Steadfast Sādhanā Yearlong Immersion
Steadfast Sādhanā is my most interdisciplinary program yet. It blends the curriculum and foci of previous series Texts & Contexts, Living Yoga and the Close Reading Club to create a comprehensive approach to depth-of-practice over an entire year through braiding knowledge, application, and action together. More info below.
*Need-based scholarships available, please email laura@ahrens.yoga if financial assistance is needed.
Curriculum
We’ll closely read important yogic texts: the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, The Bhagavadgītā, The Haṭhapradīpikā. I’ll offer insights into the text from an academic perspective and lend you my knowledge of Sanskrit where applicable so you can see the texts through those eyes (without having to learn a new language). Most importantly in this context, I’ll interpret the teachings as a practitioner and teacher. This roots your understanding deeply, but also allows it to become realization, not just information. With the overlay of prioritizing practice, and offered in a way that is systematic and meets you where you are, you'll learn to apply these teachings to your life. You'll learn to strengthen your yoga sādhanā (practice) so that it becomes both doable and livable.
Includes:
Consistent leadership and guidance, prepared materials and lesson plan each session
Access to instructor via email to ask questions/reflect on practice in-between sessions
Options for participation: Co-create space community space over the course of the year- ask questions, share insights, collaborate- or sit back and absorb, either live or via the recordings.
Recordings of all sessions for all participants, available until 6 months post-program
Access to a yearlong member portal, where all recordings and information will be easily accessible
Schedule:
Most Thursdays in 2027 from 6:30-8pm Eastern.
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th | February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th | March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th | May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th | June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th | August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th | September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th | November 4th, 11th, 18th (Off 25th) | December 2nd, 9th, 16th