Courses & Study
MONTHLY ONLINE GATHERING
This is a very supportive container for deep conversations about things that matter. We have a monthly theme to center our conversations around and open up for community dialogue. Free for paid Substack subscribers ($8 /month or $80 /year). This is where we explore a myriad of topics in depth + take the pulse on what’s going on for our dear sangha members, providing support and resources as needed.
2026 THEMES
January: Discernment, February: Detachment, March: Vulnerability, April: Simplicity, May: Resilience, June: Witness, and so on… We announce every quarter ahead of time, so you can put these sessions on your calendar. Join live via Zoom or watch the recordings at your convenience.
Sangha Sessions
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop Replays + Resources
Deepen your practice with this study companion – including handouts, lecture audios, podcast episodes, writings, and other resources.
This self-study guide is applicable to anyone with a physical yoga practice – no matter the style of yoga and at any level of practice. Kindle the fire of your practice and feel empowered through deepened self-knowledge through this supportive resource package. Includes contemplative content on topics like motivation, discipline, attention, detachment, the eight limbed path, etc. For those with an established practice, this is an invitation to refinement and deepened attention to subtleties in your practice and inquiry, on and off the mat. This is not only for those with an Ashtanga Yoga practice – but ANY physical yoga asana practice. Since the Ashtanga Yoga system is based on ancient Hatha Yoga postures, the method, theory and philosophy described here is applicable to all.
4-week immersion (online self-study)
This is an immersion for the ones who want to embody the mindset, behaviors and lifestyle you envision for yourself. During this deep dive, we explore the multifaceted experiences of cultivating a regular practice, a supportive mindset and lifestyle changes. If you already have a practice, we explore it further. If you are new to this, we'll explore a practice that suits your specific intentions.
Access the group session recordings and resource library to support the work. The immersion includes 4 group sessions + 2 private sessions + weekly journaling/contemplation prompts + reading/audio/video resources.
Commitment to Practice
Study of Self
12-week immersion (online self-study)
This is for those who want to be deeply connected to Life itself. This is for the ones curious about the yogic and non-dual ways of viewing Life, oneself and the world. We will engage in deep conversation and provide various perspectives on topics ranging from the trivial to the mystical. This immersion does not require anything in addition to you showing up - as you are.
There are 12 sessions, plus plenty of resources provided through the study portal, to inspire further inquiry. However, you decide to what degree you want to jump in. Why? Because the gift of Life is precious and we hope to nurture your willingness to fully receive this gift.
The conversations are guided by Hansa & Jyoti, for whom the deeper questions about this so called reality and our relationship to Life is at the core of their inquiry.
No previous experience required, merely a curiosity, open mind and heart.
Hansa & Jyoti
Hansa and Jyoti are forever students of Life and servants of Self. With their heart in nature and deep silence, their personal sadhana (spiritual practice) embodies yogic values, living a sattvic, conscious, simple life, and continuous inquiry. The couple serves the greater community by being available for others who are curious about this path, in a myriad of ways.
Their practices include Ashtanga yoga, deep studies of yogic philosophy, and living by the principles of Advaita Vedanta (in the lineage of Swami Dayananda Saraswati and as a devotee of Ramana Maharshi, Mooji and others). Jyoti is a devotee of Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev) while Hansa is drawn to Kashmir Shaivism. Many of their teachers and inspirations are featured under Sages tab on the VICHARA website. The couple has nurtured a steady practice for decades.
Hansa is the founder of VICHARA inspiration – and a Substack serving the same initiative – an avenue through which she connects to the sangha at large through her writings, podcast, sangha sessions and ongoing offerings.
Jyoti is a beautificator at heart, a man of many traits, and is never afraid to explore new creative territory. He is straightforward by nature and holds a mirror of discernment for anyone who seeks to align with their true nature.
The couple highlights the divine potential in everyone and all, and hold people to the task of living up to becoming their purest version of themselves. Hansa & Jyoti are curious and innovative, deep diving truth seekers who looks intimately at the nature of life and this so called reality. Their exploration and inquiry continues to challenge conditioning and human belief systems. Together they live a rich yet simple mountain life, centered around self-sufficiency and appreciation. Sign up for their newsletter at the link below to stay in the loop of their offerings.
For more info, please visit www.vicharainspiration.com
Meditations
Hansa & Jyoti offer guided meditations, accompanied with Handpan tunes, in Ridgway, CO. These sessions are sweet community gatherings where we come together to drop into silence, as well as to spend time with our dear community for sharing and support.
This is the platform where Hansa shares contemplations, essays, monthly online Sangha Sessions, and more. Sign up for the free version to get access to the writing. Upgrade to the paid tier to access the online group sessions, bonus materials, recordings and more.
Substack
Interesting conversations and deep dives with people who walk their talk. We discuss the sacred, the raw and the real. Listen wherever you like to source your podcasts – all accessible via the link below.
Podcast
Simple practices and deep contemplations to enrich your daily life – a tool with the intention to inspire curiosity, inquiry and inner digging. May it bring your attention to that which you value most. May it inspire you to stay present, to the multifaceted experiences of your life.
Contemplation Guide
