Sri M's UK Visit

2025

23 June to 04 July

We were honoured to host Sri M’s UK visit from 23rd June to 4th July 2025, and it was met with deep appreciation and widespread engagement.

Across this series of programmes, hundreds of participants from diverse backgrounds came together to explore yoga, meditation, wisdom teachings, and inner transformation. The visit brought renewed energy, insights to everyone who attended.

The Sacred Grove Foundation, dedicated to empowering individuals through yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, successfully delivered a suite of enlightening workshops, all of which were received with great enthusiasm and gratitude. These sessions deepened spiritual understanding, fostered holistic well‑being, and created spaces for reflection, connection, and growth.

[1] A 2-day workshop:

Unlocking the Mystical Teachings of Thirumantiram – A Journey with Sri M

The Thirumantiram Workshop 2025 was a highly successful educational and well-being programme, bringing together members of the public to explore one of the most significant yogic and philosophical texts of the Tamil Shaiva Siddhanta tradition. Composed over 2,000 years ago, the Thirumantiram offers enduring insights into yoga, mantra, meditation, self-discipline, and self-realisation, presenting a balanced integration of devotion (Bhakti) and knowledge (Jnana) in a manner accessible to people of all backgrounds.

Guided by Sri M, the workshop advanced public education in spiritual philosophy and yogic practice, while supporting holistic health and inner well-being. Participants engaged deeply with the text's teachings, gaining both conceptual understanding and practical tools that could be applied in daily life to cultivate mindfulness, clarity, and inner balance. 

The programme was widely appreciated for its clarity, inclusiveness, and depth, and benefited hundreds of participants, inspiring reflection, personal growth, and a deeper appreciation of timeless spiritual wisdom offered for the public benefit.

(Please note: No Kriya Yoga initiation or review was included in this workshop.)

Workshop Date : 23 & 24 June 2025

Location : Uxbridge, London

Sri M's London workshop on the Thirumanthiram (23 & 24 June) commended with the profound truth: “Anbe Shivam” – Love itself is the Supreme Being, and One United Humanity is at the heart of this teaching. Invoking the blessings of the masters, Sri M gently led participants into the depths of the Thirumantiram — a sacred Tamil scripture composed over 2,000 years ago by the sage Thirumoolar. This timeless spiritual classic beautifully integrates Bhakti (devotion) and Jnana (wisdom), offering a transformative path toward self-realisation. Through poetic verses, the workshop delved into the deeper dimensions of yoga, mantra, tantra, meditation, and the nature of the Self — unveiling the mystical wisdom of the Shaiva Siddhanta tradition. A journey of love, unity, and inner awakening has begun. 🌺

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[2] A 1-day workshop:

Dispelling Darkness: The Fire of Wisdom in Dakshinamurthi Stotram + Dhuni (Sacred Fire) Meditation with Sri M

This immersive session successfully advanced public understanding of spiritual philosophy and contemplative practices, as Sri M elucidated the deeper meanings of the verses, illuminating principles of non-duality (Advaita), inner stillness, and self-awareness. The session supported participants in cultivating reflection, mindfulness, and greater clarity, contributing positively to mental and emotional well-being.

The programme concluded with a Dhuni (sacred fire) meditation, introducing participants to an ancient yogic contemplative tradition in a structured and inclusive manner. This practice encouraged deep contemplation, inner purification, and heightened awareness, and was widely appreciated for its calming and transformative effect.

This was the only session within the year's programme to include the Dhuni meditation, offering the public a rare educational and experiential opportunity, which was received with great respect and gratitude by participants.

(Please note: No Kriya Yoga initiation or review was included in this workshop.)

Workshop Date : 25 June 2025

Location : Hayes, London

The workshop commenced with Sri M invoking the blessings of the Masters, setting a sacred tone for the day. This was followed by the melodious Vedic chanting of the Dakshinamurthy Stotram by dedicated volunteers, creating a deeply meditative atmosphere. Throughout the day, Sri M offered a verse-by-verse exploration of this profound Sanskrit hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya. With clarity and depth, he illuminated the subtle layers of meaning within each shloka, often sharing relatable examples and insights to help participants connect the teachings to their own lives. The Dakshinamurthy Stotram is a timeless composition in reverence to Lord Shiva in his serene and radiant form as Dakshinamurthy – the silent Guru, seated beneath the ancient banyan tree, symbolising stillness, wisdom, and the light of pure consciousness. Sri M guided participants through the deeper philosophical essence of the text – revealing how it unravels the illusions of the material world and points the seeker inward toward the Self, towards knowledge that is not learnt but awakened. The stotram becomes a mirror for self-inquiry, pointing to the formless awareness behind all experience, and ultimately, the path to liberation.

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[3] A 3-day workshop:

Yoga Also for the Godless: Exploring the Science of Yoga Sutras with Sri M

Sri M's commentary on the Yoga Sutras presented Yoga as a universal and inclusive path to self-development and well-being, emphasising self-discipline, breath regulation, meditation, and the cultivation of awareness beyond religious or cultural boundaries. Delivered over three days, the programme advanced public education in yogic philosophy and practice, guiding participants through both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of Kriya Yoga.

Through these teachings, participants gained a deeper understanding of how yogic practices can help harmonise the body, mind, and emotions, supporting inner stillness, mental clarity, and overall well-being. The workshop included Kriya Yoga initiation and review, which were conducted in an open and accessible manner to all participants.

The programme benefited hundreds of participants, leaving them inspired, informed, and enriched in their personal practice, while supporting the Foundation's charitable aim of promoting holistic health, mindful living, and spiritual understanding for the public benefit.

Workshop Date : 27, 28 & 29 June 2025

Location : Uxbridge, London

This video captures moments from the three-day workshop led by Sri M in the UK, based on his acclaimed book Yoga Also for the Godless. Set in a peaceful and reflective environment, the workshop brought together seekers from diverse backgrounds to explore the universal and transformative teachings of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. With clarity, depth, and simplicity, Sri M guided participants through key concepts of Yoga as a path of self-discovery, beyond religious boundaries or belief systems. Through a combination of philosophical discourse and practical sessions, attendees were introduced to the essence of Kriya Yoga and foundational practices such as self-discipline (tapas), breath awareness (pranayama), inner stillness, and meditation. The workshop illuminated the Yoga Sutras as a timeless manual for conscious living, offering tools to cultivate awareness, balance, and insight in everyday life. Whether new to Yoga or well along the path, this immersive experience provided an opportunity to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with the deeper dimensions of body, mind, and spirit.

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[4] A 3-day workshop:

The Tripura Rahasya: A Sacred Journey into the Nature of Reality with Sri M

Over the course of this workshop, Sri M guided participants through the essential teachings of the Tripura Rahasya, advancing public education in spiritual philosophy by exploring its core concepts and their practical relevance to everyday life. Traditionally attributed to the sage Dattatreya, the Tripura Rahasya examines the nature of existence beyond the three primary states of consciousness—waking (Jāgṛat), dreaming (Svapna), and deep sleep (Suṣupti)—offering participants a deeper understanding of self-awareness and ultimate reality in an accessible and reflective manner.

Alongside these teachings, participants received Kriya Yoga initiation, introducing structured yogic practices that supported personal development, mental clarity, and holistic well-being. These practices were presented as practical tools to enhance mindfulness, balance, and inner growth.

The workshop included Kriya Yoga initiation and review, which were conducted in an inclusive and educational context and were widely appreciated. The programme benefited hundreds of attendees, leaving them informed, inspired, and enriched, while contributing meaningfully to the Foundation's charitable aims of promoting well-being, spiritual understanding, and learning for the public benefit.

Workshop Date : 02, 03 & 04 July 2025

Location : Uxbridge, London

In this profound workshop held in the peaceful setting of the UK, Sri M guided participants through the essential teachings of the Tripura Rahasya, a timeless spiritual text attributed to the sage Dattatreya. Over the course of three days, Sri M shed light on its subtle philosophy, offering deep insights into the nature of reality and the Self. The Tripura Rahasya explores existence beyond the three states of consciousness—waking (Jāgṛat), dreaming (Svapna), and deep sleep (Suṣupti). Sri M eloquently explained how the text reveals deeper dimensions of awareness and leads the seeker toward a direct understanding of the ultimate truth. As part of this transformative journey, Sri M also offered Kriya Yoga initiation, a sacred set of yogic practices that support spiritual growth and self-realization. Participants experienced not only the intellectual depth of the teachings but also the practical tools to integrate them into daily life. This workshop was open to all sincere seekers—both newcomers to the Tripura Rahasya and those wishing to deepen their understanding—and served as a catalyst for profound inner transformation.

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