21 July, Sun, 6:30-7:30pm (London time)

On the full-moon night dedicated to the teacher, join Swami Saradananda and friends in a discussion and meditation on the principle of ahimsa (non-violence) and the benefits of having a teacher

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25 August, Sun; 6:30-7:30pm (London time)

Krishna as the object of bhakti (devotion) involves ways of acting, thinking and willing that channel the emotions and orient you towards inner peace. You attempt to become a pure instrument, as symbolised by the flute, so that divine energy can flow unhampered. The talk and meditation will focus on bhakti (devotion) as represented in stories of Krishna.

8 Sept, Sun, 6:30-7:30pm

Celebrate Ganesha’s birthday with an evening of story-telling and meditation, focusing on some of his myths and anecdotes. Ganesha is archetypal remover of obstacles; he presents you with gateways to new dimensions in your yoga practice.

6 Oct, Sun eve, 6:30-7:30pm

Navaratri is a 9-night celebration of the divine feminine, as representative of the yogic journey. The first stage is purification, as represented by Durga. The second, nurturing and strengthening, is personified as Lakshmi. Only when you have cleansed your negative propensities and are strong enough, are you are ready to take the final step towards the reception of the light of wisdom, as personified by Saraswati.

1 Nov, Fri, 6:30-7:30pm

This festival of lamps is a celebration of the New Year in Indian tradition. It is said to be the night that Lakshmi (good-fortune) looks for her home for the coming year.

Join Swami Saradananda for a talk and meditation on the self-luminous inner light of the Self that is shining steadily in the chambers of your heart.