Yoga Talks with Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati ji

Dates: Saturday, 8 August & Sunday, 9 August 2026
Time: 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Location: Greenhill Room 1, Harrow Arts Centre
171 Uxbridge Road, Pinner, HA5 4EA

Hosted by: Soham Yoga and The Inner Peace Foundation
Admission: Free to attend; booking required
Please book by: 5 August 2026
Booking: https://sohamyoga.co.uk/yoga-talk

Free limited onsite parking is available.

About the Talks

Join us for two inspiring evenings of yogic wisdom, self-reflection and practical guidance with Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati ji, Founder of Aarsha Vidya Foundation.

Through clear, accessible and engaging teachings, Swamiji will explore the inner obstacles that affect our wellbeing and spiritual growth, and how the three gunas influence our thoughts, behaviour and daily lives.

No previous knowledge of yoga philosophy, Sanskrit or Vedanta is required. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Removing the Kleshas That Hinder Practice & Growth

The Yoga Sutras describe five fundamental afflictions, or kleshas, that disturb the mind and limit our ability to live with clarity:

• Avidya - misunderstanding or ignorance of our true nature
• Asmita - ego-identification
• Raga - attachment
• Dvesha - aversion
• Abhinivesha - fear and clinging to life

Explore how these patterns appear in our thoughts, relationships and spiritual practice, and discover practical ways to recognise and gradually loosen their influence.

Sunday, 9 August 2026

How to Move from Tamas to Rajas to Sattva in Yoga

The yogic tradition explains the mind and nature through three qualities, known as the gunas:

• Tamas - inertia, heaviness and confusion
• Rajas - activity, restlessness and desire
• Sattva - clarity, balance and harmony

Learn how these qualities influence our energy, habits, emotions and choices, and explore practical ways to move from inertia to purposeful action, and from restlessness towards greater clarity and inner steadiness.

About Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati ji

Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati ji is a traditional and contemporary teacher of Vedanta and the Founder of Aarsha Vidya Foundation, based in Mumbai.

Having taught in Mumbai for more than 35 years, Swamiji has shared Vedantic wisdom with a wide range of people, including spiritual seekers, students, young people, professionals, and corporate groups in India and internationally.

Before dedicating himself fully to Vedanta, Swamiji worked as an engineer. He later completed an in-depth study of the Prasthanatrayi—the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and Brahma Sutras—at Sandeepany and was inspired by Swami Chinmayanandaji. He also spent seven years living a life of study and austerity in Rishikesh, where he continued his advanced Vedanta studies.

Swamiji is the founder of the Vedic Wisdom Festival, an annual global online festival that brings together traditional teachers and respected masters to share the vision of Vedic wisdom for a complete and meaningful life. He has also shared his teachings at forums including the World Yoga Festival in the UK and Indica Moksha.

Alongside Vedanta, Swamiji has practised martial arts, including Karate, the Shaolin tradition and Tai Chi Chuan. He has also worked with corporate and educational organisations on strategy, leadership and personal development.

Benefits of Attending

Understand the Mind More Deeply

Learn how the kleshas and gunas shape your thoughts, emotions, habits and reactions.

Recognise Obstacles to Growth

Identify patterns such as attachment, aversion, ego-identification, fear, inertia and restlessness that can hinder yoga practice and personal development.

Gain Practical Tools for Daily Life

Discover ways to meet stress, conflict, uncertainty and emotional challenges with greater awareness and steadiness.

Move Towards Clarity and Balance

Learn how to reduce tamasic and rajasic tendencies while cultivating greater sattva—clarity, harmony and inner composure.

Connect Yoga Philosophy with Modern Living

Explore how classical teachings from Yoga and Vedanta can be applied to relationships, work, decision-making and everyday wellbeing.

Learn from an Experienced Traditional Teacher

Benefit from Swamiji’s depth of knowledge, clarity, warmth and approachable teaching style.

Who Should Attend?

These talks are suitable for:

• Yoga practitioners and teachers wishing to deepen their understanding beyond physical postures
• Students of the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, Upanishads or Vedanta
• Meditation and mindfulness practitioners
• Spiritual seekers exploring greater meaning and self-understanding
• Therapists, counsellors, coaches and wellbeing professionals
• Busy professionals seeking clarity, balance and a steadier inner compass
• Anyone interested in understanding the mind and living with greater awareness

No previous knowledge is needed—only openness, curiosity and a willingness to reflect.

Reserve Your Place

These talks are free to attend, but spaces are limited and booking is essential.

Please book by 5 August 2026:
https://sohamyoga.co.uk/yoga-talk

Join us for two enriching evenings of wisdom, reflection and practical insight with Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati ji.