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Sutra Sadhana

a 7-month Immersion

with Karen Sprute-Francovich

There’s a thread you follow. It goes among

things that change. But it doesn’t change.……

While you hold it you can’t get lost ……… ~~ William Stafford

Sutra – a Sanskrit word for thread; a strand of wisdom teachings strung together, like a string of pearls, to make up a wisdom text. We will follow  the pearls of sutras in the Pratyabijna Hrydaya – The Heart of Recognition.

According to the Yoga tradition, one cannot unlock the magic of a sutra treasure text alone; you must have a “Work party” – a group of practitioners (kula) who are willing to follow the thread together.

Sadhana (formal yoga practices) – in partnership and synergy with study and contemplation of the Pratyabijna Hrydaya, we will dive into the practices of Meditation, Pranayama, Contemplation (Bhavana), Dialogue Circle (Bhavana Mandala) and Asana.

Schedule

Sunday Afternoon September 19 – Welcome and Overview. Via Zoom.

Saturday and Sunday Oct. 2 & 3

  • 10 am – 4 pm with a break for lunch
  • In person only (not via Zoom) at Garden Street.

5 Sundays, November 7, December 5, January 23, February 27, March  27. In person at Garden Street or Livestream by Zoom. 10 am – 2 pm

Mondays beginning in October

  • 6:30 – 7:30 pm (Pacific Time). Via Zoom only.  October 4, 18, 25. November 1, 8, 15,22 30. December 6 & 13.
  • 2022 Schedule TBA; Schedule subject to change; We will be skipping some Mondays (near holidays, etc. or in case of unforeseen circumstances like power outages) .

Saturday and Sunday April 23 & 24 – Final Full Weekend – In person at Garden Street

Required Texts

  • The Recognition Sutras by Christopher Wallis. Also available by Audible
  • Recognition of One’s Own Heart by Joan Ruvinsky

 Recommended Text

  • Tantra Illuminated by Christopher Wallis. Also available by Audible

 Participation Commitment

  • The first and final weekend are “in person” only.
  • Sunday sessions are in person – or livestream – via Zoom.
  • Participation in the Monday sessions is via Zoom – livestream.

Tuition Options

  • $1080 paid in full in advance.
  • $207 per month for 7 months ($1440 total)
  • Sliding Scale: $540 or more, paid in advance or installments.

If you’re ready to go deeper with your Yoga, and Sutra Sadhana is calling to you, please contact Karen with questions or to register.

शक्तिपातानुसारेण शिष्योऽनुग्रहमर्हति ।
यत्र शक्तिर्न पतति तत्र सिद्धिर्न जायते ।।
।।३८।।

“Shaktipata-anusarena shishyo’nugraham arhati”

By entering the current of Divine Shakti’s descent into the heart,
the true student becomes capable of receiving grace.
~Kularnava Tantra 14.38