Upasana Yoga with Acharya Shunya: The Sacred Art of Inner Nearness to Ishwara

Held on Sundays at 7 AM, beginning July 5.

Awaken the meditative heart through Upasana Yoga, the yoga of sacred contemplation and inner worship.

Awaken the meditative heart through Upasana Yoga, the yoga of sacred contemplation and inner worship.
Purpose: To study and practice Upasana Yoga as taught through the Bhagavad Gita and selected meditation verses.
Led by: Acharya Shunya, with monthly practice support through meditation and kirtan.
Focus:
○ Understand Ishwara as the sacred presence for meditation
○ Study key teachings from the Gita on contemplation, devotion, and steadiness of mind
○ Receive practical sadhana guidance for daily life
○ Deepen from outer worship toward inner absorption
Schedule: Four monthly sessions
○ First Sunday: Theory and teachings with Acharya Shunya
○ Second Sunday: Theory and guided integration with Acharya Shunya
○ Third Sunday: Dhyana, collected meditation
○ Fourth Sunday night: Kirtan and sacred chanting
Access:
○ All Vedic Study Circle members welcome.
○ Zoom: Meeting ID 828 0500 9959 | Passcode 414191
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Walking with Dharma

Meet and Greet:
Welcome New & Old Members!

Held Every Other Month on Fifth Tuesdays

Connect, share, and feel at home in the sangha:
Purpose: Informal monthly gathering to meet teachers, ask questions, and connect with fellow seekers
Led by: Sadhvi Ishani, senior teacher, often joined by Sadhya Soumya (Sangha Coordinator) and Sadasya Anjali Tami Daymond (Welcome Committee)
Focus:
- Learn about the heart of our lineage and the latest offerings from the Kula
- Discover ways to deepen your experience in the Vedic Study Circle
- Enjoy open conversation in a warm, nurturing space
Format: Relaxed, interactive hour—bring your favorite warm beverage
Schedule: Every 5th Tuesday of the month, 6–7 PM PT
Access:
- All members welcome, new and long-time alike
- Zoom: Meeting ID 833 4967 5335 | Passcode 225959
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Walking With Dharma: Book Club Series with Sadhya Kavya

Held Weekly on Tuesdays | May 5th – June 23rd, 2026

Explore the dharma of Self-inquiry through guided study and contemplation:
Purpose: Eight-week weekly book club exploring Acharya Shunya's companion study text, Walking With Dharma, as a tool for self-study and collective reflection.
Led by: Sadhya Kavya, a dedicated student of Acharya Shunya since 2017. Over the past twenty years, she has lived in many places across Southeast Asia and China. This diverse cultural immersion has kindled in her a deep curiosity about the common ground shared by many Eastern wisdom traditions. She is currently based in Chengdu with her husband and daughter.
Focus:
- Explore themes from the first chapter, Acharyopasanam—the dharma of bowing to the light of the Guru.
- Understand the essential role of the Acharya-student relationship in Vedic learning.
- Contemplate how each of us can become a worthy recipient of authentic Vedic wisdom.
For those who feel the calling: This book speaks gently to those who have recognized the limits of seeking fulfillment in samsara, feel drawn toward the Self, and who understand that this inquiry cannot bear fruit without authentic guidance and a living relationship with an Acharya.
Format: Open, reflective discussion and contemplation. Preparatory reading is optional; simply come with an open mind and heart.
Text Access: Selected page numbers shared before each session. The full chapter is accessible via the link below.
Schedule: Every Tuesday, May 5th –June 23rd, 2026.
Access:
- All members welcome.
- Zoom: Meeting ID 885 8740 7508 | Passcode 367819
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- Recordings are accessible in the same area of Xperiencify as the chapters.

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Atma Art

Atma Art with Sadhya Atmajyoti: Awaken the Artist Within: Where Heart Opens, and Soul Creates.

Held Monthly on the First Saturday.

Awaken your sacred creativity:
Purpose: Monthly art gathering to explore art as a spiritual practice
Led by: Sadhya Atmajyoti, offering a heart-based, devotional space for all levels
Focus:
- Cultivate play, curiosity, and joy in creative expression
- Transcend judgment and expectation—allow the Divine’s creativity to flow
- Practice meditation, reflection, and intentional creation as a path to Self-discovery
Materials: Any drawing or painting tools—pencils, pens, crayons, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolors, acrylics—and any paper or surface
Format: Safe, inclusive, interactive space for exploration and reflection
Schedule: Monthly, date TBD
Access:
- All members welcome, free of cost.
- Zoom: Meeting ID 874 0149 5076 | Passcode 131101
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Ayurveda Sangha

Ayurveda Sangha:Fall in Love with Ayurveda Again (or for the First Time)

Held Monthly on the 2nd Saturday.

Reconnect with your body, nature, and Self:
Purpose: Monthly exploration of Ayurveda as a living spiritual practice
Led by: Sadhya Vimala, guided by the wisdom of Acharya Shunya and the Vedic lineage
Focus:
- Ayurveda is one of the three sister sciences of Vedanta, Yoga, and Ayurveda
- Practical teachings on diet, lifestyle, and alignment with natural rhythms
- Discussions inspired by Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom and Baba’s stories
- Cultivate love for Ayurveda and your inherent right to health
Format: Interactive, heart-based gathering for reflection and practice
Schedule: Monthly, on the second Saturdays of every month.
Access:
- All members welcome, free of cost.
- Zoom: Meeting ID 858 1467 6038 | Passcode 526823
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Samsara Surfers with Sadhya Gayathri Raman: Ride the Waves of Life with Vedic Wisdom

Held Monthly on 3rd Saturdays

Wisdom Surf Circle with Sadhya Gayathri Raman. Ride the waves of life with courage and clarity:

Purpose: Sharing circle for applying Vedic wisdom to everyday challenges
Led by: Sadhya Gayathri Raman—daughter, mother, wife, and seasoned leader in both corporate life and Vedika
Focus:
- Practical insights to navigate life’s ups and downs
- Using even small pieces of wisdom as a “surfboard” to stay balanced and grounded
- Cultivating courage, clarity, and inner freedom through community support
Format: Informal, interactive gathering—not a lecture
Schedule: 3rd Saturdays, 9:00–10:30 AM PST
Access:
- All members welcome, free of cost,
- Zoom: Meeting ID 898 1179 5250 | Passcode 931176
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Samsara Surfers

Atma Dance

Atma Dance: Conscious Movement and Mindful Awareness Session with Sadhya Soumya

Held Monthly on 1st Wednesdays

Move, feel, and awaken your inner Self:
Purpose: Monthly session for creative expression and self-alchemy through movement
Led by: Sadhya Soumya, guiding participants to trust the wisdom of their body
Focus:
- Liberated movement for all abilities—mind and ego set aside
- Cultivate inner peace, bliss, and embodied awareness
- Connect breath, body, and consciousness to experience your wholeness and radiance
Format: Safe, supportive space for mindful, somatic dance—not a performance class
Schedule: 1st Wednesday of every month, 12:00 Noon PST
Access:
- All members welcome, Free of cost.
- Zoom: Meeting ID 872 7966 9289 | Passcode 898669
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