Online Vedanta and Silence Course (9 days)

This Vedanta and Silence Course features vedantic meditation, the practice of group scriptural study, personal self-inquiry and the practice of outer and inner silence.

There will be personal coaching and guidance in the study of Viveka Chudamani, the “Crest Jewel of Discrimination” by Sankaracharya. Enter into the peaceful silence of the inner Self through the practice of external silence.

Come away with deeper self-knowledge and a sense of clarity and peace.

Course Schedule & Online Classes

5am – Wake up. Self-hygiene. Prep for meditation. Reminding Self about mouna
5:30am – 6 am Meditation in silence by yourself.
6-8 am – Swadhyaya. Group Study of scripture w Swami Sitaramananda’s commentary
10-11 am – Brunch ( in silence mouna if possible)
11am-12pm – Karma yoga ( in silence mouna if possible)
12pm-1pm – Contemplation by yourself- homework ( in mouna mandatory)
1-3pm – Practice of personal self-enquiry guided by the teacher in the group” ( no group dialogue)
3-4pm – Contemplative walk ( in silence, alone)
4-6pm – Practice of hatha yoga ( asanas. Pranayama. In contemplative mood , in silence)
6pm-7pm – Dinner ( in mouna if possible)
7-8pm – karma yoga to the body or the environment. ( in silence if possible)
8-8:30pm – meditation in silence by yourself including mantra repetition.
8:30 pm -9:15pm – Assigned Self swadhyaya
9:15pm -9:30pm – Spiritual diary writing and sending
9:30pm – prepare for sleep
10pm – sleep

Online classes via zoom from 6 – 8 am & 1 – 3 p

Pre-requisite

This is an advanced course. Aspirants need to be sattvic in self self-disciplined lifestyle.
Application to be sent in before course. Swami Sitaramananda will interview if needed.
Previous practice of yoga IS REQUIRED.

COURSE MATERIAL

• “Viveka Chudamani” Crest Jewel of Discrimination
• Self made label: silence mouna
• Prepare family environment before the practice

Book

Tuition

$250-450 sliding scale plus accommodations

Certification

Certificate given after successful completion of the course based on attendance, attitude, and final examination