Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Each class will begin with a brief discussion introducing Yoga Nidra and one of two complementary meditation practices: Kaya Sthairyam (body steadiness) or Antar Mouna (inner silence). This short teaching helps participants understand the purpose and benefits of the practices before settling in.
The session will then move into a 15–20 minute guided Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative practice done lying down or seated comfortably, followed by a 10–15 minute seated meditation to cultivate inner awareness, stillness, and clarity.
This weekly practice is designed to improve sleep quality, lower stress, calm the nervous system, and increase overall energy and focus, making it an ideal midday reset.
Class Details:
Included for all YANA members
Register for Yoga Nidra Class
Tuesdays 11am - 11.45am ET | Online Via Zoom
Suggested donation $15 US for non-members
Registration is requiredto receive the Zoom link
Whether you are new to meditation or looking to establish a consistent practice, this class offers a supportive and accessible way to care for your mental and emotional well-being. Begin the year grounded, rested, and re-energized with this weekly guided meditation experience.
About Sn. Karunadhara
Sannyasi Karunadhara first came to Satyananda Yoga® in 1998 for physical flexibility and to manage stress in her life. Since that time she conducted her Masters thesis at Cleveland State University (CSU) on a twice daily Surya namaskara practice and has been a co-investigator on additional studies involving yoga.
For the past 19 years she has been happily teaching yoga to students, faculty and staff at CSU offering various yogic tools to help manage stress and anxiety that is so prevalent in our culture today. In 2019, Karunadhara accompanied Swami Atmarupa to the first International Yoga Nidra Conference as a co-presenter.
Karunadhara is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 Level, RCYT (children’s yoga) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).
When not teaching yoga, Karunadhara can be found on the ice teaching the yogic concepts of body and breath awareness to hockey players of all ages, or delivering skating certifications internationally with her company the Inline Certification Program.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Monthly Satsang
Yoga As A Way Of Life
with Swami Vijayashakti Saraswati
Saturday, February 7, 2026
6.00pm - 7.15pm EST
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
This is a free event.
Drawing on the vision articulated by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, this session explores yoga not simply as a collection of techniques, but as an integrated way of living.
Within the Satyananda-Bihar Yoga tradition, yoga is understood as an approach to daily life that supports clarity of mind, softening of the heart, and a harmonious relationship with the world.
The session reflects on how the cornerstones of a yoga lifestyle — the yama and niyama, along with the yoga capsules we practise — gradually shift yoga from something we do into something vibrant that we live, shaping a more integrated perception of life. Through consistency and sincerity, a yoga lifestyle naturally cultivates contentment, happiness, and positive connection over time.
The theme will be explored through practice, reflection, and shared discussion.
Verify 12.00pm ET in your time zone here.
YANA is a non-profit organization and any monetary support allows us to continue to offer affordable programming to all. If you wish to make an offering, please CLICK HERE
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About Swami Vijayashakti Saraswati
Swami Vijayashakti Saraswati has been living, studying, and teaching at the Bihar School of Yoga in Munger, India, since 2011, under the guidance of her guru, Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. During this time, she has engaged deeply in seva across all aspects of ashram life, embodying the yogic lifestyle while contributing to the development and coordination of yoga education and training within the system of integral yoga.
Swami Vijayashakti is dedicated to sharing the teachings of Satyananda-Bihar Yoga through classes, workshops, events, and retreats. Her teaching now emphasises yoga as a complete way of life — a practical path for cultivating awareness, positive connection, and lasting happiness in all dimensions of living.
She is committed to living, sharing, and upholding the depth, authenticity, and inspiration of the Satyananda-Bihar Yoga tradition and its masters.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Sunday Morning Yoga Class aims to be a regular part of your week. Whether you have your own yoga sadhana, or wish to develop a daily practice, this class will compliment where you are in your own experience with yoga and is an opportunity to connect with the Satyananda community of North America.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas elected practices from Pawan Muktasana 1 , 2 & 3. Tadasana, Triyaka Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana, Surya Namasakar and selected asanas.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Included for all YANA Members
Suggested Donation: $15 US
To reserve your place:
: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Each class will begin with a brief discussion introducing Yoga Nidra and one of two complementary meditation practices: Kaya Sthairyam (body steadiness) or Antar Mouna (inner silence). This short teaching helps participants understand the purpose and benefits of the practices before settling in.
The session will then move into a 15–20 minute guided Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative practice done lying down or seated comfortably, followed by a 10–15 minute seated meditation to cultivate inner awareness, stillness, and clarity.
This weekly practice is designed to improve sleep quality, lower stress, calm the nervous system, and increase overall energy and focus, making it an ideal midday reset.
Class Details:
Included for all YANA members
Register for Yoga Nidra Class
Tuesdays 11am - 11.45am ET | Online Via Zoom
Suggested donation $15 US for non-members
Registration is requiredto receive the Zoom link
Whether you are new to meditation or looking to establish a consistent practice, this class offers a supportive and accessible way to care for your mental and emotional well-being. Begin the year grounded, rested, and re-energized with this weekly guided meditation experience.
About Sn. Karunadhara
Sannyasi Karunadhara first came to Satyananda Yoga® in 1998 for physical flexibility and to manage stress in her life. Since that time she conducted her Masters thesis at Cleveland State University (CSU) on a twice daily Surya namaskara practice and has been a co-investigator on additional studies involving yoga.
For the past 19 years she has been happily teaching yoga to students, faculty and staff at CSU offering various yogic tools to help manage stress and anxiety that is so prevalent in our culture today. In 2019, Karunadhara accompanied Swami Atmarupa to the first International Yoga Nidra Conference as a co-presenter.
Karunadhara is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 Level, RCYT (children’s yoga) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).
When not teaching yoga, Karunadhara can be found on the ice teaching the yogic concepts of body and breath awareness to hockey players of all ages, or delivering skating certifications internationally with her company the Inline Certification Program.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Sunday Morning Yoga Class aims to be a regular part of your week. Whether you have your own yoga sadhana, or wish to develop a daily practice, this class will compliment where you are in your own experience with yoga and is an opportunity to connect with the Satyananda community of North America.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas elected practices from Pawan Muktasana 1 , 2 & 3. Tadasana, Triyaka Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana, Surya Namasakar and selected asanas.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Included for all YANA Members
Suggested Donation: $15 US
To reserve your place:
: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Each class will begin with a brief discussion introducing Yoga Nidra and one of two complementary meditation practices: Kaya Sthairyam (body steadiness) or Antar Mouna (inner silence). This short teaching helps participants understand the purpose and benefits of the practices before settling in.
The session will then move into a 15–20 minute guided Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative practice done lying down or seated comfortably, followed by a 10–15 minute seated meditation to cultivate inner awareness, stillness, and clarity.
This weekly practice is designed to improve sleep quality, lower stress, calm the nervous system, and increase overall energy and focus, making it an ideal midday reset.
Class Details:
Included for all YANA members
Register for Yoga Nidra Class
Tuesdays 11am - 11.45am ET | Online Via Zoom
Suggested donation $15 US for non-members
Registration is requiredto receive the Zoom link
Whether you are new to meditation or looking to establish a consistent practice, this class offers a supportive and accessible way to care for your mental and emotional well-being. Begin the year grounded, rested, and re-energized with this weekly guided meditation experience.
About Sn. Karunadhara
Sannyasi Karunadhara first came to Satyananda Yoga® in 1998 for physical flexibility and to manage stress in her life. Since that time she conducted her Masters thesis at Cleveland State University (CSU) on a twice daily Surya namaskara practice and has been a co-investigator on additional studies involving yoga.
For the past 19 years she has been happily teaching yoga to students, faculty and staff at CSU offering various yogic tools to help manage stress and anxiety that is so prevalent in our culture today. In 2019, Karunadhara accompanied Swami Atmarupa to the first International Yoga Nidra Conference as a co-presenter.
Karunadhara is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 Level, RCYT (children’s yoga) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).
When not teaching yoga, Karunadhara can be found on the ice teaching the yogic concepts of body and breath awareness to hockey players of all ages, or delivering skating certifications internationally with her company the Inline Certification Program.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Sunday Morning Yoga Class aims to be a regular part of your week. Whether you have your own yoga sadhana, or wish to develop a daily practice, this class will compliment where you are in your own experience with yoga and is an opportunity to connect with the Satyananda community of North America.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas elected practices from Pawan Muktasana 1 , 2 & 3. Tadasana, Triyaka Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana, Surya Namasakar and selected asanas.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Included for all YANA Members
Suggested Donation: $15 US
To reserve your place:
: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Each class will begin with a brief discussion introducing Yoga Nidra and one of two complementary meditation practices: Kaya Sthairyam (body steadiness) or Antar Mouna (inner silence). This short teaching helps participants understand the purpose and benefits of the practices before settling in.
The session will then move into a 15–20 minute guided Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative practice done lying down or seated comfortably, followed by a 10–15 minute seated meditation to cultivate inner awareness, stillness, and clarity.
This weekly practice is designed to improve sleep quality, lower stress, calm the nervous system, and increase overall energy and focus, making it an ideal midday reset.
Class Details:
Included for all YANA members
Register for Yoga Nidra Class
Tuesdays 11am - 11.45am ET | Online Via Zoom
Suggested donation $15 US for non-members
Registration is requiredto receive the Zoom link
Whether you are new to meditation or looking to establish a consistent practice, this class offers a supportive and accessible way to care for your mental and emotional well-being. Begin the year grounded, rested, and re-energized with this weekly guided meditation experience.
About Sn. Karunadhara
Sannyasi Karunadhara first came to Satyananda Yoga® in 1998 for physical flexibility and to manage stress in her life. Since that time she conducted her Masters thesis at Cleveland State University (CSU) on a twice daily Surya namaskara practice and has been a co-investigator on additional studies involving yoga.
For the past 19 years she has been happily teaching yoga to students, faculty and staff at CSU offering various yogic tools to help manage stress and anxiety that is so prevalent in our culture today. In 2019, Karunadhara accompanied Swami Atmarupa to the first International Yoga Nidra Conference as a co-presenter.
Karunadhara is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 Level, RCYT (children’s yoga) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).
When not teaching yoga, Karunadhara can be found on the ice teaching the yogic concepts of body and breath awareness to hockey players of all ages, or delivering skating certifications internationally with her company the Inline Certification Program.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Sunday Morning Yoga Class aims to be a regular part of your week. Whether you have your own yoga sadhana, or wish to develop a daily practice, this class will compliment where you are in your own experience with yoga and is an opportunity to connect with the Satyananda community of North America.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas elected practices from Pawan Muktasana 1 , 2 & 3. Tadasana, Triyaka Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana, Surya Namasakar and selected asanas.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Included for all YANA Members
Suggested Donation: $15 US
To reserve your place:
: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Each class will begin with a brief discussion introducing Yoga Nidra and one of two complementary meditation practices: Kaya Sthairyam (body steadiness) or Antar Mouna (inner silence). This short teaching helps participants understand the purpose and benefits of the practices before settling in.
The session will then move into a 15–20 minute guided Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative practice done lying down or seated comfortably, followed by a 10–15 minute seated meditation to cultivate inner awareness, stillness, and clarity.
This weekly practice is designed to improve sleep quality, lower stress, calm the nervous system, and increase overall energy and focus, making it an ideal midday reset.
Class Details:
Included for all YANA members
Register for Yoga Nidra Class
Tuesdays 11am - 11.45am ET | Online Via Zoom
Suggested donation $15 US for non-members
Registration is requiredto receive the Zoom link
Whether you are new to meditation or looking to establish a consistent practice, this class offers a supportive and accessible way to care for your mental and emotional well-being. Begin the year grounded, rested, and re-energized with this weekly guided meditation experience.
About Sn. Karunadhara
Sannyasi Karunadhara first came to Satyananda Yoga® in 1998 for physical flexibility and to manage stress in her life. Since that time she conducted her Masters thesis at Cleveland State University (CSU) on a twice daily Surya namaskara practice and has been a co-investigator on additional studies involving yoga.
For the past 19 years she has been happily teaching yoga to students, faculty and staff at CSU offering various yogic tools to help manage stress and anxiety that is so prevalent in our culture today. In 2019, Karunadhara accompanied Swami Atmarupa to the first International Yoga Nidra Conference as a co-presenter.
Karunadhara is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 Level, RCYT (children’s yoga) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).
When not teaching yoga, Karunadhara can be found on the ice teaching the yogic concepts of body and breath awareness to hockey players of all ages, or delivering skating certifications internationally with her company the Inline Certification Program.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Sunday Morning Yoga Class aims to be a regular part of your week. Whether you have your own yoga sadhana, or wish to develop a daily practice, this class will compliment where you are in your own experience with yoga and is an opportunity to connect with the Satyananda community of North America.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas elected practices from Pawan Muktasana 1 , 2 & 3. Tadasana, Triyaka Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana, Surya Namasakar and selected asanas.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Included for all YANA Members
Suggested Donation: $15 US
To reserve your place:
: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Sn. Karunadhara
Each class will begin with a brief discussion introducing Yoga Nidra and one of two complementary meditation practices: Kaya Sthairyam (body steadiness) or Antar Mouna (inner silence). This short teaching helps participants understand the purpose and benefits of the practices before settling in.
The session will then move into a 15–20 minute guided Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative practice done lying down or seated comfortably, followed by a 10–15 minute seated meditation to cultivate inner awareness, stillness, and clarity.
This weekly practice is designed to improve sleep quality, lower stress, calm the nervous system, and increase overall energy and focus, making it an ideal midday reset.
Class Details:
Included for all YANA members
Register for Yoga Nidra Class
Tuesdays 11am - 11.45am ET | Online Via Zoom
Suggested donation $15 US for non-members
Registration is requiredto receive the Zoom link
Whether you are new to meditation or looking to establish a consistent practice, this class offers a supportive and accessible way to care for your mental and emotional well-being. Begin the year grounded, rested, and re-energized with this weekly guided meditation experience.
About Sn. Karunadhara
Sannyasi Karunadhara first came to Satyananda Yoga® in 1998 for physical flexibility and to manage stress in her life. Since that time she conducted her Masters thesis at Cleveland State University (CSU) on a twice daily Surya namaskara practice and has been a co-investigator on additional studies involving yoga.
For the past 19 years she has been happily teaching yoga to students, faculty and staff at CSU offering various yogic tools to help manage stress and anxiety that is so prevalent in our culture today. In 2019, Karunadhara accompanied Swami Atmarupa to the first International Yoga Nidra Conference as a co-presenter.
Karunadhara is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 Level, RCYT (children’s yoga) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).
When not teaching yoga, Karunadhara can be found on the ice teaching the yogic concepts of body and breath awareness to hockey players of all ages, or delivering skating certifications internationally with her company the Inline Certification Program.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Sunday Morning Yoga Class aims to be a regular part of your week. Whether you have your own yoga sadhana, or wish to develop a daily practice, this class will compliment where you are in your own experience with yoga and is an opportunity to connect with the Satyananda community of North America.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas elected practices from Pawan Muktasana 1 , 2 & 3. Tadasana, Triyaka Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana, Surya Namasakar and selected asanas.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Included for all YANA Members
Suggested Donation: $15 US
To reserve your place:
: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Karunadhara
Yoga Nidra and Meditation with Karunadhara
Each class will begin with a brief discussion introducing Yoga Nidra and one of two complementary meditation practices: Kaya Sthairyam (body steadiness) or Antar Mouna (inner silence). This short teaching helps participants understand the purpose and benefits of the practices before settling in.
The session will then move into a 15–20 minute guided Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative practice done lying down or seated comfortably, followed by a 10–15 minute seated meditation to cultivate inner awareness, stillness, and clarity.
This weekly practice is designed to improve sleep quality, lower stress, calm the nervous system, and increase overall energy and focus, making it an ideal midday reset.
Class Details:
Included for all YANA members
Register for Yoga Nidra Class
Tuesdays 11am - 11.45am ET | Online Via Zoom
Suggested donation $15 US for non-members
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link
Whether you are new to meditation or looking to establish a consistent practice, this class offers a supportive and accessible way to care for your mental and emotional well-being. Begin the year grounded, rested, and re-energized with this weekly guided meditation experience.
About Sn. Karunadhara
Sannyasi Karunadhara first came to Satyananda Yoga® in 1998 for physical flexibility and to manage stress in her life. Since that time she conducted her Masters thesis at Cleveland State University (CSU) on a twice daily Surya namaskara practice and has been a co-investigator on additional studies involving yoga.
For the past 19 years she has been happily teaching yoga to students, faculty and staff at CSU offering various yogic tools to help manage stress and anxiety that is so prevalent in our culture today. In 2019, Karunadhara accompanied Swami Atmarupa to the first International Yoga Nidra Conference as a co-presenter.
Karunadhara is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 Level, RCYT (children’s yoga) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).
When not teaching yoga, Karunadhara can be found on the ice teaching the yogic concepts of body and breath awareness to hockey players of all ages, or delivering skating certifications internationally with her company the Inline Certification Program.
Monthly Satsang
SWAN Meditation
with Swami Vedantanananda Saraswati
Sunday, January 11, 2026
12.00pm - 1.15pm EST
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
This is a free event.
SWAN is an acronym S for Strengths, W for weaknesses, A for ambitions, aspirations or aims, N for needs and was developed by Swami Niranjan in the 1990`s.
When we practice sadhana different things are stirred up and there is always something to work with in life
SWAN gives us a chance to look at traits in our personalities. Through this practice, we are practising Swadhyaya – study of the self, whether it is on or off the mat.
We discover who we are, our self. Not the self we project, or the self other people think we are but our real Self
What are our strengths? – they are our positive qualities, things we are good at, where we excel, whether that be physically, mentally or emotionally
Our weaknesses are things that limit us, things we are not so good at – lack of confidence, fears, inferiorities, our short comings, limitations, again these apply in all areas of our being, physical, mental and emotional. We are all less than perfect
Next is ambitions, aspirations or aims. These can be short term, mid-term or long term aims or goals. We need direction and action in life – if you don`t know where you are going you will never get there.
Last and by no means least our Needs – 1st we need to discriminate between needing and wanting or desiring. What do we need to nurture ourselves? On a physical level we need, food, water, sleep, air of course. What do we need to consider our mental and emotional needs, to express, to be happy, content, fulfilled.
Please bring along paper and pen to make a list of your strengths, weaknesses, ambitions and needs. You may also like to give this some thought before the programme.
This exercise starts with an off the mat sadhana and can be very revealing, it will give us plenty to work with in our on the mat sadhana.
We will finish this Satsang with a SWAN meditation.
Verify 12.00pm ET in your time zone here.
YANA is a non-profit organization and any monetary support allows us to continue to offer affordable programming to all. If you wish to make an offering, please CLICK HERE
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Sunday Morning Yoga Class aims to be a regular part of your week. Whether you have your own yoga sadhana, or wish to develop a daily practice, this class will compliment where you are in your own experience with yoga and is an opportunity to connect with the Satyananda community of North America.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas elected practices from Pawan Muktasana 1 , 2 & 3. Tadasana, Triyaka Tadasana and Kati Chakrasana, Surya Namasakar and selected asanas.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Included for all YANA Members
Suggested Donation: $15 US
To reserve your place:
: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
YANA Information Session
We’re excited to invite you to an informative session on December 14th at 1.00pm EST. Join us to discover what YANA is all about, meet our dedicated volunteers, and learn about upcoming events and learning opportunities that you won't want to miss.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Monthly Satsang with Sn Indrani
Fall Reflections:
Filling the Holes - A Journey into
the Light of Yoga
November 9, 2025
6.00pm - 7.15pm EST
with Sannyasi Indrani
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
This is a free event.
In this heartfelt offering, Sn. Indrani will share her personal healing journey through the teachings of the Bihar School of Yoga and how these timeless practices became the foundation for her integrative approach to wellness. Drawing from her time in India and over two decades as an acupuncturist and facilitator, she offers reflections on living with greater awareness, balance, and joy through the cycles of life and nature.
This satsang will include mantra chanting and a guided self-massage/palpation practice along the Lung and Large Intestine meridians to support emotional clarity, immunity, and seasonal harmony. With her characteristic warmth and humor, Indrani invites participants to explore practical tools for grounding, releasing, and finding lightness through the wisdom of yoga.
Verify 6.00pm ET in your time zone here.
YANA is a non-profit organization and any monetary support allows us to continue to offer affordable programming to all. If you wish to make an offering, please CLICK HERE
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Monthly Satsang
Living with Guru:
A Divine Perspective of Life
October 5, 2025 | 6.00pm - 7.15pm EST
with Swami Nirmalratna
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
This is a free event.
Swami Nirmalratna, Australia, lived with her guru, Paramahansa Satyananda, during 8 years of his Panchagni sadhana at Rikhia, a small village in rural India. These years, combined with a couple of inspiring decades of yogic lifestyle at Ganga Darshan ashram in India, have given a magnificence to the simple & quiet life she leads today in rural Australia.
In this month’s Satsang, Swami Nirmalratna will talk about some of the profound teachings received during the years she lived with her guru.
Verify 6.00pm ET in your time zone here.
YANA is a non-profit organization and any monetary support allows us to continue to offer affordable programming to all. If you wish to make an offering, please CLICK HERE
RESERVE YOU PLACE FOR OCTOBER’S SATSANG USING THIS LINK.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Hatha Yoga Class with Samatamurti
Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class.
Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility.
The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path.
All are welcome to attend.
Sundays 10am - 11am ET | Online VIA Zoom.
Single Class: $20 US | Six Class Pass: $108 US
To reserve your place:
Single Class $20USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/hatha-yoga-class-with-samatamurti?month=2025-06
Six Class Pass $108USD: https://calendly.com/yogaacademy/6-class-yoga-pass?month=2025-12
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Chanting for Health and Healing.
Every Saturday, at the Bihar School of Yoga and other Satyananda Yoga centers around the world - in homes, yoga centres, or ashrams– people gather to chant a healing mantra called the Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
This mantra is chanted 108 times, completing one round of a mala. It is a universal mantra from the Vedic tradition, and is chanted for health, healing, wellbeing and support during challenging times.
This mantra is often combined with an ancient fire ceremony, known as Havan. This ritual amplifies the effects of the mantra and helps to purify the environment.
With the repetition of each mantra Samagri and ghee are offered to the fire. Samagri is a mixture of aromatic herbs, grains and seeds that cleanse and purify the environment.
As per the tradition, we will read out aloud the names of individuals, intentions, or reasons for remembrance, along with their location, before we begin chanting 108 rounds of the Maha-mrit-yun-jaya mantra.
Throughout the practice we hold the intention of health, happiness and wellbeing for all in our hearts while chanting,
Join YANA for Monthly Fire Havan.
Beginning January 4, 2025, the Yoga Academy North America (YANA) will host a fire MMM Havan on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM ET, live online. .
This is an opportunity to join in this ancient tradition and experience the profound benefits of chanting and Havan in together as a community.
Here is the Zoom link to join. http://tiny.cc/MMMzoom
Chanting sheets: Words will be screen-shared via Zoom.
Monthly Satsang
Monthly Satsang -
Coming Together as Community
“Satsang” is a combination of two sanskrit words: sat meaning “Truth” and sanga meaning “in company of”. So when we gather for satsang we are coming together in the company or community of Truth.
The Yoga Academy of North America (YANA), are delighted to be host these monthly informal gatherings of spiritual reflection, discussion, meditation and other practices to support each other on the journey of living yoga from moment to moment.
Each month we will invite master teachers (acharyas), aspiring yogis/yoginis, sevaks and devotees of the Satyananda Yoga community to offer support & inspiration on the path of yogic living.
DETAILS OF SATSANG FOR AUGUST
Lessons From The Book
Life and Death: Full Circle
August 31, 2025
6.00pm - 7.15pm EST
with Swami Yogakanti Saraswati
Join Swami Yogakanti and the YANA community for a discussion on this topic of her book Life and Death: Full Circle.
The fundamental goodness in each one of us is what survives death. It is essential we systematically develop that nature of the mind while we are still alive. How? Clear old conditioning and establish positive qualities, relationships and attitudes. Be the active drashta, witness, and practise kindness everywhere.
This is a FREE event.
Verify 6pm ET in your time zone here.
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To reserve your place, please use this BOOKING LINK
About Swami Yogakanti Saraswati
Swami Yogakanti has been studying and teaching yoga for the past 40 years. She was initiated into Poorna Sannyasa by Swami Satyananda Saraswati in 1980, and since 1984 she has been based at Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, undergoing yogic and sannyasa training.
She has authored the book Life and Death, Full Circle, The Contemporary Position of Yoga in the Dasnami Tradition of Sri Adi Shankaracharya (Mphil thesis for Sydney University, Australia 1996), The Advayataraka Upanishad: A Study of Yogic Techniques for Liberation (MA Phil thesis for Bihar Yoga Bharati, Munger, India 1999). She has compiled and edited Past, Present and Future (Consolidated history of Bihar School of Yoga) Vols. I and II (Bihar School of Yoga, 1989 and 1995). The Sanskrit Glossary of Yogic Terms,(Yoga Publications Trust, 2007), and authored Living Shankara ( Yoga Publications Trust, 2018), a scholarly yet lively tribute to the life and teachings of Adi Shankarcharya. She has also edited various other YPT publications.
Yoga philosophy and the study of Sanskrit have been areas of special interest and Swami Yogakanti continues to contribute her extensive knowledge to many of the ashram publications.