Self-mastery is essentially power to work with one’s mind…

• power to dismantle self-defeating habits
• power to create new self-affirming habits
• power to overrule the clamoring of the dysfunctional aspects of the ego and listen to the voice of the heart or deeper self.

Obviously, the path to reaching these objectives is a very challenging one, that’s why it is best pursued as a collaborative effort combining the energies of like-minded individuals who are all equally invested in the endeavor, binding one another in a commitment to the process. Thus, the advantage of a full year program with an intimate group of study-mates.

Meanwhile, self-mastery as a path has no end. There is no finish line, where anyone would reach and say: “I am a Self-Master. I have mastered my Self and I am done.” However, in this project we have combined a wide range of deeply transformative modules that address every level of one’s being in an effort to first encounter the Self, then work systematically on restoring balance and harmony, moving closer and closer to the authentic self where the “real gold” of our full potential is in waiting.

The purpose is to anchor the Self in a place of power in one’s life, and hence the slogan “Walking on the Path to Personal Power”.

Each of these modules expands the awareness and consciousness of its participants, and the more work they do, the more of themselves they can access and integrate, the higher their “response-ability” in their lives, and the lower their self-abandonment and victimhood.

The basic premise is that the better you know yourself, the greater agency you will have in your own life.

The program is to be rolled out throughout the year starting from April 2023 with workshops happening approximately once every month or two. This allows time for the energies to settle and a chance for reflection on the online forum and application of acquired skills and concepts.

In addition to the face-to-face study dates outlined above, participants will also be offered 2 sessions of yoga and meditation weekly as a mandatory practice  by an excellent instructor following the authentic Krishnamacharya tradition of yoga, amounting to a minimum of of 104 hours by the end of the program. This kind of sustained yoga practice offers tremendous opportunities for self-knowledge and anchoring of the new insights and skills acquired throughout the program.

Yoga sessions will be organized on a weekly basis as part of the package. Timings are to be determined and announced during the first opening module after agreement among the group. Online group calls can be organized for students who reside outside Dubai, as has been done for previous batches.

Let’s revisit the questions raised at the opening of this page and take it from there:

“Are you dealing with “sticky” inner blocks that have hindered your success and joy despite your best efforts?

Do you feel a heavy weight inside that you know is slowing you down from soaring high and “becoming” your highest potential?

Have you accumulated a wealth of knowledge and wisdom about yourself, your soul, and life that for some reason seem to remain “up there” in the mind rather than “in here”, in the body and in daily life?

If you resonate with these questions, the Self-Mastery Project I is THE program for you.”

This program is designed to bring up those parts of you that you have not claimed or processed yet, which, despite your consistent effort, could be still manifesting as an inherent lack of joy, overflowing sorrow, being over-critical of yourself and others, fluctuating levels of personal energy, and inability to move forward among other possibilities.

Unless and until those parts are claimed and processed, you may not have the energy level required to resonate with the high vibrational feelings of joy, peace, and compassion.

Without claiming and processing those aspects of yourself, you may not be anchored or centered enough to hold a space for a client, for students, or even friends and family, and thus feel burdened, overwhelmed, or even resentful towards those who seek your help.

If you have already been on the spiritual path for a while, you might have experienced ups and downs in your own consciousness, reaching the heights of awareness, only to fall back into the mundane troubles of life after a while. This potentially very frustrating process is in great part due to your exposure to higher consciousness and vibrations during workshops and healings without the systematic continuity and focus required to anchor the new knowledge or embed the new awareness at the deepest level of your being. This is one of the areas where the Self-Mastery Project can make a huge difference for you.

This program specifically tackles this necessity, as you will be receiving year-round mentoring by the program facilitator, Usha personally, to ensure the new knowledge from workshops and retreats sinks in, and that a spiritual muscle is being developed systematically. This set up also creates a platform for year-round engagement among a group of like-minded individuals walking the same path, sharing experiences and encouraging one another throughout the program not only during class time, but also outside through online sharing and discussion platform as well as the regular virtual meetings and activities.

However, none of the above will bear fruit without engaging the physical body in the process of spiritual growth. There is no spiritual work without body work. This is the root of this common feelings of “something missing” as a person advances in self awareness and spirituality. In fact, difficult emotions are stored and hidden in the body, and as long as the body is inactive the emotions are not brought up, and the person is likely to have a false sense of well-being. This program addresses this essential aspect by offering 104 hours of yoga throughout the year to ensure an even deeper level of inner integration and internal cleansing.

Considering the intense focus required and to ensure that every individual receives adequate personal attention, the number of participants from all over the world shall not exceed 25.

• Live Seminars & Workshops (online and in person)
• An online learning platform for pre-recorded materials and group discussions
• Group Yoga: weekly classes will be designed to co-relate conceptual understanding with experience in the body
• Mandatory coaching sessions with Usha to help participants process and assimilate their knowledge and insights from the inner work process
• Book reading assignments
• Daily Journals & Dream Journals
• Personal Project: application of the learned knowledge and techniques to a specific area of the participant’s life, working towards a specific tangible goal

• More than 500 hours per year of teaching, guidance and inner work
• 12 workshops and retreats and over 104 hours of Yoga practice every year
• A toolkit of frameworks and methods to work with the self and navigate life with more personal power and harmony
• Tangible sustainable shifts in the inner feeling state, personality, and life circumstances of participants, usually recognized by one’s circle of family and friends.
• The opportunity to integrate your spiritual and psychological awareness into your body so that you can finally “become what you know”
• Tangible change towards objectives in the area of life chosen for the personal project component
• Year-long support and mentoring by the facilitator, yoga instructors, and a team of mentors (Self-Mastery Alumni)
• 6 Coaching sessions by facilitator for each participant, to make sure they are able to process the inner content that’s revealed as the program progresses.
• Access to online learning and discussion platform for continuous connection and reflection.
• Priority access to all other Usha’s offerings throughout the program

The Self-Mastery Project I is the first of 3 Projects offered by Sacred Paths to achieve Usha’s core vision of helping people reconnect with their divine self and become a healing presence in the world.

It is the program that is seen as the foundation course for those with the calling to be healers and therapists. It will enable you to connect to all parts of yourself first and do deep inner work on all wounds that are carried so far away from your center, and introduce your body to physical discipline, in order for you to begin to be able to hold a healing space for others.

Once Project I is completed, you will be able to join Self-Mastery Project II: Teachers Training. It involves coaching, yoga training, process work and metaphysical studies to enable Project II graduates to become intuitive healers and be able to teach Self-Mastery Project I modules to others.

Upon completion of Project II, you will qualify to join Self-Mastery Project III: Transgenerational Healing Training. This project is  a highly specialized training to equip participants with the skills needed to become a therapist, and hold a therapy space for individuals and groups.  At this level, we will be working with a group of highly skilled individuals who are in a place of compassion to help others as a life goal.