You are invited to apply for the free Shishya Membership, available to Svaroopa^® Yogis whose study and relationship with Swami Nirmalananda is one of discipleship. Whether you consider her to be your main spiritual teacher or simply one of your significant teachers, you can call yourself a shishya! 

The purpose of this membership is to provide Swamiji’s shishyas (disciples) with opportunities to spend time with her in dedicated programs and courses.   All the other shishyas in these exclusive phone and in-person programs share a similar level of dedication and inner understanding, which enables Swamiji to offer a deeper level of teaching, transmission and support.

What is a shishya?  The best answer is found in the model that Swamiji follows — her own Guru’s life-long devotion to his Guru, Bhagavan Nityananda.  She models that for us as well, through her fidelity to her Guru’s teachings, the unflagging application of her own self-effort to -the practices He gave her, and her own ever-opening heart.  Swami Nirmalananda says, “My heart and my being were opened by Muktananda’s grace, but I had to work for it.  The hard work ended when I discovered I already had everything within me, but it was the hard work that made me able to recognize that He had already given it to me.”

Shishya Programs include:
    Phone Discourses & Study Groups (free)
    Meditation & Chanting Programs (free)
    Shishya Events & Gatherings (free)
    Shishya Retreats (free teachings, but there may be costs for your room and meals)

Swamiji is committed to making herself available in the midst of our lives, and has created this special opportunity for those who want to have more access to her, both in formal programs and informal events.  Please click here to complete the application form.  Thank you for your interest and support.