Interrogating Yoga: 50hr Training with Bess Prescott {ONLINE}
Critical yoga history and debrahminising the practice
Live calls from February – March 2025
This course is focused on understanding critical yoga history and philosophy and applying that knowledge to teaching yoga. You’ll receive:
10 hours of lectures with Bess Prescott stepping through critical yoga history
5 hours of lectures with Roshni Lakhani.
weekly practices for a debrahminised practice (including āsana and meditation)
10 live calls with Bess and Roshni throughout the five weeks of the live course.
Yoga Alliance certification for 50 CE hours of Advanced Teacher Training
Weekly topics with Roshni Lakhani
Week 1: the emergence of brahminical patriarchy: sanskrit, caste and migration
Week 2: entrenchment of brahminical patriarchy: caste and gender in sanskrit textual sources
Week 3: traditions beyond brahminical patriarchy: śramanic paths and the bhakti movement
Week 4: centring Dalit and Adivasi voices: activism, advocacy and the fight for caste abolition
Week 5: our praxis: debrahminising yoga: hindu nationalism, colonialism and debrahminisation
Yoga, Sanskrit & Social Justice: Understanding the Politics of Practice {ONLINE}
This ONLINE workshop invites participants to explore the connections between Sanskrit, yoga, and power with fresh eyes and open minds. Through a lens of historical awareness and intersectionality, we’ll look at how caste, language, and culture have shaped yoga’s past and present, asking what it truly means to engage with this practice today. Participants will learn about Sanskrit’s role in, and impact on, South Asian spirituality and social structures, considering how these dynamics influence yoga. We’ll engage in critical conversations around the idea of “decolonising” yoga and explore the complexities it presents, sparking reflections that challenge and deepen our understanding. Expect a provocative, open-hearted session that prioritises dialogue and introspection. Attendees will leave with enriched perspectives, along with resources for ongoing learning beyond the workshop. Join us as we together move toward a more inclusive, thoughtful and honest yoga practice.
The workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams. The link will be sent via email 2 hours prior to the event.
The workshop recording will be sent to all participants after the event.
Yoga, Sanskrit & Social Justice: Understanding the Politics of Practice at GOLDEN VALLEY YOGA {BUNDJALUNG}
This workshop invites participants to explore the connections between Sanskrit, yoga, and power with fresh eyes and open minds. Through a lens of historical awareness and intersectionality, we’ll look at how caste, language, and culture have shaped yoga’s past and present, asking what it truly means to engage with this practice today. Participants will learn about Sanskrit’s role in, and impact on, South Asian spirituality and social structures, considering how these dynamics influence yoga. We’ll engage in critical conversations around the idea of “decolonising” yoga and explore the complexities it presents, sparking reflections that challenge and deepen our understanding. Expect a provocative, open-hearted session that prioritizes dialogue and introspection. Attendees will leave with enriched perspectives, along with resources for ongoing learning beyond the workshop. Join us as we together move toward a more inclusive, thoughtful and honest yoga practice.
Booking link: https://momence.com/s/107865534
Yoga for Social Justice and Liberation at GREEN MONDAY STUDIOS {NAARM} Cancelled
Roshni Lakhani and Han Weeramanthri are excited to bring you Yoga for Social Justice and Liberation; Exploring the Embodiment of Decolonising Yoga & Interrogating Caste and Language in Yogic Practices. This collaboration is a full day workshop at Green Monday Studios, Carlton, on November 16th 2024.
Han & Roshni will utilise their decades of study and lived experiences, offering an embodied approach to learning; that works with the whole person; mind, body, emotions and spirit, as well as the collectives and systems that individuals are located within.
Sanskrit for Yoga: 1-Day Sanskrit Immersion at WEST END YOGA {MEANJIN}
During our 1-day Sanskrit immersion, we’ll delve deeply into its relationship with Yoga, exploring its historical significance from ancient roots to contemporary relevance. We will examine the societal context in which Sanskrit emerged: what was the society it arose in and who were the people in it? You will master the Sanskrit alphabet, examining the Devanāgari script and learning diacritics, perfecting your pronunciation along the way. Lastly, we will immerse ourselves in the essence of mantra, discussing the philosophical depth and practical applicability of various mantras, with word for word translations. Join us for what will be an engaging, informative, nourishing immersion, and gain a more authentic relationship with Yoga and its roots.
A huge thank you to Stef Palmer and West End Yoga for hosting Sanskrit with Roshni in Brisbane.
We pay our deep respects to the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples of Meanjin Country, the traditional custodians of the land on which this gathering will be held, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Info & ticketing: https://events.humanitix.com/sanskrit-for-yoga-a-1-day-sanskrit-immersion-with-roshni-lakhani
Introduction to Sanskrit & Mantra at OM SOM YOGA {NAARM}
This workshop will begin with the history and evolution of the Sanskrit language. We will delve into the fascinating world of Sanskrit literature, from the ancient Vedas, through to the profound Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali and the illustrious Sanskrit Epics. We will navigate together the simultaneous simplicity and complexity of Sanskrit grammar (vyākaraṇa) and how understanding it can shift our experience of the world.
In the second half of the workshop, we will focus on mantra: discerning the essence of mantra, taking examples of different types of mantras and looking at how they can be incorporated into your yoga practice and daily life. You will learn to chant some mantras in the session, along with their correct pronunciation, meaning, and philosophical significance.
Join us for this invaluable insight into the world of Sanskrit, the language which much of yoga practice and philosophy is grounded in.
Mantra Workshop at CREATURE YOGA {BUNDJALUNG}
Coming to our Byron Bay studio on the 27th of April 11am-1pm: Introduction to Mantra with the divine Roshni Lakhani.
In this workshop we will first explore the meaning of ‘mantra’, and its history and significance in various philosophies and religions. We will look at the types of mantras and their use in different practices. You will learn correct pronunciation of two Sanskrit mantras, using the Sanskrit alphabet, and we will translate them and discuss their philosophical significance.
Spaces are limited so book ahead!
Sanskrit Workshop at RITUAL YOGA & PILATES {YUGAMBEH}
Learn about Sanskrit history and mantra with Sanskrit and Indic Philosophy specialist, Roshni Lakhani, on Saturday 13 April 2024 at 10:30am.
The workshop will begin with the history and evolution of the Sanskrit language: how and why it was created, and for what purpose. We will delve into the fascinating world of Sanskrit literature, from the ancient Vedas, through to the profound Yoga Sūtras of Patañjaliand the illustrious Sanskrit Epics. We will navigate together the simultaneous simplicity and complexity of Sanskrit grammar (vyākaraṇa) and how understanding it can shift our experience of the world.
In the second half of the workshop, we will focus on mantra: discerning the essence of mantra, taking examples of different types of mantras and looking at how they can be incorporated into your yoga practice and daily life. You will learn to chant some mantras in
the session, along with their correct pronunciation, meaning, and philosophical significance.
Join us for this invaluable insight into the world of Sanskrit, the language which much of yoga practice and philosophy is grounded in.
Book your spot through the link below and immerse yourself in the profound joy of Sanskrit!
Introduction to Sanskrit at CREATURE YOGA {BUNDJALUNG}
IN-PERSON SANSKRIT WORKSHOP
Become grounded in the history of the language that informs much of yoga theory and practice.
Meet your teacher, Roshni. A Sanskrit teacher & Indic philosophy specialist who has been studying Sanskrit since childhood and holds a BA Hons in Sanskrit and South Asian Studies from SOAS, University of London.
Roshni specialises in Vedic philosophical traditions, particularly Advaita Vedanta, and Sanskrit grammar and etymology.
🌀You will learn the evolution of the Sanskrit language: how and why it was created, and for what purpose.
🌀We will delve into the fascinating world of Sanskrit literature: from the Vedas to classical texts such as the Sanskrit Epics, the Yoga Sutras, and more.
🌀We will look at the significance of Sanskrit grammar (vyakarana), etymology, and its role in preserving classical knowledge.
🌀Finally, we will explore the ways in which learning Sanskrit can impact our psychology and aid in personal growth.
Spiritual Retreat at GAUNTS HOUSE {DORSET, ENGLAND}
International Spiritual Retreat hosted by Parmarth Niketan Ashram, at Gaunts House, Dorset, UK.
INTRODUCTION TO SANSKRIT WORKSHOP
Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-European language of South Asia, in which many religious scriptures and classical epic poems are written. This class will include an introduction to the historical context and philosophy of the Sanskrit language, some mantra chanting and a basic lesson on the alphabet and script.