Vidwan Sri. Laksmisha Bhat from SYC/KPJAYI
We are very honoured to once again welcome Lakshmish to our Shala in Eindhoven for a comprehensive workshop comprising of an Introduction to Sanskrit, Vedic Chanting, Yoga Philosophy, and a traditional Vedic Ganesha & Iswara Pooja.
If you would like to attend, mark the 5th – 9th April in your agenda.
Lakshmish Bhat is currently the teacher of Sanskrit, Chanting and Philosophy at Sharath Yoga Center (SYC) in Mysore, India and at the request of Sri Sharath Jois he started teaching the theoretical aspect of Yoga and Indian culture since 2003 first at KPJAYI and now at the SYC.
He was born in 1978 into a Brahmin family of humble origins in a small village, Madgeri, near Gokarna (place sacred to Shiva) located in Karnataka, a state in South India. He studied Sanskrit in the traditional method for 8 years and in 2000 he went to Mysore Maharaja Sanskrit College to further his studies in Advaita Vedanta. He obtained the title of Vidwan (professor) in the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta and subsequently in 2006 he obtained a specialization in Sanskrit at the University of Mysore.
In 2006 he married Ranjita and they have a son, Gautama.
To date, Lakshmish has taught many hundreds of students the theory of Yoga and Sanskrit, a fundamental basis for those who want to deepen their understanding of this traditional yoga method.
PROGRAM
Each day will be divided into three sessions as outlined below.
There will be a 30 minute lunch break on the Saturday and Sunday Classes and a 15 minute tea break on the following days.
First session is Chanting. Different gods Prayers (Bhajans) and explanation of these prayers. Chanting of Primary series asanas names, finishing postures, counting, Ashtanga yoga beginning and closing prayers and explanations. Yogic moral stories, An introduction to Japa meditation also.
Second session is Philosophy. Hathayoga Pradipika 1st chapter.. How yoga starts, who introduced yoga,. The Importance of Parampara. The meaning of the Guru, The three types of tapas. Why we have to keep the Yogic knowledge secretly. The qualifications required to become a spiritual student. How a yoga shala should be, and how to do practice. What kind of behaviour yoga students should avoid, what kind of behaviour yoga students should develop. What are our weaknesses? And how to overcome them. Explanations of various asanas and their benefits. Including Siddhasana, Bhadrasana, Simhasana, and Padmasana. When do we become a yogi. About moderate diet, what kind of food yoga students should avoid, What kind of food yoga students can take safely, what kind of things yoga students should avoid, how to do practice, who can do practice. Why Yoga philosophy is very important.
Third session is learning Sanskrit letters and reading them, learning how to write the words, At the end of this course you will be able to read and write simple Sanskrit words.
Saturday 5th April.
10.30 – 12.30 (with a 30 minute lunch break). 13.00-14.00.
Sunday 6th April.
10.30 – 12.30 (with a 30 minute lunch break). 13.00-14.00.
Ganesha & Iswara Puja 14.30 – 15.30.
(Full explanation will be given by Lakshmish. Puja is a Vedic ritual ceremony performed in all Hindu homes and temples for peace, prosperity and blessings. All are welcome, please bring Fruit and Flowers to offer and a suggested donation of 20 Euros.)
Monday 7th April 18.00-21.00 (including 15 minute tea break).
Tuesday 8th April 18.00-21.00 (including 15 minute tea break).
Wednesday 9th April 18.00-21.00 (including 15 minute tea break).
The cost for the full workshop is 250 euros. Plus a suggested 20 euro donation for the Puja.
Please book your place here.