In the sacred days leading up to The Mother’s birthday, NAMAH hosted a hybrid workshop (February 18–20, 2026), bringing together practitioners of Integral Yoga from all over the world for a shared exploration of consciousness. The central question guiding the gathering was both simple and profound:

• How can a consciousness united with the Divine become a lived reality in daily life?

Through a carefully curated sequence of talks and experiential sessions, participants were invited to explore the inner foundations of self-mastery, the widening of awareness beyond the ordinary mind, and the deeper transformation of life including the body itself. The programme unfolded as a progressive journey: beginning with heart-centred awareness and psychological clarity, expanding into wider perspectives on Truth and knowledge, and culminating in the vibrational and cellular dimensions of transformation.

Day 1 — Foundations of Inner Discovery

The first day established the psychological and spiritual foundations necessary for deeper exploration.

James Anderson opened the workshop by inviting participants to experience the psychic being not merely as an idea but as a living presence within the body. Through breath-centred awareness, body scanning, and the inward repetition of “Maa,” practitioners explored how the various parts of the nature can gradually align around the descending Light of the Divine Mother.

Dr. Monica Gulati then described True Consciousness as the subtle life-force animating all existence but often obscured by habitual patterns of ego. She introduced the practice of Ahuti: consciously offering negative impulses into the inner fire rather than suppressing or identifying with them. In this way, purification becomes an ongoing process integrated into daily life.

Dr. Aditi Kaul re-framed self-examination as a joyful process of self-discovery. When guided by trust in the psychic being, she suggested, self-observation loses its anxiety and becomes an adventure supported by a calm witnessing consciousness.

Participants were then guided by Arul Dev to explore the vertical axis of consciousness by raising awareness above the head to access silence and wideness, and directing attention downward to observe subconscient habits. This practice revealed how the heights and depths of consciousness form a single continuum.

The day concluded with two complementary sessions connecting inner discovery with outer living. Dr. Uma Narayanan led participants into the “Cave of the Heart”,” the inner sanctuary where the soul’s flame quietly burns, while Jishnu Guha reflected on the concept of Swadharma, encouraging participants to view their daily work as a unique contribution to the Divine unfolding.

Day 2 — Expanding the Boundaries of Consciousness

The second day explored wider perspectives on Truth, knowledge, and the evolution of human consciousness.

Dr. Alok Pandey approached Truth not as a rigid concept but as a living reality to be discovered. Drawing upon the Vedic movements of Neti, Neti (not this, not that) and Iti, Iti (this too, this too), he emphasised the humility required to approach Truth without fixed mental conclusions.

Ankita Sharma explored Truth as a dynamic presence emerging anew in each moment. Through inward offering and alignment with the Divine Mother, participants discovered that inner emptiness is not a lack but a receptive space through which higher knowledge can act.

Offering a contemporary lens, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo reflected on the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Rather than diminishing human relevance, she suggested, such technological developments may be prompting humanity to rediscover uniquely human capacities of intuition, self-awareness and experiential knowledge, thereby marking a shift toward a more subjective stage of human evolution.

Shweta C. Rajurkar’s session on Silence invited participants to experience silence as the ever-present ground of being rather than merely the absence of sound. Through subtle listening and the chanting of “Om,” participants explored how silence can become a living channel for the Divine voice.

The day concluded with Dr. Soumitra Basu’s exploration of the Higher Mind and modes of knowledge such as Inspiration, Intuition, Revelation, and Identity, which lie beyond the ordinary analytical mind. These faculties, he suggested, gradually awaken as the mind opens to a wider and more integrated consciousness.

Day 3 — Vibrational and Cellular Transformation

The final day turned toward the transformative potential within sound and the body itself.

Bryce Grinlington presented a musical demonstration showing how sound can serve as a vehicle of consciousness rather than mere entertainment. Drawing on compositions created by Sunil-Da under The Mother’s guidance and musical renderings inspired by Savitri, the session demonstrated how sound and silence together can sustain a meditative atmosphere and evoke profound inner states.

The workshop concluded with Shweta C. Rajurkar’s session on the awakening of the body’s cells. Drawing upon prayers recorded in The Mother’s Agenda, participants practised cellular invocation, calling the Divine presence into the brain, nerves and the deepest layers of the physical being. The breath itself was experienced as a quiet affirmation of this process, reflecting the body’s gradual consent to transformation.

Key Take-Home Practices for Daily Life

Participants left with a range of practical disciplines to support their ongoing practice:

• Offering negative impulses into the inner fire (Ahuti)
• Returning regularly to heart-centred awareness through breath and Mantra
• Exploring the vertical dimensions of consciousness above the head and beneath the feet
• Practising quiet evening self-reflection
• Performing small acts of unselfish service
• Cultivating the humility of not-knowing before important decisions.
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Alongside these daily practices, the workshop highlighted broader orientations: Aligning life with one’s Swadharma, developing higher modes of knowledge, extending aspiration into the body itself, and gradually transforming daily life into a field of conscious consecration. Reflections from participants across the world, along with thoughtful end-of-session discussions, further enriched this shared exploration.

To sum up the experiential learning, “The journey of consciousness is not only an ascent to spiritual heights but also a descent into the deepest layers of life until even the cells awaken to the Divine Presence.”

Closing Reflection

Across three days, the workshop traced a remarkable arc starting from the heights of transcendental awareness to the intimate depths of cellular life. Philosophical insight and experiential practices were woven together, each illuminating the other. More than a series of sessions, the gathering became a shared exploration of how to rediscover one’s True Consciousness and participate consciously in the ongoing evolution of humanity toward a Supramental Reality envisioned in the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.

“It was a very enriching experience.”

“It has rekindled the aspiration of steady progress which at times we lose sight of in our daily materialistic life.”

“Each of the sessions were extremely interesting and enriching. Special mention about the sessions by Dr. Alok Pandey and Dr. Gitanjali J Angmo.”

“Very calming and energizing at the same time. Made me feel very centred. Though I did the sessions online, still it had a very strong effect.”

The meditation by Ms. Ankita Sharma was extremely effective in making me feel in close proximity of The Mother. Grateful for the experience.”

“It helped in gaining a better understanding and a clearer perspective of integral Yoga in our daily life.”