Vijñāna Bhairava Dharana
and Meditation practice
- Facilitator: Dr. R. S. Bhogal
- Medium of Communication: English
- Sessions: 3 Sessions
- Dates: 27th Feb, 28th Feb and 1st March 2026
- Time: 16:30 to 18:45 (IST)
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Fees
- Basic Fees: 3,500 /- INR / $40
- Contribution Fees: 4,500 /- INR / $50
- Format: Live Online Sessions (with recordings available*)
- Platform / application: Zoom
Dharana from Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra (the ancient Indian text) will help you experience the power of authentic dharana practice through its numerous mental health benefits and the evolution of the practitioner toward Universal Consciousness and having Inner Harmony with Self, which has been described as the “essence” of dharana.
We will be focusing on selected sutras from Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra and exploring them with the help of meditation techniques.
Basic Benefits of Authentic Dharaṇa in the Modern World:
- Achieving a calm mind with improved intellectual ability, sensory harmony and alignment with Self
- Practical applications/tools for better sleep; improved mood stability; stress reduction and enhancement of personal relationships
- A natural and effortless transition from Dharana practice to deeper meditation (dhyana). Suitable for new and advanced practitioners
Core Essence of the Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra
The essence of this ancient text is found through embodying the Dynamic Nature of Bhairava’s freedom/Will, Wisdom, and Action through the integrated Awareness of Individual Self and the Bliss of the Cosmos. (Meaning of Vijñāna Bhairava — content/theory — text of tantra that explains Dharaṇa).
The Workshop Will Provide a Comprehensive Approach to:
- Study of the Classical Dhyana (scriptural basis/physiological basis) and how it prepares for the next steps.
- Concepts of Pratyahara, Samapatti, Dharana, Dhyana as described by Patanjali and the Shiva Samhita.
- Preparations for Kriya Yoga — Essential preparatory Techniques to assist practitioners to be prepared to begin the dharana meditation practice.
- Techniques that were developed long ago to enable deep meditative states of consciousness, as described in the texts of India.
- Exploration of the Shiva Samhita and guided sessions/discussions about the exploring nature of the Shiva Samhita.
- Applying the practices learned to enhance daily interconnections and well-being in our lives.
About the Facilitator
Dr. R. S. Bhogal
Dr. R. S. Bhogal
Dr. R. S. Bhogal, a Ph.D. in Psychology from UoP, Pune (relating to Fundamental Scientific Research in Meditation), is Director of Research at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, with more than thirty years of research and teaching experience. His PhD study discovers, scientifically, the fundamental psycho-physiological nature of Shiva Samhita Meditation for the first time ever. Formerly, Principal of Yoga College of Kaivalyadhama (Lonavla), he is Editor-in-Chief of Yoga Mimamsa Journal (a biennial scientific Indexed Journal), published from Kaivalyadhama, and is author of seven books, including i) Psycho-physiology of Traditional Yoga (in Korean) ii) Yoga and Modern Psychology (in English and German) iii) Yoga and Mental Health and Beyond (in Hindi, Gujarati, English, Bulgarian, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, German, Korean & Taiwanese) iv) Yoga Psychology & Beyond (English & German) v) Text book for B.Ed. (Yoga), published by NCTE (GOI). Dr. Bhogal is credited with a large number of scientific papers and is a recipient of many National & International awards and accolades. Recently he has been awarded with prestigious YOGA RATNA award (2022). Widely travelled for spreading the message of classical meditation in many cities across Asia, America and Europe, he is one of the most sought-after meditation experts and is ever ardent in discovering simple meditation techniques for therapeutic usage.
| Dates | Topics |
| 27th Feb, 28th Feb and 1st March 2026 | Sessions will provide Theoretical/Guided Dharana/Dhyana Practices and Open Q&A. |
| The workshop will be delivered as an online event for attendees all over the world. |
Who Can Join?
This workshop is open to:- Yoga practitioners and teachers
- Wellness seekers and meditators
- Health professionals exploring integrative approaches
- Anyone interested in personal growth, stress management, or inner peace
- Please be seated in a well-ventilated place during the workshop, especially for comfort during the practice sessions.
- Keep yourself hydrated throughout.
- In case you have consumed a heavy meal, kindly practice after a gap of at least 2 hours.
- After snacking on moderate foods (solids/liquids), practice after a gap of at least 1 hour.
- A meal can be taken after 15 minutes of practice.
- Recordings for each Series will be available for 30 days post the last session of the workshop.
- Please be mindful that recording/s are being shared in good faith to support you in your practices or study.
- Kindly honour its intellectual property rights by not downloading it on your device or forwarding it to any other person, lest it may create some confusion in his/her mind for want of practical tips you get during the workshop.
- A certification of participation will be provided on request.
- Please register for the workshop with the exact name you would like to receive on your certificate.
- Kindly note that requests for a change of name will not be entertained after the certificate has been issued.
Registration
Requirement
Zoom app downloaded on your tab, smartphone or PC / Laptop with internet connection.
Fees
Following are 2 options; you can choose any one of them to participate in this Workshop
Date and Timings
Dates: 27th Feb, 28th Feb and 1st March 2026
Time: 16:30 to 18:45 (IST)
You may register by paying either Basic/Contribution Fees
Basic Fees
Contribution Fees
Contribution Fees
This option, priced higher than the Basic Fee, is designed for participants who wish to support Kaivalyadhama’s charitable initiatives. The additional amount, beyond the Basic Fee, serves as your generous contribution to meaningful causes such as providing food for cows, supporting underprivileged students, assisting poor patients, promoting organic farming, sustaining herb plantations, and advancing yoga research. Both fee options include the same benefits of the workshop.
Your kind gesture will help us support poor patients, education for needy, gaushala, organic farming, herb plantation and yoga research at Kaivalyadhama.
No refund policy
Please pay and book your spot through the link above. We will send you email instructions with credentials post registration.
Query for this workshop? Please email us – onlineworkshops@kdham.com