Elemental Evolution
The 2026 European Series
5 Tattvas & The 0-Point System
1. WATER (Jala): The Fluidity of Identity
Dates: April 23 – 26, 2026
Location: Santosha Yoga, French Pyrenees
The Goal: We look at how dissolving rigid psychological structures allows for the fluid integration of aspects of personality into identity, set before the majesty of the Pyrenees mountains.
Price: €675 (shared accommodation and bathroom) All organic meals included
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Workshop 1: Water
The gateway to Self-Willed Evolution, this workshop initiates the element-by-element progression through Water —uncovering the identity structures of Swadhisthana Chakra that shape how we sense ourselves and orient to all that we encounter.
ABHYASA, PRACTICE
Asana Stage Stage 1, 2
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Stage 1 (Days 1): Foundation work learning Surya Namaskar sequences
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Stage 2 (Days 2-4): Progressive development including Surya Namaskar, Water specific asanas, and counterposes to work with swadhisthana chakra activation and svadyaya (self- reflection) capacities. Fluidity and mobility in the hips and legs.
Pranayama Level 1
Six progressive classes developing breath and pranic awareness, building toward conscious engagement with the subtle body's water element dimensions—governing emotional fluidity, sensory refinement, and the capacity for self-intimacy
Kriya Yoga Level
Five classes introducing the first four steps of the Kriya Yoga Sequence, working systematically with energetic architecture to support memorial complex purification and consciousness evolution
Yoga Nidra Level
Three classes establishing foundational practice in conscious deep relaxation, both a therapeutic and evolutionary technique, accessing the deeper layers of chitta where water element patterns of identity are held and can be intentionally engaged for transformation
VIDYA, THEORY
Samkhya: Theory of Creation and Consciousness
Foundational Framework (Class 1)
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Aum and the Three States: Understanding consciousness through waking, dream, and deep sleep states—the triplet structure underlying all phenomenal experience
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Purusha: The witness consciousness
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Prakriti: Energy, form, and dimensional levels of material existence
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Pravritti-Nivritti: The twin movements of descent into form and ascent toward liberation
The Universal Self and Ego Formation (Class 2)
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Mahat: The Universal Self as first principle of individuated consciousness
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Prajna: Intuitive flow states and the progressive stages of ascent in Prajna through expanded awareness
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Ahamkara: The ego structure, samskaras (deep impressions) of the soul, and the mechanics of identification
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TriGunas: The three prime qualities (sattva, rajas, tamas) and their nine differentiated states governing all manifest existence
Elements, Senses, and Individual Consciousness (Class 3)
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Tattvas: The elements as they appear in body and sensory experience
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Chitta: Individual consciousness, its component parts, and their intelligent application in practice
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Jnanendriyas and Karmendriyas: Sensory and motor organs—developing refined perception and skilful action as expressions of enhanced cognition
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Koshas: The five sheaths or dimensions of self, from gross physical to causal body
Water Element in Personality and Psyche
Core Identity Traits (Class 1)
Foundation in Laya-Tantra and Kundalini Yoga frameworks for understanding water element as the substrate of identity formation, through swadhisthana chakra's six petals governing the fundamental orientations of selfhood in relationship to experience
LPT 1 Trait Analysis (Class 2)
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SRT Framework: Identity traits analyzed through the lens of the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas)
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CAB Model: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral dimensions of water element traits— understanding how patterns of self-sensing manifest across thought, feeling, and action
FAR Table Integration (Class 3)
Deep dive into one of the seven analytical tables, examining the particular dynamics of water element identity through systematic trait mapping
Water Element in 0 Point System
Identity Assonance and Shadow Integration (Class 1)
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Understanding identity assonance as the harmonious expression of elemental orientation
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The Circles of Identity: mapping the concentric spheres of self-identification from core to periphery
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Shadow work as integrative transformation rather than suppression or denial
Identity Dissonance and OctaTherapy (Class 2)
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Introduction to 0 point System’s therapeutic structure, the OctaTherapy sub-system. Brief on the Prognostics, Diagnostics and Therapeutic approaches to resolve identity dissonance by employing the 8 therapeutic lines of OctaTherapy.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
DAY 1
9:30-12:00: Arrival and Check-in at Santhosa Yoga, our partner facility in France
13:30-14:30- Lunch
15:00-16:00: Introduction Class
Introduction to AMY, your Teachers and the 0 Point System
Teacher: Anna, Olivia and Marynia
16:30-17:30- Samkhya Theory of Creation and Consciousness: Class 1
Aum-3 States / The Triplets
Purusha-Consciousness levels
Prakriti-Energy/ Form/ Dimensional levels
Pravritti-Nivritti- The Ascent and the Descent
Teacher: Olivia
18:00-18:30- Asana Stage 1: Class 1
Mantra Chanting: MahaMrityunjaya Mantrax3
Surya Namaskar
Teacher: Olivia
18:30-19:00- Pranayama Level 1: Class 1
Aum-3 States / The Triplets
Purusha-Consciousness levels
Prakriti-Energy/ Form/ Dimensional levels
Pravritti-Nivritti- The Ascent and the Descent
Teacher: Marynia
19:00-19:20- Yoga Nidra Level 1: Class 1
Teacher: Marynia
20:00-21:00- Dinner
DAY 2
7:00- 7:30- Asana Stage 2: Class 1
Mantra Chanting: MahaMrtyunjayax3
SuryaNamaskar
Water Asanas
Counterpose
Teacher: Olivia
7:30-8:00- Pranayama Level 1: Class 2
Teacher: Marynia
8:00-8:30- Kriya Yoga Level 1: Class 1
Mantra Chanting: Aum Ah Hungx3
4 steps of Kriya Yoga
Teacher: Marynia
9:00-10:00- Breakfast
10:30-11:30- Samkhya Theory: Class 2
Mahat- The Universal Self
Prajna- Intuitive Flow state & levels of the Ascent
Ahamkara- The Ego, Samskaras of the Soul & the Descent
TriGunas-The 3 Prime Qualities-9 states of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
Teacher: Olivia
12:00-1:00- Water Element in the Personality and Psyche 1-LPT 1: Class 1
The Core Traits of Self-Identity as per the ancient Laya-Tantra/ Kundalini Yogas
Teacher: Marynia
13:30-14:30- Lunch
16:30-17:30- Water Element in the 0 Point System: Class 1
Identity Assonance and integrative transformation of the Shadow
The Circles of Identity
Teacher: Anna
18:00-18:30- Asana Stage 2: Class 2
Teacher: Olivia
18:30-19:00- Pranayama Level 1: Class 3
Teacher: Marynia
19:00-19:30- Kriya Yoga Level 1: Class 2
Teacher: Marynia
19:30-19:50- Yoga Nidra Level 1: Class 2
Teacher: Marynia
20:00 -21:00 Dinner
DAY 3
7:00-07:30- Asana Stage 2: Class 3
Teacher: Olivia
7:30-08:00- Pranayama Level 1: Class 4
Teacher: Marynia
8:00-08:30- Kriya Yoga Level 1: Class 3
Teacher: Marynia
9:00-10:00- Breakfast
10:30-11:30- Samkhya Theory: Class 3
Tattvas-The Elements in the Body and Senses
Chitta-Individual consciousness, its parts and their intelligent application
Bhutendriyas- Sensory organs and a Tantric life, transposing high taste to high consciousness
Karmendriyas-Motor organs, Skilfulness and the manifestation of an enhanced cognition
The Koshas- Dimensions of the Self
Teacher: Olivia
12:00-13:00- Water Element in the Personality and Psyche: Class 2
LPT 1 Traits of identity with:
1. SRT: The TriGunas and
2. CAB: Cognitive, Affective and Behavioural aspects of the traits
Teacher: Marynia
13:30-14:30- Lunch
16:30-17:30- Water Element in the 0 Point System: Class 2
Identity Dissonance, Psychological issues and Healing with 0 Point System's OctaTherapy
AI and OctaTherapy healing for everyone, everywhere
Teacher: Anna
18:00-18:30- Asana Stage 2: Class 4
Teacher: Olivia
18:30-19:00- Pranayama Level 1: Class 5
Teacher: Marynia
19:00-19:30- Kriya Yoga Level 1: Class 4
Teacher: Marynia
19:30-19:50- Yoga Nidra Level 1: Class 3
Teacher: Marynia
20:00-21:00 Dinner
DAY 4
7:00-07:30- Asana Stage 2: Class 5
Teacher: Olivia
7:30-08:00- Pranayama Level 1: Class 6
Teacher: Marynia
8:00-08:30- Kriya Yoga Level 1: Class 5
Teacher: Marynia
9:00-10:00- Breakfast
10:30-11:30- Water Element in the Personality and Psyche: Class 3
FAR Table from 7 Tables
Teacher: Marynia
12:00-1:00- Doubt clearing, feedback and questions for the next workshop
Teacher: All Teachers
1:30-2:30- Lunch
WORKSHOP CLOSES
Our Teachers
Your dedicated instructors for the Water Element Retreat who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise. Each teacher brings a unique perspective and skill set to our classes, ensuring a holisitc learning experience for all students.
Anna Basurto
EU Workshops Director for AryaMarga Yoga. Following her 5 month training at AMY, Anna has been a significant contributor within AMY's 0 Point System R&D. With her focus on Yoga Psychology and Kriya Yoga, Anna practices the evolution of spirit, body and mind with a perspective that is at once intuitive and radiantly light in being.
Marynia Jacher
Maryna has spent much of her life journeying across continents, both as a guide and a seeker. Her boundless curiosity for human nature, led her to immerse in diverse practices across cultures. With joy, she shares the art of Yoga Nidra and Pranayama even as she continues her studies, blending the knowledge of Latin America, Asia, & beyond.
Olivia Gibson
Life has led Olivia towards Yoga along a steady trajectory. After studying with AryaMarga, it was clear that the discipline had taken centre stage. The gratitude for both the practices and her teachers defies articulation. She is dedicated to sharing the practice with all who intend to learn. Focused on cognitive research and application, Olivia is currently engaged with AMY in rendering AMY’s Exposition on the Raja Yoga texts.
Location
Santosha Yoga (France)
A high-vibration refuge in the Pyrenees. The altitude and silence provide the perfect laboratory for the subtle work of Water, Wind, and Space.
Step into the 0-Point. Evolve with the Elements
Registration
One-time Registration and Preparation Kit Deposit: €100
To maintain the integrity of the transmission, spaces are strictly limited. Those students who cannot register for in-person workshop have the option of registering for the Online Version.
Terms and Conditions
Please refer here for terms, conditions and guidelines for the Elemental Evolution Series
Discounts
10% discount for students registering for all 5 workshops & 5% discount for students registering for 3 workshops at a time.
Kindly email us at anna@aryamargayoga.org for more details as concerns the Elemental Evolution Series and the Online Version