Circle is a monthly reflective retreat — a shared space where conditioning loosens, perception opens, and habitual patterns begin to soften.
This February edition continues the exploration of Smile as an Aspect within the 5×5 framework, focusing on Service and Surrender, through guided exposure led by Hari Nair and two Leela Life specialists. The Circle creates a shared environment where fixed ideas around service and surrender begin to loosen, allowing lightness, care, and connection to emerge more naturally in everyday life.
To Smile is to live with inner lightness, care, and connection. In Indic traditions, Service and Surrender are approached as lived postures, gently reshaping how one relates to effort, control, and giving.
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Hari Nair is the creator of the Leela Life Method, a structured approach rooted in Indic knowledge that helps modern lives hold both success and joy. His session introduces Smile (Part 2) through the lenses of Service and Surrender as lived postures that soften control, refine effort, and make lightness easier to sustain in daily life.
Dr. Kathirasan K (Kathir) is a distinguished scholar of Advaita Vedanta, a profound philosophical tradition that explores the non-dual nature of existence, and a leading expert in mindfulness. With over two decades of experience teaching this philosophy, Kathir has guided countless seekers in understanding and applying its timeless principles. He studied Advaita Vedanta in-depth under the guidance of his guru, Swami Satprakashananda Saraswati, a disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati. Kathir is also an accomplished author, with works such as The Advaita Vedanta of Siva Samhita and Mindfulness in 8 Days, blending ancient wisdom for modern wellbeing.
Amit More, also known as Amal Kirtan Das, embodies the essence of spiritual surrender through his profound engagement with Hindustani Shastreeya Sangeet (Classical Indian music). With a rich background rooted in the esteemed Mewati Gharana (a renowned lineage of Indian classical music) and 26 years of dedicated teaching and performance, Amit not only shares music but also instills a deep spiritual connection in his students. His journey, beginning at the tender age of 5, reflects a life devoted to the pursuit of musical excellence and spiritual depth, making him a beacon for those seeking both artistic and spiritual fulfillment.
Beth Giersch is an executive operator and strategist with over 20 years of experience in fitness, wellness, and personal growth. She has led transformative initiatives at Equinox and WeightWatchers and now guides Circle & Path as host, creating an environment of warm connection and collective reflection.
Arrive, breathe, and gently loosen from the speed of the week.
An orientation to Service and Surrender as lived postures that soften control, refine effort, and restore ease — beyond roles, belief, or moral framing.
An exposure to service as a lived posture rather than a role or identity, introducing the premise that giving, when freed from demand and self-definition, reshapes inner strain over time.
A guided exposure to surrender through devotional sound, offering a felt sense of release and trust without performance or instruction.
Reflection, clarification, and shared sense-making to identify one opening to carry into the month ahead.
This February’s Circle & Path is a paid gathering. The contribution of $100 includes:
This contribution is a gesture of respect for the time and presence of our specialists and guides, and helps sustain this shared rhythm of reflection, learning, and living well.
