The Yoga of Mahabharata:
Inner Wisdom from India’s Epic
Recent Webinar: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET / 10 pm IST
About the Webinar:
What if an ancient epic could help you navigate the challenges of modern life with greater clarity, purpose, and inner strength? Join us for an eye-opening introductory webinar on The Yoga of Mahabharata, a transformative course that explores how the timeless stories and characters of India’s grand epic offer profound spiritual insights and practical tools for self-discovery.
This session will introduce you to a unique 11-week course that combines storytelling, philosophy, and inner work to help you uncover the yogic wisdom embedded in the Mahabharata. Through the epic’s dramatic arcs, moral dilemmas, and rich symbolism, you’ll explore themes of dharma (duty), karma, detachment, resilience, and inner transformation.
Perfect for seekers of all backgrounds—whether you’re new to Indian philosophy or already familiar with the Mahabharata—this webinar invites you to embark on a journey that bridges ancient wisdom with modern self-awareness.
Join us to explore the epic within.
In this webinar, you will:
- Discover how the Mahabharata is more than just a story—it’s a guide to personal and spiritual evolution.
- Learn about the different types of Yoga (Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga) that run through the epic.
- Explore key characters like Arjuna, Bhishma, Draupadi, and Krishna as archetypes representing inner struggles and higher consciousness.
- Get a glimpse into how storytelling, reflective inquiry, and yogic practice are woven into this unique course experience.
Get to Know panelist
Shri Raghu Ananthanarayanan
Mr. Raghu Ananthanarayanan obtained his Postgraduate Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering from IIT, Chennai. He is a trained Yoga Expert, Teacher and Coach in the lineage of Shri. Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, often referred to as the father of modern Yoga. He had the benefit of being trained directly by Krishnamacharya as well as his son, Shri. T.K.V Desikachar.
Course Offered by Panelist
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The Yoga of Mahabharata
YOG3100 – This course is designed to use the itihasa-purana Mahabharata as a mirror to discover oneself. Key aspects of antaranga yoga (the process of introspection described in the Yoga Sutras) are exemplified through the Mahabharata stories. This enables us to gain a deep comprehension of our psyche and its patterns.
Talks by Shri Raghu Ananthanarayanan
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