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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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