Sanskrit Weekend Immersions
Introduction to Sanskrit weekend immersions are fun and empowering, with no yoga experience required!
WEEKEND 1: Level 1
The first step in learning Sanskrit is to develop an intimacy with its sounds; become familiar with their exact location, feeling their force and power, and the unique way they vibrate the palate and engage the breath. The14 hour Sanskrit training is an educational adventure that will give you a permanent connection to the beauty and energy of Sanskrit as well as a dynamic model of yoga in that supports a natural and effortless focus. By the end of the weekend you’ll be reading Sanskrit in its original Devanāgarī script, learning how vowels are combined, savoring precise pronunciation. reading simple words, and gaining access to the ancient wisdom of yoga encoded in this sacred language.
Weekend 2: Level 2
A great next step for those who have taken Sanskrit Level I. We will review the content of Level I – the mouth positions, letters of the alphabet, and vowel combinations. Continuing to practice our learning model based on the yogic principles of abhyāsa and vairāgya, we will move on to study combined consonants and read more complex words as well as practice writing in the beautiful script of Sanskrit, Devanāgarī. You’ll receive the tools you need to continue exploration of your favorite sūtras and chants. Intro to Sanskrit Level I is a prerequisite for this workshop.
Upcoming Livestream and In-person Immersions
LEVEL 1: Day 1 Sound & Form I Day 2 Refine & Read
February 17-18, 2024
Saturday & Sunday 10-4 CT.
$250 for both days. $125 for Saturday only.
Participation limited to 12.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS (EXCLUDING LUNCH & BREAKS).
Connect to the beauty and energy of Sanskrit via a dynamic model of yoga that supports a natural and effortless focus. Be immersed in the sounds and vibrations of the language, as well as the visual aspects of the devanāgari script. Learn in an experiential rather than academic way. The weekend begins with an introduction to the American Sanskrit Institute’s yogic-based learning model. The first full day will be a deep dive into Sanskrit, establishing a solid foundation. By the end of the day, each participant will have led the group in a chanting of the alphabet. The second day includes a review of the content of the first day. Building upon that, you will also learn and experience how vowels and consonants are combined, and begin reading simple words.
Day 1 Option: $125
The full workshop gives 14 hours CE credit for yoga teachers registered with the Yoga Alliance.
Contact Jenny at (920) 858-1078 or jenny.tumas to register. You will receive a Paypal invoice to complete registration.
LEVEL 2
2024 Dates TBD
Saturday & Sunday 10-5 CT.
$250
Participation limited to 12
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS (EXCLUDING LUNCH & BREAKS).
Continue your exploration of Sanskrit and its healing power of sound and vibration in this Level II course.
Over a weekend, during this 14-hour American Sanskrit Institute methodology offering, you will enhance your understanding of the mouth positions and use of the palate in the formation of sound through chanting and continued practice. The first day will be devoted to reviewing the content from the Level I weekend and refining your understanding of the alphabet and vowel/consonant combinations.
Day 2 will cover consonant combinations with an emphasis on reading the Devanāgarī script as well as creating conjunct consonant sounds. You will also be introduced to the first three sutras of Pāṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī, the renowned text that masterfully lays out the structure of Sanskrit grammar, as well as the Śivasūtraṇi, a beautiful chant which organizes the Sanskrit alphabet to support Pāṇini’s system.
