The Resolution You Won’t Want to Quit!

Hello You!

Yes, you—the one writing a “New Year’s resolution” list that includes “get fitter”, “read more”, “be calmer”, but by February, there’s a good chance you’re back to watching AI-generated cat videos and wondering whether kale is really worth it. What if this year you made a resolution that sticks, one that’s less about the treadmill and more about the temple (hint: your body, your mind, your breath). What if you invested in your own spiritual growth, in a way that’s immersive, committed, and delightfully non-mundane?

And truly, what better year to begin? 2026 is the Year of the Horse—a beautiful synchronicity with Lord Hayagrīva, the horse-headed deity of wisdom and learning, and the iṣṭa-devatā of the Viniyoga tradition. If ever there was a time to gallop towards knowledge, clarity and inner refinement, this is it.

That’s where our three flagship 2026 programmes from Viniyoga® step in: they’re not “yoga for the sake of a nice photo” or “mindfulness for five minutes”. They’re deep, rich, lineage-inspired journeys—built not just to add to your list, but to transform your practice, your being, and yes… your life.

Because let’s be honest: all the fitness apps and “30-day challenges” in the world won’t give you the kind of bodily calm, philosophical clarity and breath-fuelled presence you can gain by committing to something more profound. So here’s to stepping off the hamster wheel of “shall I stick with this?” and onto the solid path of “yes, I am here, I belong to this, I’m growing”.

Scroll on for three distinct immersions—pick the one (or more) that lights you up, commit to it, and let 2026 be your year. No fluff. Real depth. Serious heart.

1. The Yogayājñavalkya-saṁhitā – “The Yoga Treatise of Śrī Yājñavalkya”

If you’ve ever wondered whether yoga is just flexibility and “om”s, this one obliterates that misconception. This is not about doing more handstands—although your body will benefit. It’s about studying a dialogue between the great sage Śrī Yājñavalkya and his wise wife Śrī Gārgī, and through their conversation, you enter the twelve-chapter world of a remarkable classical text that covers the whole gamut of Aṣṭāṅga-Yoga and beyond.

What makes this programme special: it’s online but rooted in tradition, two 50-minute sessions each month, recorded so you can catch up if you miss one. The text is treated not as “an interesting bit of history” but as live teaching—verses chanted, word-for-word meaning explored, discussion of how to bring the learning into the way you practise and live.

If you teach yoga, study yoga, or just want a practice that has substance, this is for you. Begin in January 2026, at your home, yet in dialogue with one of the classical giants of the tradition. Press firmly, invest in your understanding, rather than just your flexibility.

2. The Taittirīya Upaniṣad Ongoing Studies

Ready to take a step further into the foundation of yoga beyond poses and breath? Enter this rare opportunity: studying one of the Vedic Upaniṣads. This programme gives you the chance to engage with the sacred text of the Taittirīya Upaniṣad, not as casual reading, but as practising chant, delving into meaning, and entering lineage-aware transmission. Please note: this programme is by invitation only, to ensure readiness, maturity, and alignment with the tradition’s requirements.

It’s serious. The requirement? A commitment to certain niyamas—personal disciplines: vegetarian diet, abstinence from alcohol, daily bathing & prayer, mantra-sādhana if initiated, alignment of word-and-action. If that sounds a little stern—good. Because this isn’t for dabblers; this is for those ready to import yoga from the cushion into every cell of their being.

You’ll meet twice a month online, recorded for convenience, and you’ll be joining a stream of seekers in a transmission that’s been honoured through generations. The reward? Not just knowledge, but a lived, embodied practice of yoga as a sacred path—not just “how to feel better” but “how to be more”. This is ideal for those looking for depth, transformation, and the kind of commitment that feels like a pilgrimage rather than another habit.

3. The Āsana-Prāṇa-Jayam Year-long Immersion

Think you know asana? Think you know breath? Think again. This is a full-fledged, 52-week immersion beginning January 2026, stepping through postural practice and breath (prāṇa) in a disciplined way that will shift how your body, energy and life work.

Here’s how it works: every fortnight you’ll receive a downloadable practice (with simple drawings, breath ratios, sequence details). Once you’ve digested that, another one comes in—twenty-six practices across the year. The focus is on the subtle body—the energetic anatomy behind the asana and prāṇāyāma—so even seasoned practitioners will find new territory, new depth, new vitality. Visualise this practice as a Prānāyāma integrated into classical Āsana! Double Impact!

Whether you’re a yoga teacher wanting to refine your craft or a dedicated practitioner yearning for an inner shift, this immersion offers structure, richness, and authenticity. It’s not about “getting toned” or “doing more headstands”; it’s about discovering that your body is more than a shape, your breath more than a support act, and your yoga more than a routine.

There you have it—three wonderfully distinct invitations for 2026. If any one of them whispers (or shouts) “Yes, that’s for me”, then go ahead—take the leap. Consider this an investment: in time, in focus, in your inner journey. The world will keep whirling. You get to choose something different.

Here’s to a year of depth, clarity and transformation. Welcome to a journey inward!

With warmth and a wink,
Your Viniyoga Team