The Art of Dying

Embrace Life by Understanding Death

Upcoming Dates

    • The Art of Dying
      Details
    • 22 – 25 July Jul 2027
    • Online course, live via Zoom

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 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.

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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
  • Dharmananda explaining to students the crown chakra in a Tantra retreat
  • Art of Dying - students in lecture
  • 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 - students in lecture
  • 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

More About This Unique Teaching

  • Art of Dying - Somananda explains why death is a rare spiritual opportunity

    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
  • Dharmananda explains key tantric principles in a Tantra retreat

    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.

Hear It From Our Students

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    "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 truly was for death. Don’t do what I did. Death is the only certainty in life. This course is a must!" Gayle, UK
  • "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 be evaluating my future actions with much more clarity. " Phillip, USA
  • "I am surprised at how this Art of Dying 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." Kelty, USA
  • "I am not going to delay anymore. I will start preparing for my own death and this Art of Dying 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
  • "The Art of Dying was such a great course, one of the best I took so far." Maximilian, Germany
  • "The Art of Dying helped me prepare to help people close to me go through the process of death, to help myself through the process, and 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

Choose Date and Location

Course Details

Online Course Schedule

How To Participate

Application Process

  • Online Course Schedule

    This course is taught from Thursday to Sunday (22-25 July 2027) 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

    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 a headset 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: Audio Call and Final Decision
      Once we receive your Application Form, new students will be required to schedule a 10-minute audio 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 Live Online

Join from the Comfort of Your Home

Online course, live via Zoom

We’ll meet through Zoom to keep the experience interactive and personal. A webcam and earphones with a microphone are required to fully take part.

Every session is taught live only, with no recordings available afterward, so be sure to join on time according to your own time zone. You’ll have the chance to ask our teachers questions directly during designated Q&A sessions.

Please note this retreat is offered in English only, with no translation services available at this time.

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Teachers

Dharmananda

Senior Teacher

With a quiet demeanor and profound spiritual insight, senior teacher Dharmananda translates a lifetime of dedicated practice into transformative teachings on Tantra Yoga, metaphysics, and higher consciousness for seekers across the globe.
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Somananda

Founder and Head Teacher

Somananda is a spiritual yogi, teacher, and author who founded the Somananda Tantra School — an international organization dedicated to authentic spiritual development through the ancient science of Tantra.
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Lucila Croce

Teacher

From facing a personal health crisis to discovering a path to complete recovery, Lucila’s story is a testament to the power of Tantra Yoga, which she now passionately shares with the world.
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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.

FAQ

Will the teachings conflict with my religious background?

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.

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Does this have anything to do with assisted suicide?

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

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Is this workshop suited for a total beginner in spirituality?

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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