As part of the monthly workshop series titled “Towards Integral Perfection,” offered by Sri Aurobindo Society under its new initiative Uditam-The Institute of Integral Healing, we bring you the third workshop in the series – Growing Beyond the Mental–Vital Entanglements.

“No life can be successful without self-discipline” says The Mother she further adds that: “A discipline imposed by the will for any spiritual end is Tapasya. Tapasya: a discipline aiming at the realisation of the Divine. Mental tapasya: the process leading to the goal. Vital tapasya: the vital undergoes a rigorous discipline in order to transform itself...” In this workshop, we will explore the connection between discipline and the interplay of mental and vital energies.

Reserve your spot now. We invite you to embark on a progressive, conscious journey toward self-discovery, inner harmony, and awakened living.

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Timings: Evening 4:00 to 5:30 PM (IST)

The sessions will include talks along with curated reading materials and reflections.

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M: +91 8056866627 

Email: [email protected]

Attend this session both online and live @ Sri Aurobindo Society, 11, Saint Martin Street, Pondicherry, India

Day-wise topics followed by Q and A 

Grounded in the vision of Integral Yoga, we will explore the distinct roles of the mental and vital parts of our being, understand how their mixture affects us, and open the door to inner clarity and conscious growth.

Monday, 1st September

Acknowledging the Play of Nature 

Begin by observing the entangled movements of thought, emotion, and desire. Explore how the mind and vital appear on the surface as one, and how this mix clouds clarity.

Tuesday, 2nd September 

Understanding the Mental - Vital Framework 

Learn to distinguish the mental and vital as separate inner movements and develop awareness of their essential functions and roles.

Wednesday, 3rd September

Recognising Our Patterns, Reactions, and Influences

Deepen self-observation. Identify inner patterns shaped by the mind–vital mix. 

Thursday, 4th September

Cultivating Inner Discrimination and Growth

Integrate insights gained. Align the mind and vital toward a deeper inner guidance, and commit to conscious growth beyond the entanglements.

Key Takeaways 

• Understanding of the mental being—its true functions, intelligence, and clarity
• Insights into the vital being—desire, impulse, passion, and emotion
• Tools to observe the mental–vital exchange within our own experience
• Reflective journaling and guided worksheets for self-reflection

Facilitator

Dr. Aditi Kaul is a seeker on the path of Integral Yoga. Holding a Ph.D. in Psychology and further studies in Integral Yoga Psychology, her journey has been one of deep inner exploration, self-discovery, and conscious living.

Currently based in Pondicherry, she is a member of the UDITAM team—an initiative by Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry, focused on integral healing, self-discovery, and connecting with the presence within as the foundation for true health and well-being.