SHIVA UPASANA
A 10 Day Virtual Sadhana Program
March 2 - March 11 (Maha Shivaratri), 2021

Shiva is known as the "Auspicious One" and the "Consciousness of Infinite Goodness." When referred to as "the Destroyer" Shiva destroys our ego, our ignorance, our pain and suffering. Shiva is the cause of Enlightenment. Shiva is the Ocean of Nectar that we dissolve into. By remembering the Divine Name we become absorbed in the Bliss of Shiva. We become mesmerized, entranced, and fixed upon the Highest Abode of Supreme Peace, Consciousness, Truth, and Reality. 

The term Upasana is composed of two parts: Upa and Asana. Upa means “near to” or “nearing” (getting closer). Asana is referring to ones seat or the position of ones soul (heart and mind), or the act of sitting down or maintaining a fixed attitude and focus on whatever is desired. Shiva Upasana therefore can be considered to be an attempt to “bridge the gap” by uniting the two seeming opposites of self and God... the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness and the seeming separate individuality we refer to as ourselves.

This program offers daily streamed sessions which will include sessions with Sri Svamiji, Q&A sessions, audio tracks and videos designed for supporting practice and creating a mindful ambiance, group practice, chanting & kirtan sessions, pujas, asana practice, discourse sessions and guidance on Sattvic living and healthy habits to apply during the program.
The program closes with a special Maha Shivaratri celebration!

The Streaming Schedule

Times below are in PST.
All sessions are recorded and made available the same day for viewing.
Please note this is the preliminary schedule. ​Some minor changes might be made before the start of the program. Sessions will be streamed via Zoom or Youtube live.

Recommended Daily Personal Sadhana Schedule

7-8:30am Morning Yoga & Sadhana
12-1pm Afternoon Sadhana
5-6:30pm Evening Sadhana
9-10pm Late Evening Sadhana

Recommended Guidelines

Eat only freshly prepared, sattvic foods. Eliminate sugar, caffeine and processed foods. You may choose to engage in a fast if it is healthy and safe for you to do so.
Refrain from negative thoughts, speech or actions
Read traditional spiritual texts daily.
Chant Mantra daily
Practice Yoga asana and pranayama daily
Practice meditation and contemplation daily
Take one walk outside daily
Disconnect and refrain from engaging in mindless entertainment, social media and communications

Program Donation

This program is offered for a minimum of $351 donation to participate. Your contribution supports the ongoing efforts of expanding our program offerings in accordance with Sri Swamiji's Vision of bringing to life the ancient wisdom of Sanatan Dharma through the authentic Vedic teachings, Vedanta, and Yogic practices. Thank you for your donation!

Shiva Upasana Program Donation

Once registered you can expect to receive
​the final schedule and program materials by Feb 28, 2021.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at contact@adhyatmik.org