Want to live a life of service and purpose?
Learn the Siddhis.
This is Mahasoma’s course on dharma and manifestation where you will learn how to take the power of yogic wisdom and harness it for action in your daily life. It’s an offering to those in our community who are ready to step into a life of powerful action and graceful service. This course will have you learning how to embody and step into a life of full reciprocity with all of nature.
The Siddhis is for anyone that has completed an advanced Vedic wisdom training with us (or equivalent). It is also a pre-requisite for Mahasoma Vedic meditation teacher training.
What are the siddhis?
This offering is a 4-part series that will completely upgrade your experience of life. It re-enlivens the teachings of Maharishi Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtra, which was cognised over 2700 years ago, and is designed to support you in embodying your fullest potential. It's all about mastering the art of manifestation so that you can be of greatest service in the world and live your dharma fearlessly. We will explore and develop the capabilities known as ‘siddhis’ of inner strength, calmness, intuition, celestial perception, and more. With deep Vedic wisdom sessions, you will come to know yourself on a whole new level, ready to be of powerful purpose and graceful service.
Curriculum
The Siddhi course is taught LIVE. In 2026 it will be hosted in Noosa by our Mahasoma founder, Laura Poole.
Part 1 - Stability (3 days)
Learn the practice of the siddhis and the powerful history of this tradition. You will receive the first instalment of sutras that will help create stability in mind, emotions, and body.
Part 2 - Expansion (3 days)
Take your stability with you as you expand into the cosmic regions and learn about your place in the universe and potential to perceive and understand the world around you.
Part 3 - Intuition (3 days)
Learn to cultivate your inner sense of knowing and intuition so you can experience life with full awareness, understanding, and perception of what is required in each moment.
Part 4 - Mastery (in-person only retreat - TBC)
Our final instalment will take place on retreat where we will learn the final part of this practice, exploring the elemental nature of the universe through direct experience.
Join us in 2026 in Noosa with Laura Poole
Each part takes place over 3 days.
Part 1 - STABILITY - 1-3 May, 2026
Part 2 - EXPANSION - TBC August 2026
Part 3 - INTUITION - TBC November 2026
Part 4 - MASTERY 5 DAY RETREAT - TBC 2027
The investment.
We offer a tiered pricing structure for learning the Siddhis to create greater diversity, equity and inclusivity in our community. Our desire is for everyone to be able to advance their meditation practice and experience the life-changing benefits diving into the Vedic wisdom. We have based our tiered pricing structure on the green bottle method developed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk, which helps you determine where you fall on the sliding scale based on your financial privilege. Please read all the options available. You might not say yes to every statement in the option, but the option that has the most YES answers will be your contribution. If you are a dependent, or are supported by your partner, parents, family etc. please answer the questions based on WE, rather than I. We operate on an honesty system as we want to encourage our community to give what they can and receive what they need. It’s about supporting each other and seeing the collective rise as a whole. Sometimes that means you’ll be giving more than others, which in the Vedic tradition is a blessing in itself to be able to share your abundance for the benefit of all. Payment plans are also available. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Inclusions:
Tea, lunch, sweets, and afternoon tea
Ability to re-listen to the wisdom sessions online at your own convenience at a later date
In-person community catch-ups and live experiences
Access to our private online community to connect and share experiences
Ability to re-sit the course as a refresher
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The gift it forward option is for me (or us if supported by partner, parents, family etc.) if:
I am feeling generous and want to share the love by paying for a scholarship enabling someone to sit the course who would otherwise be unable to join
I have abundance in my life and the ability to support others
I meet all of the GIFT YOURSELF points
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The gift yourself option is the actual cost of the training. It’s for me (or us if supported by partner, parents, family etc.) if:
I am able to meet all of my basic needs (e.g. food, housing, transport)
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of my basic needs
I own my own home OR I rent a property OR I live at home and don’t have to pay rent
I own or lease a car
I am employed (or don’t need to work to meet my needs)
I have access to healthcare options (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy) to support my wellbeing
I have access to financial savings
I have some expendable income (e.g. can buy coffee or eat out, buy new clothes, concert tickets, massages etc.)
I can buy new items if needed
I can afford an annual holiday or take time off
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The subsidised training investment is for those whose current life circumstances means they need some support and don’t have family, partner, or friends who they can ask for financial support. This was our previous concession, pensioner, full-time student (with no financial support) or NDIS card option. The subsidised option is our ‘grassroots’ offering for the training. The subsidised option is for me (or us if supported by partner, parents, family etc.) if:
I am able to meet all my basic needs (e.g. food, housing, transport) but it sometimes stretches me quite a bit
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of my basic needs
I rent a room or comfortable property
I own or lease a car
I am employed OR studying with government financial support OR I have retired and have a pension to support my living expenses
I have access to Medicare and occasionally see other healthcare practitioners (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy) to support my wellbeing
I have access to financial savings
I have some expendable income (e.g. to buy coffee or eat out, new clothes, concert tickets, massages etc when I can).
I am able to buy new items and thrift others
I can take a holiday annually or every few years without financial burden
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The helping hand training investment is for those who are currently experiencing financial hardships, need a greater helping hand to advance their practice, and don’t have family, partner, or friends they can ask for financial support. The helping hand option is our ‘base cost’ for the training. The helping hand option is for me (or us if supported by partner, parents, family etc.) if:
I am only just able to meet all my basic needs (e.g. food, housing, transport)
I have debt and it noticeably impacts me in meeting my basic needs
I own or lease a car but may not always be able to afford petrol
I am employed but my income goes towards supporting others and I am unable to save OR I have limited employment due to my health/personal circumstances
I only have access to Medicare to support my health and wellbeing
I have less than $1000 savings
I have no or very limited expendable income (e.g. to buy coffee or eat out, new clothes, concert tickets, massages etc.)
I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them
I cannot afford a holiday or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
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Scholarships are available to those unable to contribute to the above options. We ask for a $108 exchange however full scholarships are also available if needed. We have one scholarship spot available per training or more if there are multiple gift it forward contributions. This option is for me (or us if supported by partner, parents, family etc.) if:
I frequently stress about meeting my basic needs (e.g. food, housing, transport) and don’t always achieve them
I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs
I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing
I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford petrol
I am unemployed or underemployed
I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & healthcare
I have no access to financial savings
I have no or very limited expendable income (e.g. to buy coffee or eat out, new clothes, concert tickets, massages etc.)
I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them
I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
Please apply for the scholarship by emailing sarah@mahasoma.com or laura@mahasoma.com.
Prerequisites
You need to be practising Vedic meditation twice daily and have completed or are in the process of completing an advanced Vedic wisdom training. You must also have received at least one advanced mantra.
If you are unable to attend the live sessions due to travel restrictions, you are able to apply to join us online but must have a Vedic meditation teacher local to you. You will also need to attend Part 4 in person to complete the training.
Email laura@mahasoma.com to apply.
Testimonials
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Emily
It’s hard to put into words how invaluable this training has been... Not only did I meet people whom I now consider my closest friends, but I’ve become the person I always wanted to be. The person who I knew I could be. The Siddhis awaken and enliven so many beautiful human qualities. And help us to perceive the truth, alongside the richness in every moment.
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Ange
The Mahasoma Siddha training was an incredible experience. I loved being immersed in the knowledge and wisdom of the veda, the community connection was wonderful and the final retreat was really special. I looked forward to each of the weekend intensives and must say I was so blissed out by the food as well, it was delicious. If you are looking to deepen your practice the Mahasoma Siddha program is wonderful and will deliver beyond your expectations.
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Jesse
Partaking in the Siddhis was such an incredible experience. Investing in the course was like investing in my happiness. Worthwhile indeeeeed. Through different instalments we deepened our understanding of the Vedas, our practice, and learned the new technique of Siddhi's. Each instalment was filled with fun community catchups, good food, Q&A, and good laughs. For the last instalment, we went on retreat. This was great fun & very enriching. I'd highly recommend the siddhis to anyone who wants to deepen their Vedic knowledge, and transform their life through this powerful practice.
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Caroline
I highly recommend doing the siddhi program to anyone who feels charmed by it. This training is about developing and enlivening qualities from within and I can definitely attest that it does so. I am still in awe by the impact of the practice in my daily life. Each sessions and regular practice have expanded my heart and revealed new layers of myself related to the siddhis.
FAQs
Is this for me?
If you are a twice daily meditator, have taken an advanced Vedic wisdom training, have at least one advanced mantra and are looking to upgrade your experience of life then this training is for you! If you feel like you’re not consistent with your practice or have fallen out of touch with meditation, reach out before you apply and we can let you know if this would be a good time to begin your Siddha journey.
What if I can’t attend all the parts in-person?
We have an option to join us online for one or all of the first 3 instalments, but we do recommend where possible joining us in-person for an optimal learning experience. There will not be a separate online training, all sessions and recordings will occur during the live, in-person training.
The final part can only be attended by coming along in-person to the retreat.
Is it the same as meditation?
No, it’s an entirely different practice! We're going to be learning a new technique that is to be practiced after your regular Vedic meditation practice. It will add time on to your daily sadhana so this is something to keep in mind before beginning. We ask that each person is a regular and consistent meditator. You will find that you get the best out of the training and your investment if you’re already committed to a daily practice. We need to actually be practicing the Siddhis each day in order to receive the benefit, so simply coming to the training won’t be enough to embody this practice.
Can I start with the first part and see if I like it?
Of course! You can start with Part 1 and see if the way it’s shared and what you learn is relevant. If you’d like to continue on, you can do so. We do recommend beginning the year with the intention of completing the training but if it’s not for you or life get’s busy we won’t make you stay!
Is this just another knowledge course?
The Siddhis is a course to take the Vedic wisdom into full action. There is deeper Vedic wisdom you will learn, but the main purpose is to teach you the technique of the siddhis that you will then practice everyday after your morning and evening meditation practice.