Essence of Enlightenment
US$79.00
Witnessing and Mindfulness
Live Online Classes: 4 x 60 minutes | Talks | Guided Meditations | CPD Points: 4 hrs
US$79.00
See schedule options in the right-hand column, then select which schedule A or B from the drop-down above the Add to Cart button.
Classes conducted via Zoom. Recordings are available via our course platform.
Discover the essential knowledge and skills required to travel easily along the path to enlightenment, and to develop a higher level of consciousness, intuition, and compassion.
The classes are a step-by-step integrated path to self-awareness, witness consciousness, and mindfulness. It provides you with the knowledge and techniques that promote spiritual growth and psychological and emotional maturity.
Many mindfulness courses offer a bare-bones approach, leaving the student on their own, simply sitting and observing, often wondering if they are doing the technique correctly.
- They do not provide the knowledge required for the student to develop a deep understanding of how the mind works and therefore the capacity for true autonomy and self-direction.
- They also do not teach the student how to avoid the negative effects of mindfulness meditation, such as emotional suppression and introversion.
This Classes will provide you with knowledge of how the mind works so that you can use meditation to clean and strengthen the mind. You will forge your mind into a powerful tool that will enhance every aspect of your life.
The knowledge and techniques taught in the classes are from the yogic and tantric views of mind, consciousness, and self-awareness. The techniques enable you to disentangle yourself from an overactive or anxious mind, cultivate a powerful feeling calmness, and to develop a strong sense of self-awareness.
Expert guidance and training
Dr. Swami Shankardev Saraswati and Jayne Stevenson will provide expert, safe guidance to purify, activate and develop your third eye. Dr. Swami Shankardev is a master of yoga and meditation (Yoga Acharya) and a medical doctor. Jayne Stevenson is a dreamworker and highly intuitive counselor, trained in Daoist and yogic meditation and philosophy.
The training in the classes will unfold sequentially. The combination of certain yoga-meditation techniques will illuminate and demystified the mysteries of the third eye.
Class benefits
Improve physical, emotional and spiritual health
- Cultivate deep relaxation that leads to rest and recuperation.
- Deal with and prevent anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline.
- Become more aware of how the mind causes physical ill health and how you can stop this.
Cultivate and master your mind
- Manage your thoughts, emotions, feelings, memories, desires, and attitudes
- Clean the mind of old toxic thoughts and emotions
- Access your innate resilience, intelligence, and intuition
- Develop authentic self-confidence based on grounded self-awareness
- Learn how to make better decisions
Discover the secrets of mindfulness and Antar Mouna
- Mindfulness is the ability to remain aware and present in each moment
- Antar Mouna teaches you the two most important elements to develop your mind and take the first steps towards self-mastery
Create a potent meditation practice
- Create an effective meditation practice that suits your individual lifestyle and health requirements
Who is this class for?
The classes are for beginners to advanced students and for those interested in yoga psychology.
It is especially good for anyone who suffers from anxiety, mild to moderate depression, confusion, overthinking, and emotional issues. This is because ajna chakra controls the brain and mind. Activating and awakening this chakra will bring all of your other organs into improved alignment.
Class Schedule A
Times indicated in Sydney timezone.
Class 1. 6.00 pm, Sunday 4th October
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Class 2. 6.00 pm, Sunday 11th October
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Class 3. 6.00 pm, Sunday 18th October
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Class 4. 6.00 pm, Sunday 25th October
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Class Schedule B
Times indicated in Sydney timezone.
Class 1. 9.30 am, Monday 5th October
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Class 2. 9.30 am, Monday 12th October
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Class 3. 9.30 am, Monday 19th October
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Class 4. 9.30 am, Monday 26th October
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Class Components
4 x 60-minute classes
Talk
Guided Meditation
Q&A (Satsang)
Recordings
Continuing Professional Development
Earns 4 non-contact hrs with Yoga Alliance USA, Yoga Australia & SYTA
Publisher Info
Title: Essence of Enlightenment
Authors: Dr. Swami Shankardev Saraswati & Jayne Stevenson
Publisher: Big Shakti
Media: Online Classes and Recordings
Testimonials
Yoga is such an ancient practice, at times seemingly too complex to understand, let alone master, because of its depth and its roots in antiquity. Yet, Big Shakti makes it so modern and available to all of us, regardless of whether one is a beginner or a teacher. Big Shakti takes yoga, with its many facets – philosophy, postures, breath, psychology, health and lifestyle, and puts it in a down-to-earth, user-friendly format. As a counselor, I have really appreciated deepening my understanding of both yoga and Western psychology, and I have seen the value this brings that to my clients. In addition, what makes Big Shakti really valuable is the integrity, sincerity, knowledge, skill and warmth of Swami Shankardev and Jayne Stevenson. I can ask them anything and know I will get accuracy, experience, expert knowledge and wisdom. I have made a pledge to myself to attend every course Big Shakti offers.
Big Shakti’s study programs provide a path to enlightenment and a practical yet highly spiritual means of attaining a more aware state, wherever you are in your own development. Both Swami Shankardev and Jayne support your growth and learning in a safe, loving environment where questions are seen as part of the learning. The structure of the theory has given me the basis on which to build. It has helped me to understand so much about my life and the lives of those around me. I feel supported and held.
Big Shakti’s online programs are planned with extreme care and knowledge and they are valuable tools for self-study. They are easy to follow, and they always make me feel as if the teacher is in my mind, knowing my needs, and what I want to explore. Either it is a meditation, a Yoga Nidra or a program about facing our shadow, or discovering our life’s purpose, their quality and power is unique.
My absolute trust for Big Shakti’s team, that derives from all the benefits I’ve enjoyed since I started practicing its beautiful methods. It is very comforting to have the possibility of choosing a grounding meditation when feeling agitated, or the facing the shadow meditation when having the need of looking deep in my soul. What I like most about Big Shakti’s work, is that they provide knowledge and experience in a structured way, with care, love and, yes, empathy. It is like having a trusted friend that helps you when needed.
