Living the Bhagavad Gītā
Timeless Wisdom for Everyday Life with Swami Prem Sadasivananda
Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
The Breathing Space, Amsterdam
The Bhagavad Gītā is one of the world's greatest spiritual classics — a timeless dialogue that speaks to every human heart.
Far more than a philosophical text, the Gītā is a practical guide to living with clarity, purpose, and inner peace. Its teachings illuminate every aspect of life, helping us face challenges with courage and transform our actions into spiritual practice.
Over one weekend, Swami Prem Sadasivananda will guide us through its central teachings — on attachment, right action, the nature of the Self, and the path of devotion — through talks, meditation, and kirtan. Whether you come for a single evening or the full weekend, this is a rare chance to sit with a living teacher whose work is grounded in scholarship, humor, and genuine warmth.
Schedule
Friday, October 2
18:30–20:00 — Satsang (Meditation, Kirtan & Talk) Reclaiming Our Happiness
From a young age, we are conditioned to believe that happiness lies in possessions, success, appearance, relationships, status, and achievement. Many of us still struggle to understand where true happiness comes from. Only a rare few seem to have touched it — those in whom happiness has become a steady and natural state of being. Join us for an inspiring and enjoyable talk exploring the true source of happiness — and how it can be lived, not merely pursued.
Saturday, October 3
8:00–9:30 — Morning Sādhana
Meditation · Chanting · Talk: What is Meditation
13:00–14:15 — The Battlefield Within
Understanding the Setting and Purpose of the Bhagavad Gītā
More than a warrior's crisis, Arjuna's despair reflects the universal condition of the human soul when it becomes overwhelmed by attachment, emotional conflict, and the loss of inner clarity. His struggle is our own, and it marks the beginning of the spiritual journey.
15:00–16:15 — The Self and the Art of Right Action
The Foundation of Karma Yoga
Krishna's first response to Arjuna is not to tell him what to do, but to remind him who he truly is. Only when we understand the nature of the Self can we understand the art of right action.
16:30–18:00 — Satsang (Meditation, Kirtan & Talk) You Are the Architect of Your Destiny
The Creative Power of Thought
Within each of us lies a quiet but profound truth — our thoughts shape our reality. From the subtlest idea to the most persistent belief, our mental world lays the blueprint for our external life. Far from being passive observers of life, we are the architects — designing, constructing, and evolving our destiny with every idea we cherish and every belief we hold.
Sunday, October 4
8:00–9:30 — Morning Sādhana
Meditation · Chanting · Talk: Keeping a Spiritual Diary
13:00–14:15 — The Perils of Attachment
Our suffering does not arise from the things we own, the work we do, or the people in our lives, but from our attachment to them. Attachment limits our capacity to love and becomes the root of inner conflict. Non-attachment, on the other hand, leads to mental and emotional freedom.
15:00–16:15 — The Alchemy of the Heart
The Yoga of Devotion
Bhakti Yoga teaches us that our emotions are not obstacles to spiritual life but energies that can be refined, purified, and redirected toward the Divine. As the heart opens through devotion, surrender, and selfless love, we gradually learn to recognize the Divine presence within ourselves, in others, and throughout all of life.
16:30–18:00 — Satsang (Meditation, Kirtan & Talk) Healing the Restless Mind
The Yogic Art of Practice and Letting Go
Every mind longs for peace, yet is often carried away by constant movement and endless desires. Patañjali offers two timeless remedies — steady practice and wise non-attachment — which gently restore the mind to its natural state of stillness and freedom.
Registration & Pricing
Full Weekend Pass €295 early bird (through September 15) · €325 from September 16 — All sessions
Single Day (Saturday or Sunday) €145 — Morning sādhana + all talks and satsang that day
Individual Talk or Satsang €40
Meet Swami Prem Sadasivananda
Prem Sadasivananda, a scholar of Vedantic Philosophy, Hindu Scripture and Sanskrit, is well-known for his lively and humorous talks, his accessible teaching style and his unique ability to bring the ancient Yogic scriptures and texts to life in the modern world. A true life-coach, he has drawn on a deep knowledge and years of practice of Yoga to create popular courses on Meditation, Positive Thinking, and Anger Management. A trained musician, his Satsangs and Kirtan (chanting) are uplifting, thought-provoking and inspiring. He holds an MA in Sanskrit.
Prem Sadasivananda spiritual journey began in service as a sannyasin (monk) for 24 years in the Sivananda Organization where he was the director of the New York City and London centers. He taught extensively during Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Sivananda ashrams worldwide.
Prem Sadasivananda is a direct and long-term disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, the disciple of Swami Sivananda and through his teachings of Yoga and Vedanta he continues his service by helping others in their spiritual pursuits. Building on his unique experience as a sannyasin and now as committed teacher on his own, Prem strives to provide loving and gentle guidance, perspective and inspiration for all levels of spiritual aspirants in search of a deeper purpose in life.
Prem Sadasivananda is the author of the Open Your Heart To Love, a spiritual inspirational book on love and several CDs of chanting.
He conducts regular teachings via webinars and live talks and lectures.
For more information please contact Prem Sadasivananda at: www.vidya-samyogah.com
Questions or concerns? Please send me an email at info@thebreathingspace.nl
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