Free Yoga talk on definitions of Yoga from the Gita & Yoga Sutras by Swami ji

Join us for a free Yoga Talk on definitions of Yoga from the Gita & Patanjali Yoga Sutras by Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati is a traditional and contemporary teacher of Vedanta and the founder of Aarsha Vidya Foundation based in Mumbai. Teaching in Mumbai for over 35 years, Swamiji has impacted the lives of different groups of people – students of Vedanta, seekers, youth, corporates, professionals in India and abroad. He spent seven years leading a life of austerity at Rishikesh and studied advanced Vedanta texts in Vedanta. Before going to Rishikesh, he did a course of studies in Prasthanatrayi (Gita, Upanishads and Brahmasutras) in Sandeepany and was inspired by Swami Chinmayanandaji. He took to Vedanta full-time post his career as an engineer.https://vedicwisdom.in
He is the founder of Vedic Wisdom Festival - a global annual virtual festival that brings together traditional teachers and great masters who share the vision of Vedic wisdom for a complete life. He shares his wisdom at various forums, including the World Yoga Festival in the UK and Indica Moksha. An active practitioner of martial arts (Karate, Shaolin tradition of martial arts and Tai Chi Chuan), he has been associated with many corporations on strategy building and different programmes for educational institutions.
Date: July 26 (Sat): 6.30 pm until 8.30 pm
July 30 (Wed): 6.30 pm until 7.30 pm 0 Yin Yoga with Sound bath; Yoga Talk: 7.30 pm until 9.30 pm

## Benefits of Attending

• Understand Yoga Beyond Asanas Learn the original meaning of yoga as taught in the Bhagavad Gītā and Patañjali Yoga Sūtras—not merely physical postures, but a holistic path to inner freedom and mental clarity.
• Gain Clarity on Life’s Purpose. Explore how yoga as a lifestyle of inner balance and understanding can help you navigate challenges, stress, and confusion with equanimity.
• Tools for Inner Freedom Discover practical ways to reduce suffering by shifting your identification from the ever-changing body and mind to the unchanging Self.
• Integration of Eastern Wisdom & Modern Life Learn how ancient teachings on detachment, discipline, and inner stillness apply meaningfully in day-to-day relationships, work, and decision-making.
• Guidance from a Living Teacher Benefit from Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati’s depth of knowledge, clarity, and humour, drawing from decades of teaching Vedanta and the Gita in a non-sectarian, approachable way.
• Experience Peace and Stillness Participate in guided contemplation, discussions, and silence to directly taste the quiet strength at the heart of yoga.

## Who Should Attend

• Spiritual Seekers: Individuals exploring deeper meaning in life beyond religious forms, those yearning to understand who they are and how to live wisely.
• Yoga Practitioners and Teachers: Those wanting to root their physical or teaching practice in the classical meaning of yoga, beyond fitness or relaxation.
• Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioners: Anyone interested in the inner disciplines of concentration, meditation, and mind mastery as laid out in the Yoga Sūtras.
• Students of the Bhagavad Gītā or Vedānta: Learners seeking authentic and accessible guidance on these profound texts from a traditional teacher.
• Mental Health Professionals & Coaches: Therapists, counsellors, and wellness coaches who want philosophical depth and clarity to support their work with clients.
• Busy Professionals Seeking Balance: Those navigating stress, pressure, or burnout and looking for a stable inner compass.
• Sincere Inquirers of Any Background: No prior background in Sanskrit, yoga, or philosophy is needed. Openness, curiosity, and a willingness to reflect are all that is needed.

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and water bottle.
Start your day in harmony – everyone is welcome!