daily life and relationships, and the subtle ways we may unintentionally “greed” for more and more—or less and less—through unconscious communication and behavior.
- Scholarly Insights: Benefit from scholarly references that deepen, not only your understanding of Dhrti, but also how the development of such mental fortitude is really a lynchpin of your entire practice.
Featured Guided Meditations:
- Green Tara (Healing & Centering)
- Bhutta Shudhi (Recalibrating One’s Elemental Makeup)
A life-defining engagement with the foundations of classical wisdom traditions.
As each satsanga in this series is building upon the content of the last, you are encouraged to have a look at the recordings of past sessions available in the program library.
Satsanga Themes (Past) & Coming Up:
- Non-violence, Self-care & Cultivation of Awareness
- Truth, Truthfulness & Radical Honesty
- Non-Stealing (Kabbalah & the Book of Radiance)
- Energy Alignment and Kundalini Sadhana
- Non-Attachment & Sacred Geometry
- Zen & the Art of Forgiveness
- Mental Fortitude & Constancy
- Compassion & Kindness
- Integrity & Sincerity (MAY 2025)
- Cleanliness, Purity & Measured Diet (JUNE 2025)
*DISCLAIMER* Participating in yoga and/or yoga philosophy classes, including but not limited to the guided meditations therein, involves inherent psycho-physical risk. These risks include, but are not limited to, physical injuries (e.g., strains, sprains, or fractures), emotional distress, or psychological discomfort arising from the meditation process. Understand that meditation may bring up strong emotions or unresolved issues. By enrolling in this class, you confirm that you are aware of and understand the inherent risks involved in yoga and guided meditation, and are aware that your participation is voluntary and that you are responsible for your own well-being during these activities.
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