Chitta Shuddhi Dhyana

Module 1

Understanding the Self

• Explore the fundamental question "Who am I?" along with self-awareness, while initiating tailored moderate physical exercises to enhance your wellbeing and potential for excellence
• Introduction to breathing exercises and variations
• End the session with 10 minutes of Yoga Nidra

Module 2

Awareness and Mind Mastery

• Focus on enhancing awareness and attention
• Insights into the nature of the mind and techniques to dissolve it
• Review and update of exercises practiced in module 1
• Continuing physical exercises and breathing techniques, emphasizing the importance of adherence

Module 3

Diet and Meditation Techniques

• Emphasis on the role of diet in shaping the mind
• Guidance on eating habits, meal timing, portion sizes, and intervals between meals and sleep
• Introduction of meditation asanas and flexibility exercises
• Assessment of dietary habits and personalized recommendations

Module 4

Overcoming Obstructions and Meditation Basics

• Addressing common obstacles in the inner journey
• Strategies to overcome challenges such as laziness, doubt, procrastination, depression, and anxiety
• Foundation theory and techniques of meditation
• Inclusion of of meditation, pranayama, and yoga asanas practices

Module 5

Understanding Ignorance and Ego

• Understand about ignorance, ego, and methods to overcome them
• Enhancement of breathing exercises and meditation techniques based on your progress
• (Discussion on the next 5 modules & your alignment)

Module 6

Attachment and Aversion

• Exploration of attachment and aversion as forces shaping the mind
• Discussion on how these forces form habits and dispositions
• Integration of mindfulness practices to address attachment and aversion

Module 7

Abhyasa (Practice) and Vairagya (Detachment)

• Focus on the essential concepts of Abhyasa (consistent practice) and Vairagya (detachment)
• Practical exercises to implement Abhyasa and cultivate Vairagya
• Emphasis on their role in achieving excellence

Module 8

Ashtanga Yoga of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

• Introduction to the eight limbs of yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• Exploration of behavioral, physical, and mental aspects
• Principles to enhance patience, tolerance, and excellence in all pursuits

Module 9 & 10

Perfecting Practices

• Concentration on perfecting specific practices, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation
• Encouragement for daily habit formation for long-term benefits
• Gradual extension of meditation sessions based on your progress
• Final reflections, discussion, and guidance for incorporating learned practices into daily life