Unlock the Secrets of Sri Sukta

Sponsored by the Himalayan Institute

Sri Sukta Series

Why should you take this course if you've already studied the text? As Panditji states, "This scripture is so deep, so profound, it’s like an ocean. Each time when we go into these scriptures, we find new gems." Whether you've been practicing for years or you are completely new to Sri Sukta, there will always be something to learn. Listen to Panditji explain why.

Join the richness of the collective consciousness practicing Sri Sukta!

This 4-week online program, culminating in a Memorial Day Weekend capstone retreat (offered in a hybrid in-person and online format), builds on Pandit Tigunait’s book, Sri Sukta: Tantra of Inner Prosperity, augmenting what is passed on by a living tradition and practiced in the inner circle of tantrics.

• 4. week, 8-part online course - May 3-26, 2021

• In-person/Online Hybrid Capstone - May 28–31, 2021

• 80-day At-home Sri Sukta Practice - June 1–August 20, 2021

• In-person/Online Hybrid Capstone - August 20–22, 2021

  Optional In-person Capstones: Tuition Included; Book your Accommodations
  

This special offering combines two rare offerings with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, and is the definitive course to study and practice the Sri Sukta. These programs were specifically architected to be taken in this manner as a progressive experience, culminating in a 80-day practice of Sri Sukta and special extended fire offering to conclude the practice.

*Due to attendance constraints, this event will be offered both in-person and available through a digital webinar format.
 

Part 1: Sri Sukta: The Vessel of Sri Vidya

Part 2: Sri Sukta Sadhana Immersion - Stage 1

Combo: Sri Sukta Series

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Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link in the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. As the author of numerous books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual Seeker... Read Panditji's Full Bio

The 3 Qualities of the Right Attitude

What mind am I feeding today? Is my mind in the past or linking to the future? Can I just sit in the present moment of what is being presented NOW? Answering these questions is my daily commitment to living in the fullness of each day.

Spring is a reminder that an entire year has been lived with the effects of COVID. Who could have predicted our losses? And yet, who could have imagined all the ways we rose to the occasion of living with this phenomenon of uncertainty. It has been exhausting yet profoundly rewarding when I hold the entire year as one of growing, expanding, and opening of my heart. It has humbled me and at times asked me to surrender all of my expectations and accept the offerings that change presented.

Zoom is not my desired vehicle for the journey, but it allows us to stay connected as a community and to offer these teachings in a time when they are so needed. I cultivated and nourished the entire year with three important qualities which became a daily practice.

First, to meet myself with tenderness and gentleness, I had to unlearn and let go of habits that were familiar and loved. I had to change our entire system to use more technology. I had to teach and share through the computer which at times made me feel less than adequate.

We are yoga teachers, sharing the wisdom of insight, and meeting students individually with a profound shift in the nervous systems with careful observations of our students. Many times we felt like we were simply calling out instructions found in a manual. Often we felt as if no one was even there listening or fully engaging.

Teachers of any medium felt the immense loss. The pure joy of establishing the connection between students and teachers, which offers profound nourishment for both, was a constant struggle to inspire without the actual live presence.

Patience became the second important attitude for my daily practice. Patience is another name for trust. I had to remind myself that to rush or avoid the fullness of this frustration was only feeding impatience for what might be presenting itself as a learning lesson in acceptance. I could not rush reopening the studio, nor be impatient in wanting it to be different. Whether it’s unpleasant or pleasant, the daily commitment is to be open to letting in the new and releasing the old patterns that no longer serve.

Today, we have a stronger community based in gentleness for each other. My compassion for myself allows me to feel more compassion for the community as a whole. This has brought us closer as we share the journey together. Thank you for being willing to show up and stay the course as we stumble and awkwardly learn new ways to communicate in these classes and feel connected.

This brings me to the most important attitude that I had to really appreciate as my heart was breaking open. That is cultivating more humor. To lighten up and observe myself as my own living “sit-com” versus a Lifetime channel drama. Each day, while talking to the plants in an empty studio, I catch myself in a moment of the absurdity of it all. The pain and grief of what we all mourn became an instant moment of not taking myself so seriously.

That “it” is not about me at all. To teach and share and practice for those that cannot became my true mission statement.

With that ease of being present, I could witness my fears and doubts without judgment sneaking into my thoughts. And the great mistakes were just another opportunity for the “Grand Experiment” of living fully. I found myself laughing through the tears. Yes, this was the year of great emotional release.

Easing the heart of tensions and bringing in the nourishment of Prana is linked to these three qualities of the right attitude. I can practice where to place my roaming thoughts. I have a choice in discerning where I place my attention. I have the ability to choose because I CAN. This is yoga and bringing my mind home is the ability to ease the suffering that this year has brought.

I choose to welcome Spring with renewed hope for what is coming: that more students will find the desire and feel safe to return to the studio; that laughter and hugs will fill our days; and that we can remember to feel the blessings as we meet each day in loving gentle patience. 

Looking back over the past year, what take aways have influenced your positive attitude? How has yoga helped?Please share in the comments below.

The light in me honors the light in you—

Laura Jane

Awakening to Beauty.

What a lovely blanket of white that covers the earth today. It’s Mother Nature's sweet reminder to go inward and cultivate a living experience of being present. Slow down, take in deep breaths and relax into the beauty of living fully in the moment. The mind’s habits of roaming outward feed the constant seeking and pushing to do more.

This lovely quiet and peaceful snow is reminding me to enjoy the tranquility of slowing down. Please connect to the breath and use this day and an opportunity to come inward.

The concept of compassion is a moral guiding principle. To cultivate an awareness of self compassion takes the willingness to stop always going outward and practice bringing the attention of mind inward. This inner purpose needs nourishment, and as a yoga community, we must awaken this essential part in all of us—our collective heart.

There is so much fear and agitation being fed in our media today. We’ve become enslaved to our emotions and over think every aspect of our lives. It is too exhausting for our nervous systems. Our well-being is challenged to stay balanced.

Today, take the opportunity to experience an inhale breath. Take a breath in the sweetness of this brilliant snow covering the earth. The roots of every tree are being nourished just as your own systems are experiencing a flow of pranic sensitivity with the flow of breath. Feel the body soften and relax on each long smooth exhale.

This awareness to the seamless flow of breath is bringing in vitality and energy as pure sensation. Just sit with the flow of awarenesses coming on the inhale and moving through on the exhale. Each breath bringing you deeper into a pure awareness of inner awakening.

This is a conscious connection with the universal intelligence. Feel the support of grace unfolding and be in gratitude for the wonders and awe of your magnificent life.

Our collective intention of sharing our ease into the world will help heal humanities suffering. This is a collective practice for the world sharing our interdependence as a loving community of compassionate. Be well, be joyous and go out then and play in this glorious snow!!

Blessings and light,

Laura Jane