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SUMMARY:Clarity Through Creativity with Jan Greenfield
DESCRIPTION:Clarity Through Creativity: A Workshop for Crossroads\, Questions\, & New Direction \nClick to Register \nThis workshop is for people who feel stuck or uncertain around career and purpose\, money and abundance\, or love and relationships\, or who are simply craving a creative reset. It’s especially helpful during moments of transition\, when something feels like it’s shifting but clarity hasn’t yet landed. \nThis is not an art or writing class. It’s a guided clarity and decision-making process that uses drawing\, image-making\, and reflective writing as tools for insight. You’re encouraged to arrive with a question or dilemma you’d like clarity around\, while remaining open to what may reveal itself. \nNo art or writing experience is needed. Only curiosity and a willingness to explore. Participants are welcome to bring a journal and any materials they enjoy working with\, though nothing is required. \nParticipants often describe the process as deeply meaningful\, and for some\, genuinely transformative. \nYou’ll leave with:\n*A visual reflection of your inner landscape\n*A creative clarity tool you can return to again and again\n*A stronger sense of direction\, confidence\, and self-trust \nInspired by the Painting Your Personal Mythology approach\, the workshop uses intuitive prompts\, visual storytelling\, and journaling to bypass the inner critic and access clarity beneath the noise. The focus is not on technique or performance\, but on listening\, sensing\, and translating inner signals into image and language. \nJan Lauren Greenfield is an award-winning screenwriter\, author\, artist\, and podcast producer. Her work spans film\, podcasts\, and visual art\, including Perfect Jewish Parents and StonerKatz\, and has been featured in Italian Vogue\, the Jerusalem Biennale\, NPR\, and The Times of Israel. She leads reflective\, creative workshops that help people reconnect with clarity\, self-trust\, and what matters most. She lives and works in the lower Hudson Valley. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/clarity-through-creativity-with-jan-greenfield-05-2026/
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SUMMARY:Herbal Tea Time with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Sundays 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Rain or Shine \nLocation: Ananda Garden*\n*In case of rain\, meet at the greenhouse next to the garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $25\, Full Series $150 \nRegister Here \nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApril 19\nMay 17\nJune 21\nJuly 19\nAugust 16\nSeptember 20\nOctober 18 \nThis is a series of classes devoted to the joy of creating herbal teas to support health and vitality. \nJoin Isabel for a monthly herbal tea series! Learn to make seasonally inspired and delicious teas\, cold and hot infusions and decoctions with herbs in the kitchen cabinet\, in the garden and growing wild in the landscape. Learn to blend and prepare herbal teas based on how you’re feeling and what’s available. We will enjoy a cup of tea and discussion on healing herbs for tea that are easily available to us. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/herbal-tea-time-with-isabel/2026-05-17/
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SUMMARY:The Fires of Shakti: A Musical Celebration of Life & Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Admission $25 / members $20 / included in overnight guest rate \nClick Here for Tickets \n\nA heart-opening Kirtan. Fueled by sacred chanting\, blissful melodies\, and mesmerizing world class musicians. \nSHAKTIPAT is a Kirtan band devoted to raising the collective consciousness\, uplifting our children\, opening hearts\, and chanting with wild devotion\, bringing communities together in unity and love. \nRev. Kim Lesley\, vocals\, harmonium & drums is a professional musician\, offering Kirtan for over 25 years in NYC at multiple yoga and spiritual healing centers. This has included singing and drumming in Gaura Vani and Jahnavi Harrison’s bands and attending Kirtan for 30 years at Shri Shri Radha Govinda Temple BK\, Siddha Yoga and Ananda Ashram. Rev. Kim\, Jenni and Avi keep Kirtan alive Wednesday evenings at Ananda Ashram. \nPriestess Jenni Shanti\, vocals\, has spent the majority of her life immersed in music and prayer. Her roots go back to the Siddha Yoga Ashram which laid the foundation for her spiritual path. She is devoted to Opening Hearts and Inspiring Minds. \nDrummer\, percussionist\, author\, Todd Isler has toured and studied around the globe\, soaking up the flavors of Africa\, India\, Brazil\, Japan\, and many European countries. Currently\, Todd co leads International Orange and The Aeolian Trio\, showcasing his ability on drum set as well as hand drums. He was a winner of the Jazziz Percussion on Fire Award\, and the Disc Makers Unsigned Band contest. Todd has released 5 albums as a leader\, two solo albums and three with International Orange. His playing and recording experience spans genres with world class musicians. He’s also the author of the critically acclaimed book\, “You Can Ta Ka Di Mi This”\, which incorporates the South Indian rhythm system to ground and expand one’s beat\, now in its second printing. He has utilized these concepts for master classes at The Collective in NYC\, NYU\, San Francisco St.\, and in Rio de Janeiro\, and Brasilia\, Brazil.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/the-fires-of-shakti-a-musical-celebration-05-2026/
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SUMMARY:Recorded Meditation and Talks by Joan Suval
DESCRIPTION:2:30-3:30 PM; 7:45-8:45 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy Open Donation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 2:30 PM\, Meditation in the Temple of Light (upstairs in the Ashram’s Main House) with the recording by Joan Suval\, “Witnessing from Second to Second.”\nAt 3:00 PM\, a recorded Talk by Joan\, offered in the Meditation room downstairs. \nAt 7:45 PM\, a Video of one of Joan’s programs at the Ashram\, followed by a Kirtan. \nThese offerings are generally presented on the third Saturday of each month. \nJoan Suval was a founding member of Ananda Ashram and a senior disciple of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati. She dedicated her life to the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta\, offering meditations and programs at Ananda Ashram\, in New York City and at other national and international locations for over fifty years. Joan left her body on April 24\, 2020. \nClick here to view more of Joan’s talks.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/recorded-meditation-and-talks-by-joan-suval/2026-05-16/
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SUMMARY:Sanskrit Pronunciation & Chanting for Asana Practitioners - Part Two *
DESCRIPTION:Suggested Tuition: $40 / Zoom Tuition: $20 \nRegister Here \nZoom Registration \nPhonetic Resonance – the electro magnetic vibration of the Sanskrit Language – applies to all areas\, the endless width and breadth of the language\, including mantras\, scriptures\, stotras\, asana\, ayurveda\, Panini and beyond. \nIn this workshop we will focus on this resonance particularly as it concerns the area of asana names. We will review the sounds of the Sanskrit Alphabet\, work on pronunciation with echoing long and short sounds\, and chant āsana names in Guruji’s style of chanting as it relates to re-wiring the brain. \nWe will also add in an introduction to Sanskrit meter. \nShanta Bulkin met his teacher\, Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati (Shri Ramamurti)\, in 1972 at Ananda Ashram. That fateful summer\, the Guru’s first words to him were: ‘If you want to stay here you must study Sanskrit!’ Shanta did just that. Fifty-some-odd years later\, he still feels that promoting the Sanskrit language is his dharma. \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971. The following spring\, she became a full-time student at the Yoga Society of San Francisco. During that time\, the Guru held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the YSSF.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/sanskrit-pronunciation-chanting-for-asana-practitioners-part-two/
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SUMMARY:Yoga of Voice with Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Music Room\nSat 10:00 AM New Students \nTuition: 2 classes $80 / single class (2 hr) $45 \nRegister Here \nThe human voice is a God-given instrument which can joyfully help us navigate through these strange times. These classes are based on North Indian Classical Vocal Music. All levels are welcome\, from beginner to advanced. Yoga of Voice classes with Deepak Kumar will help you develop your singing voice\, which will give you peace of mind and soul. Beneficial for all those who use their voice professionally\, including actors\, teachers and speakers\, as well as musicians. Deepak will guide participants in meditative vocal exercises exploring raga and compositions. \nDeepak Kumar Pareek is a light classical singer and composer from the state of Rajasthan\, India. His music covers a wide spectrum of styles: ghazals (romantic poetry)\, bhajans (devotional songs)\, kirtan and classic film songs. Deepak first studied with his father\, Shri P.N. Vyas\, and later with Ustad R.F. Dagar\, Ustad Moinuddin Khan and Shri Mohinderjit Singh. He has also been studying with Khayal classical singer Mrs. Kankana Banerjee\, disciple of the legendary vocalist Ustad Amir Khan. Deepak is accomplished on several musical instruments including harmonium\, tamboura\, guitar and keyboard. He is co-director of the East-West School of Music at Ananda Ashram and as a faculty member teaches and performs regularly.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/yoga-of-voice-with-deepak-kumar/2026-05-10/
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SUMMARY:Yoga of Voice with Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Music Room\nSat 10:00 AM New Students \nTuition: 2 classes $80 / single class (2 hr) $45 \nRegister Here \nThe human voice is a God-given instrument which can joyfully help us navigate through these strange times. These classes are based on North Indian Classical Vocal Music. All levels are welcome\, from beginner to advanced. Yoga of Voice classes with Deepak Kumar will help you develop your singing voice\, which will give you peace of mind and soul. Beneficial for all those who use their voice professionally\, including actors\, teachers and speakers\, as well as musicians. Deepak will guide participants in meditative vocal exercises exploring raga and compositions. \nDeepak Kumar Pareek is a light classical singer and composer from the state of Rajasthan\, India. His music covers a wide spectrum of styles: ghazals (romantic poetry)\, bhajans (devotional songs)\, kirtan and classic film songs. Deepak first studied with his father\, Shri P.N. Vyas\, and later with Ustad R.F. Dagar\, Ustad Moinuddin Khan and Shri Mohinderjit Singh. He has also been studying with Khayal classical singer Mrs. Kankana Banerjee\, disciple of the legendary vocalist Ustad Amir Khan. Deepak is accomplished on several musical instruments including harmonium\, tamboura\, guitar and keyboard. He is co-director of the East-West School of Music at Ananda Ashram and as a faculty member teaches and performs regularly.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/yoga-of-voice-with-deepak-kumar/2026-05-09/
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SUMMARY:Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel *
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Donation to the Ashram. Suggested for entire series $100\, or $20 for one session. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApr 10\nApr 17\nApr 24\nMay 1\nMay 8 \nJoin any time! \nThis ongoing weekly workshop series (via Zoom) explores the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, a version of 6\,000 verses abridged by the poet Abhinanda from the larger Yogavāsiṣṭha (36\,000 verses). A popular classic of Advaita Vedānta philosophy\, the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha is a beautiful poem in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vasiṣṭha and Śrī Rāma\, tackling the problems of human suffering\, of life and death\, including the way forward in turbulent times. \nThis section will begin reading the sixth\, and final\, chapter of the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, titled Nirvāṇa Prakaraṇam. In the concluding verses of the first chapter (Vairāgya Prakaraṇam)\, a disheartened Rāma laments the futility of worldly life. Sage Vasiṣṭha sees the young man’s mumukṣutva\, his intense yearning for liberation\, the necessary qualification for receiving supreme knowledge\, that Vasiṣṭha will now be imparting. \nJoin Professor Deven Patel for one or more delightful sessions. Teacher and students collectively work on translating the verses and discuss their meaning. These classes can be taken as a series of 5 sessions at a time (recommended) or as single sessions. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nDeven M. Patel is a professor of Sanskrit and South Asian Culture in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches courses in literature\, philosophy\, mythology\, literary theory\, and translation studies. Deven writes on the history and interpretation of literature and translates from Sanskrit to English. His published works include Text to Tradition: The Naiṣadhīyacarita and Literary Community in South Asia and Kavirājamārgam: The Way of the King of Poets (co-authored with R.V.S. Sundaram).
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/classics-of-advaita-vedanta-laghu-yogavasistha-with-deven-patel/2026-05-08/
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Weekend Yoga Immersion *
DESCRIPTION:Friday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\, Saturday 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $20 Friday\, $54 Saturday\, or $65 for both \nRegister Here \nSacred Masculine • Divine Feminine \nTwo practices. Two currents. One integrated experience. \nFriday 6-7:30pm Yoga for the Masculine\nA focused\, breath-driven flow rooted in the warrior archetype. Build strength\, balance\, and precision through intelligent sequencing and seamless transitions. \nWe close in stillness. \nStrong body. Steady mind. True heart. \nSaturday 2-5pm Yoga for the Feminine\nA nourishing\, expansive journey into softness and flow. Gentle movement\, restorative postures\, breathwork\, and a closing sound bath to invite deep rest and creative renewal. \nReceive. Restore. Reconnect. \nGive yourself—or someone you love—this reset. \nDavid Michael Hollander has taught yoga for over 30 years. Authorized by Manju Jois in the Mysore tradition\, he draws from multiple lineages and modalities in his current work. David is Director of the Ananda Ashram Teacher Training Program. He is also an internationally recognized visual artist. \nNikki has lived and taught yoga at Ananda Ashram since 2007 while studying yogic scriptures and practicing meditation with several teachers who have deeply influenced her life. Nikki also served as the Director of Ananda Ashram Yoga for 13 years and organized their yoga teacher training month long immersions for a decade. Her countless travels through the world have brought her heart and soul closer to the teachings of ancient sages and medicine healers. \n 
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/mothers-day-weekend-yoga-immersion-05-2026/
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SUMMARY:Joyful Discipline with Yuval Samburski *
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nRegister for Overnight Stay \nImmerse yourself in a weekend of transformation and a celebration of Prana! Includes Yogic Practices\, Sound Healing\, Pranayama\, UVYogaDance\, Yoga Sutras study and more. \nBeing “on a spiritual path“ does not negate the honest struggles one faces. How to stay in disciplined practice while being compassionate and caring towards oneself? How to stay focused on spiritual study and at the same time be nourished on all levels? Join Yuval Samburski on an inward journey of healing vibrations\, joy\, self-expression\, soul connection\, study\, and laughter. \nSthira-sukham asanam (Yoga Sutra 2.46) says: ‘Strong and easy must be your pose.’ Yoga practice must be both disciplined and joyous. We each must find our own unique answer. \nThis weekend’s focus will be on exploring the balance between play and work\, freedom and structure. Then\, return home with tools to stay in practice and on the path. All levels are welcome. A strong physical practice and knowledge of the Yoga Sutras or of Pranayama is not necessary to join this program. \nYuval Samburski is a Sound Healer\, Yoga instructor\, Teacher Trainer and mentor\, E-500RYT\, YACEP. Lead faculty at Kripalu Center and presenter at Omega Institute\, he creates and leads programs\, retreats and teacher trainings worldwide. Yuval is known for his soulful chanting\, live-music sound healing sessions\, Vinyasa Flow classes\, Pranayama teachings\, Restorative work\, as well as UVYogaDance and UVYogaJam\, joyous healing movements. With his mindful and fluid teaching style\, Yuval provides a safe environment for students to make their own self-discoveries through practice. He is found to be personal\, nurturing and humorous\, allowing for a true teaching and learning experience between him and his students.\nFind Yuval on Instagram @UVYBoogie.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/joyful-discipline-with-yuval-samburski-05-2026/
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SUMMARY:Exploring Participles: A Three Part Overview | Part One: Passive Participles - Past and Present with Indira Bulkin *
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $180 for entire series \nRegister Here \nMarch 11\nMarch 25\nApril 15\nApril 29\nMay 6\nMay 20\nJun 3 \nThe first of a three-part overview exploring Sanskrit participles and how they bring clarity\, nuance\, and flow to reading classical texts. \nParticiples are one of the most powerful and beautiful features of Sanskrit. They appear everywhere—in verses\, sūtras\, epic poetry\, and everyday conversational Sanskrit—often carrying rich meaning in just a single word. Learning to recognize and use participles is one of the biggest steps you can take toward reading Sanskrit with confidence and ease. \nIn this course\, we will explore participles in a clear\, structured\, and highly practical way. Through guided explanation and plenty of real textual examples\, students will gain a deep understanding of how participles are formed\, declined\, and used in Sanskrit literature.\nTogether we will study participles across major categories\, including: \nActive and Passive participles \nPast\, Present\, and Potential forms \nVowel-ending and consonant-ending declensions \nPractice in all three genders (masculine\, feminine\, neuter) \nWhether you are beginning to work with Sanskrit texts or looking to strengthen your grammatical foundation\, this course will give you the tools to meet participles with confidence and enjoyment. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971 at Ananda Ashram in Monroe\, New York. The following spring\, she became a full-time resident student at the newly established Yoga Society of San Francisco\, where she lived for several years. During that time\, Shri Brahmananda\, then known as Dr. Mishra\, held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week\, and Indira fully participated in this program. In the summer of 1973\, Dr. Mishra asked Indira to start teaching Sanskrit. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the Yoga Society of San Francisco\, a position she held until 2010. \nIndira was privileged to study Sanskrit with Professor Robert Goldman at UC Berkeley\, and in 1993\, she graduated with a B.A. in the Sanskrit language\, before going on to earn her Master’s degree in physical therapy. She opened her own clinic\, Balance in Motion Physical Therapy\, in 2009. She was blessed to be able to continue her Sanskrit studies with Dr. Ram Karan Sharma for more than 17 years. She and her husband\, Shanta\, co-founder of the East-West Sanskrit Institute\, have been married for many years and have two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren. For more info\, see http://www.eastwestsanskritinstitute.com.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/exploring-participles-a-three-part-overview-part-one-passive-participles-past-and-present/2026-05-06/
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SUMMARY:Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel *
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Donation to the Ashram. Suggested for entire series $100\, or $20 for one session. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApr 10\nApr 17\nApr 24\nMay 1\nMay 8 \nJoin any time! \nThis ongoing weekly workshop series (via Zoom) explores the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, a version of 6\,000 verses abridged by the poet Abhinanda from the larger Yogavāsiṣṭha (36\,000 verses). A popular classic of Advaita Vedānta philosophy\, the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha is a beautiful poem in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vasiṣṭha and Śrī Rāma\, tackling the problems of human suffering\, of life and death\, including the way forward in turbulent times. \nThis section will begin reading the sixth\, and final\, chapter of the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, titled Nirvāṇa Prakaraṇam. In the concluding verses of the first chapter (Vairāgya Prakaraṇam)\, a disheartened Rāma laments the futility of worldly life. Sage Vasiṣṭha sees the young man’s mumukṣutva\, his intense yearning for liberation\, the necessary qualification for receiving supreme knowledge\, that Vasiṣṭha will now be imparting. \nJoin Professor Deven Patel for one or more delightful sessions. Teacher and students collectively work on translating the verses and discuss their meaning. These classes can be taken as a series of 5 sessions at a time (recommended) or as single sessions. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nDeven M. Patel is a professor of Sanskrit and South Asian Culture in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches courses in literature\, philosophy\, mythology\, literary theory\, and translation studies. Deven writes on the history and interpretation of literature and translates from Sanskrit to English. His published works include Text to Tradition: The Naiṣadhīyacarita and Literary Community in South Asia and Kavirājamārgam: The Way of the King of Poets (co-authored with R.V.S. Sundaram).
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/classics-of-advaita-vedanta-laghu-yogavasistha-with-deven-patel/2026-05-01/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T200000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Participles: A Three Part Overview | Part One: Passive Participles - Past and Present with Indira Bulkin *
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $180 for entire series \nRegister Here \nMarch 11\nMarch 25\nApril 15\nApril 29\nMay 6\nMay 20\nJun 3 \nThe first of a three-part overview exploring Sanskrit participles and how they bring clarity\, nuance\, and flow to reading classical texts. \nParticiples are one of the most powerful and beautiful features of Sanskrit. They appear everywhere—in verses\, sūtras\, epic poetry\, and everyday conversational Sanskrit—often carrying rich meaning in just a single word. Learning to recognize and use participles is one of the biggest steps you can take toward reading Sanskrit with confidence and ease. \nIn this course\, we will explore participles in a clear\, structured\, and highly practical way. Through guided explanation and plenty of real textual examples\, students will gain a deep understanding of how participles are formed\, declined\, and used in Sanskrit literature.\nTogether we will study participles across major categories\, including: \nActive and Passive participles \nPast\, Present\, and Potential forms \nVowel-ending and consonant-ending declensions \nPractice in all three genders (masculine\, feminine\, neuter) \nWhether you are beginning to work with Sanskrit texts or looking to strengthen your grammatical foundation\, this course will give you the tools to meet participles with confidence and enjoyment. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971 at Ananda Ashram in Monroe\, New York. The following spring\, she became a full-time resident student at the newly established Yoga Society of San Francisco\, where she lived for several years. During that time\, Shri Brahmananda\, then known as Dr. Mishra\, held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week\, and Indira fully participated in this program. In the summer of 1973\, Dr. Mishra asked Indira to start teaching Sanskrit. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the Yoga Society of San Francisco\, a position she held until 2010. \nIndira was privileged to study Sanskrit with Professor Robert Goldman at UC Berkeley\, and in 1993\, she graduated with a B.A. in the Sanskrit language\, before going on to earn her Master’s degree in physical therapy. She opened her own clinic\, Balance in Motion Physical Therapy\, in 2009. She was blessed to be able to continue her Sanskrit studies with Dr. Ram Karan Sharma for more than 17 years. She and her husband\, Shanta\, co-founder of the East-West Sanskrit Institute\, have been married for many years and have two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren. For more info\, see http://www.eastwestsanskritinstitute.com.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/exploring-participles-a-three-part-overview-part-one-passive-participles-past-and-present/2026-04-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:Abundant Earth Garden Series with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nRain date the following Sunday at same time. \nLocation: Ananda Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $60\, Full Series $250 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe recommend attending the full series\, although single classes are available. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nThis series is devoted to sharing knowledge and experience on growing\, harvesting\, and preserving food and medicine plants in the Northeast climate and landscape. \nLearn how to plan your herb and veggie garden from start to finish. In this hands on\, full season series we will cover: \n3/28 Class 1: PREPARE: planning your garden\, growing and buying seedlings\, direct seeding\, growing microgreens \n4/25 Class 2: PLANT: preparing beds and soil\, spacing plants\, mulching \n6/20 Class 3: NURTURE: nourishing plants\, perspectives and methods on “weeds” and “pests” \n7/18 Class 4: HARVEST: harvesting for maximum yield\, and utilizing and preserving the harvest\, Fall gardening \n9/26 Class 5: WIND DOWN: Preparing your garden for winter\, including planting garlic\, season reflection – one of the most important aspects of being a successful gardener. \nNote: This class takes place outside at the Ananda garden. Please wear sturdy footwear! We suggest you bring garden gloves\, a notebook\, hat\, and whatever you need to be comfortable outdoors. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. Her professional experience includes: managing a 2 acre educational market garden with CSA and Farmers’ market presence\, building and tending private gardens\, and working in vegetable and herb cultivation\, fermentation\, and farm to table dining at Blooming Hill Farm. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/abundant-earth-garden-series-with-isabel/2026-04-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T112504
CREATED:20260506T144457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211214Z
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SUMMARY:Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel *
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Donation to the Ashram. Suggested for entire series $100\, or $20 for one session. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApr 10\nApr 17\nApr 24\nMay 1\nMay 8 \nJoin any time! \nThis ongoing weekly workshop series (via Zoom) explores the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, a version of 6\,000 verses abridged by the poet Abhinanda from the larger Yogavāsiṣṭha (36\,000 verses). A popular classic of Advaita Vedānta philosophy\, the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha is a beautiful poem in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vasiṣṭha and Śrī Rāma\, tackling the problems of human suffering\, of life and death\, including the way forward in turbulent times. \nThis section will begin reading the sixth\, and final\, chapter of the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, titled Nirvāṇa Prakaraṇam. In the concluding verses of the first chapter (Vairāgya Prakaraṇam)\, a disheartened Rāma laments the futility of worldly life. Sage Vasiṣṭha sees the young man’s mumukṣutva\, his intense yearning for liberation\, the necessary qualification for receiving supreme knowledge\, that Vasiṣṭha will now be imparting. \nJoin Professor Deven Patel for one or more delightful sessions. Teacher and students collectively work on translating the verses and discuss their meaning. These classes can be taken as a series of 5 sessions at a time (recommended) or as single sessions. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nDeven M. Patel is a professor of Sanskrit and South Asian Culture in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches courses in literature\, philosophy\, mythology\, literary theory\, and translation studies. Deven writes on the history and interpretation of literature and translates from Sanskrit to English. His published works include Text to Tradition: The Naiṣadhīyacarita and Literary Community in South Asia and Kavirājamārgam: The Way of the King of Poets (co-authored with R.V.S. Sundaram).
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/classics-of-advaita-vedanta-laghu-yogavasistha-with-deven-patel/2026-04-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T144500
DTSTAMP:20260507T112504
CREATED:20260506T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211109Z
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SUMMARY:Herbal Tea Time with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Sundays 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Rain or Shine \nLocation: Ananda Garden*\n*In case of rain\, meet at the greenhouse next to the garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $25\, Full Series $150 \nRegister Here \nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApril 19\nMay 17\nJune 21\nJuly 19\nAugust 16\nSeptember 20\nOctober 18 \nThis is a series of classes devoted to the joy of creating herbal teas to support health and vitality. \nJoin Isabel for a monthly herbal tea series! Learn to make seasonally inspired and delicious teas\, cold and hot infusions and decoctions with herbs in the kitchen cabinet\, in the garden and growing wild in the landscape. Learn to blend and prepare herbal teas based on how you’re feeling and what’s available. We will enjoy a cup of tea and discussion on healing herbs for tea that are easily available to us. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/herbal-tea-time-with-isabel/2026-04-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T112504
CREATED:20260506T144457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211214Z
UID:10000043-1776445200-1776448800@anandaashram.org
SUMMARY:Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel *
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Donation to the Ashram. Suggested for entire series $100\, or $20 for one session. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApr 10\nApr 17\nApr 24\nMay 1\nMay 8 \nJoin any time! \nThis ongoing weekly workshop series (via Zoom) explores the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, a version of 6\,000 verses abridged by the poet Abhinanda from the larger Yogavāsiṣṭha (36\,000 verses). A popular classic of Advaita Vedānta philosophy\, the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha is a beautiful poem in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vasiṣṭha and Śrī Rāma\, tackling the problems of human suffering\, of life and death\, including the way forward in turbulent times. \nThis section will begin reading the sixth\, and final\, chapter of the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, titled Nirvāṇa Prakaraṇam. In the concluding verses of the first chapter (Vairāgya Prakaraṇam)\, a disheartened Rāma laments the futility of worldly life. Sage Vasiṣṭha sees the young man’s mumukṣutva\, his intense yearning for liberation\, the necessary qualification for receiving supreme knowledge\, that Vasiṣṭha will now be imparting. \nJoin Professor Deven Patel for one or more delightful sessions. Teacher and students collectively work on translating the verses and discuss their meaning. These classes can be taken as a series of 5 sessions at a time (recommended) or as single sessions. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nDeven M. Patel is a professor of Sanskrit and South Asian Culture in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches courses in literature\, philosophy\, mythology\, literary theory\, and translation studies. Deven writes on the history and interpretation of literature and translates from Sanskrit to English. His published works include Text to Tradition: The Naiṣadhīyacarita and Literary Community in South Asia and Kavirājamārgam: The Way of the King of Poets (co-authored with R.V.S. Sundaram).
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/classics-of-advaita-vedanta-laghu-yogavasistha-with-deven-patel/2026-04-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211355Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Participles: A Three Part Overview | Part One: Passive Participles - Past and Present with Indira Bulkin *
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $180 for entire series \nRegister Here \nMarch 11\nMarch 25\nApril 15\nApril 29\nMay 6\nMay 20\nJun 3 \nThe first of a three-part overview exploring Sanskrit participles and how they bring clarity\, nuance\, and flow to reading classical texts. \nParticiples are one of the most powerful and beautiful features of Sanskrit. They appear everywhere—in verses\, sūtras\, epic poetry\, and everyday conversational Sanskrit—often carrying rich meaning in just a single word. Learning to recognize and use participles is one of the biggest steps you can take toward reading Sanskrit with confidence and ease. \nIn this course\, we will explore participles in a clear\, structured\, and highly practical way. Through guided explanation and plenty of real textual examples\, students will gain a deep understanding of how participles are formed\, declined\, and used in Sanskrit literature.\nTogether we will study participles across major categories\, including: \nActive and Passive participles \nPast\, Present\, and Potential forms \nVowel-ending and consonant-ending declensions \nPractice in all three genders (masculine\, feminine\, neuter) \nWhether you are beginning to work with Sanskrit texts or looking to strengthen your grammatical foundation\, this course will give you the tools to meet participles with confidence and enjoyment. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971 at Ananda Ashram in Monroe\, New York. The following spring\, she became a full-time resident student at the newly established Yoga Society of San Francisco\, where she lived for several years. During that time\, Shri Brahmananda\, then known as Dr. Mishra\, held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week\, and Indira fully participated in this program. In the summer of 1973\, Dr. Mishra asked Indira to start teaching Sanskrit. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the Yoga Society of San Francisco\, a position she held until 2010. \nIndira was privileged to study Sanskrit with Professor Robert Goldman at UC Berkeley\, and in 1993\, she graduated with a B.A. in the Sanskrit language\, before going on to earn her Master’s degree in physical therapy. She opened her own clinic\, Balance in Motion Physical Therapy\, in 2009. She was blessed to be able to continue her Sanskrit studies with Dr. Ram Karan Sharma for more than 17 years. She and her husband\, Shanta\, co-founder of the East-West Sanskrit Institute\, have been married for many years and have two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren. For more info\, see http://www.eastwestsanskritinstitute.com.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/exploring-participles-a-three-part-overview-part-one-passive-participles-past-and-present/2026-04-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T112504
CREATED:20260506T144457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211214Z
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SUMMARY:Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel *
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Donation to the Ashram. Suggested for entire series $100\, or $20 for one session. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApr 10\nApr 17\nApr 24\nMay 1\nMay 8 \nJoin any time! \nThis ongoing weekly workshop series (via Zoom) explores the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, a version of 6\,000 verses abridged by the poet Abhinanda from the larger Yogavāsiṣṭha (36\,000 verses). A popular classic of Advaita Vedānta philosophy\, the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha is a beautiful poem in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vasiṣṭha and Śrī Rāma\, tackling the problems of human suffering\, of life and death\, including the way forward in turbulent times. \nThis section will begin reading the sixth\, and final\, chapter of the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, titled Nirvāṇa Prakaraṇam. In the concluding verses of the first chapter (Vairāgya Prakaraṇam)\, a disheartened Rāma laments the futility of worldly life. Sage Vasiṣṭha sees the young man’s mumukṣutva\, his intense yearning for liberation\, the necessary qualification for receiving supreme knowledge\, that Vasiṣṭha will now be imparting. \nJoin Professor Deven Patel for one or more delightful sessions. Teacher and students collectively work on translating the verses and discuss their meaning. These classes can be taken as a series of 5 sessions at a time (recommended) or as single sessions. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nDeven M. Patel is a professor of Sanskrit and South Asian Culture in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches courses in literature\, philosophy\, mythology\, literary theory\, and translation studies. Deven writes on the history and interpretation of literature and translates from Sanskrit to English. His published works include Text to Tradition: The Naiṣadhīyacarita and Literary Community in South Asia and Kavirājamārgam: The Way of the King of Poets (co-authored with R.V.S. Sundaram).
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/classics-of-advaita-vedanta-laghu-yogavasistha-with-deven-patel/2026-04-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T112504
CREATED:20260506T142538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211310Z
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SUMMARY:Abundant Earth Garden Series with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nRain date the following Sunday at same time. \nLocation: Ananda Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $60\, Full Series $250 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe recommend attending the full series\, although single classes are available. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nThis series is devoted to sharing knowledge and experience on growing\, harvesting\, and preserving food and medicine plants in the Northeast climate and landscape. \nLearn how to plan your herb and veggie garden from start to finish. In this hands on\, full season series we will cover: \n3/28 Class 1: PREPARE: planning your garden\, growing and buying seedlings\, direct seeding\, growing microgreens \n4/25 Class 2: PLANT: preparing beds and soil\, spacing plants\, mulching \n6/20 Class 3: NURTURE: nourishing plants\, perspectives and methods on “weeds” and “pests” \n7/18 Class 4: HARVEST: harvesting for maximum yield\, and utilizing and preserving the harvest\, Fall gardening \n9/26 Class 5: WIND DOWN: Preparing your garden for winter\, including planting garlic\, season reflection – one of the most important aspects of being a successful gardener. \nNote: This class takes place outside at the Ananda garden. Please wear sturdy footwear! We suggest you bring garden gloves\, a notebook\, hat\, and whatever you need to be comfortable outdoors. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. Her professional experience includes: managing a 2 acre educational market garden with CSA and Farmers’ market presence\, building and tending private gardens\, and working in vegetable and herb cultivation\, fermentation\, and farm to table dining at Blooming Hill Farm. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/abundant-earth-garden-series-with-isabel/2026-03-28/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T200000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Participles: A Three Part Overview | Part One: Passive Participles - Past and Present with Indira Bulkin *
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $180 for entire series \nRegister Here \nMarch 11\nMarch 25\nApril 15\nApril 29\nMay 6\nMay 20\nJun 3 \nThe first of a three-part overview exploring Sanskrit participles and how they bring clarity\, nuance\, and flow to reading classical texts. \nParticiples are one of the most powerful and beautiful features of Sanskrit. They appear everywhere—in verses\, sūtras\, epic poetry\, and everyday conversational Sanskrit—often carrying rich meaning in just a single word. Learning to recognize and use participles is one of the biggest steps you can take toward reading Sanskrit with confidence and ease. \nIn this course\, we will explore participles in a clear\, structured\, and highly practical way. Through guided explanation and plenty of real textual examples\, students will gain a deep understanding of how participles are formed\, declined\, and used in Sanskrit literature.\nTogether we will study participles across major categories\, including: \nActive and Passive participles \nPast\, Present\, and Potential forms \nVowel-ending and consonant-ending declensions \nPractice in all three genders (masculine\, feminine\, neuter) \nWhether you are beginning to work with Sanskrit texts or looking to strengthen your grammatical foundation\, this course will give you the tools to meet participles with confidence and enjoyment. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971 at Ananda Ashram in Monroe\, New York. The following spring\, she became a full-time resident student at the newly established Yoga Society of San Francisco\, where she lived for several years. During that time\, Shri Brahmananda\, then known as Dr. Mishra\, held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week\, and Indira fully participated in this program. In the summer of 1973\, Dr. Mishra asked Indira to start teaching Sanskrit. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the Yoga Society of San Francisco\, a position she held until 2010. \nIndira was privileged to study Sanskrit with Professor Robert Goldman at UC Berkeley\, and in 1993\, she graduated with a B.A. in the Sanskrit language\, before going on to earn her Master’s degree in physical therapy. She opened her own clinic\, Balance in Motion Physical Therapy\, in 2009. She was blessed to be able to continue her Sanskrit studies with Dr. Ram Karan Sharma for more than 17 years. She and her husband\, Shanta\, co-founder of the East-West Sanskrit Institute\, have been married for many years and have two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren. For more info\, see http://www.eastwestsanskritinstitute.com.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/exploring-participles-a-three-part-overview-part-one-passive-participles-past-and-present/2026-03-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T112504
CREATED:20260506T164547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211355Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Participles: A Three Part Overview | Part One: Passive Participles - Past and Present with Indira Bulkin *
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $180 for entire series \nRegister Here \nMarch 11\nMarch 25\nApril 15\nApril 29\nMay 6\nMay 20\nJun 3 \nThe first of a three-part overview exploring Sanskrit participles and how they bring clarity\, nuance\, and flow to reading classical texts. \nParticiples are one of the most powerful and beautiful features of Sanskrit. They appear everywhere—in verses\, sūtras\, epic poetry\, and everyday conversational Sanskrit—often carrying rich meaning in just a single word. Learning to recognize and use participles is one of the biggest steps you can take toward reading Sanskrit with confidence and ease. \nIn this course\, we will explore participles in a clear\, structured\, and highly practical way. Through guided explanation and plenty of real textual examples\, students will gain a deep understanding of how participles are formed\, declined\, and used in Sanskrit literature.\nTogether we will study participles across major categories\, including: \nActive and Passive participles \nPast\, Present\, and Potential forms \nVowel-ending and consonant-ending declensions \nPractice in all three genders (masculine\, feminine\, neuter) \nWhether you are beginning to work with Sanskrit texts or looking to strengthen your grammatical foundation\, this course will give you the tools to meet participles with confidence and enjoyment. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971 at Ananda Ashram in Monroe\, New York. The following spring\, she became a full-time resident student at the newly established Yoga Society of San Francisco\, where she lived for several years. During that time\, Shri Brahmananda\, then known as Dr. Mishra\, held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week\, and Indira fully participated in this program. In the summer of 1973\, Dr. Mishra asked Indira to start teaching Sanskrit. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the Yoga Society of San Francisco\, a position she held until 2010. \nIndira was privileged to study Sanskrit with Professor Robert Goldman at UC Berkeley\, and in 1993\, she graduated with a B.A. in the Sanskrit language\, before going on to earn her Master’s degree in physical therapy. She opened her own clinic\, Balance in Motion Physical Therapy\, in 2009. She was blessed to be able to continue her Sanskrit studies with Dr. Ram Karan Sharma for more than 17 years. She and her husband\, Shanta\, co-founder of the East-West Sanskrit Institute\, have been married for many years and have two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren. For more info\, see http://www.eastwestsanskritinstitute.com.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/exploring-participles-a-three-part-overview-part-one-passive-participles-past-and-present/2026-03-11/
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