JAAH Understanding the Journey

Journey into the Already Awakened Heart

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Understanding the Journey - Start Your Journey Here

Introductory Module - A Nondual View of the Secret

Module 1 - Hṛdayopāya: Sādhana of the Heart

Module 2 - Āṇavopāya: Living in an Open Heart

Module 3 - Śāktopāya: Surrender Into the Heart

Module 4 - Śāmbhavopāya: Reside in the Heart

Module 5 - Maui Immersion: The Heart of Recognition

Understanding the Journey

A Caravan into the Heart

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Celebrating Our Teachers - Word, Song and Dance

Briefing Before Departure - You Will Hear the Secret

Reflection Pages - Questions From the Video

The Divine Heart - Guided Meditation

Video Images -

Revisit Images and Scripture

Travelers Aid - Place to Find the Help you Need

Listen

Celebrating Our Teachers – Holy Kundalini

Listen to the song created for Nathaji using his secret teachings: OPEN YOUR HEART.

FEEL THE FLOW.

SURRENDER EVERYTHING .

WHEN CROSSING THE SEA OF CONSCIOUSNESS Always remember …

Celebrating Our Teachers -Turning Inwards

At the start of the October 2021 retreat we celebrated the 70th birthday of Swami Khecaranatha (“Nathaji”) - as well as the 50th anniversary of his meeting his teacher, Swami Rudrananda (“Rudi”). We were fortunate to have friends of the practice, Egemen Sanli and Miriam Peretz perform.

Watch Miriam Whirling Here

Celebrating Our Teachers -Turning Inwards

The wisdom of the Sufi’s has a strong resonance with the Shaivite tradition. Miriam’s beautiful dancing and the memories it evoked of a trip to Turkey have inspired the course and its invitation to …

Briefing Before Departure - Listen for the Secret

We present to you, fellow traveler, a journey into the very Heart of God: your heart. Nathaji promises that those attending the retreat will hear the Secret, and directs that when they hear the Secret, they write it down and ponder how they are willing to be changed to remember the Secret. Reflection pages are included to record your insights and intentions.

Keep Listening for the Secret During your Journey.

Briefing Before Departure -Assignment 1

Where are you setting out from and where do you hope to go? If you are not sure where you hope to go, then ask yourself… Why do I want to leave where I am?

Click on the space below

How will you keep focused on your Journey? Focus on the process, this is a practice which leads to liberation.

Briefing Before Departure -Assignment 2

What changes are you willing to make in yourself to remember the Secret? Click on the space below to begin typing.

Guided Meditation - Stillpoint in the Heart

Nathaji introduces a series of guided meditations aimed at finding the bindu point in the centers of consciousness in the heart, in the center of the head, in the crown, and beyond.

Enjoy the Talk and the First Meditation of the Series

Module One : Hṛdayopāya Sādhana of the Heart

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 12, 2023

This module is based on the Hṛdayopāya retreat given in Oakland, California, October 2021. It includes a review of the Darśana material and a deeper exploration of the Upayas as a means of liberation.

Module Two: Āṇavopāya

Living in an Open Heart

This module is based on the Āṇavopāya retreat given at the Gyuto Foundation in Richmond, CA, March 2022. We will explore scripture and practices meant to challenge the notion … I am the doer.

Module Three: Śāktopāya Surrender Into the Heart

AVAILABLE JANUARY 15, 2024

This module is based on the Śāktopāya retreat given at the Gyuto Foundation in Richmond, CA, July 2022. We will explore scripture and practices meant to challenge the notion … I am different.

Module Four: Śāmbhavopāya Reside in the Heart

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 26 , 2024

This module follows the Śāmbhavopāya retreat given at the Gyuto Foundation in Richmond, CA, October 2022. We will explore scripture and practices meant to challenge the notion… I am separate.

Module Five: The Heart of Recognition Maui Immersion

AVAILABLE MAY 6, 2024

This module is based on the Immersion that will be presented on Maui from May 6 - 15, 2024. The immersion will be made available to live stream or view on demand for those unable to attend in person.

Using Links to Navigate the Course

Step 1) To visit Traveler’s Aid - click the Electric Donut in the lower left corner of the page.

Step 2) To move one page forwards or back use the Arrows at the top of the page.

Step 3) To jump back to the Heart of Consciousness (“HOC”) website, the course home page or a module page use the Journey Icons at the top center of the page.

If you are at the course home page the HOC Trident will take you back to the HOC Course Website. If you are at a module level, the JAAH Icon will take you back to the Course Table of Contents. If you are at a lesson level the Module Icon will take you back to the current Module Table of Contents. You can go anywhere from Travelers Aid.

Step 4) To view the video links, press the Screen Icon. You will be taken to a new tab where you can watch the video in full screen. Close the tab to return to the notebook.