Aging into Awakening from Ram Dass

Open to a journey of growing older that’s spiritually vitalizing, joy-filled, and infused with love — no matter your age.

Discover how to laugh more, fear less, and accept everything as a blessing through the profound teachings of one of America’s most revered spiritual teachers.

No matter your age, do you find yourself resisting, resenting or even dreading the process of getting older?

You’re not alone.

In our culture, we’ve been programmed to see aging as a problem to be managed rather than a gift to be celebrated. We hide signs that we’re aging, complain about our aches, or flat-out deny it’s happening.

The truth is that the journey of aging can be one of the most important catalysts for your spiritual development and ultimate freedom of your soul.

Aging can be a time of spiritual blossoming as you make peace with the ups and downs of life, let go of ego identifications and outdated agendas, and find your way home to your true Self.

But that’s not something you can simply visualize or snap your fingers to make happen. It requires you to consciously and deliberately shift your view of aging from a source of anxiety to a source of exciting possibilities and undreamed-of opportunities.

As you begin to take aging on as an awakening practice, you can become far more radiant, happy and fulfilled than you ever imagined possible — even WITH an aching hip, fading eyesight, or receding hairline (or worse).

In many ways, each challenge that arises with aging can serve as a reminder to prioritize spirit over ego, let go of perceptions that no longer serve you, and express gratitude for all the many blessings in your life that you may be taking for granted. You will then discover that when you are determined to find blessings everywhere, blessings are just as determined to find you.

As you continue the soul work of letting go of the ephemeral and deepening your connection with the eternal, you recognize that change and growth are as enriching as they are inevitable, and you begin unearthing the gold in your golden years — nuggets of wisdom, beauty, and awakening.

You begin to see life with fresh eyes and a deeper appreciation of how every day unfolds with beauty and purpose.

An Illuminating Mentor Awaits

If you’re ready to view aging as one of the most significant opportunities for the liberation of your soul, there is no better teacher to learn from than Ram Dass, one of the world’s most beloved spiritual leaders.

Ram Dass, one of THE iconic pioneers of the sixties, is a founding figure of the hippie movement and the author of the landmark book, Be Here Now, which continues to nourish seekers worldwide to this day.

Over the years, his dedication to spiritual growth evolved into a focus on sacred service, and he became the revered elder for an entire generation.

Then, on a February day in 1997, at the age of 65, Ram Dass was blindsided by a debilitating stroke. From that day forward, he struggled with partial paralysis, aphasia, and a host of physical challenges, including chronic pain and all manner of inconveniences.

He could have viewed this as a terrible — and terribly unfair — tragedy. He could have focused on what he had lost.

Instead, he considers the stroke an act of “fierce grace” that propelled him to a higher level of self-discovery and spiritual growth.

In the crucible of his physical ailments, he demonstrated that in the peace and beauty of unconditional surrender, suffering can become a gateway to transcendence and transformation.

Ram Dass now lives with an effervescent grace, radiance, and beauty… even in a body that has been severely impaired. By aligning himself more with his spiritual essence than his body-bound ego, he’s become freer, more authentic, and, yes, more whole and complete.

Over the years, through his books, talks, and teachings, Ram Dass ushered in a new era of understanding on subjects ranging from Eastern wisdom to higher consciousness to social change. And now, through the example of his own suffering, he’s inviting us to reframe the journey of aging as a practice of awakening.

A Journey Into Freedom

In the 4-module Aging Into Awakening program, Ram Dass will light the way to transforming the heaviness that can come with the journey of aging, helping you establish a baseline of expanded lightness of being and joy.

Ram Dass’ team has curated some of his most important teachings, videos, and reflections for this program to ensure you’ll receive the essential teachings and practices you’ll need to make your own shift.

Ram Dass’ goal in offering this program is to help you flourish as you mature, and to shine with the illuminating light of your true essence.

These four modules will provide many seeds of wisdom for you to harvest and plant in the garden of your own life — seeds that promise to blossom into peace, playfulness, and joy as you navigate your own journey of growing older.

When you join us for this soul-expanding journey, you’ll not only have the chance to directly receive insights and blessings from this remarkable spiritual teacher, you’ll also benefit from in-depth insights from some of his most cherished allies and soul friends. After each module, one of these beloved allies will apply their decades of experience with Ram Dass to answer intriguing questions posed by former students.

Too often, aging is seen in a negative light in Western culture — with our worth, contribution, and respect seemingly diminished with time.

It doesn’t have to be that way. If you’d like to discover how to embrace the gifts of aging and make your later years your “greater years” — the most spiritually meaningful time of your life — there is no wiser guide than Ram Dass.

You can make aging into a journey of liberation, laughter, and lightness of being if, like Ram Dass, you embrace it as “fierce grace.”

Aging Into Awakening gives you the wisdom and the means to make the rest of your life the best of your life.

Greater Connection Through Video

In three of the four sessions, Ram Dass’ teachings will be presented through video from his work of teachings exclusively curated for The Shift Network, ensuring an even more powerful connection and transmission. This video connection will be easy to use and will greatly increase your learning and transformation.