Sacred Gurudev Stories – Online

Wednesdays: Dec. 8, 15, and 22

Join four longtime students and devotees of the esteemed spiritual teacher Sri Swami Satchidananda, known affectionately as Gurudev, as they share enlightening personal experiences from their decades spent with a spiritual master. You will be captivated by the fun-filled, revelatory, and transformative stories of the beloved teacher who founded Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville and the system of Integral Yoga.

Sri Gurudev first came to the U.S. in the 1960s, bringing the teachings of Yoga to the West and sharing a message of peace, selfless service, and interfaith understanding. Every encounter with the beloved Swami Satchidananda was a precious moment outside of time that lifted students out of their minds’ limits to experience themselves closer to Divine essence. Put another way, whenever Gurudev entered the room, every molecule of that space was changed forever. This was not just the special privilege of a few disciples. That light of wisdom continues to grace us all, now and into the future. Some of the best Gurudev stories are happening right now or are yet to be experienced.

Sessions

• December 8: Swami Murugananda
• December 15:  Swami Jyotima and Swami Priyaananda
• December 22: Swami Karunananda (recorded session live-streamed)

Live sessions on Wednesdays from 7:30–8:45 pm ET.

You will have access to the video recordings.

In addition, you will have access to the Ashram’s Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET and access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.

Testimonials

Treat yourself to living legends of Integral Yoga who studied at the feet of my Guru and their Guru Swami Satchidananda. — Manorama Rakhmanov

I was delighted that the sessions were recorded and I must say that I have enjoyed every minute of listening to them. Some of the stories I listened to more than once. Thank you for offering us the opportunity to hear beloved stories with Sri Swami Satchidananda. I enjoyed my experience to the nth degree! The stories have always drawn me into learning more about Sri Gurudev. — J.G.

These stories were so great—funny and inspiring and thought-provoking. Since I never met Gurudev, it is wonderful to hear these memories from someone who was with him for so long and who loves to laugh, Thank you! — Past Participant

As I have never been blessed to meet Gurudev in person, these stories gave me personal insights into what it was like to interact and be in his presence. — S.J.