The Framework: From Habit to Growth
This workshop is based on a powerful model of how we move from stagnation to evolution by deploying six key modes of consciousness.
The diagram shows two paths: the Merry-Go-Round of Habit, where we act on impulse without alignment, and the Spiral of Growth, where we use wisdom to elevate every action.
We achieve this "Lift" by consciously deploying these powers at both the individual (Vyashti) and collective (Samashti) levels. In this workshop, "Samashti" isn't just an abstract concept — it's the tangible energy of the Sangha in the room.
Explore the Six Modes of Consciousness
| Mode | Individual (Vyashti) | Collective (Samashti) | In This Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prakasha (Presence) |
Accessing your own "I Am" presence; pure aliveness. | Tapping into the universal Source Field that connects us all. | We start and end steeped in the high, shared energy of Long Kriya. |
| Iksha (Impulse) |
Recognizing your personal desires and specific goals. | Tuning into the shared, positive intention and "vibe" of the group. | You set a personal Sankalpa, energized by the collective positivity of the room. |
| Kriya (Action) |
Your personal kinetic effort to get things done. | Aligning with a manifesting flow; action "happening" through us effortlessly when zoned in with the Sangha. | You dive into tasks, feeling carried by the collective "zone" rather than just personal striving. |
| Gyana (Interpretation) |
Realizing what happened after the fact; gaining hindsight from completed action. | Accessing the "Big Mind" — the collective intelligence and shared experience of the Sangha. | You reflect on completed actions to gain insight, tapping into the group's shared wisdom during discussions. |
| Vimarsha (Discrimination) |
Using your intellect to analyze and decide based on your values. | Reflecting together on Gurutattva — the transcendental knowledge from the talk — as our guiding principle. | We use Gurudev's teaching to collectively attune our judgment to higher principles before the next sprint. |
| Shanta (Stillness) |
Your power to actively "let go," cool down mental entropy, and reset. | The "coherence effect" created by meditating together as a group. | We experience collective coherence through group meditation, which makes individual "letting go" much easier. |
By working with these powers together, we don't just complete tasks; we participate in a conscious evolution, moving from habit to growth with every action.