Sunyoga / Sun meditation

Basiscursus Sunyoga Level 1 en 2
Centrum Welhoven, Vledderveen (Drenthe)

  • 12 – 15 september 2025
  • 14 – 17 mei 2026

These are two identical courses: levels 1 and 2, given by Froukje and Jeroen. Language Dutch, for students who speak another language there is translation in English.

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The advanced course (by Sunyogi himself) is planned for July or August 2026 in Europe (Croatia or Southern Germany). You can follow this course after you have completed the basic course and then practiced seriously for 4-6 months.

Sunyoga (= sun meditation)

Sunyoga is a method passed on by the timeless master Mahavatar Babaji to Sunyogi Umasankar. It is thousands of years old but had largely been forgotten. Sunyoga is not the same as the more well-known sungazing, where the practitioner looks directly into the sun during sunrise or sunset. However, Sunyoga also involves meditation in the sun, initially in the morning. You don't look directly in the sun; instead, you look at it through your sixth chakra (third eye or agna chakra). The sunlight does not enter your pupil but illuminates the white part of your eye.

In this way your eyes and retina are protected, allowing you to eventually practice this meditation at other times, even in the middle of the day. It's not just about the technique; it's also about creating a deep heart connection with the sun and surrendering without expectations. Those who practice it in this way often undergo a spectacular growth, experiencing unity in a relatively short time and undergoing significant healing.

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In Sunyoga, the sun is seen as a grand master. Connecting with the sun is a way to connect with cosmic consciousness or cosmic energy. The energy we can directly draw from the sun is of very high quality. This energy passes through the pineal gland and reaches the cerebellum, where it is metabolized and separated into five elements: space, fire, air, water, and earth. These energies then go to the brain. From there, the energies are directed to every cell and organ in our bodies. This enables weak and damaged cells and organs that disrupt the balance of the five elements to be brought into balance. Essentially, everything can be healed through this process. The sun meditation itself often brings about unique spiritual experiences. However, the essence of Sunyoga lies in creating a solid foundation to retain these experiences and build upon them. The courses place great emphasis on this aspect. Babaji taught Sunyogi that besides the 7 more well-known chakras, there are 22 additional chakras: 11 above and 11 below you, linked to 11 energy fields. If you practice Sunyoga for an extended period, you will gradually pass through all these layers, progressing to higher levels of consciousness. These chakras and layers are extensively described in his book Essence of Sunyoga .
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Sunyoga in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, probably very few people have heard of Sunyoga and Sunyogi Umasankar. Yet since 1997, there have been more than three million Sunyoga students in more than 70 countries. We have been practicing it ourselves since 2021. In August 2023, we met Sunyogi for the first time in Austria and we were very impressed by his loving and powerful personality, enlightened mastery and clear way of teaching.

We are very happy that Sunyogi came to the Netherlands in the spring of 2025 and gave the basic Sunyoga course and the Acupressure course here. The participants were very enthusiastic and, just like us, enjoyed Sunyogi and the courses very much.

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On an early morning in 1995, Sunyogi Umasankar went to the coast of Pondicherry, India, to meditate. At the beginning of his meditation, he was drawn to the reflection of the sun in the seawater and had an enlightenment experience. He was surprised that through the energy he received from the sun, he no longer needed food and water. This was the discovery of Sunyoga. In 2007 Sunyogi put Mahavatar Babaji for the first time. The method of Sunyoga was re-given to humanity through the grace of Mahavatar Babaji to make us stronger and find peace. Sunyogi is a fully enlightened master from India and a living example of where Sunyoga can take you. He was guided by Babaji from a young age, but he became truly aware of this only after meeting Babaji twice during high-altitude walks in the Himalayas. During these encounters, Babaji revealed to him the theory and backgrounds of Sunyoga and how the universe is structured. Sunyogi has a mission to bring peace to the world, partly through Sunyoga. For this purpose, he walked barefoot for six and a half years throughout India, dressed only in a loincloth and without money. In recent years, he travels extensively around the world to spread his message of universal peace and Sunyoga.
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Practical information

The basic courses are given in Centrum Welhoven in Vledderveen, Drenthe (Netherlands) by Froukje Buma and Jeroen Kuyper.

Course September 2025:
Arrival on Friday 12 September afternoon or evening. The course starts on Saturday morning.
Departure: Monday 15 September after sun meditation and breakfast. We will then do the sun meditation three times: on Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning.

Course May 2026:
Arrival on Thursday 14 May (Ascension Day) afternoon or evening. The course starts on Friday morning.
Departure: Sunday 17 May after sun meditation and breakfast. We will do the sun meditation three times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning.

The costs consist of:

  1. The costs of the stay: €29 per night, €13.50 per lunch and €17 per dinner. You have to bring your own breakfast and you can prepare it in the kitchen. Renting bed linen and towels is €8. Booking a room and meals is done through us.
  2. Costs for the course: target amount is €345. This includes 21% VAT. Of this income, 25% goes to the Universal Peace Centre of Sunyogi in India. This is a target amount that you can deviate from if necessary.

Registration

You can sign up now or express your interest via a message .

More Detailed Information

On the (English) website of Sunyogi, you will find comprehensive information about Sunyogi and Sunyoga. You can also find a more precise description of the workshop content (basic course = level 1, 2, and 3) here.

Books

  • Autobiography of Sunyogi (273 pages): In this book, Sunyogi describes his miraculous life journey, his walking pilgrimage through India, and his encounters with Babaji.
  • Essence of Sunyoga (431 pages): In this book, Sunyogi explains the theory and practice of Sunyoga, with numerous illustrations.

These books are currently difficult to obtain. However, you can mail us to obtain a PDF version.

The costs of a book in PDF-format are: €12 for Autobiography of Sunyogi, €15 for Essence of Sunyoga.