Benefits

Why this is of value

  • Gaining a broader and deeper perspective of life

  • Cultivation of awareness and presence

  • Understanding mental, emotional, physical choices (karma) and the power of attention

  • Yogic tools and philosophies to navigate experience

  • Integrating equanimity toward life and death

This immersion is for you...

You want connection and clarity.

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Study of Self

why join this immersion?

This is for the ones curious about the yogic and non-dual ways of viewing Life, oneself and the world. We will engage in conversation and provide various perspectives on topics ranging from the trivial to the mystical. This immersion does not require anything in addition to you showing up - as you are. There will be plenty of resources provided through the study portal, to inspire further inquiry, however you decide to what degree you want to jump in. 

Why? Because the gift of Life is precious and we hope to nurture your willingness to fully receive this gift.

The conversations are guided by Hansa & Jyoti, for whom the deeper questions about this so called reality and our relationship to Life is at the core of their inquiry. This sangha series is an offering to immerse ourselves in the teachings together. We will discuss, at depth, topics that come up when we take up the quest of inner exploration. We will look at beliefs and conditioning that may stand in our way, and touch the pure ground of Being, during this Study of Self. No previous experience required, merely a curiosity, open mind and heart.

By registering now, you will get full access to the recordings of the previously live Zoom sessions and other resources. The intent is to provide food for thought, things for you to ponder and explore as you go about your week. There will not be any homework, only suggested reading, audio and resources for you to explore as you wish. So, attending a weekly evening class (recorded) is enough. Simply make room within your week to listen to the recording, and of course, set the intention to ponder what is brought up in the sessions.

Receive support and guidance.

Diving deep is not always easy.

Testimonial

Words from a participant

You are about to download so much divinity. The course is an expert interpretation of universal wisdom and caters to where you are on that day. All the lessons are applicable and broken down so you can integrate them with profound guidance from Hansa and Jyoti.

The immersion provided me amazing guidance into lessons and principles that might have taken me a lifetime to cultivate. Hansa and Jyoti also offered a structure and gentle accountability to discover a daily practice that suits me. I am so grateful for this workshop and all the gifts it provided. Meeting once a week was a really nice way to check in and drop into some dense topics. The use of videos was really helpful and adds punctuation as well as support to the class structure.

It is funny to think we just scratched the surface on the depth of knowledge out there. I commend Hansa and Jyoti for arranging such succinct lessons given just how much information they possess and how they compress that information into ingestible classes. A+

About the facilitators. All love. These two care so deeply and live to share the wealth they have gathered and practiced. Did I already say ALL LOVE?

If you are hungry to learn and be guided through the heart of universal wisdom, I cannot recommend a better vehicle. By the end of this course/workshop you will find yourself with a portfolio of lessons, applicable practices and a heightened awareness around this beautifully fleeting existence we all share. This is a humbling and empowering experience I cannot recommend enough. Om

P.S. I have so much love for you two. Thank you for allowing me to embark on the journey of this class and for continuing to guide me home.

Course Outline

Get a glimpse of the deep dive

Week 1      Focus / Attention / Intention / Attitude (+ obstacles & resistance)

Week 2      Witness / Detachment / Discernment / Maya / Participation / Equanimity

Week 3      The Golden Middle Way / Likes & Dislikes

Week 4      The depth of Yamas & Niyamas

Week 5      Inquiry / Non-Dualism / Who Am I? (Advaita Vedanta + Shaivism)

Week 6      Review + Q&A

Week 7      Sadhana / Discipline / Tapas  (+ obstacles & resistance)

Week 8      Vulnerability / Acceptance / Trust / Life & Death

Week 9      Mantra / Japa / AUM / Turiya / Turiyatita

Week 10    Presence / Silence / Mouna

Week 11     Integration / Conscious Living / Service / Purpose / Dharma (living yoga)

Week 12    Review + Q&A

Weekly Bonus

  • Journaling

    You will receive weekly topics for contemplation and journaling, all intended to deepen your journey.

  • Check-ins

    You will receive personal check-ins, where we discuss what has come up during your integration process.

  • Resources

    You will get access to additional resources, as further food for thought, through the study portal.

Testimonial

Words from a participant

This immersion allowed me to be exposed to lots of topics that I would not have researched on my own. I consider you two very knowledgeable about many of these things so I’m appreciative of you doing the work that I’m too lazy to do myself. The content was great. I appreciate you guys trying to hit a bit of all parts of the spiritual practice and to encourage us to pursue that which interests us.

You guys are great. You really balance each other well with Hansas multilingual, heavily studied and disciplined  background along with Jyotis ability to reign it into practical usage in this time and place. Thank you for the humor as this is heavy stuff and it takes a lot of digestion for me to process it all. Also thanks for the personal stories that show application of heady concepts to daily life. Again you guys are so well studied. I can’t imagine the time you’ve put into it to get where you are now.

This course is an excellent way to cover a myriad of topics that are part of the yogic spiritual path. The classes are well presented with lots of support material of readings and videos for deeper study. The presenters are highly knowledgeable on the information and have done the work to present the material in a way that is easily understood by beginners as well as those with a spiritual background. The course is an excellent value for the money offering a tremendous amount of information and resources.

Thanks again guys for doing all of this. I’m so grateful you’re in our community and your teachings are on my list of why Ridgway is a great place to live.

It all starts with intention...

You want to be receptive to Life

Let's do this!

Hansa & Jyoti

Mentorship by

Hansa and Jyoti are forever students of Life and servants of Self. With their heart in nature and deep silence, their personal sadhana (spiritual practice) embodies yogic values, living a sattvic, conscious, simple life, and continuous inquiry. The couple serves the greater community by being available for others who are curious about this path, in a myriad of ways. Their practices include Ashtanga yoga, deep studies of yogic philosophy, and living by the principles of Advaita Vedanta (in the lineage of Swami Dayananda Saraswati and as a devotee of Ramana Maharshi and Mooji). Jyoti is a devotee of Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev) while Hansa is drawn to Kashmir Shaivism. Many of their teachers and inspirations are featured under Sages tab on the VICHARA website. The couple has nurtured a steady sadhana (practice) for the last 12 and 19 years respectively. Hansa is the founder of VICHARA inspiration, an avenue through which she connects to the sangha at large through her writings, podcast, and ongoing sangha offerings. Jyoti is a beautificator at heart, a man of many traits, and is never afraid to explore new creative territory. He is straightforward by nature and holds a mirror of discernment for anyone who seeks to align with their true nature. The couple highlights the divine potential in everyone and all, and hold people to the task of living up to becoming their purest version of themselves. Hansa & Jyoti are curious and innovative, deep diving truth seekers who looks intimately at the nature of life and this so called reality. Their exploration and inquiry continues to challenge conditioning and human belief systems. Together they live a rich yet simple mountain life, centered around self-sufficiency and appreciation. For more info, please visit www.vicharainspiration.com

Hansa & Jyoti

We will provide various perspectives on topics ranging from the trivial to the mystical. This does not require anything in addition to you showing up - as you are.

FAQ

  • Overview

    This is a 12-week immersion. The weekly Zoom sessions guided by Hansa & Jyoti have been recorded. Altogether there will be 12 recorded group sessions, for you to view over the course of 3 months. Lots of room has been made for Q&A throughout. Total cost $324 ($108 /month)

  • Offering

    Each month includes 4 recorded lectures & discussions (2 hrs each) The full immersion stretches over 12 weeks. Additional donation-based private sessions are available upon request.

  • Dates

    The live immersion was held on Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:30pm DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28 JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25 FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 These sessions have been recorded. When you join you will get full access to the recorded sessions + online study resources.

  • Personal attention

    There is plenty of time for Q&A baked into each session, in addition to certain sessions being totally devoted to Q&A. Individual check-ins will happen via text message & email throughout your immersion. Private sessions, via zoom or phone, are available upon request (donation based).

  • What else can I expect?

    You will receive access to a lot of extra resources that can be found on the online study portal. Your only job is to show up for yourself, create some space for pondering and journaling along the way, and to witness the unfolding of deepened connection with Life as it is.

  • Registration

    Once registered, you’ll get more details about the course + all the logistical information that you’ll need to join this inward journey.

  • Price

    This 12-week immersion is offered or $324 ($108 /month) Duration: 3 months (12 sessions) Email us if you have questions ([email protected])

  • Pay-it-Forward

    We do have a few students that are in tight financial situations right now. If you want to pay for someone else to join who can’t afford it, please email us ([email protected])

Testimonial

words from a participant

I’m loving the class. Actually catching up on some reading this evening. I really appreciate the way both of you teach, and how you compliment one another, and explain concepts differently, which helps it all sink in. I’ve done a lot of workshops over the years with several teachers, and I find it so nice to be working with teachers right in the community. There is something very special about that for me.