Learn: Why meditation is at the heart of the yogic path, viewed through the lens of Shambhavananda Yoga and the Kashmir Shaivite tradition.
Reflect: On your own reasons for exploring meditation and what you hope to discover through this journey.
Practice: Floating into Stillness — a simple, profound stillness meditation guided by the Vijnana Bhairava.
Learn: About the work-study program at Shambhavananda Yoga and what you’ll receive.
Reflect: On whether this path and timing feel right for you.
Practice: A simple counting meditation to begin turning your attention inward.
Learn: How Shambhavananda Yoga blends authentic Hatha Yoga, meditation, and natural movement.
Reflect: On how intuitive movement can help unwind tension and build sustainable strength.
Practice: A yoga class or short sequence with Abhaya, followed by a simple sound meditation.
Learn: About the daily schedule, expectations, and rhythms of life as a work-study participant at Konalani Ashram.
Reflect: On your past experiences with structured schedules, your feelings about the upcoming yoga teacher training, and any questions or concerns you may have.
Practice: Join us for a simple walking meditation to connect breath, awareness, and movement.
Learn: About the foundations of pranayama and how conscious breathing can strengthen both the body and the mind.
Reflect: On how your breathing patterns affect your energy, focus, and emotional state throughout the day.
Practice: The Two-Part Diaphragmatic Breath to build relaxation, resilience, and deeper breath awareness.
Learn: About the living teacher of Shambhavananda Yoga and the sacred dynamic of the teacher-student relationship.
Reflect: On how you feel practicing in an environment where a living teacher is present, and how Babaji’s words resonate with your own questions and path.
Practice: Explore a two-part breath pranayama with Abhaya, followed by a simple visualization and stillness meditation.
Learn: About the living tradition of Shambhavananda Yoga through Babaji’s book Spontaneous Recognition, a collection of real questions and answers from satsang.
Reflect: On which questions or answers from the book resonate most with your own spiritual journey so far.
Practice: Take part in a guided two-part breath pranayama with Satyam, followed by the stillness meditation Buddha’s Waves.