Photograph © Kausthub Desikachar
Let us come together this Winter Solstice! And let us find peace in times of conflict!
Traditionally the shortest day of the year, December 21, marking the end of autumn and the official start of winter, is celebrated as the winter solstice. It is not only considered a time to retreat into our home and wait out the winter but also to introspect deeply in the accomplishment of the current year and preparation for the next. It is also considered as a signal of the beginning of longer days and hence the gradual embracing of light.
This year again, has been a very challenging one for all of us, thanks to the many conflicts we are seeing worldwide in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this crucial juncture, it is also essential for us to retreat into our hearts and reflect on what are our most valuable and vital priorities.
To facilitate this, we are pleased to offer you a masterclass that will combine discussion and practice on 21 December 2022 so that we will also profit from the magical and powerful energy that normally dominates this day.
This masterclass will use the Yogasūtra of Patañjali as the guide and offer insights into how we can find peace in our hearts during these times of conflict. A potent practice combining Āsana, Mantra, Prāṇāyāma and Meditation will also be offered, which students can practice through the winter months. Through this practice, you will learn to build an altar for the light in your heart and honour it each day through the potent practice. With this light shining brightly in your heart, you will find a way to reignite your soul and live your life with light! We will particularly choose some key Yogasūtra-s for this reflective interaction.
The masterclass is open to all, irrespective of the level of practice or experience. It will be conducted by Dr Kausthub Desikachar in English. The masterclass will consist of two sessions of approximately 50 minutes each. The first part will be a lecture/presentation, and the second will be the practice. Supporting handouts and questions for introspection and self-inquiry will be sent to all the participants.
Even our friends from the Southern hemisphere can benefit from this masterclass, and they will be advised on how to replace the focus of meditation to suit their movement into summer.
The masterclass will be conducted via Zoom and will be recorded via audio, so that even those who cannot participate live can gain access to it.
Date & Time
21 December 2022 | Winter Solstice Day!!!
Starts at 13:30 Indian Standard Time | 21.00 NZ | 19.00 Melbourne | 16.00 Singapore | 09.00 Brussels | 03.00 New York
Investment - €55
Payments can be made through Bank Transfer using IBAN or Paypal or Credit Card.
All Paypal and Credit Card payments will be charged only in Singapore Dollars (S$85 including Processing Fee).
Payments can also be made in the following other currencies through Bank Transfer - British £ (£50) | Australian $ (A$90) | New Zealand $ (NZ$95)
On receiving your registration form, an invoice will be sent to you, and on receiving payment, your registration will be confirmed and access to the resource centre provided.