The Sacred Relationships programme, with Smrati Humar, was a journey of deep reflection, self-discovery and experiential learning. Each session offered a unique emphasis, yet together they formed a coherent path toward greater awareness of ourselves, others, and the divine presence within relationships.
From the very beginning, the invitation was to see relationships as sacred spaces where one can be fully authentic, where growth is nurtured and where the practice of honouring another’s essence becomes a gateway to a divine connection. The blend of Ayurveda, teachings from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo and practical reflection exercises gave both structure and depth to this exploration.
Sacred relationships were revealed not as perfect bonds, but as living practices where awareness, balance, and surrender create harmony.
Personally, what resonated most was the shift from seeing others not through the lens of their shortcomings, but through the recognition of their elemental gifts. The programme emphasised that love matures when it is spacious, when it grants freedom and when it aligns with higher forces rather than personal expectations.
The progression from discovering elemental nature, to restoring balance, to reflecting on relational impact, and finally to aligning with natural and divine rhythms created a sense of completeness. It left the impression that sacred relationships are both a mirror and a path; mirrors that reveal our tendencies and triggers and a path that guides us toward greater harmony, openness, and spiritual growth.
All in all, this programme was not only about relationships with others, but about relationships with self, with nature, and with the Divine. It offered a way to experience love not as possession or demand, but as freedom, presence, and shared evolution.
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“Warm spiritual atmosphere.”
“Lucidness, very practical also for daily life.”
“The practical application of the ayurvedic knowledge in context of relations.”
“Beautiful, warm and concentrated.”
“New insights with oneself and the world around.”
“The joint application of listening to the speaker and involvement of the listeners experiences made the workshop very lively and understandable.”
“Calming, understanding and reflective.”
“The tuning of our element and also understanding the relationship I have with every person around me. It made me more conscious. I am sure these sessions will help me with my students.”
“Clarity on the elements and why we behave in a certain way and how to identify people's energies which change sometimes like seasons.”
“Lovely experience. Very lively interactive sessions. Clear and understandable presentation and application of the Ayurvedic 3 Doshas in context of relationships.”
“Reflections: For me, the Divine elements express themselves most in the simple rhythms of my daily life.
“In Space, I feel her vastness when I sit quietly with children—watching their openness reminds me that the soul too needs space to grow freely.
“Air is present in the laughter and play, in the breath of life I share with them. It teaches me lightness and freedom.
“Fire rises in the warmth of love and enthusiasm I feel when I cook or share food—it becomes an offering, a way to nurture and care, just as the Mother speaks of consecrating daily actions.
“Water flows in moments of tenderness, especially when I am with animals. Their innocence and trust feel like her Grace moving quietly and deeply.
“Earth grounds me whenever I simply touch the soil, or even when I prepare a meal. It reminds me to stay rooted in sincerity and gratitude.
“In these small acts — spending time with children, preparing food, or being with animals—I feel her presence. These are not ordinary activities anymore; they become ways of expressing my deeper truth and connecting with her light. This session was a new learning and it made me reflect about each student in my class.”
“I didn't know much about Ayurveda, nature energies, and I found it a very interesting and important topic.”
“Understanding how sacred relationships are formed and how careful we have to be when interacting with other people. Also how to properly care about our loved ones.”
“How we connect and interact with other people based on our elemental nature, and how our being reacts/adapts accordingly.”
“Smrati was very present and encouraged participants to participate a lot, which I find it very necessary and helpful. It was a very dynamic webinar, which I love, and kept participants connected and focused on each session.” Cloer.
Helped to resolve any relationship blockages?
“Yes. For example, in the way to bring more understanding into conflicts and blockages between 2 people with for example aggravated pitta (own experience),- and through that understanding – letting it soak in, – and instead of reacting immediately with anger in such situation, becoming possibly more generous, wide and forgiving.”
“Yes. To understand better the doshas - and how to deal with them and apply this understanding “in difficult or awkward situations.”
Brought closer to the Mother & Sri Aurobindo?
“Of course, connecting with oneself is, from my perspective, understanding yourself better, and be more aligned with your psychic being and the Divine. Very grateful for having had the chance to attend that webinar. Brilliant work, Smrati and James for spotting such talent.”
“In the way to learn and be able to live increasingly in a more peaceful relation and understanding with one`s immediate surrounding and being more peaceful, is surely a wonderful tool to increase peace in oneself and thus becoming nearer to Mother and Sri Aurobindo in one’s daily activities and dealings with other Beings.”
“Keeping good peaceful relationships, means dealing with relationships in a peaceful manner, is surely a great help in the yoga,- to keep peaceful mind and attitude in all circumstances and thus to experience more the Presence of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo! Thankyou.”
