Events
Scripture Research Institute Presents
The Bhagavad Gita Study Group
Led by Rev. Jaganath Carrera
Tuesdays: May 26, June 30 & July 28
7:00–8:30 PM | Virtual
Guided by Reverend Jaganath Carrera, this course explores the Bhagavad Gita, one of yoga’s essential wisdom texts, alongside the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, illuminating yoga as a path of clarity, devotion, and wise action.
Designed for yoga teachers and sincere seekers, this offering invites deep reflection on life’s challenges, the nature of happiness, conscious decision-making, meditation, love, and the ultimate purpose of practice. Through story, humor, and lived wisdom, Rev. Jaganath unpacks Arjuna’s questions and the timeless guidance they reveal.
This spring module focuses on Chapters 8–18 and is taught in an apprenticeship-style format, responsive to students and the world we live in.
Participants receive Rev. Jaganath’s translation of Chapters 8–18.
Recordings provided after each class.
Arati Offering and Meditation – For the Benefit of All Beings with Rev. Abhaya
Monday, June 1 | 7:00pm-7:30pm Virtual
This offering of light and mantra is dedicated to the welfare of all beings—those who are with us in body, and those who have passed on.
Arati is a joyous act of worship to the Light, through which we both receive and share blessings of health, prosperity, peace, and joy. The waving of lights is accompanied by sacred mantras and healing prayers that support personal and global harmony, love, and spiritual upliftment.
The offering will also include a short meditation, allowing us to deepen our connection to the Light within and around us.
Sutra Sunday
Sunday, June 7 | 9:30am-10:30am Virtual
The teachings of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer us a goldmine of wisdom on how to live in the world peacefully and productively.
The Sutras offer us a way out of suffering, how to move about with grace and gratitude in our hearts. Join us as we discuss the sutras by subject using Rev. Jaganath’s book, “Inside the Yoga Sutras.”
Each month we will review and discuss a new topic (from the Sutra by Subject index) and delve deeply on how these teachings relate to daily life and putting them to use. Ending suffering and living a peaceful and joyful life.
By Donation.
Early Morning Pranayama & Meditation with Prema
Saturdays: June 13, 20 & 27
7:00–7:30 AM | Virtual
Join Prema for this special guided breathing and meditation experience, designed to come together as a community for deeper, spiritual interconnectedness.
We will practice deep diaphragmatic breathing, alternate nostril breathing, and other breathing techniques to calm the nervous system. The practice will lead into a quiet meditation and conclude with closing peace chants.
A wonderful way to begin your weekend morning...
Walking with Patanjali: Explore the Yoga Sutras in a New Way with Rev. Jaganath Carrera
Sundays, June 21, September 20 & December 20
9:30am-10:30am Virtual
The Whisper of Sutras invites practitioners into a quieter, more intimate relationship with the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali—not as philosophy to master, but as wisdom to be listened to and lived.
Taught by Reverend Jaganath Carrera, this journey explores the subtle, often-overlooked sutras that gently rekindle enthusiasm, restore joy, and deepen practice from the inside out.
Rather than shouting their truths, these sutras whisper—beckoning us to slow down, listen more deeply, and rediscover yoga as a living companion on the path.
You are warmly invited to walk this journey with us.
Sunday with Guruji
Sunday, July 12 | 9:30–10:30 AM | Virtual
Mark your calendar for a special morning with Reverend Jaganath!
Guru Poornima Celebration 2026
Sunday, July 26 | 9:30–10:30 AM | Virtual
Guru Poornima is a sacred day of gratitude — a time to honor the teachers, saints, and sages who have illuminated the path of truth across all traditions. Rooted in the Indian Yogic tradition and celebrated worldwide, this day invites us to reflect, offer thanks, and celebrate saints, sages, and teachers from all traditions.
Join us for a heartfelt morning of reflection and reverence. The celebration will include:
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Ordination of Yoga Life Ministers
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Traditional Puja Ceremony
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All-Faiths Ceremony
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Offerings and Tributes
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A special message from Sri Guruji, Reverend Jaganath Carrera
Yoga Life Society honors the timeless wisdom of the Yogic tradition and our lineage of teachings, passed from Master Sivananda to Swami Satchidananda to Sri Guruji, Reverend Jaganath Carrera — and continued by all who walk this path in service and love.
Truth is One, Paths are Many.
Attend In Person
Yoga Life Center
256 Bergen Blvd, Suite 102
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Attend Online
A Zoom link will be shared with all who register.
Sutra Sunday with Special Guest Guruji
Sunday, August 2 | 9:30am-10:30am Virtual
Join us for a very special Sutra Sunday, exploring the concept of samadhi with Reverend Jaganath!
The teachings of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer us a goldmine of wisdom on how to live in the world peacefully and productively.
The Sutras offer us a way out of suffering, how to move about with grace and gratitude in our hearts. Join us as we discuss the sutras by subject using Rev. Jaganath’s book, “Inside the Yoga Sutras.”
Each month we will review and discuss a new topic (from the Sutra by Subject index) and delve deeply on how these teachings relate to daily life and putting them to use. Ending suffering and living a peaceful and joyful life.
By Donation.