Meaning of Upāssanā

Upāssanā is a beautiful concept in the Yogic teachings, signifying the act of drawing closer to the divine through dedicated practices, devotion, and introspection. Upassana literally translates to "sitting near" or "dwelling near." It signifies the act of approaching or drawing closer to a deity, a higher power, or a spiritual idea. In Buddhism, the Sattipatthana Sutta also emphasizes the four upassanās of practice.

Program Description

The Upassana meditation sits are only available to those who have attended the Nourishing Your Ground Immersion (NYG).

Aligning with the Sacred immersion will start in late February 2026 - and this immersion will involve some deep and beautiful work with sublime Mystery realms and Deity practices. In order to receive the Aligning with the Sacred teachings, it is important that your physical-emotional container is strong and hence we strongly encourage you to attend the Upassana Meditations regularly.


The Upassana sessions are created to

  • Support you to bolster your practice. .

  • Receive the nourishment of the group energy by practicing together in community
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  • Help with balancing the flow and direction of the Vayus in the body.
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  • Create a more grounded vessel to systematically advance on this path.
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  • Help you stay connected with the energy of the Sahajayana teachings by offering you regular touch-points and connection to community.

These sessions will be similar in format to the ‘daily sits’ (offered in the 21-day container of the Nourishing Your Ground Immersion). We will also offer the Sacred Dances practice and the Sahaja Fluid Body meditation with music.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded.

Date and Time

For India (IST) timings, please go here

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Below are Pacific Times:

  1. April 26th, Saturday, 2025, 7. 15 am to 8.00 am PDT

  2. May 26th, Monday, 2025, 6.00 pm to 6:45 pm PDT

  3. June 24th, Tuesday, 2025, 7. 15 am to 8.00 am PDT

  4. July 31st, Thursday, 2025, 6.00 pm to 6:45 pm PDT

  5. August 22nd, Friday, 2025, 7. 15 am to 8.00 am PDT

  6. September 22nd, Monday, 2025, 7. 15 am to 8.00 am PDT

  7. October 20th, Monday, 2025, 7. 15 am to 8.00 am PDT

  8. November 19th, Wednesday, 2025, 6.00 pm to 6:45 pm PST

  9. December 18th, Thursday, 2025, 6.00 pm to 6:45 pm PST

  10. January 23rd , Friday, 2026, 7. 15 am to 8.00 am PST

  11. February 1st, Sunday, 2026, 7. 15 am to 8.00 am PST

Sliding Scale Fees


The payment structure is based on an ‘honor system'. Therefore, it is important that you consider the scale with care and conscientiousness. Please take an honest look at your own financial position and pay at the highest level of the sliding scale that you can afford.

Please be sure to Register in order to receive the zoom link:

STEP 1) Fill this form: https://www.sahajayana.com/registration-upassana

STEP 2) Make payment using one of the options mentioned in the sliding scale below.

  • The actual cost of the Upassana Interim Sessions is $108 (for all 11 sessions). In order to complete your registration please fill the form and finish making the payment.

    If you cannot attend all the dates then you can pay accordingly. We warmly request you to offer your contribution based on the honor system.

    Payment method options:

    1) Most preferred method: Zelle
    Please use email address: niralis@gmail.com Make sure to add first name, last name, email address and ‘Upassana 2025’ in the notes section of Zelle.

    2) Second most preferred: Venmo
    Please use this link: https://venmo.com/Nirali-Shah-3 Make sure to add first name, last name, email address and ‘Upassana 2025’ in the notes section of Venmo.

    3) Credit card Payment (this option will add a 3% transaction fee):
    https://www.sahajayana.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=65c043aa406aab28f5f83295 (Write $140 in the “OTHER AMOUNT” option of the CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION)

  • The Benefactor Scale is $108 to $221. (for all 11 sessions). Your generosity supports Sahajayana to keep our programs accessible to low income groups.

    In order to complete your registration please fill the form and finish making the payment.

    Payment method options:

    1) Most preferred method: Zelle

    Please use email address: niralis@gmail.com. Make sure to add first name, last name, email address and ‘Upassana 2025’ in the notes section of Zelle.

    2) Second most preferred: Venmo

    Please use this link: https://venmo.com/Nirali-Shah-3 Make sure to add first name, last name, email address and ‘Upassana 2025’ in the notes section of Venmo.

    3) Credit card Payment (this option will add a 3% transaction fee):
    https://www.sahajayana.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=65c043aa406aab28f5f83295 (Write any amount in the “OTHER AMOUNT” option of the CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION)

  • Those experiencing genuine or extreme financial challenges may pay anywhere between $1 to $108 (for all 11 sessions).

    In order to complete your registration please fill the form and finish making the payment.

    Payment method options:

    1) Most preferred method: Zelle

    Please use email address: niralis@gmail.com. Make sure to add first name, last name, email address and ‘Upassana 2025’ in the notes section of Zelle.

    2) Second most preferred: Venmo

    Please use this link: https://venmo.com/Nirali-Shah-3 Make sure to add first name, last name, email address and ‘Upassana 2025’ in the notes section of Venmo

    3) Credit card Payment (this option will add a 3% transaction fee): https://www.sahajayana.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=65c043aa406aab28f5f83295 (Write any amount in the “OTHER AMOUNT” option of the CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION)

Please note: We kindly remind all participants that attendance to teachings or sessions are by invitation only.
We maintain the autonomy to decline offering teachings as needed, at any time.