Full-Day Workshop
August 15, 2026
9:00 am to 8:30 pm
Where:
UUFSD
1036 Solana Dr
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Cost:
Donation-based
Led By:
Isha Das, Swami Nirvanananda, and Chris Knuth
Join us for a full-day immersion in practice, study, and devotion on August 15, led by Isha Das, Spiritual Director of the Assisi Institute in Rochester, NY, Swami Nirvanananda of Italy, and Chris Knuth.
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Isha Das will offer teachings from his new book, From Merchant to Mystic: The Hero’s Journey of Saint Francis of Assisi, exploring how Saint Francis’s transformation parallels the Kriya Yoga path. Chris Knuth will lead a session based on his book, The Unadorned Thread: A Contemporary Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, offering practical insight into Patanjali’s timeless teachings.
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Throughout the day, participants will receive breaks, and ample time for group meditation. The day will conclude with a special evening kirtan concert led by Swami Nirvanananda in the outdoor amphitheater.