Recognition Sutras – an Immersion into the Light of the Heart

Immerse Yourself in study, contemplation, journaling, , meditation and good company as you study the Pratyabhijnahrdayam, “The Heart of Recognition” with Karen Sprute-Francovich and Regina Sara Ryan

Beginning January 14, 2023. Karen & Regina will co-teach an immersion into the beauty and depth of the non-dual Tantra philosophy that underpins Anusara Yoga.  The text we will be exploring is the Pratyabhijnahrdayam, “The Heart of Recognition”. We will also reference other texts and sources of inspiration that support and inspire.

Journal work and meditation-based contemplation (bhavana) will be introduced and facilitated during each session and will be encouraged between session as a vital way to bring the text to life in your heart-mind.

  • All classes are offered live stream on Zoom
  • Each session will include breakout sessions for small group discussion and contemplation.
  • All classes will be recorded and available for you to download.
  • The group will have access to a Slack channel which is a platform for discussion and shared resources. It is also where we will post updates, videos of the classes as well as additional “bonus” material

Schedule – January through June, 2023

  • 7 Saturdays 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/6, 6/10 and 6/24
    • 10 AM – 12:30 Pacific
  • 8 Mondays 1/23, 2/20, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 6/5
    • 6 – 7:30 pm Pacific
  • 26 hours total (the above schedule is 30 hours and includes an extra 4 hours built in as a buffer in case a session has to be unexpectedly cancelled.

Tuition Options:

  • $360.
  • Payment methods
    • The following 2 apps are simple, free and easy to use.
      • Venmo (use Venmo address: karen sprute-francovich)
      • Check
      • Payment via the Website

Please contact us for discounts if:

You took this course previously with Karen (Sutra Sadhana or Advanced Teacher training)

You have financial need

You would like to dual-enroll in this course and the Maha Vidya Course with Karen

You are connected to Hohm Sahaj Mandir

Required Texts

  • The Recognition of One’s Own Heart – Joan Ruvinsky
  • The Recognition Sutras: Illuminating a 1,000-Year-Old Spiritual Masterpiece – Christopher Wallis (also available as an Audible book)
  • Also recommended but not required: The Splendor of Recognition – Swami Shantananda