The Sat Yoga Institue has been functioning in Costa Rica since 2002, with the intention of gradually building a true spiritual community, and eventually acquiring land for an ashram and sustainable eco-village in some part of this extraordinary country where the natural ecology and biodiversity and serene natural beauty can be preserved as a refuge not only for nature but for the fulfillment of our divine potentiality. This still remains a dream to be achieved.
Our Institute also hopes to complete a number of other projects aimed at contributing to the spiritual transformation of human consciousness as a whole. On the macro-level, these projects are all part of our overall intention to help birth a renaissance of planetary culture on the basis of the collective realization of our transcendent oneness, by providing training worldwide in Self-realization, the overcoming of narcissism and egocentricity, and the concomitant development of greater compassion, harmony, wisdom, healing energy, and creativity throughout all human relationships.
We appreciate any help you can offer toward the success of these ambitious projects. If you would like to become part of our community, you are welcome to join us.If you feel moved to offer an online donation, please click below.
You will be doing God’s work. All contributions are thankfully received and will be put to the highest use.

• The acquisition of a ‘permanent’ urban headquarter to function as educational and cultural center for the development of altruism
• The acquisition of appropriate rural land on which to build a sustainable ecological and spiritual retreat, ashram, and community
• The development of a model K-12 school based on the principles of the Sat Yoga philosophy—which can be thought of as the perennial philosophy of nonduality synthesized with the contemporary insights into the place of humans in the web of life; the understanding of the essential nature of relationality and the dynamics of the human unconscious; and the role these play in our psycho-spiritual development
• The publication of books that explain the Sat Yoga philosophy and disseminate the psychotechnology that can enable people everywhere to attain liberation from the pathologies of the modern ego
• The development of free spiritual clinics in as many parts of the world as possible, to undertake the vast project of social development based on consciousness liberated from egocentricity.

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• YOGA RETREAT

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BUDDHI EXPERIENCE

I spent 2 ½ weeks studying at the Sat Yoga Institute and, in that time, my heart opened and my perception of who I truly am and who you are as well, completely shifted. It’s difficult to articulate in a way that truly conveys the power and beauty of the transformation that took place there for me. The process included a series of private sessions with Shunyamurti, the Director of the Sat Yoga Institute, who is nothing less than a highly evolved Sage who was able to help me empty myself of worn out perceptions and fears that kept me from being in a state of joy. He did this through assisting me in interpreting my dreams, surrounding me with unconditional love and showing me the way to directly experience the ever present love of God.

Buddhi and our sangha after a meditation class

In addition to time spent with Shunyamurti, I was also embraced by the healing power of the community at the Sat Yoga Institute. The full time students, part time students staff and a monk there create a family that functions at the highest level I have ever had the privilege to be a part of. With them I meditated, practiced asana’s, studied a wide variety of teachings and laughed. I truly felt at home for the first time in my life.
This work is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage and discipline to engage in the process of identifying and letting go of long held beliefs and to allow for new awareness to be born within. During my time there, my body and Spirit was nurtured by the beautiful food that was prepared by the radiant Radha. Her creations were a direct expression of the most divine love and each meal fed every part of my being.
I learned more about myself, and the world I live in, than I have in all 48 years of my life. Little by little, the light from within me became brighter and brighter. And now that I’m back in California, that light continues to shine in a way that I never knew was possible. If you have a desire to move forward toward your own light, if you feel as though you would like to increase the level of joy and love in your life, take some time for yourself and experience what the Sat Yoga Institute has to offer. It is truly the best thing I have ever done for myself, my family and the community as a whole.

Namaste, Buddhi

Archive for the ‘Retreat Comments’ Category

Ginny Dean

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

It has been a pleasure to be at the institute this week. I feel more open and loving from being a part of the meditations, discussions, community and teachings. My family hosts have been very kind and open minded. The staff and participates at the institute are loving and helpful as well.

My heart has been lifted from a place where I felt stuck and stagnant.

I feel more at peace and confident that I have more to give when I return to my home. The information I have received has been enlightening and moving, giving me a basis for continued hope on my path.

I must also thank the kitchen cooks, and others, on the incredible food that has been prepared and served. Our bellies need that when doing the mental work of introspection, transformation and meditation.

Namaste,

Ginny Dean

February 2009

Celia, Tamara, and Saraswati at La Feria (Farmer´s Market), gracefully helping the sangha in our weekly karma yoga tasks.

The Sat Yoga Institute is a safe place to BE. I was welcomed into this community in such a warm and open way. My experience here has helped me gain the strength and courage to delve deep into the depths of my unconscious. My discovery is the simple, beautiful, yet difficult unfolding process of the Essence of Truth which lies within myself, and no less within each of us. The only way OUT of this confusion and suffering is by searching WITHIN, and lifting the veils of illusion which are posing as false truths. (more…)

I have arrived to the end of a two-week individual path, filled with many self-discoveries.

Little by Little, the mountain becomes easier to climb.

At the beginning, I thought it was an easy task, I read the seminar, had a few individual sessions and meditated every day. That´s it! A magic formula, I put it in the oven and out comes a new Dora…

What I have discovered is that, the teachings are much more than just a seminar book. (more…)

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