
“The first cause of suffering is Avidya — forgetting our true nature.”
~ Yoga Sutra 2.2–3
Yoga teaches that suffering begins when we forget who we truly are. Yet what if every challenge, every karma, is not a punishment — but a precise and intelligent movement guiding us back to our dharma, our deepest purpose?
In this illuminating program, you’ll explore the profound wisdom of Jyotish — the Vedic science of light — a sister science to Yoga and Ayurveda. Far more than astrology, Jyotish is a sacred map of the soul. It reveals your innate gifts, life lessons, evolutionary path, and the deeper intelligence shaping your journey.
Through teachings on karma and dharma within the vision of cosmic unity, you’ll discover how life’s patterns serve your awakening. When understood through the lens of Jyotish, obstacles become opportunities, and destiny becomes a pathway to self-realization. This rarely offered vidya (sacred knowledge) powerfully supports spiritual practice by deepening self-awareness and aligning you with your inherent radiance.
Benefits of attending:
Leave with greater clarity, reverence for your life’s design, and renewed trust in the luminous unfolding of your soul’s purpose.
Offered as 3 satsangs and 2 workshops (subject to change).
The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 8pm satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with an 8pm 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.

Laura Plumb is the Founder and Director of VedaWise and has been recognized by Spirituality & Health as one of the 100 Trailblazers of Yoga & Ayurveda. She is a leading educator in the Vedic sciences, serving as lead faculty for the Ayurvedic Integrated Nutrition 200-hour Professional Training, and is the author of the bestselling Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners. Her work also includes the online course The Medicine in Your Kitchen, the television series CleanseVeda, and Divine Yoga, all dedicated to making Ayurvedic wisdom practical and accessible.
A former General Manager of The Discovery Channel Europe, Laura brings a unique blend of media, education, and clinical experience to her work in natural medicine and holistic health. She offers consultations, practitioner trainings, and global retreats in Ayurveda, Jyotish, Yoga Therapy, nutrition, and sacred cooking. A graduate of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy and the American Institute of Vedic Studies, she has spent decades studying Yoga, Vedanta, Jyotish, and healing traditions, and is an international teacher devoted to inspiring radical health and sacred, vibrant living through the Vedic sciences.
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