Vedic Study Members Enter Above
Vedic Meditation, Mantra & Upasana Monthly Drop-In Class
$65 per class • 3 months of replay access included
Inner Mandala members enjoy lifetime access to all class recordings
Enter the Vedic path of sacred inner practice.
Acharya Shunya welcomes you to her live online class, for sincere seekers, to experience mantra, meditation, sacred sound, and contemplative practice rooted in her living Vedic lineage.
You are welcome to join live, or, if the timing does not work for you, receive the class through the private recording afterward. Seekers from around the world can participate in this way and return to the teaching when their heart is ready.
Through mantra, dhyana, chanting, and sacred attention, the mind becomes quieter, steadier, and more available to truth.
This monthly drop-in offers a rare doorway into that path.
First Sunday of each month
Starting: July 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Language Learning Center
10:00 a.m
Eastern
8:00 a.m
Mountain
3:00 p.m
UK
4:00 p.m
Central Europe
7:30 p.m
India
3:00 p.m - Monday
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane
12:00 a.m - Monday
Perth
*Times may shift slightly with seasonal daylight saving changes.
What Is Upasana Yoga?
A Sacred Path of Inner Nearness
Many seekers know the words Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, or Jnana Yoga. Upasana Yoga is less widely known in the West, yet it is one of the most beautiful and necessary pathways of Vedic spiritual life.
Upasana means “sitting near” or “drawing close.” In practice, it is the art of drawing close to Ishwara, the Divine Reality, through mantra, meditation, sacred sound, contemplation, and refined attention.
This is not meditation for relaxation alone. It is a path of sacred relationship, inner steadiness, and subtle transformation. The seeker learns to gather the mind, soften the heart, invoke the Divine, and become inwardly available to the truth of the Self.
What You May Experience
Each Class Is a Living Practice
Each monthly class may include:
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Teachings from the Vedic and yogic tradition
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Mantra and sacred sound
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Guided meditation or dhyana
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Chanting or contemplative repetition
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Reflections on Ishwara, the Self, and the inner path
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Practical guidance for carrying steadiness into daily life
You do not need prior Sanskrit knowledge or previous Vedic study to attend. Come with sincerity, openness, and a willingness to practice.
Who This Class Is For
For Seekers Who Are Ready to Turn Within
This class is for you if you feel called to:
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move beyond occasional inspiration into actual practice
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understand meditation through a Vedic lens
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deepen your relationship with mantra and sacred sound
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experience teachings rooted in Advaita Vedanta and a living parampara
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study with Acharya Shunya in a direct, living class setting
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taste the inner practices of Vedic Study Circle before entering deeper study
This class is not a casual wellness technique. It is a doorway into sacred practice.
About Acharya Shunya
Guided by a Living Vedic Lineage
Acharya Shunya is a Vedic lineage teacher from Sarayu Parampara, rooted in the householder sage tradition of Ayodhya, India. She teaches Advaita Vedanta, the four yogas, mantra, meditation, and sacred living for modern seekers without diluting the depth of the tradition.
Her teachings are known for bringing ancient wisdom into direct relationship with everyday life, so the seeker does not merely learn concepts, but begins to live with greater steadiness, dignity, devotion, and inner freedom.
Monthly Drop-In Details
Attend One Live Class
This monthly drop-in gives you access to one live Upasana Yoga class with Acharya Shunya.
Contribution: $65 per class
Includes: One live class and 90-day replay access
Format: Online via Zoom
Replay: Available for 90 days after the class
Open to: Sincere seekers, beginners, and returning students
This drop-in does not include access to the Inner Mandala archives, member community spaces, guided study pathways, or ongoing member teachings.
After registration, you will receive class access details by email. Please use the same email address you check regularly
What to Expect When You Arrive
This monthly class begins on the first Sunday of each month, starting July 5, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. You will be sent a Zoom link by email.
On the day of the class, please join a few minutes early so you can settle in quietly. You will be welcomed alongside ongoing Vedic Study Circle members and other sincere seekers like yourself, who have dropped in to explore the teachings. Participants remain muted during the teaching and practice, with time for selected questions when appropriate.
Acharya Shunya will guide the class through Vedic teaching, mantra, meditation, and sacred reflection. You do not need to know Sanskrit or have prior Vedic study. Come with sincerity, receive deeply, and let even one true teaching become a companion on your path.
We look forward to welcoming you in our next Upasana drop-in session!