The Upanishads are among the earliest wisdom literature of the world and form the foundation of Hindu philosophy. Composed in the main part from about the 8th c. B.C.E. to the 2nd c. B.C.E., they are the earliest explicit teachings of yoga expressed in a language that is extremely fertile and lends itself to many interpretations and approaches of practice. Since the 8th c. C.E. the principal Upanishads have been variously interpreted to form the various schools of Vedantic non-dualist philosophy (darshan) such as exclusive non-dualism, qualified non-dualism, dualistic non-dualism and unthinkable non-dualism-in-dualism. Interpretations of the Upanishads continue into modern times.

The 20th c. yogi and philosopher Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) founded a school of yoga which he called Integral Yoga. This has a Vedantic basis which has been called Integral Non-dualism. In these talks and workshops, the wisdom of the Upanishads will be discussed in the light of integral nondualism with a focus on some of the principal Upanishads such as the Isha, the Kena and the Katha Upanishads.

Offered as 3 workshops and 3 satsangs (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 a 90-minute noon workshop 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.