Samatvam October

Balance On and Off the Mat

What We Offer

The Monthly Concept: Samatvam — Balance Beyond the Posture

In Chapter 2, Verse 48 of the Bhagavad Gītā, Krishna reveals a cornerstone definition of practice: samatvaṁ yoga ucyate—Equanimity in mind and action is Yoga.

True balance is not merely standing still on a single leg; it is the capacity to remain centered amidst life’s fluctuating tides. As autumn arrives and daily rhythms shift, October invites us to explore steadiness as both a physical posture and a mental sanctuary.

  • On the Mat (Sthira): We develop physical alignment, single-leg stability, core containment, and fluid transitions through grounding posture holds.

  • Off the Mat (Sukha): We embody Samatvam—learning to pause, breathe, and maintain emotional equilibrium regardless of life's daily demands.

"Perform your duty poise-bound, O Arjuna, abandoning all attachment, remaining equal in success and failure. Equanimity is called Yoga." — Bhagavad Gītā 2.48

What We’ll Practice in October

  • 🧘 Physical Alignment & Balance: Focused single-leg postures (Vṛkṣāsana, Vīrabhadrāsana III, Natarājāsana) and slow, deliberate transitions to sharpen proprioception and core stability.

  • 💨 Breath Regulation (Prāṇāyāma): Deep Yogic breathing and alternate nostril breathing (Nāḍī Śodhana) to balance the nervous system and calm the mind.

  • 🧠 Mental Focus (Dhāraṇā): Guided concentration practices to help you drop mental fatigue, build focus, and carry a quiet mind into your daily work and family life.

The Flow

Our sessions follow a traditional and purposeful sequence to maximize your detoxification and mental clarity:

Sukshma Vyayamas (Subtle Exercises): Gentle, micro-movements targeting the joints and small muscles. This practice removes energy blockages, improves circulation, and prepares the body for deeper movement.

Surya Namaskars (Sun Salutations): Sūrya Namaskāra serves as our dynamic moving meditation, syncing breath with posture to warm the body and steady the mind.

Asanas (Postures): Targeted physical poses to strengthen core and limbs and experiencing the joy of freedom through binding-unbinding asanas.

Pranayama (Breathing Practices): Dedicated time for advanced breathing techniques to balance the nervous system and expand your vital energy (prana).

Dharana (One-pointed Awareness): We conclude each session by practicing the "sixth limb of yoga"—binding the mind to a single point of focus. This trains the mind to remain steady, quiet, and deeply present long after you leave the mat.

Ready to find your center?

We offer multiple time slots to fit your schedule, no matter where you are.

  • Register for 1 slot and have the flexibility to attend any live sessions

  • Recordings are available for 24h if you are unable to join

Morning Session (Eastern)
6-7 am ET

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Morning Session (Central)
6-7 am CT

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Morning Session (Pacific)
6-7 am PT

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Evening Session
6-7 pm CT

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Here’s what people say…..

“A week and a half into this matness, my shoulder with the torn rotator cuff is feeling pretty stable; the achiness from injuries to my right side is almost gone; two years of grief and exhaustion from the illness and death of my husband is gentling down, and even sparkles of joy and smarana flash forth again. More gratitude than I can say.”

-Ipek Kursat

“Thanks to the teachers and organizing team for this motivation. I had discontinued Yoga due to an injury few months back and was scared to start again. With the gentle motivation, I started with the matness. I’m glad I did. I’m gaining my confidence back. This is something I look forward to every morning.”

-Karuna Ramkumar