From July 31 to August 3, a four-day introductory course will be held, devoted to the fundamentals of the teachings and the practical organization of a regular spiritual discipline. Participants will be introduced step by step to the tradition’s sacred texts, the purpose of its principal methods, and the sequence of daily practice.
Course Program
1. Teachings and Sacred Texts
levels of the teachings;
the purpose of the tradition’s sacred texts;
the fundamental concepts and principles of spiritual practice;
the role of instruction and the lineage of transmission in Sanatana Dharma.
2. Preliminary and Foundational Practices
the inner logic of initial sadhana;
prostrations as a traditional form of reverence;
the fundamentals of Guru Yoga;
Refuge meditation;
an initial explanation of the principle of samaya—the sacred commitments undertaken in the context of spiritual transmission.
3. Yogic Discipline
an introduction to Kundalini Yoga;
the fundamentals of pranayama—methods of consciously regulating the breath;
a basic sequence of asanas;
the role of physical and breathing disciplines in regular practice.
4. Mantra Yoga
the fundamentals of Mantra Yoga;
the significance of mantra repetition;
the practice of the Om Namah Shivaya mantra;
guidelines for incorporating mantra into daily sadhana.
5. Home Practice and Upasana
setting up a home altar;
the sequence of daily sadhana;
upasana—worship and focused abiding before the chosen form of the Deity;
the practice of Bhajan Mandala;
guidelines for regularity, purity, and discipline.
6. Meditative and Ritual Methods
Shanti Karma—a pacifying ritual action;
meditation on the Four Immeasurable States;
the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity;
the relationship between ethical discipline and stability in meditation.
Purpose of the Course
The course is intended to provide a systematic foundational understanding of the tradition. Its practical aim is to enable participants to:
understand the purpose of the principal methods;
establish a sequence of daily practice;
master the basic forms of worship, Mantra Yoga, pranayama, and meditation;
prepare a home space for sadhana;
gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of Refuge, spiritual guidance, and spiritual commitments;
determine the next steps in their study within the tradition.
The course does not replace personal guidance, initiation, or in-depth study of the shastras. It serves as a structured introduction to the terminology, discipline, and practical foundations of the spiritual path.
Instructor
The course is taught by Karma Sannyasi Omkar, a missionary of the Siddhas’ Advaita teachings.
Who the Course Is For
The program is intended for:
followers who have recently entered the tradition;
students seeking to systematize their foundational knowledge;
those who are considering taking Refuge and wish to consciously examine the foundations of their future choice;
practitioners who need to establish a consistent routine for their daily sadhana.
No prior in-depth preparation is required. Participation entails a respectful attitude toward the tradition and a willingness to consistently follow the practical instructions provided.
Organizational Information
Dates: July 31–August 3
Format: online
Schedule: several sessions daily; the exact times will be announced in the participants’ private chat
Recordings: will be saved and made available to participants
Registration and details: Alamela
An open conversation with Omkar about developing a personal sadhana:
