The full year
$1,797
- Fall 2026: The Heart of Recognition
- Winter 2027: Poetry as Philosophy
- Spring 2027: The Many Faces of Kālī
- Summer 2027: Being With the Heart
- Live weekend workshops
- Recordings of every session
Sādhana School · 2026–27
Sādhana School
A year of guided study and daily practice in the non-dual Śākta-Śaiva tradition of Kashmir. Three eight-week seasons and a summer immersion, with a community of serious practitioners walking the path together.
Now enrolling: Fall 2026, The Heart of Recognition. Begins Wed, Oct 21
Next season · Fall 2026
The Heart of Recognition
The Pratyabhijñā-hṛdaya & the Philosophy of Kashmir Śaivism
The foundation, and the place to start. Kṣemarāja’s little masterpiece walks you from “my mind is the problem” to “my mind is awareness, one step down.” Over eight weeks we work with the two objections every honest beginner raises (my mind won’t settle; I had it and then I lost it) and learn the core move of Sahṛdaya Meditation: how to rest the mind in the heart, and how to feel the difference between tasting a moment and grasping after it.
- DatesWed, Oct 21 – Wed, Dec 9
- MeetsWednesdays · 9am ET
- Format8 weeks · live with recordings
- WithJacob Kyle
Oct 21Oct 28Nov 04Nov 11Nov 18Nov 25Dec 02Dec 09
The year at a glance
2026–27: The Path of Recognition
Take the whole arc, or step in wherever you’re called. Every season stands on its own, and past seasons stay available on demand.
Enroll in any single season by choosing its card below, or enroll for the full year with the tuition options further down the page.
Fall 2026
Enrolling nowThe Heart of Recognition
The Pratyabhijñā-hṛdaya & the Philosophy of Kashmir Śaivism
Enroll — $497 →Winter 2027
Begins Wed, Jan 27Poetry as Philosophy
Śivastotrāvalī, Rasa Theory & the Songs of Utpaladeva
Enroll — $497 →Spring 2027
Begins Wed, Apr 21The Many Faces of Kālī
Deity, Iconography & the Fierce Faces of Non-Dual Tantra
Enroll — $497 →Summer 2027
Begins Sat, Jul 10Being With the Heart
The Sahṛdaya Summer Immersion
Enroll →How it works
Study, practice, community
Daily practice
Sahṛdaya Meditation, with the haṃsa breath-mantra at its heart, is the spine of the year. The practice imperative is simple: sit every day, and let the study feed the sitting.
Close study
Each season is anchored in a primary text, read in fresh translation with its commentaries, in weekly two-hour sessions that move between philosophy, practice and discussion.
Community
Live weekend workshops, recordings of every session, and a member community in Circle where questions, insights and friendships continue between classes.
Your companions for the year
- The Practice Portfolio: a simple record of your daily practice, so you can see your sādhana take shape.
- The Inner Travelogue: reflection prompts for each week, to turn experience into understanding.
- The Sādhaka’s Sourcebook: the companion volume of texts, translations and practices for the year.
Coming up
Sessions and workshops
Oct
18
Orientation: Sādhana School 2026-2027
Sādhana School: The Path of Recognition
With Jacob Kyle
Oct
21
The Heart of Recognition: Session 1
Sādhana School: The Path of Recognition
With Jacob Kyle
From students
What practitioners say
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There is so much more to my understanding of the subtle body. It brings you back to the foundations of sādhana, practicing every day. The commitment is the best part.
Patricia Pinto
Sādhana School student
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I have often felt that I’m an outlier and will never quite get it. This course brought it within reach, and demystified what it means to take something you’re learning and bring it into your own life.
Heather Carpenter
Sādhana School student
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Anybody who has an interest in expanding their awareness with a really, really experienced teacher: it would benefit them.
Ali Woozley
Sādhana School student
Enroll
Join for a season or the year
A single season
$497
- One eight-week season of your choice
- Weekly live sessions with recordings
- The season’s practice materials
Questions
Do I have to attend live?
No. Each season meets live once a week for two hours, and recordings are posted within one or two business days. Live attendance is only required for those pursuing teacher training.
Who is Sādhana School for?
Seekers, practitioners, scholars, and new and seasoned yoga teachers who want to study the tradition deeply and commit to a daily practice. No Sanskrit or prior study is needed; the fall season is designed as a starting point.
Can I join for just one season?
Yes. Each season stands on its own, and you can join any of them. The full year includes all three seasons and the summer immersion, at a saving.
Can I earn continuing education credits?
If you hold a certification as a yoga teacher, therapist or counselor, Sādhana School hours may count toward continuing education. Check with your certifying body.
What if it isn’t right for me?
Refund requests within 30 days of purchase are honored in full. Write to hello@embodiedphilosophy.com.
Not ready for a year of study? Start with Wisdom School or the free Practice Report.