The Art of Dying

Embrace Life by Understanding Death

Choose Date and Location

- 21 – 24 August Aug 2025
- Online course, live via Zoom

The spiritual preparation for death – one of life’s greatest passages yet a fundamentally neglected aspect of existence – is addressed frontally by this very rare teaching.

The Art of Dying synthesizes modern insights into death as a biological phenomenon with the study of consciousness and great metaphysical teachings that highlight the evolutionary significance of death. In spiritual traditions death is considered as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for spiritual liberation.

Duration:

4 days online course

Total hours:

36 course hours

Suitability:

Fitting for everyone with a spiritual interest

Recommended book:

"The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" by Sogyal Rinpoche

The moment of death is extraordinarily valuable from a spiritual standpoint. In short, this finale of human experience actually provides us with a chance at enlightenment.

Since death is inevitable (and sometimes a surprise) for all of us, Yoga implores us to prepare for it rather than avoid it, to confront it and become ready to make the most of this moment instead of finding ourselves helplessly caught off-guard.

Dharmananda lecturing to students about key tantric principles

Art of Dying - students in meditation with head teacher Dharmananda

Dharmananda explaining to students the crown chakra in a Tantra retreat

Art of Dying - students in lecture with Somananda

Art of Dying - one should aim to die consciously

Art of Dying - Head teacher Dharmananda explains to students the process of dying consciously

Art of Dying - preparing students for a tantric ritual

Art of Dying - Somananda teaches students how to prepare for death spiritually

Somananda Explaining the Importance of Preparing for Death

Course Teachings and Content

You Will Learn This
Teachings on the true meaning of death in Yoga

The folklore of death vs. the process of dying according to the Tibetan understanding

Modern research on death, the dying process, and near-death experiences

Tibetan secrets on the right attitude toward death and its consequences

The Bardo Thodol, an ancient Tibetan manual of dying

The process of conscious death – how to practically assist yourself and others around you to a more spiritual death

The Tibetan Phowa technique – transfer of consciousness

A wide array of other resources, including methods from parapsychology, Hatha Yoga, shamanic processes, and secret tantric meditations
More About This Unique Teaching

The Art of Dying Workshop helps train individuals to eliminate fears, recognize and understand the process of death, let go of misconceptions, and – through this exclusive yogic training – to transform this time of great uncertainty into a beneficial spiritual opportunity.

One of the greatest ambitions of these teachings is to train participants not only to meet their own deaths fearlessly and with wisdom, but also to facilitate a more spiritual fate for others – helping loved ones, for example, to pass more happily, more consciously, and with more dignity.

Let these teachings help you surpass your fears and adopt a beneficial attitude toward death, bringing this subject from ignorance into the light of knowledge in your own personal life.
Application Process
To ensure a balanced and harmonious group dynamic, participation in all our courses is by application only. The application process consists of the following steps:

Step 1: Registration and Payment
Complete your course registration and payment.

Step 2: Submit the Online Application Form
Fill out and submit the online Application Form provided in your purchase confirmation email.

Step 3: Video Call and Final Decision
Once we receive your Application Form, new students will be required to schedule a 10-minute video call with one of our head teachers. Following this step, a final decision regarding your participation will be made.

You will receive a decision within three working days after completing the application process. If your application is not accepted, your payment will be fully refunded.

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Course Description

Online Course Schedule

This course is taught from Thursday to Sunday (21 – 24 August 2025) with the same general schedule for all days.

Course days begin and end:

London (UTC +1): 13:00 – 22:00
New York (UTC -4): 08:00 – 17:00
Los Angeles (UTC -7): 05:00 – 14:00
Sydney (UTC +10): 22:00 – 07:00 (the following day)

The course is taught live online and no recordings will be available for later viewing.

The course is a combination of theoretical teachings and practical exercises. Several breaks will be allocated throughout the day and the exact schedule will manifest organically during each course day.

We recommend that you do not plan any other activities or engagements for the days of the course.
How To Participate
This course is offered live online through the Zoom platform. The access codes will be sent to you a day or two before the beginning of the course.

During the teaching and practice sessions we ask you to:

Use a webcam at all times for enhanced learning environment and group energy. If your webcam is off you will be placed in the waiting room until you are able to fully participate.

Use earphones with a built-in microphone. This is required for better audio quality, more concentrated learning and to maintain privacy of the teachings.

Participate without distraction and do not engage in other activities, like driving, cooking, walking, working etc, during the course. This will disrupt the group energy and the flow of your course experience.

Be alone in the room or only with another registered course participant. No family members, friends or partners who have not registered for the course are allowed to be in the same room with you during the teaching sessions.

This course is offered live online. No recordings are provided and personal recording of the sessions is strictly prohibited.

We recommend that you download Zoom to your computer here and test your audio and camera here.
Application Process
To ensure a balanced and harmonious group dynamic, participation in all our courses is by application only. The application process consists of the following steps:

Step 1: Registration and Payment
Complete your course registration and payment.

Step 2: Submit the Online Application Form
Fill out and submit the online Application Form provided in your purchase confirmation email.

Step 3: Video Call and Final Decision
Once we receive your Application Form, new students will be required to schedule a 10-minute video call with one of our head teachers. Following this step, a final decision regarding your participation will be made.

You will receive a decision within three working days after completing the application process. If your application is not accepted, your payment will be fully refunded.

This Course Is Offered Online!

Offered via Zoom

Online course, live via Zoom

The online course will be offered through Zoom, so we could have a more interactive group experience. Note that you are required to use a webcam and earphones with a microphone in order to part take in this online course.

Every session will be taught in a live format only. There will be no recordings available at a later time or date. Be sure to be there on time for each session according to your personal time zone.

You can ask questions from our teachers verbally during designated Q&A sessions.

Do keep in mind this online retreat is offered in English only. There are no translation services available at this time.

Teachers

Dharmananda

Senior Teacher

Born in Israel in 1977, Dharmananda could be described as a modern-day “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” of Yoga. He is a meditation master. Read more

Somananda

Founder and Head Teacher

Spiritual yogi, lecturer, teacher and author, Somananda is the founder and head teacher of Somananda Tantra School. Read more

Siegbert Büschel

Teacher

Siegbert’s initial Christian upbringing prompted him to explore the purpose of life, which ironically led him to Yoga. Read more

Lucila Croce

Teacher

A sense of deep incompleteness and a serious health issue were the forces that propelled Lucila to study spiritual Yoga. Read more

Teachers shown on this page may change due to unforeseen circumstances, and each may teach in various capacities. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility regarding the teaching team dynamics.

Tickets

The Art of Dying

21 – 24 August Aug 2025 (4 days)

Online course, live via Zoom

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Last Call

Available until 21 August Aug 2025

Quantity:

685€/ticket

Early Bird

Available until 21 July Jul 2025

Quantity:

565€/ticket

Regular Ticket

Available until 7 August Aug 2025

Quantity:

625€/ticket

Course Fee Inclusions:

Your course fee covers all teachings and practices conducted during the program, a comprehensive course booklet delivered to you by e-mail, as well as personalized guidance and support from our teachers throughout the course duration.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Before booking, please carefully review our Terms of Service and Liability Waiver. By making a payment, you acknowledge and fully accept our cancellation and refund policies, along with all other terms outlined in these documents.

Hear It From Our Students

"I can't believe how unprepared I was for death! It is the most important moment of our lives and yet we are all so unprepared. EVERYONE needs this knowledge!"

Nella, Sweden
"This course really lifted the veils surrounding death and the afterlife. Every person on the planet needs these teachings. I'm so grateful I received this knowledge at this point in my life."

Christian, Canada
“I recently had a near death experience and it made me realized how unprepared I was for death I truly was. Don’t do what I did. Death is the only certainty in life. This course is a must!"

Gayle, UK
"We've waited 4 years to take this course! The online format made that dream a reality. We learned so much about the art of dying, and surprisingly about the art of living. How you live is how you die!"

Josh and Shauna, USA
"This course helped me to drop so many outdated beliefs about death and the dying process. It not only taught me about the art of dying, but the art of LIVING!"

Ann, USA
"The teachings about karma in this workshop had so much more depth and meaning when relating to death. I will definitely be evaluating my future actions and decisions with much more sincerity and clarity going forward. These teachings are rare and precious!"

Phillip, USA
"I am surprised at how this course really touched me heart and soul. I thought it was going to be dark and morbid but amazingly I feel quite positive and optimistic. These teachings eliminated many of my fears and anxiety surrounding death."

Kelty, USA
"If someone told you your house was going to burn down for sure in the future, you would prepare. But somehow our imminent death gets dismissed and overlooked. I am not going to delay anymore. I will start preparing for my own death and this workshop gave me the tools to do so. I'm so much more happy now!"

Janita, Latvia
“My father died very unexpectedly. These teachings helped me to cope and to understand the process more deeply. I didn’t realize I could actually help him in the afterlife!"

Siegbert, Germany
"That was such a great course, one of the best I took so far"

Maximilian, Germany
"This course helped me to get prepared for helping the people close to me to go through the process of death, for helping myself through the process and leading the way forward to make a difference in many people's lives."

Scott, USA
"I found you are creating a framework in which you can understand the connectivity between different traditions and religions, and that's extremely valuable."

David, UK

FAQ

The workshop is meant to give clarity and direction about the topic of death according to the Tibetan and yogic teachings.

On the surface, if you have a traditional religious background, you may perceive conflicts in the terminology or beliefs presented. However, you will also learn that in fact many spiritual and religious traditions have similar, if not the same, teachings about the process of death; it is often the case that simply different words are applied for the same concepts.

We would invite you to keep an open mind and take from the teachings what is useful for you.

No. This workshop is entirely focused on a spiritual approach to the natural occurrence of death.

Absolutely. Both beginners and experienced spiritual practitioners alike will gain a tremendous understanding of death and the confidence to deal with this subject in practical dimensions.

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