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Vishoka Meditation®
Self-Mastery Series: Part 1
The Self-Revealing Power of Pranic Absorption
April 27—July 12, 2022
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Program CalendarThis course is Part 1 of the 3-Part Self-Mastery Series with Panditji and Ishan Tigunait. Take all parts together for the full Self-Mastery experience.
Program Details:
- Dates: April 27th to July 12th 2022
- April 27, 2022 to May 1, 2022
- Long-week intensive format
- See tentative sample schedule below
- May 2, 2022 to July 12th 2022
- Progressive format over a 12-week period
- Four 75-minute online sessions (one every 3 weeks) following the long-weekend intensive to assimilate the practices shared in the intensive
- Tentatively scheduled for 7-8:15pm US Eastern on May 17, June 7, June 28, and July 12th 2022.
- Sessions may include lecture, Q&A, and guided practice
- April 27, 2022 to May 1, 2022
- Format: Online
- In-Person option for the long-weekend intensive; limited availability
- Contact Hours: 24
This program, led by Panditji and Ishan Tigunait, and supported by HI Faculty, is practice-oriented, with a mix of lecture, practicums and guided practices. In-person participants will have opportunities for personal and group practice in the Sri Vidya Shrine and Adi Pitham.
It is recommended that participants have a current yoga practice, and familiarity with pranayama, and recommit to a regular yoga practice for at least a month prior to this course. Preparatory on-demand online classes and practice resources will be shared with participants.
Program Topics & Practices:
- Exploring abhyasa and sthiti (YS 1:2, 1:3, 1:12, 1:13) and their relationship to pranic awareness, in context to Vishoka Meditation.
- Infusing our asana practice with the power of pranic awareness
- In-depth study of Yoga Sutra 2:46-48 in light of the abhyasa/sthiti, and applying it to the practice of asana and Vishoka Meditation
- Experience and apply pranic flow of awareness to your asana, and explore the unique qualities of the pranic flow associated with inhalation and exhalation
- Follow the pranic thread from point to point in asana to expand your awareness of inner space, and refine pranic awareness.
- In-depth exploration of prayatna shaithilya (effortlessness) and ananta-samapatti (absorption in the Infinite) (YS 2:47) in theory and practice, in context to asana and their relationship to Vishoka Meditation and pranic absorption.
- Explore the manipura chakra as the pranic hub of the body, its role in pranic concentration, and its relationship to the ajna chakra and Vishoka Meditation.
- Work with different expressions of agni sara, integrated with ashwini mudra and mula bandha, to experience pranic concentration at the manipura chakra.
- Exploring pranic absorption (prana sampatti) as a continuum of experience from pranic sensitivity to pranic awareness to pranic collection to pranic concentration.
- In-depth study of Yoga Sutra 2:49-2:55, and their role in revealing the continuum of experience known as pranic absorption, and their application to Vishoka Meditation.
- Exploring pranic sensitivity (prana anusandhana), pranic awareness (prana samvedana) and pranic collection (prana sanchaya) through several classical pranayamas and asana/pranayama fusion practices.
- Cultivating breath awareness and pranic sensitivity at soft palate, and its role in pranic awareness at the ajna chakra.
- Understanding pranic containment through kumbhaka pranayama and its role in pranic absorption and the Vishoka Meditation system—preparations and foundational practice of kumbhaka pranayama.
- Deepening the experience of flow of awareness through inner space through prayatna shaithilya, ananta samapatti, and pranic absorption.
- Understanding YS 2:47 in context to savasana-based pranic awareness practices and Vishoka Meditation
- Understanding the relationship between pranayama, pratyahara and savasana-based pranic practices.
- Refinements to the flow of awareness and the 75-breath practices in light of pranic absorption and YS 2:47
- Application of YS 2:47 and Vishoka Meditation to enrich relaxation and yoga nidra techniques
- Refining your experience of the complete practice of Vishoka Meditation:
- In light of pranic absorption and YS 2:47, 2:51-55
- By incorporating the asana and pranayama techniques taught in this Series into your Vishoka Meditation practice sequence
- As a preparation and bridge from Vishoka Meditation Level 1 to Level 2.
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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...
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Ishan Tigunait
Growing up at the Himalayan Institute, Ishan Tigunait received his first spiritual lessons from Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and has continued his spiritual education for the past 30 years under the guidance of his father, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. Ishan serves as Executive Director of the Himalayan Institute, and has been a...
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Himalayan Institute Core Faculty
Steeped in the wisdom of the sages, the Himalayan Institute Core Faculty brings you the authentic teachings of the lineage. Our faculty embodies decades of personal study and practice, and draws on the philosophical and practical teachings of the scriptures as well as the oral tradition that has been passed down from teache...
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center
For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop
Retreat Center Highlights
Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
$599
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Dates
Wednesday, April 27, 2022–Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Tuition
$599 per person + accommodations
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