The Stoic Art Of Letting Go - by Mariana Oyaga

COURSE

The Stoic Art Of Letting Go

With Mariana Oyaga

Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Stoicism, this course offers a gentle exploration of how we can move through life with greater peace, resilience, and inner freedom. Through reflective teachings and guided meditations, you'll learn to soften your need for control, navigate change with greater ease, and cultivate a steadier, more compassionate way of meeting life's challenges.


Meet your Teacher

Mariana is a meditation teacher who creates guided practices and courses focused on mindfulness, emotional well-being, self-compassion, and inner peace. Through her work, she combines contemplative wisdom with gentle, practical approaches that support people in developing greater awareness, resilience, and connection with themselves. Inspired by both ancient teachings and modern mindfulness practices, Mariana offers meditations that invite reflection, presence, and meaningful personal growth.

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5 Days

44 students

5.0 stars

13 min / day

Letting Go

English


Lesson 1

Where Freedom Begins

This lesson introduces the foundation of Stoic wisdom: understanding the difference between what is within our control and what is not. We explore how much of our inner struggle comes from trying to hold onto things we cannot change, and how a shift in perspective can create more peace and clarity. Through this reflection, we begin to discover that true freedom comes from learning how to meet each moment with awareness, acceptance, and wisdom.

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Lesson 2

Releasing The Need To Control

In this lesson, we explore one of the central teachings of Stoicism: the freedom that comes from releasing our need to control every outcome. While we cannot predict or manage everything that happens around us, we can choose how we respond and where we place our energy.

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Lesson 3

Letting Go Of Expectations

In this lesson, we explore how the expectations we create about ourselves, others, and life can sometimes prevent us from fully experiencing the present moment. We reflect on the difference between having intentions and holding onto rigid ideas of how things should unfold.

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Lesson 4

Releasing The Past And Other People's Opinions

In this lesson, we explore the freedom that comes from making peace with what has already happened and releasing the need to be defined by the perceptions of others. We reflect on how we can learn from our experiences without remaining attached to old stories, regrets, or judgments.

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Lesson 5

Living With Open Hands

In this final lesson, we bring together the wisdom of this journey and explore what it means to live with greater openness, presence, and inner freedom. We reflect on how to embrace life as it unfolds while staying connected to our values, our choices, and the qualities we wish to cultivate.

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5.0 (9)

Recent Reviews

Bren

August 18, 2026

Mariana, this course brought me calm and peace. I was having a sad morning and coming back to your voice and guidance was what I so needed. šŸ™šŸ©µ

Thom

August 15, 2026

Thank you for this effort to bring greater understanding and appreciation to the Stoics and stoicism. I learned and gained appreciably. I highly recommend a recent piece of fiction by Maria Semple entitled ā€œGo Gentleā€. This comic and serious work follows the career and pitfalls of a Stoic philosopher/famiy tudor, but clearly shows how the character building exercises of Stoicism and facing reality make for a rich and realized life.

Cyndi

August 6, 2026

I throughly enjoyed this course. I have been practicing the stoic philosophy for the past year and this course provided wonderful lessons to enhance my learning. Thank you.

Katie

August 1, 2026

A wonderful course that I highly recommend. Well paced and a lovely variety of explanations and personal practice. An insight into stoic values and meanings. Thank you so much for this interesting and informative journey šŸ™šŸ©µ

Sheri

July 30, 2026

Thank you, thank you! This met me exactly where I needed to be met this week. I am experiencing a lot of difficulty with a sick husband, and with my daughter moving away and my grandson with her which brings me much sadness. This course is truly helping me navigate through the difficulties I am experienced right now . I will listen to it again and again.

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