Free Webinar on Yoga Sutra for Healing

View in browser  Upcoming Webinar Dear Karthik Seems like we have already started moving through 2026 in a galloping pace! Hopefully we are not running to stay in the same place, rather, moving in a direction that we aspire for - towards wellness, wholeness and wisdom. In order to bring some rhythm and meaning to this movement, we are rebooting the Yoga Sūtra study program after a hiatus of 3 years, this time the focus being: 'understanding suffering, the path to healing'. We had very good response for the first introductory webinar for the 'Yoga Sūtra for Healing' online study program that is starting on February 7th. Registrations have started. The intention for such a program stems from a strong wish to bring the healing wisdom of the Yoga Sūtra to more and more people. Since suffering is inevitable, every conscious individual has a responsibility to work towards deepening our self-awareness and understanding of the seed for this suffering. Yoga Sūtra provides us with powerful frameworks and tools for healing, empowering us to take charge of our health and wellbeing. When we are able to take even small steps in the direction of freedom from suffering, we can enable others as well. This course is open to all yoga practitioners and those seeking to make yoga practice and study an integral part of everyday living. A good opportunity for yoga teachers and therapists to revisit the Sūtra-s from the perspective of healing. We will begin with the exploration of Sādhana Pāda.  Join us for the Free Introductory Webinar this Sunday to know more about this course. Date: Sunday, Jan 25th (7 – 8:30 AM) IST The webinar will include chanting, a short practice, and an introduction to the 12-week journey beginning next month. And of course questions, doubts that can be addressed during the Q&A. Secure your spot here: Join the webinar * Please pre-register to receive the recording of the webinar in case you are not able to attend live. We look forward to seeing you soon. Warmly, Saraswathi & Lekha Follow us on social media YogaVahini Ramaniyam Smriti Apartments,  1st Floor, 21/3, Beach Road Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar Chennai – 600090 You received this email because you signed up one of our programs or purchased our book.  Unsubscribe

New Year message from Saraswathi, YogaVahini

Dear Karthik,

Warm greetings from the unusually cool (almost cold) Chennai :). I hope you are having a smooth transition into the New year and able to make some time for renewal and silence…

When we give ourselves some space to reflect on the year that has passed and the dreams that lay ahead, it is possible that we can bring to light, resolve and leave behind what is no more relevant and step into the field of fresh possibilities.

The Yogavahini team is eagerly looking forward to a more active community engagement that can foster a sustained, meaningful connection with yoga for all of us through 2026.

After a hiatus of three years, I am starting another online Yoga Sūtra study program, this time from the perspective of healing, beginning with the Sādhana Pāda. We will explore the Sutras, practices to deepen the understanding and of course, chanting the Sūtras to stay with the thread of inquiry.

We begin the New Year with Meditations from Yoga and Sāṁkhya, in association with Yoga Therapy Australia, our much looked forward to annual offering. It is a 4-part series with recordings available to access and practise later. 

The much awaited in-person workshop with R Sriram and Anjali on Breathing Balance into Emotions comes to Chennai in January (21-24) 2026, an immersive experience into the understanding of emotions through Yoga and classical dance.

We started with the 16-week online Yoga Sadhana program, module 1: Tapas based on my book 'Yoga Sadhana - a daily practice companion' that will conclude in January 2026. We are offering an in-person retreat in March for the participants, also open to anyone seeking to immerse in the experience of Tapas, the fire of inner discipline and transformation. The retreat will also be the beginning of our Yoga Acharya (teacher training program) that is being offered in a new format this year. 

For those who missed the opportunity to immerse in the 16-week online course, we are offering an abridged version: Tapas Intensive in April-May 2026. This course will be an essential prerequisite if you would like to join our Yoga Sadhana module 2: Svādhyāya.

We have had to reprint the Volume 1: Tapas, copies are available at the YogaVahini Chennai centre and Amazon in India.

Bringing a certain quality of intensity and rigour into our daily practice, study and self-inquiry has been the path of Tapas, in preparation for Svādhyāya. Welcome to this exciting journey that we can walk together, supporting and inspiring each other…

Much love and best wishes for a New year, with conscious actions that are meaningful, enlivening and transformative…

Saraswathi V

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