The Gift, in the Kundalini Lineage of Gurumahan
Inner Awakening
The Sponsored Pathway
The complete Inner Awakening program, given freely. The same activation, the same lineage — cost is never the reason someone is turned away.
Fully sponsored places for people facing financial hardship, and for organizations serving communities in need.
The Gift, in the Kundalini Lineage of Gurumahan
Inner Awakening
The Sponsored Pathway
The complete Inner Awakening program, given freely. The same activation, the same lineage — cost is never the reason someone is turned away.
Fully sponsored places for people facing financial hardship, and for organizations serving communities in need.
Cost to you
$0 (refundable $39 deposit)
Cadence
Quarterly workshops
Open to
Individuals and groups of fifteen or more
Upcoming Sponsored Pathway Dates
Pleasanton
Location:
TBC
Min Age: 16+
June Series (Special event, Day 1 with GuruMahan)
Jun 7, Sat | 10 AM – 4 PM (PT)
Jun 20, Sat | 3 PM – 6 PM (PT)
San Jose
Location:
5369 Camden Ave, Suite 280,
San Jose, CA 95124
Min Age: 16+
July Series
Jul 11, Sat | 10 AM – 1 PM (PT)
Jul 12, Sun | 3 PM – 6 PM (PT)
Jul 18, Sat | 10 AM – 1 PM (PT)
May Series
X, Sat | 10 AM – 1 PM (PT)
X , Sun | 3 PM – 6 PM (PT)
X, Sat | 10 AM – 1 PM (PT)
July Series
X, Sat | 10 AM – 1 PM (PT)
X, Sun | 3 PM – 6 PM (PT)
X, Sat | 10 AM – 1 PM (PT)
This work was never meant to be gated by money
Peace begins in the individual and radiates outward — a belief like that cannot come with a paywall. The people who register for our other pathways fund this one. If money is what stands between you and this work, this pathway removes it.
Transmission, not technique
Most free meditation classes hand you a technique and wish you luck. The Sponsored Pathway holds nothing back: at its center is Deeksha, a touch-based transfer of energy initiated directly by a trained facilitator. You receive the full activation, whether you pay full price or nothing at all.
“Technique gets you to the door. Transmission opens it. You do not leave hoping it worked. You leave with the felt evidence that it did.”
A lineage, not a curriculum
Inner Awakening is a bestowal held by Gurumahan (Gurumahan Jegathguru Maha Maharishi Paranjothiar), a self-realized master who has carried this Kundalini lineage into the world for more than three decades.
Your workshop is guided by certified Wisdom Teachers trained directly in this lineage. Your place is free; the tradition is the same one every participant receives.
How it works
- Apply for a place — tell us a little about your situation. There is no shame in asking; this pathway exists for exactly this.
- Hold your spot with a refundable $39 deposit — returned to you when you attend.
- Join the next quarterly workshop — individuals join a digital waitlist; a workshop runs once at least fifteen people are registered.
- Or bring a group of fifteen or more — an organization serving people in need can fill a workshop on its own.
Serving a community in need? Bring a group
Nonprofits, shelters, recovery programs, schools — register a group of fifteen or more and bring them to a quarterly workshop, at no cost to you or to them.
The three movements of the work
The core curriculum is identical across every pathway. The Sponsored Pathway gives you the whole of it, not a reduced version.
Module One — Mindful Foundations
Activation of the root center: out of the head, back into the body. Stability, presence, a nervous system that settles.
Module Two — Vitality and Insight
Activation of the third-eye center. Energy and attention are freed and sharpened; clarity becomes a state you can return to.
Module Three — Integration and Expansion
Activation of the crown center. The work integrates, so the shift becomes part of how you live.
Who the Sponsored Pathway is for
Anyone for whom cost is the obstacle: people between jobs, people carrying medical or family burdens, students, elders on fixed incomes — and the organizations that serve them. If money is the only thing in the way, you are exactly who this was built for.
How a free program stays free
- The complete Inner Awakening program, at no cost to the participant
- The same curriculum, lineage, and activation as every other pathway
- A refundable $39 deposit, returned when you attend
- The online course handbook for ongoing reference
- A permanent place in the free community practice, for life
Our paid programs are what keep this pathway free: those who can, give, so that those who cannot, still receive. If you have received this work and want to keep it moving, you can. Ways to give · Donate
Who guides the work
Your workshop is guided by certified Wisdom Teachers trained directly in this lineage — the same guidance every other participant receives.
Gurumahan
Spiritual head of Universal Peace Foundation and the source of the Inner Awakening bestowal. He designed the program and holds the lineage; he does not personally lead the Sponsored workshops.
Arthisre Siddheswaran
With over twenty years guiding thousands of practitioners in yoga and meditation, Arthisre brings deep practical expertise in the cultivation of inner stability and sustained attention. Her teaching joins ancient contemplative methods with the lived experience of people leading demanding modern lives.
Parthiban Radhakrishnan
After a twenty-six-year corporate career leading high-stakes projects across complex organizations, Parthiban has practiced under Gurumahan’s guidance since 2009. A certified Kundalini Yoga Wisdom Teacher, he brings a rare dual perspective, decades of real leadership pressure and deep yogic practice, to the work of helping leaders build cognitive resilience from the inside out.
A home that never closes
When the program ends, your place in the community does not. Weekly, in person or online, for as long as you want it, at no cost. No one is asked to leave.
Other ways to explore
Can’t wait for the next quarterly workshop? The same activation and lineage are offered three other ways, on demand.
The Community Collective
12 to 20 people · $360 per person
Bring the full program to a community you already have, on your schedule.
Private Sessions
1 to 4 people · $480 per person
Private lessons for a small circle, on demand, with a facilitator’s full attention.
The Visionary Intensive
Up to 10 people · for leadership teams
An intensive for founders, CEOs, and leadership teams, in a fully private setting.
Not sure which fits?
All four, side by side
Compare group size, format, and cost for every pathway on one page.
Common questions
Is this really free?
Yes. It is funded by our paid pathways and by donations. The only ask is a $39 deposit that holds your place and is refunded when you attend.
Is the Sponsored program a lighter version?
No. The same curriculum, the same lineage, the same activation. The difference is who pays, not what you get.
How do I qualify?
It is for individuals facing financial hardship and organizations serving vulnerable communities. Apply below and tell us your situation — we keep it simple and respectful.
How long is the wait?
Individuals join a digital waitlist for the next quarterly workshop; a workshop runs once at least fifteen people are registered.
Can a group or organization register together?
Yes. A group of fifteen or more can attend a quarterly workshop together, at no cost to the organization or the participants.
Apply for your place
If cost has stood between you and this work, it does not have to anymore. Apply below, or register a group of fifteen or more.
Questions first? Call 408-638-6743 or email info@upfcal.org.