The Mind, Bondage and Freedom

The mind can be either our greatest source of bondage or our greatest instrument for freedom. When the mind is driven by desire, attachment, fear, and identification with the changing world, it creates limitation and restlessness. Yet the same mind, when purified, disciplined, and turned inward, becomes a doorway to peace and Self-realization. This program explores the nature of the mind, how thoughts and desires shape our experience, and why mastery of the mind is central to the yogic path.

Through meditation, self-observation, reflection, and practical yogic teachings, discover how to become less identified with the fluctuations of the mind and more established in the awareness behind them. Rather than trying to suppress or escape the mind, we learn to understand, train, and ultimately transcend its patterns. Drawing on Sivananda’s practical wisdom, this program offers a pathway from restlessness to stillness, from attachment to freedom, and from identification with the changing personality to the deeper awareness of the Self.

Offered as 3 satsangs (subject to change).

The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with a 6am satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with a 6am satsang on the last day of the program.  Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.