Online Offerings
Free Online Classes
from the Mount Madonna Community
As we seek to find balance and positive, creative ways to engage at this remarkable and very challenging time, we have been looking for how to keep connected through our practice and study of Yoga. We know that the teachings and practices can offer an enormous anchor of support and strength.
Saturday Morning Meditation Class
7:30-9:00am PDT Saturdays: Practices will be led by various Mount Madonna teachers and include chanting of the Mahāmrityunjaya Mantra (healing mantra), the Swāsa Yām Kriyas (8 Kriyas) and a half-hour meditation.
Join Zoom
Yoga Sutra Class
Tuesday Mornings 9:15-10:45am PDT: Join the ongoing Yoga Sutra study class started by Baba Hari Dass in the 1970's. Includes chanting, reading of commentaries, meditation and discussion.
Join Zoom
Bhagavad Gita Class
Thursday mornings 9:15-10:30am PDT: Ongoing Mount Madonna Bhagavad Gita class, started by Baba Hari Dass in the 1980's. Class includes chanting of Gita verses, meditation, and sharing of insight and discussion.
Join Zoom
Yoga Practices with Kamalesh
An all-level practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation. Join Tuesday 7am PST and/or Thursday 6am PST for an hour of practice and 15 minutes of discussion.
Join Zoom
Evening Yoga Therapy with Priska
Slow Yoga (with focus on breath and alignment) on Mondays at 7pm PDT and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy on Wednesdays at 7pm PDT
Join Zoom
Storytelling
Sundays 10:00-10:45am PDT: Is there a story your heart is wanting to unfold? We are born storytellers and we live a storied life. Come explore storytelling through the reading of Babjaji’s "Path Unfolds" as we look for insights and reflect on our own narratives of experience living in the world. We will look to explore ancient stories like the Mahābhārata and Rāmāyaṇa, as well as modern stories including our own.
Join Zoom
Yantra Making
Sundays 9-9:45am PDT: Learn the ancient practice of yantra (mandala) making. Using Baba Hari Dass’ yantra drawings we will explore the creation, symbolism, and meanings of these highly structured designs. All levels of experience welcome, even if you have never done any drawing or painting before.
Join Zoom
Kirtan
Sundays 11-11:45am PDT: Learn how to sing, lead, and play percussive and other accompaniments to this ancient practice of devotional singing together — a satsang of opening AND healing the voice and heart. Our focus will be on traditional songs from Mount Madonna yoga retreats and the book "Wings Of Breath".
Join ZoomDonations Graciously Accepted
While we are unable to host groups in person, we remain committed to serving the Fellowship's mission to create an environment for the attainment of peace. Please consider a donation to support the precious teachings and practices we offer online so that we might sustain our mission.
Other Online Offerings
Temple YouTube Channel
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple has set up a YouTube channel and will be posting regular videos and live streaming ārati, Hanuman Jayanti (April 7th), and other rituals.
Visit the Temple YouTube Channel
Mount Madonna Media Library
Access to our Media Library with a host of recorded materials including community discussions about the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and other previously recorded practice materials.
Offerings from Salt Spring Centre
Our sister center in BC, Canada, is also offering online scripture study, and a weekly satsang with kirtan, meditation, and readings.
Visit The Salt Spring Centre's Public Offerings