Yoga Of Work: Spiritual Approaches to Daily Life

For when outer success no longer answers the inner questions.

This program invites a rethinking of how work is experienced in everyday life. Drawing on Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras, one of the foundational texts of yoga philosophy, this course explores yoga as sadhana – a disciplined path of practice through which daily life becomes a context for cultivating clarity and peace of mind.

Rather than separating inner life from professional life, this interactive online program brings together the inner and outer. In a time when many people are searching for genuine connection rather than information alone, the live format creates space for interaction and shared reflection with others exploring similar questions around work and purpose.

The fluctuations of the mind (citta vṛtti) can create ripples of thought that control our daily life, shaping our experiences of pressure, overwhelm and burnout. Yoga of Work offers tools to observe and understand these patterns, supported by principles of rest, self-care and the intelligent use of energy.

Engaging with sacred teachings in contemporary contexts, participants are invited to discover how yoga philosophy can directly inform daily professional life – and how work itself can become part of a more conscious and meaningful path.

The entire experience from 7AM Hidden Language yoga to Swami Sukhananda and Alicia’s workshops, to walking in glorious nature and resting, to satsang every evening has been extraordinary. This place and the practices you teach are magical. I feel so rejuvenated and restored – almost more youthful too – after only 5 days. Thank you.

This course allowed me to rekindle my sprit at an incredibly low moment. When all my resources were being absorbed by coping with challenging emotions it offered tools and insight (as well as incredibly healing physical and social context) in which I was able to reconnect with my inner wisdom and my sense of purpose and gratitude. I feel inspired and have renewed excitement in my life and my work.

It’s meant being able to step back from my currently hectic lifestyle of family, work, co-housing, veg growing etc… and ‘begin again’ with yogic practices and connections w/ the teachings of the ashram. It’s also enabled lots of time, space in beauty, & connection with like-minded (“like-souled”) people. Mostly it’s allowed me to connect with a sense of peace and okayness about the world “as it is” (and myself as “I am”), yet creating a vision of the future.

Online Course

Yoga of Work Interactive: Live Online Fridays, September 25 - November 27

Together with others interested in applying a spiritual approach to work, Swami Sukhananda will guide you through meaningful practices to support you in daily life.

These include tools for calming the mind, cultivating healthy boundaries, building inner confidence and developing a self-care ritual. Through guided reflection and group dialogue, participants are guided to explore how these teachings apply to their own unique professional and personal circumstances.

This expert approach is supported by a deep understanding of human consciousness, body-mind connection and the wisdom of the Yoga Sūtras. It offers both insight and practice, supporting a more steady and integrated way of engaging with work and daily life.

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To see if this is the right fit for you, contact Swami Sukhananda for a conversation.

I chose to enroll in the course during a year when I was moving from one career to another. I had already decided to make this leap and had prepared for it but felt the support of weekly and then monthly group sessions would provide the cues to stay focused on the bigger life picture and tune in to the deeper side of why it was so important to show up and push myself along in this new challenge. Swami's guidance in the form of structured and progressive sessions really helped me from feeling tangles in all that comes with a new career: steep learning curves, new technology, new work relationships and a different way of presenting yourself to the world. The connections to different group members that were located all over the world allowed us to be raw and open immediately, without the necessity of the cumbersome small talk that often accompanies professional gatherings and situations. For me, this was the jewel; to resource myself and reconnect with practices aligned with my deep spirituality in order to better serve the world in my new line of work. It was a very rewarding and grounding experience, and I would encourage anyone to commit to take the time and make the space for this program.

The integration of movement, creativity, and spirituality really shone through on this course. Swami Sukananda shows her love in such grounded ways. Each class was the highlight of my week/month.

I did the course last year and absolutely loved it! I can highly recommend it to anyone looking for support and clarity in their private and professional life. The opportunity to have guidance and a group of like minded professionals all looking to weave solid spiritual practices into day to day life gave me the structure needed to integrate my many lives. I so often tend to see my day in sections… my morning practice on the mat, or reflecting or chanting… then getting family ready for the day, then work, then family again and chores… and then maybe some personal check in or reading if I am lucky at the end of the day… If any one of these things don’t happen (successfully I may add) the day is “not right”…. Which is a very stressful state of mind! Being able to share and learn about myself and see myself reflected in others, through the life long proven practices of Swami Radha’s life work, over the course of a full year… was a real gift! It brought me a sense of self care, acceptance and clarity… which all put together brought me much closer to my personal recipe for a much more peaceful mind. Thank you

Fridays, September 25 – November 27, 2026

Duration: 10 weeks of online study plus 9 monthly follow-up sessions. The continuing sessions create space to deepen the conversation and sustain the spirit of practice and support that develops throughout the year.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Weekly live session with guided practices and group discussions
Personalized one-on-ones with your instructor
Ongoing connection and dialogue within a committed learning group
Assignments designed to fit your lifestyle and pace
Self-study material for independent learning and further exploration

Language: English

Platform: Unwind at the end of your week in a calm space, via Zoom

Limit: 12 participants

Fees: The regular price for this course is $2100 CAD (or 3 installments of $700 CAD). Or If you are financially able, you may want to consider the Pay it Forward price of $2500 CAD, which supports our bursary program. Or you may inquire about the availability of a bursary. Please contact Swami Sukhananda

Eligibility: People in any sector who are committed to their growth and development, including those considering continuing professional development funding from their organization. You will begin with a conversation with Swami Sukhananda to explore your goals and expectations.

Swami Sukhananda - Teacher for Yoga of Work

Swami Sukhananda (Dr Jayne Boys) was formerly an adviser to governments on sustainability, environmental and organizational issues. She first met Swami Radha in 1988 and was deeply moved by her experience. Sukhananda now lives and teaches yoga at Yasodhara Ashram and in Europe. She is a historian whose articles about Swami Radha’s work have appeared in British and North American yoga magazines. While enjoying the beauty of the Ashram, she is inspired by witnessing the progress participants make during their online sessions. “The transformative effects of the meditation practices and the reflective and discussion processes have adapted so effectively online. It is wonderful to have this opportunity to support professionals navigating the challenges of their daily lives.”

Alicia Pace - Teacher for Resilient Professionals

Alicia holds a Masters in Human Systems Intervention, is a professional coach and a certified Yasodhara Yoga teacher. She has over 19 years experience in organizational development and has participated in Ashram life and learning from her child years through to present day. She is the former publisher of ascent magazine, founder of Pace Consulting and co-created the Decelerator course that bridges worklife with yogic/spiritual practice.