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The Essence Of Yogasutra

Online Immersion Program
On
The Essence of Yogasutra: An Overview of Yoga Philosophy & Practice

About the workshop
Embark on a journey through the profound teachings of the Yogasutra in this comprehensive 10-hour course. We begin with an introduction to the shad Darshanas, the six schools of Indian philosophy, emphasizing Samkhya as a foundation for understanding Yoga Philosophy. Our focus then shifts to the Yogasutra, one of the most authoritative texts in the yoga tradition, comprising 196 aphorisms across four chapters. This course provides a detailed, systematic, and well-structured overview of the Yogasutra, exploring key concepts, frameworks, and philosophical and psychological insights, alongside practical perspectives essential for both personal and teaching practice.

Workshop Outcomes:

  1. Understanding of Shad Darshanas: Gain a foundational understanding of the six schools of Indian philosophy.
  2. Insight into Samkhya Philosophy: Learn the principles of Samkhya as a precursor to Yoga Philosophy.
  3. Structured Study of Yogasutra: Receive a systematic overview of the Yogasutra, exploring its structure and core teachings.
  4. Philosophical and Psychological Insights: Analyze the philosophical and psychological dimensions of the Yogasutra.
  5. Practical Applications: Apply the teachings of the Yogasutra to enhance personal practice and teaching methodologies.
  6. Enhanced Perspective on Yoga Tradition: Develop a well-rounded perspective on the historical and cultural context of yoga philosophy.

Audience:
Yoga Practitioners, Professionals, Teachers and Yoga enthusiasts. *Suitable age group 21 years and above

Session Includes:

  • 10 Live, Interactive Zoom Sessions
  • Q & A sessions
  • Access to recorded sessions
  • Suggested Readings & resources materials

Duration of the workshop: 10 hours’ program

Workshop Sessions will be held on:
Every Wednesday (weekly once)

Workshop time in the day:
7:00 – 8:15 PM IST, 1:15 minutes live session with faculty (One session per week)

Expected start date: 07th August, 2024
August: 07, 14, 21, 28
September: 04, 11, 18, 25
October: 02, 09

Medium of instruction: English

Workshop Fee: Rs.5000/- INR for Indian students and $75USD for for International students.

Rāga Yoga Retreat

Rāga Yoga Retreat combines the musical experience of exploring different rāgās of Indian Classical Music and using them as doorways for experiencing the Navarasās to delve into an immersive self-exploration of the mind and its patterns. The retreat brings together ideas from Hindustani Music, Bharata’s Nātya Śāstra, and Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtrās in an experiential manner. Participants will get an opportunity to explore these ideas through a combination of music, reflective arts, interactive theatre games, and contemplative dialogues.

Rāga Yoga series of workshops and retreats are designed by Hariprasad Varma (Founder – Yogaśāla & Zensei®) in collaboration with Shruti Bode (Hindustani Musician) and Aarti Sivakumar (Carnatic Musician).

Note: The workshop and retreat is suitable for any person across age groups. No background in music is required to benefit from the experience.

Objectives:

Rāga Yoga Retreat is intended to offer an inter-disciplinary experience to participants to discover more about themselves, their relationships, and action choices through music, art, and yoga.

The retreat offers a perfect ambience for a deeply reflective space to look at one self through the support of a collective of fellow co-travellers and seekers.

Retreat Contribution: Rs.10,000/- INR

*Avail Early Bird discount offer: Rs.8,000/- for registration before 10th June, 2024. (Limited seats only)

Open to all from the age group of 18 years and above

Accommodation: Only shared accommodation will be provided

Food: Simple sattvik food with fresh grown vegetables from the farm

Venue: Indica Gurukulam @Ritambhara Retreat, No. 69, BMTC Layout, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village, Lakshmipura Hobli.

The Retreat, located just on the outskirts of Bangalore city, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga & spiritual studies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of its own.

Reaching the Retreat Venue: The venue is about 22 kms from Majestic Bus Stand and is accessible through Magadi Road and Tumkur Road preferably through own vehicles. The retreat center is very close to ‘Kamadhenu Kshetra’ – a highly popular Raghavendra Swamy temple in the last few years. It would take about an hour to reach the retreat venue from the heart of the city. Participants have to make their own arrangements. If any assistance is required Indica Yoga Team will help.

For more details contact us at +91 6363663313 or email: namaste@indicayoga.com

Indica Mysuru Yoga Utsava 2024

Ananda Beckons You @ Mysuru Yoga Utsava 2024

Get ready to ignite your spirit and immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of joy and fulfillment at the second edition of Mysuru Yoga Utsava! Indica Yoga proudly presents “Ananda” – an exhilarating theme that beckons you to experience the boundless ecstasy of eternal bliss. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Windchimes in Mysuru, this four-day extravaganza from December 12th to 15th, 2024, promises to be an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Embark on a Journey of Joyful Living

Step into a world where Yoga isn’t just a practice – it’s a pathway to living life to the fullest! Join us as we dive deep into the heart of ancient wisdom, where every breath is a celebration and every movement is a dance of bliss. Sri Hari Vadlamani, the visionary Founder of Indica (Indic Academy), invites you to unlock the secrets of happiness that lie within you. With our theme, “Ananda,” discover how Yoga empowers you to find joy in every moment, illuminating your path towards a life of radiant vitality and inner peace.

A Blissful Deep Dive: Curated Experiences Await

Prepare to be captivated by a mesmerizing array of experiences designed to elevate your mind, body, and soul. From soul-stirring mantra chanting to heart-opening bhajans and kirtans, our specially curated sessions will transport you to realms of pure bliss. Delve into the timeless teachings of Yoga philosophy, engage in hands-on practical sessions, and deepen your understanding through interactive workshops led by luminaries in the field.

What Awaits You

  • 75+ Visionary Speakers: Journey through the wisdom of renowned spiritual leaders, representing a tapestry of Indian spiritual lineages.
  • 30+ Experiential Sessions: Immerse yourself in transformative practices that awaken your inner bliss and vitality.
  • 20+ Interactive Workshops: Explore the depths of Yoga philosophy and its practical applications in everyday life.
  • Cultural Extravaganza: Indulge your senses in the vibrant hues of Indian culture with mesmerizing performances that celebrate the spirit of Ananda.
  • Exhibitions: Dive into curated exhibits that showcase the intersection of Yoga, spirituality, and holistic wellness.

Save the Date: December 12-15, 2024

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary journey towards bliss! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details and registration information, coming soon to our official website, www.mysuruyogautsava.com. Join us in Mysuru for an experience that will ignite your soul, uplift your spirit, and leave you radiating with joy!

Detailed Schedule

Day 1: Thursday, 12th December 2024
Time Session Type Session Theme Speaker/Faculty Venue
09.00 AM– 10.45 AM Arrival & Registration Wind Chimes
11.00 AM – 01.00 PM Inauguration & Felicitation Ānanda: Opening of Mysuru Yoga Utsava 2024 Chief Guests Ānanda
(Plenary Session) Dr. H. R. Nagendra Guruji (Windchimes Courtyard)
Dr. Manjunath Sharma
H. H. Stoka Krishna Swami
Sri Ida Rishi Putra Manuaba
Sri B. R. Pai
01.10 PM – 02.25 PM Lunch Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
02.30 PM – 04.00 PM Panel Discussion Yoga-dharma & Yuga-dharma: Sri N. V. Raghuram Ānanda
(Plenary Session) Upholding the Authenticity and Integrity of Yoga Tradition in our Current Times Smt. Saraswathi Vasudevan (Windchimes Courtyard)
Smt. Veronique Nicolai
Sri Mayur Karthik
Sri Eddie Stern
04.00 PM – 04.25 PM Break
04.30 PM – 06.00 PM Philosophy + Practice All Life is Yoga: Sri Sraddhalu Ranade Ānanda
(Plenary Session) The Unfolding of Sat-Cit-Ānanda
06.00 PM – 06.55 PM Dinner Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
07.00 PM – 07.30 PM Cultural Performance Enthralling Kalari Dr. Gurakkal Mahesh and Team from Agasthyam Foundation Ānanda
07.40 PM – 08.30 PM Cultural Performance Bhajana-sandhyā: Yogamitra Subbu Bhaiya
Ānandotsava & Team from
Bhakti Yoga Peetham
08.30 PM Closing for the Day
Day 2: Friday, 13th December 2024
07.00 AM – 08.30 AM Yoga-saṅgraha Sri Eddie Stern Ānanda
(Parallel Sessions) Practice Kuṇḍalinī Yoga for Awakening Smt. Sat Dharam Kaur Khalsa Santoṣa
(Windchimes Hall)
Exploring the Inner Self: Dr. Gurukkal S. Mahesh Ullāsa
The Kalarippayaṭṭu Way (V. K. Hall)
08.30 AM – 09.25 AM Breakfast V. K. Hall, Food Court
09.30 AM – 10.30 AM Philosophy Ānanda in the Light of Upaniṣads Swami Chidananda Ānanda
(Plenary)
10.30 AM – 10.55 AM Break
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM Philosophy + Practice Svastha – Framework of Lifelong Wellbeing: The Why, What and How Dr. Ganesh Mohan Ānanda
(Parallel Sessions) Practice Session Sthira-Cira-Sukha-Āsanam: Sri H. S. Arun Rao Santoṣa
Mastering the Art of Āsana Practice
Philosophy/Theory In Quest of Wellbeing Sri Sridhar Deshmukh Ullāsa
12.30 PM – 1.00 PM Exhibition visit Harṣa
(Stall Area)
01.00 PM – 02.25 PM Lunch Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
02.30 PM – 04.00 PM Philosophy Vedic Origins of Yoga Dr. R. Rangan Ji Ānanda
(Plenary Sessions)
04.00 PM– 04.25 PM Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
04.30 PM – 06.00 PM Philosophy/Theory Exploring Ānanda Through Indian Health Systems Vaidya Dr. Ramkumar Ānanda
(Parallel Sessions) Philosophy + Practice Journey to Ānanda: Harnessing Prāṇa & Kriyā Sri Leslie Kaminoff Santoṣa
Philosophy + Practice Ānanda in the Yogic Tradition – Framework, Obstacles and Experience Dr. Geza M. Timcak Ullāsa
06.00 PM– 06.55 PM Dinner Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
07.00 PM – 08.30 PM Cultural Performance Musical Ensemble – Layalāvaṇya Sri Anoor Vinod Shyam & Team Ānanda
08.30 PM Close for the Day
Day 3: Saturday, 14th December 2024
07.00 AM – 08.30 AM Practice Art of Aligning to Ānanda Through Posture Sri Vijaya Gopala Ānanda
(Parallel Sessions) Yin Yoga Smt. Mrinali Madhukar Santoṣa
Experiencing the Subtle Body Through Prāṇāyāma Sri Regeesh Vattakandy Ullāsa
Traditional Haṭha Yoga Dr. B. P. Murthy Pramoda
(Hotel Grand Serene Convention Hall)
08.30 AM – 09.25 AM Breakfast V. K. Hall, Food Court
09.30 AM – 10.30 AM Philosophy + Practice Yoga and the Neuroendocrine System Sri Eddie Stern Ānanda
(Plenary Session)
10.30 AM – 10.55 AM Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM Philosophy/Theory Movement Beyond Duality: Practical Insights from the Gītā and Yoga Sūtra Sri James Boag Ānanda
(Parallel Sessions) Practice Session Ānanda Mīmāṃsā: Discovering Pathways to Inner Happiness Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy K. Santoṣa
Philosophy/Theory Yoga Therapy Application for Mental Health & Happiness Dr. Latha Satish Ullāsa
Philosophy + Practice Mantras for Ānanda: Awakening Inner Bliss through Sacred Sounds Dr. Anuradha Choudry Pramoda
12.30 PM – 1.00 PM Exhibition visit Harṣa
01.00 PM – 02.25 PM Lunch Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
02.30 PM – 04.00 PM Philosophy + Practice Experiencing Ānanda: An Exploration Through Gītā & Yoga Sūtras Sri Vijay Kumar Ānanda
Philosophy/Theory Nāda Yoga – Practice of Deep Listening & Sound Experience Sri Aurelio Santoṣa
Philosophy/Theory Harmonious Well-being in Āyurveda Dr. Kavita Abzeena Campana Ullāsa
Philosophy/Theory Towards Ānanda: Strides and spaces in scientific inquiry Dr. Arvind Iyer Pramoda
04.00 PM– 04.25 PM Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
04.30 PM – 06.00 PM Practice Vātsalya Yoga:  Ānanda Through Dr. Nidhi Choudhary Santoṣa
(Parallel Sessions) Mother-Child Yoga Practice
Holistic Sound Bath Smt. Ketki Gokhale Ullāsa Hall
Mind Teachings from a Silent Yogī Sri Walter Ruta Ullāsa Lawn
Practising Laghutvam: Embracing Lightness in Body, Breath & Mind Sri Bharat Shetty Pramoda
06.00 PM– 06.55 PM Dinner Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
07.00 PM – 08.30 PM Cultural Performance Dance on Ānanda Smt. Rukmini Vijayakumar Ānanda
08.30 PM Close for the Day
Day 4: Sunday, 15th December 2024
07.00 AM – 08.30 AM Practice Breath Rhythm: Sri Yotam Agam Ānanda
(Parallel Sessions) Aṣṭāṅga Yoga Practice Synced to Music
Philosophy + Practice Exploring Ānanda Through Five Elements Sri Vinay Siddaiah Santoṣa
Practice Nuances of Prāṇāyāma: Sri Sridhar Deshmukh Ullāsa
Medical and Experiential
08.30 AM – 09.25 AM Breakfast V. K. Hall, Food Court
09.00 AM – 10.00 AM Plenary From Anna to Ānanda – Invoking Happiness in Every Kośa Sri Prasad Rangnekar Ānanda
10.00 AM – 10.25 AM Break V. K. Hall, Food Court
10.30 AM – 12.00 PM Philosophy + Practice Ānanda Ātma – Exploring the heart of the Pañcamayakośa Smt. Nrithya Jagannathan Ānanda
(Parallel Sessions)
Philosophy + Practice Happiness – A Philosophical Perspective Dr. Ganesh Rao Santoṣa
Philosophy + Application Individualized Healing – How Āyurveda Tailors a Practical Prescription for YOU Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya Ullāsa
12.15 PM – 02.00 PM Valedictory Ānanda-saṅgraha and Way Forward Ānanda
(Plenary Session)
02.00 PM Lunch and Departure V. K. Hall, Food Court

Exploring Dimensions Of Health And Wellbeing

Exploring Dimensions Of Health And Wellbeing

Date: 29th March – 31st March, 2024
“Healing is an art of woo-ing nature”

With an explosion of ailments and illnesses plaguing Indians, due to lifestyles constrained by occupational stress, polluted cities and almost no physical expression, the situation of modern Indians living in cities has become quite challenging posing problems physically, mentally and emotionally.

This is increasingly visible with more and more people falling prey to Diabetes, Hypertension, skeleton-muscular disorders, Hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol), hormonal dysfunctions, cardiac issues etc.

While the easiest option in such cases is to swallow pills or take pharmaceutical formulations, it is increasingly being acknowledged in modern medical science, that these medications do not provide long term solutions and a reorientation and a fresh perspective on lifestyle is direly needed.

In such a scenario, the Programme on “Exploring Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing” offered by Sridhar Deshmukh offers insights into

Key Focus:

  • Aetiology: Genetic, Environmental, Nutritional, Physiological & Psychological Factors in Health & Disease.
  • Understanding and managing stress
  • Diet & Nutrition: Aspects of Positive Health and Vitality Quotient.
  • Praxis- Exercise modules, Pranayama and other yogic techniques

The workshop aims at placing the locus of control in the hands of the participants to address his/her issues effectively.

*Suitable age group 20 years and above.

The Details of the Workshop are as follows:

Date & timings: Starts on the morning of Friday, 29th March, at 10:00 am and concludes on Sunday, 31st March, 2024, 4:30 pm

(Note: Participants are requested to arrive by 29th March (Friday) Morning by 8:00 AM)

Workshop Fee: Rs.15,000/- per Participant. The fees in inclusive of boarding, lodging and teaching. (Refund is considered till 15th March, 2024 with standard bank dedication charges applicable, afterwards no refund will be provided, an email request has to be sent to: namaste@indicayoga.com)

Accommodation: Shared accommodation will be provided

Food: Simple sattvic food with fresh grown vegetables from the farm

Venue: Indica Ritambhara Retreat, No. 69, BMTC Layout, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village, Lakshmipura Hobli.

The Retreat, located just on the outskirts of Bangalore city, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga & spiritual studies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of its own.

Reaching the Retreat Venue: The venue is about 22 kms from Majestic Bus Stand and is accessible through Magadi Road and Tumkur Road preferably through own vehicles. The retreat center is very close to ‘Kamadhanu Kshetra’ – a highly popular Raghavendra Swamy temple in last few years. It would take about an hour to reach the retreat venue from the heart of the city. Participants have to make their own arrangements. If any assistance is required Indica Yoga Team will help.

Cultural Leadership Camp

Cultural Leadership Camp

An Indic Immersive Experience
Date: 31st March – 07th April, 2024

Registrations Closed for this Camp, Please feel free to fill the FORM for future camps

Summer is here and with it heat and holidays.  While earlier, it meant rushing off to thatha patti’s house (grandfather & Grandmother’s), today more often than not, it means screen time or malls and junk food.

Indica invites children aged 10 to 15 years to experience a life away from home, filled with Indic adventures.

Our new friends, calves Kumuda and Dhatri would love to be petted by you. Being around them and the greens around Rithambara will help you see life through refreshing lenses.

Yoga, Bhajans, book reading, traditional games and Vanabhojana with new friends are some of the things planned for you. You will be in charge of yourself, your young friends and for the overall fun ride.

Our Bharatiya culture is also about habits, good ones, that help us become strong minded as well as physically fit. Let us sharpen our minds with tongue twisting shlokas, see how to make our bodies supple with a few asanas. Most importantly let’s get close to ourselves.

A story from ancient India raises the question of learning and the purpose of education: how do we find the true nature of the Self and Reality; when it does not give us that Knowledge knowing which everything is known. It is the famous story of Svetaketu from the Chandogya Upanishad. Let us come together to hear these tales, to return with renewed energy, open minds and happiness.

Highlights of the Camp:

  • Interactive Sessions and Lectures by Experts
  • Vedic Mathematics
  • Yoga Sessions
  • Book Reviews
  • Story Telling
  • Matru and Vana Bhojana
  • Outdoor & Indoor games
  • Nature Walk
  • Karma Yoga
  • Spoken Sanskrit
  • Cultural Evenings
  • Devotional Sessions

Much more fun-filled activities and learning program will be organised.

*Suitable age group 10 – 15 years.

The Details of the Camp are as follows:

Date & timings: Camp starts on the evening of Sunday, 31st March, at 5:00 pm and concludes on Sunday, 07th April, 2024, 4:30 pm

Note: All participants are requested to arrive by 31stMarch (Sunday) at 3:30 PM. Pick-up point at Bengaluru city and transportation details will be communicated via email and WhatsApp.

Note: Parents & guardians are strictly not allowed to visit the venue during the camp. In case of any emergency they contact the camp organisers

Camp Fee: Rs.8,000/- per student. The fees in inclusive of boarding, lodging and teaching. (Refund is considered till 15th March, 2024 with standard bank dedication charges applicable, afterwards no refund will be provided, an email request has to send to namaste@indicayoga.com)

Early bird offer of Rs. 6000/- is available till 20th March , 2024, Hurry-up only limited seats.

Accommodation: Shared accommodation will be provided

Food: Simple sattvic food with fresh grown vegetables from the farm

Venue: Indica Ritambhara Retreat, No. 69, BMTC Layout, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village, Lakshmipura Hobli.

The Retreat, located just on the outskirts of Bangalore city, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga & spiritual studies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of its own.

Registrations Closed for this Camp, Please feel free to fill the FORM for future camps

INNER STRENGTH AND LASTING PEACE

INNER STRENGTH AND LASTING PEACE

The Teachings of Sanat Kumāra in the Chāndogya Upanishad

For both self-development and Self-realization, this portion of the Chāndogya Upanishad from the Sāma-Veda provides valuable insights and instructions. Nārada, the scholarly disciple, first learns many levels of upāsana from Sanat Kumāra, the youthful, illumined sage. These practices take us to greater and greater realization of the potential in us to act effectively and achieve brilliantly in this phenomenal world. Towards the end of this 7th chapter of the Upanishad, Nārada receives the wisdom of liberation, called bhuma-vidyā where the dividing line between others and us is erased. The realization of Absolute Oneness takes place.

Valuable Takeaways:

  • 15 Facets of the Hidden Potential within Our Personality
  • 7 Values that can Bless us with Great Moral Strength
  • A Powerful Insight into the Limits of All Worldly Accomplishments
  • A Simple yet Profound Glimpse of the Source of Real and Lasting Happiness
  • The Place of Right Food as a Catalyst of Spiritual Growth

Retreat Contribution: Rs.7,000/- INR

Open to all from the age group of 18 years and above

Accommodation: Only shared accommodation will be provided

Food: Simple sattvik food with fresh grown vegetables from the farm

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Venue: Ritambhara Retreat, No. 69, BMTC Layout, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village, Lakshmipura Hobli.

The Retreat, located just on the outskirts of Bangalore city, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga & spiritual studies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of its own.

Reaching the Retreat Venue: The venue is about 22 kms from Majestic Bus Stand and is accessible through Magadi Road and Tumkur Road preferably through own vehicles. The retreat center is very close to ‘Kamadhenu Kshetra’ – a highly popular Raghavendra Swamy temple in the last few years. It would take about an hour to reach the retreat venue from the heart of the city. Participants have to make their own arrangements. If any assistance is required Indica Yoga Team will help.

For more details contact us at +91 6363663313 or email: namaste@indicayoga.com

Prānā Ūrjā : WEEKEND PRANAYAMA CLASSES

Prānā Ūrjā

WEEKEND PRANAYAMA CLASSES
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
(SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER)

Indica Yoga is going to be beginning a series of online weekend Pranayama classes with Ankur from Saturday 2nd September. These classes will be held on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday in the morning and the recording will be available for students to watch later. The weekend classes will focus on learning different pranayama techniques progressively. Variations will be given to participants who have any therapeutic requirements.

WHO CAN JOIN

Anyone who is willing to work on himself/herself is welcome to join. Beginners will benefit from the detailed techniques and step-by-step guidance provided and regular practitioners can ground themselves with a regular sadhana. Irrespective of your profession, age, or any health condition the practice of pranayama welcomes all.

BENEFITS OF PRACTISING PRANAYAMA IN THE MORNING

  1. A regular morning practice of pranayama will help in tuning the breath.
  2. Increases lung capacity.
  3. Regulates stress and emotional response.
  4. Improves concentration.
  5. Energies the body and mind.
  6. Prevents hypertension.

CLASSES INCLUDE

  • Weekly live class (interactive Zoom sessions)
  • Q & A sessions
  • Access to recorded sessions

Duration of the Class: 45 minutes

Classes will be held every Saturday and Sunday

Timing: 6 – 7:15 am, 45 minutes  

Batch 1: Starts from Sept 2nd to September 30th

Batch 2: Starts from October 1st to October 29th

Batch 3: Starts from November 4th to November 26th

Batch 4: Starts from December 2nd to December 31st

Medium of instruction: English

Workshop Fee: Rs.3600/- INR for Indian students and $45 USD for International students.

NOTE: 

– Students can register every month as these are regular classes but we only accept new students at the start of each month. (Please see batch dates above)

– Students can pay their fees on a monthly basis and renew their classes every month.

CANCELLATION POLICY

The payment is non-refundable as these are ongoing, online classes, so if a student misses a class, the recording will be shared. 

The Call Of Arunachala – The Fire Within

The Call Of Arunachala – The Fire Within
(A Personal Story Of Coming Home To The Heart)

Silke shares her personal journey of how she came to live in Tiruvannamalai, home of Ramana Maharshi’s ashram and one of India’s most powerful spiritual centres. She reveals how living in such an intense place of transformation has had and continues to have a profound effect on her own spiritual practice and awareness. Silke also invites us into her unique experience and perspective arising from being a European woman living in a traditional Indian culture. The session includes samples of some of Silke’s most treasured Veda mantras that capture the richness of living at the feet of the mountain of spiritual fire.

Chanting Teacher Training Program

Chanting Teacher Training Program
January 2024 – November 2024

Applications for 2024 now open!

The tradition of chanting has been passed down through Śruti Parampara over millennia in India. To this day it continues to be a profound practice of expressing devotion, learning and imbibing the teachings of ancient scriptures and an integral part of ritual, meditation and contemplation.

Veda Studies and Indica Yoga are very happy to bring you this Teacher Training Certification Course to skill future teachers through a rigourous selection, training and preparation process which covers both mantras from the Veda as well as the Hindu daily prayer tradition.

Together with the graduates from our first Teacher Training group of 2022-2023, you will become part of a community of teachers that will continue to be supported after the training, through ongoing events and a platform to connect and engage.

Dear interested student,

Some highlights of this highly structured Teacher Training Course will be an immersion in the tradition I grew up in, watching my mother build a devotional chanting community, sharing my experience studying with The Challakere Brothers – insights, practices, being, committing, practicing & the continuous study.

Learning to teach mantras from both the Veda as well as the daily prayer Hindu tradition in South India, a strong focus on theory and refinement in chanting, getting organised and skilled to lead chanting classes are some of the key elements of this training.

The intensive teacher training will run online from January 2024 to November 2024. The first information session was held on 18 March. Interested students can have full visibility into the program before applying. Please request a replay in case you weren’t present for this session.

I am very grateful to offer this in collaboration with INDICA Yoga and Center for Consciousness Studies and Inner Transformation (CCSIT) @ INDICA who bring the experience and expertise in the preservation and dissemination of Indic knowledge systems through authentic, immersive and transformative learning experiences.

This teacher training program is the first in a series of programs for Yoga teachers being developed by INDICA on Sanskrit, Vedanta, Textual Yoga, Ayurveda, Plant Based Diet etc, all of them in turn being modules of their soon to be launched Yogacharya program.

I hope you will be inspired by its content.

With gratitude,

Shantala Sriramaiah

Program content

The group will meet online twice a week (2 hours each) and one Saturday a month (2.5 hours). Each month we will have one week off to allow time to practice and integrate the teaching. There will be no classes in the months of April and August allowing space and time for students to assimilate the teachings.

All the dates are published along with the curriculum. In addition, we are honoured to invite two guest lecturers who will contribute to your learning. We will also provide access to the recordings of the guest lectures from the previous year.

  • 08 contact hours of live online teaching
  • 14 hours student presentations, Q&A sessions
  • Two guest lectures (3 hours total):
Timings

Mondays & Wednesdays (4pm-6pm Brussels time)
3 weeks/month
+ 1 Saturday a month – 2 to 2.5 hours
April & August no classes.
Dates are published with curriculum

Student requirements

The program is intensive, and it is recommended that you be studying this program exclusively to benefit from it fully. Applicants who already have an established chanting practice and have studied successfully with Shantala are invited to apply.

  • Applicants should have completed the Veda Studies Foundation Course.
  • Proficiency in any two Sūktams as taught by Shantala.
  • Svara competency – a high standard in maintaining svara will be an expectation. (Audio recording of any sūktam to be sent along with application)
  • Mahāprāṇa sound proficiency.
  • Knowledge of Veda chanting rules as taught in our lineage.
  • Sanskrit basics – varṇamāla & basic sandhi.
  • Discipline to practice independently and consistently.

The Challakere Brothers’ lineage of teaching invites practitioners to reflect upon one’s lifestyle for those who wish to seriously dedicate themselves to learning, teaching, and preserving the Veda. A vegetarian and alcohol-free lifestyle is therefore encouraged.

Program objectives

At the end of this program, students will:

  • Be skilled to teach chanting practices, both from the Veda & from the daily prayer tradition in a South Indian lineage.
  • Be grounded in theory – nomenclature of the Veda, Vedic texts and Indic knowledge systems.
  • Understand all the chanting rules as presented in the treatises of Śīkṣā, with particular emphasis on Taittirīya Prātiśākhyā.
  • Learn how to guide and lead chanting practices for groups & individuals honouring the Hindu tradition.
  • Understand common mistakes made by students and practice identifying them and giving feedback in your study group.
  • Understand and differentiate between Mantra, Sūktam, Praśnaḥ, Upaniṣat, Stotram, Śloka, Nāmāvali, Sūtra, Stuti etc.
  • Appreciate the chanting level expected from a teacher and practice towards refinement and perfection.
Blessings from The Challakere Brothers:
“Greetings to everyone,
I would like to congratulate Mrs. Shantala on launching the Indica – Veda Studies Teacher Training Program. I sincerely believe that this program will be of great value to those learning. Shantala is a diligent student and teacher of Veda. I wholeheartedly bless this program and wish that it may benefit all those who participate. May everyone be blessed.”
Monthly Curriculum

Orientation program

Welcoming session for participants

  • Saturday 06 January 2024
  • 4.00pm – 5.30pm Brussels time
  • Welcome note by Hari Kiran Vadlamani
  • Course overview by Shantala Sriramaiah

January

Invocation, Qualities of a teacher

  • Dates: 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 = 12 hours
  • Saturday: 17 September = 2.5 hours
  • Chanting: Guru, Gaṇapati & Sarasvatī prārthana, Gāyatrī mantra & prāṇāyāma, Śraddhā Sūktam.

February

Knowledge systems & vocabulary

  • Dates: 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21 = 12 hours
  • Saturday 17 Feb = 2.5 hours
  • Theory: Overview of Indic Knowledge Systems, Veda nomenclature.
  • Chanting: Agni Sūktam, Medhā Sūktam

March

Vedāṅga, Śīkṣā, Taittirīya prātiśākhyā

  • Dates: 04, 06, 11, 13, 18, 20 = 12 hours
  • Saturday 09 March = 2.5 hours
  • Theory: Textual introduction to Śīkṣā & Taittirīya prātiśākhyā with examples.
  • Chanting: Durgā Sūktam, Devī Sūktam

MAY

Brāhmaṇa, Āraṇyaka, Upaniṣat

  • Dates: 06, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22 = 12 hours
  • Saturday 18 May = 2.5 hours
  • Theory: Understanding Brāhmaṇa, Āraṇyaka, Upaniṣat texts with examples.
  • Chanting: Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā

June

Mantras for peace

  • Dates: 3, 05, 10, 12, 17, 19 = 12 hours
  • Saturday 15 June = 2.5 hours
  • Theory: Peace mantras & overview of Upaniṣads.
  • Chanting: GA completion + asato mā, saṃ no mitraḥ, vāṅme, namo brahmaṇe, sarve bhavantu and others.

July

Chanting traditions & daily prayers

  • Dates:  01, 03, 08, 10 = 10 hours
  • Saturday 06 July = 2.5 hours
  • Theory: Chanting traditions & Hindu household/daily prayers & chanting terms.
  • Chanting: śuklām, śaṅkara namāmi, oṅkāra namāmi, kāyena, vakratuṇda, morning & evening prayers (35 in total).

September

Japa, festivals, Hindu calendar & deities

  • Dates: 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18 = 12 hours
  • Saturday 14 Sept = 2.5 hours
  • Theory: Hindu festivals, sacred days, pañcāṅga & deities.
  • Chanting: Gāyatrī-s of M.U & mantras for Śivarātri, akṣaya tritīya, rāmnavamī, gaṇeśa, navarātri, dīpāvali, śankara Jayanti.

October

Yoga & health in Veda

  • Dates: 30/9, 02, 07, 09, 14, 16 = 12 hours
  • Saturday 12 Sept = 2.5 hours
  • Theory: Yoga & health in Veda.
  • Chanting: Āyurmantra, Laghuñyāsaḥ, Ārogya mantra, Sūryanamaskāra mantra, Dhanvantari mantra.

November

Presentations & closing

  • Dates: 28/10, 30/10, 11, 13 = 08 hours
  • Saturday 16 Nov = 2 hours
  • Chanting: Presentations by students

 
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Sound And Silence – The Journey Within Through Yoga And Chanting

Sound and silence hold an important space in Yogic practices, allowing for management of body, breath and mind to bring harmony between the outer and inner worlds. Moving from sound towards silence, effort to effortlessness is the goal of Yoga. Veda mantras are seated in sound and the absence of it – high and low notes, pauses, and the powerful sounds of Sanskrit syllables. Allowing the sounds to settle into the mind so they slowly become a part of the Self and rise from within in silence is the journey of many lifetimes. This cosmic dance of sound and silence has slowly become an exploration of the journey of life, one breath at a time.