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Welcome to Acharya Shunya's
Vedic Study Circle
For seekers ready to go deeper.
Led by Acharya Shunya, this global community explores the original yoga pathways—from Karma and Bhakti to Jnana and Upasana—that lead to self-healing, self-actualization, and Self-realization.
Rooted in lineage. Free of trends. Open to all.
No fees. No contracts. No commercial yoga fluff. Just timeless wisdom, made real in modern life.
Real teachings. Real transformation
Now Open: Karma Yoga 2025
Rolling admissions all year. Join anytime and begin your journey of sacred action, guided by Acharya Shunya.
About Acharya Shunya
To learn more about Acharya Shunya’s journey and teachings, visit her full biography here.
Lineage-holder. Truth-teller. Fire-starter of the soul.
Acharya Shunya is the spiritual head of the Sarayu Parampara, a 2,000-year-old Vedic lineage of fearless yogis and awakened sadhus. As founder of Vedika Global, she brings forward the full, unfragmented wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita—with razor-sharp clarity and a mother’s heart.
She is not here to reinvent yoga. She is here to remember it—fully, fiercely, and reverentially—as a path of Bhakti, Karma, Jñāna, and Upāsanā that leads to nothing less than the Self.
Through the Vedic Study Circle, she leads a global movement—one verse, one awakening, one luminous act of remembrance at a time.
Welcome to All
The Vedic Study Circle, guided by Acharya Shunya, is a sanctuary where wisdom transcends all boundaries of religion, culture, and gender. In the true spirit of the Vedic tradition, we recognize the Divine Self within all living beings—regardless of their background or identity. Our teachings are open to everyone, and we honor the diversity of experiences and paths that each seeker brings.
This is not fast-food spirituality.
This is what real support looks like. Patient. Present. Uncompromising.
We don’t chase truth — we become it, together.
In the Vedic Study Circle, guidance flows from teacher to seeker — not in quick fixes, but in living presence. Through verse, through silence, through years. This is how real yoga returns.
From Yogic Asana to
Yogic Awakening:
To Know the Self is the Practice.
Sit. Listen. Remember:
Your Self Was Never Lost.
Unbroken Wisdom.
Undiluted Teachings.
Self, as It Is.
This is Not Modern Yoga: This is the Eternal Path.
The Real Yoga Begin: Here: Sit Down. Wake Up.
Our 10 Pillars of Yogic Learning
Bhakti Yoga
To become fearless by unconditionally loving the Divine
Karma Yoga
To act with inner excellence, not pressure for outer excellence
Upasana Yoga
To steady the mind through sacred focus, inner discipline and yoga rituals
Jnana Yoga
To awaken from illusion and remember the true Self, which is One.
Dharma Teachings
To live with clarity, purpose, and inner dignity from a yogic value system.
Atma Dance
Soulful Yoga dance to Disperse Negativity invite Positivity
Samsara Surfers
Navigating Life's Challenges together with Vedic wisdom
Mantra Chanting
Sacred Practice to Build Light of Self
& Sattva
Yogic Lifestyle
Ayurveda Wisdom, Recipes, Foods, Asana, Pranayama
Devotional Study
Divine Feminine Worship, Mantras, Festivals, Rituals
Karma Yoga: Study Begins June 10, 2025
Join our global sangha for a year-long immersion in Karma Yoga, guided by the Bhagavad Gita and Acharya Shunya’s living lineage.
Learn how to act with clarity, devotion, and detachment—transforming stress into service, and effort into awakening.
Through mantra, meditation, and contemplation, we’ll explore how to align the ego with universal consciousness and live each day as spiritual practice.
Selfless action. Inner peace. Enlightened living.
Click below to learn more and join the journey.
To access Zoom links, the community forum, study guides, and audio aids, you must be a registered member.
Scroll Down to Register and step into the circle.
Bhakti Yoga
The Path of Devotion
In 2024, members of the Vedic Study Circle immersed in a year-long study of Bhakti Yoga, guided by the Bhagavad Gita, Narada Bhakti Sutras, and the devotional verses of Bhaja Govindam. Together, we explored surrender, love, and the path of selfless devotion through chanting, mantra, and reflection.
Though this live study has now concluded, registered members receive full access to all video teachings, meditations, and resources, along with ongoing support through companion study circles led by lineage monks.
This timeless journey—from longing to union, from duality to nondual love—is still available to you.
👉 Scroll Down to Register and begin your Bhakti Yoga journey today.
"Like the rhythm of the drum, the heartbeat of the seeker unites with the divine, creating a harmonious dance of spirit and truth."
The Living Journey of the Vedic Study Circle
A Year-by-Year Path of Awakening, Offered by Donation
The Vedic Study Circle is a living path—not just theory, but transformation. After immersions in Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga, members will steep themselves in Upāsanā Yoga in 2026—a rare exploration of Raja Yoga blended with subtle, hidden Vedic practices.In 2027, we move into Jñāna Yoga, deepening the journey of Self-realization. Each cycle builds on the last, spiraling inward—again and again—into greater freedom.Along the way, we celebrate together through community meets, Ātma Dance, and joyful offerings that make this path not only true, but alive.
OUR TEAM
Alongside Acharya Shunya, the Vedic Study Circle is guided by Sādhvīs — householder monks who have walked this path for over 15 years within the lineage. Deeply rooted in Vedic study and practice, they offer instruction, mentorship, and a lived embodiment of dharma.
Also serving this path are Sādhyas — distinguished disciples recognized for their spiritual maturity and readiness to teach. While they may not embrace the monk's life, they are deeply committed to the lineage and support fellow seekers through peer reflection, steady guidance, and lived wisdom.
Together, these teacher-companions uphold the integrity of the tradition while walking beside you on the inner journey.
Become a
Member Today
Become a Member of Our Living Wisdom Family
A Sadasya is not a religious title — it simply means one who belongs to a sacred learning family. As a Sadasya of the Vedic Study Circle, you are choosing to walk the path of spiritual growth, dharma, and inner awakening with intention and support.This is more than joining a community — it's entering a living stream of wisdom in the Guru–Śiṣya tradition of Acharya Shunya, rooted in the 2,000-year-old Sarayu Parampara.As a Sadasya, you’ll receive:
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Access to our private Member Portal
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Live teachings and recordings
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Guidance from Acharya Shunay directly and lineage-trained Sadhvis and Sadyas
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Study resources and contemplative practices
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A global network of sincere seekers
🕊 No fees. No contracts.Just an open door to a path that is yours to walk — deeply, freely, together.
We welcome all sincere seekers — across all genders, colors, castes, sexual orientations, and religious background. Here, you do not need to fit in — you already belong.
When you join the Vedic Study Circle, you receive access to:
Live Zoom Teachings – Weekly Karma Yoga classes with Acharya Shunya, and monthly Mananam circles with Sādhvīs Aparna and Ishani.
Global Sangha – Join a soulful community of seekers from over 21 countries—diverse in background, united in purpose.
Class Replays – Rewatch sessions at your pace. Deepen your learning when the moment is right.
Supportive Resources – Mantra recordings, study guides, sādhanā prompts, and more to anchor your practice.
Joyful Extras – Spontaneous Samsara Surfer dialogues, Ātma Dance celebrations, live Meet & Greets, and community circles that bring heart and humor to the journey.
Pathways to Go Deeper – As your inner readiness grows, explore advanced teachings, private mentorship, and immersive sādhanā with Acharya Shunya and lineage teachers.
Universally Inclusive – No need to change your religion, teacher, or identity. We celebrate your path while sharing the timeless light of Vedic wisdom.
💛 No fee. No contract. Only sincerity, spirit, and a shared fire to remember who we truly are.
You Don’t Have to Walk Alone
Real spiritual growth happens in relationship — with teachers, with peers, with sacred accountability.
In Sangha, We Rise Together
Not just seekers — companions on the path
This is not a solo path.
This is Sangha — a living field of truth, where we rise together,
fall together, and remember the Self together.
A Community That Reflects You Back to Yourself. Through satsang and shared study, blind spots dissolve and truth lands deeper.
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Rooted Guidance, Not Social Media Advice
Support comes from lineage-trained Sādhvīs, Sādhyas, and long-term seekers — not algorithms.
We Stay With the Fire
While others move on to the next thing, we stay. We study. We live the teachings. Together.
Belonging that transforms.
Not community as a trend — but as a mirror, a refuge, a practice. You’re not just welcome. You’re needed.
What Members Are Saying
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After attending Acharya Shunya’s Roar Like a Goddess workshop at Omega, I knew I had to study with her. Since childhood, I’ve longed to understand life’s deeper meaning—and studying with an authentic Vedic master has opened doors to awareness, empowerment, and peace.
Reading texts like the Bhagavad Gita is one thing—but receiving them from a true wisdom holder is life-changing. I’m eternally grateful. With Acharya Shunya as my teacher… who knows what I will become? Join us—who knows what you will become?
Dr. Susan E. Brown,
Ph.D., CNS, clinical nutritionist, medical anthropologist, writer and motivational speaker, New York
Maria Krisric
Financial Analyst, Dormitory Authority, State of New York
Acharya Shunya teaches with rare authenticity—bridging ancient Vedic wisdom and modern life with clarity and grace. Her timing often feels divinely aligned, as if her words arrive just when I need them most.
The longer I sit at her feet, the more naturally the teachings return to me—anchoring me in something timeless. I leave each study circle feeling nourished, uplifted, and deeply inspired.
Tuere Anderson,
LCSW, ORSCC, Director of Systems Integration at County of Alameda, Health Care Services Agency, California
Arriving in Acharya Shunya’s global classroom felt like reaching my soul’s destination after lifetimes of searching. Her teachings lifted years of heaviness, struggle, and inner darkness—offering light, clarity, and healing.
She’s a compassionate teacher who truly cares for each seeker, carrying the life-giving waters of ancient wisdom to all who are ready to receive and rise.
Thomas Steininger
Computer Engineer, Portland, Oregan
As a computer engineer, I was skeptical when my wife introduced me to Acharya Shunya’s teachings in 2010. But it quickly became clear—this wisdom was unlike anything I’d encountered.
Her ability to bridge ancient Vedic truth with modern life brought clarity to both my personal and professional world. I now call her my teacher too. The teachings are deep, practical, and worth every effort to integrate.
Ozlem Tokman,
Children's Book Author from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Arriving in Acharya Shunya’s global classroom felt like reaching a long-awaited destination after lifetimes of searching. Her teachings lifted years of struggle and lit up the dark corners of my life.
Through her guidance, I’ve learned to turn on my inner light—even in the hardest moments. It’s been a life-changing journey, and I’m forever grateful to learn from such an authentic and compassionate teacher.
With each teaching, I feel more rooted, more free, more me.
Medgar Marcus
Artist, Art Therapy, Florida
Studying with Acharya Shunya is hard to put into words. Through her teachings and lineage, I began to experience the same radiance I saw in her students—and something deep within me began to stir.
Acharya Shunya's wisdom lives in my day-to-day life and in what I now share with others. The biggest lesson? That I am not my circumstances. I simply am. And that knowing has changed everything.This path feels like a sacred return to who I’ve always been.
About The Vedic Study Circle
The Vedic Study Circle (VSC) is lovingly offered through Vedika Global, Inc., a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Acharya Shunya, who serves as its spiritual head and is the honored lineage-holder of the 2,000-year-old Sarayu Parampara.
Though hosted on Acharya Shunya’s website, the Vedic Study Circle is a non-commercial, community-supported offering from Vedika Global. Each year, over ten core programs are made available at no cost, sustained through dakṣiṇā — the sacred tradition of voluntary giving from the heart.
At times, optional public offerings may carry a set tuition or suggested donation tiers. These help honor the depth of what is shared and allow us to fundraise in support of our greater mission.
There is no obligation and no pressure.
Each member is free to give as they feel moved.
You are not expected to pay to belong.
You are simply invited to honor what you receive.
Community Agreements
This is a space for sincere seekers. By honoring a few simple guidelines, you help keep the Vedic Study Circle peaceful, focused, and open to all.
Disruptive or harmful behavior isn’t tolerated. Those who go against the spirit of the teachings may be asked to leave—so the collective journey stays steady and sacred.
Ready to walk the path?
Your journey begins here. If this resonates, step into the circle.
Questions: Write to Info@AcharyaShunay.Com
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"Just as a flower blooms in its own time, so too does the soul awaken to its divine truth when it is ready."