What exactly is Yoga disentangling? If the atma is pure consciousness and never altered, why do we experience confusion, attachment, and misidentification?

Jeffrey Armstrong, explored the classical Sāṅkhya map of the subtle body — the elegant architecture through which consciousness becomes layered, and through which Yoga restores clarity. Notes included

There are 24 layers covering the atma - submerging it into matter, covering it with karma. Together they form the subtle body — the instrument through which consciousness experiences embodied life. Once you learn to distinguish these layers, you can see and know them directly—and begin working with them consciously, rather than being unconsciously driven by them.

Through the unfolding of prakṛti into the 24 tattvas described in Sāṅkhya: buddhi (intelligence), ahaṁkāra (identity), manas (the thinking, feeling & willing mind), the indriyas (senses), and the pañca-mahābhūtas (5 great elements) — earth, water, fire, air, and ether.Together they form the subtle body — the instrument through which consciousness experiences embodied life.In this satsang we will explore:

How the five elements shape perception and psychology
How vṛttis form patterns of identity
The distinction between the subtle body and the atma
How Yoga reverses the layering process
A clear and practical map for refining perception and disentangling identity from its coverings.

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Join renowned Vedic teacher and author Jeffrey Armstrong (Kavindra Rishi) for an inspiring evening of timeless Vedic wisdom. Jeffrey explores profound teachings from the Bhagavad Gītā and other sacred texts, weaving them into practical guidance for modern life. This is a rare chance to sit in satsang with a living master — ask questions, deepen your understanding, and connect with a vibrant dhārmic community.

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Jeffrey Armstrong | Kavindra Rishi

ICCR Distinguished Indologist 2021

CHCC Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

Founder of VASA Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts.

Jeffrey also the co-chairman of VFA (Vedic Friends Association) and a scholar on the British Board of Dharmic Scholars. As a yoga practitioner for the last 50 years, he retired from corporate life 26 years ago and has been teaching full-time on behalf of the Vedic Sanatana Dharma. Jeffrey is a best-selling author, philosopher, poet and a Vedic Astrologer for over 45 years.

Jeffrey has a unique gift to speak the ancient Vedic/Yogic knowledge in a dynamic and transformative language that inspires audiences of all ages. Featured in the CBC documentary Planet Yoga and Take Back Your Power. He has degrees in Psychology, History & Comparative Religion, and Literature, had a successful career as an executive in Silicon Valley, and was a motivational speaker to Fortune 500 companies for 10 years before turning to teaching full time.

If you go to the ABOUT section on his website wwwjeffreyarmstrong.com you can learn more in his blog, poetry, youtube channel and classes.

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