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Bespoke Sanskrit Workshops for Organisations
Bring the language, sounds and traditions of Sanskrit to your students, members or wider community.
I offer engaging, accessible Sanskrit workshops for yoga studios, wellness organisations, retreat organisers and other groups interested in exploring the language and its rich traditions.
Whether your audience is curious about the meaning and pronunciation of Sanskrit words, wants to explore mantra and chanting, or would like to discover the language behind yoga philosophy and traditional texts, I can create a workshop tailored to their interests and experience.
My particular strength is making Sanskrit approachable, even for complete beginners, without losing the depth and richness that make it so fascinating. Workshops are interactive, with opportunities to explore the language through sound, meaning and practical activities.
Sessions can be delivered online or in person, with the content, length and format designed around your organisation's needs.
Sanskrit Workshops for Your Students and Community
Yoga studios and communities
Offer your students an opportunity to explore the language and traditions behind their practice, beyond their regular classes.
Retreats and special events
Add a Sanskrit session to a retreat or special event, creating space to explore a particular topic through discussion, practice and learning.
Ayurveda schools and specialist organisations
Bring specialist Sanskrit teaching into programmes where language, traditional terminology and philosophical texts are relevant.
What Could Your Sanskrit Workshop Explore?
Sanskrit offers a wealth of possibilities for workshops, from exploring familiar yoga terminology to discovering the language of traditional texts and chanting.
Possible topics include:
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The sounds of Sanskrit: Discover the Sanskrit sound system and learn how to pronounce the language accurately and confidently.
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The language of yoga: Explore the meanings of familiar yoga terms and āsana names, including how the words are formed.
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Mantras and their meanings: Learn to chant traditional Sanskrit mantras with an understanding of their pronunciation and significance.
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Introduction to Devanāgarī: Discover the Sanskrit writing system and learn to recognise and read some of its characters.
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Sanskrit and yoga philosophy: Explore important philosophical ideas through the Sanskrit words used to express them.
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What does that Sanskrit word really mean? Take a closer look at familiar Sanskrit words that are frequently misunderstood or oversimplified.
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Sanskrit in kīrtana and devotional chanting: Explore the pronunciation, meanings and traditions behind Sanskrit devotional songs and chants.
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Discovering Sanskrit texts: Take your first steps towards understanding passages from traditional Sanskrit texts, with guidance and explanation.
Online, In Person or a Combination of Both
These are just some of the possibilities. Workshops can focus on a single topic or combine several areas, depending on your audience's interests and experience. No previous knowledge of Sanskrit is necessary for introductory workshops.
A bespoke session might focus on one topic or combine several, depending on the audience and the time available.
Specialist Knowledge, Clearly and Thoughtfully Taught
With over 30 years of experience teaching Sanskrit to children and adults, I bring a combination of academic expertise, teaching experience and genuine enthusiasm for the language.
I hold a Master's degree in Sanskrit Literature from the University of London and am a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. Alongside my many years teaching at St James School in London, I have worked with organisations including Indaba Yoga Studio, Love and All is Coming, Barefoot Body Training, the College of Sound Healing and the British School of Meditation. I am also a faculty member of the School of Ayurveda UK and Temenos Academy.
My teaching draws on a lifelong fascination with Sanskrit, its literature, philosophy, and chanting traditions. I particularly enjoy helping people discover the richness of the language, whether through exploring the meaning of a familiar word, learning to chant a mantra or encountering a traditional text for the first time.
I combine academic rigour with a lively, approachable teaching style, making even complex subjects understandable without oversimplifying them. My aim is for participants to leave not only with new knowledge, but with greater confidence, curiosity and enthusiasm to explore Sanskrit further.
I have worked with many organisations on YTT and other types of workshops and courses:
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Love and All is Coming
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Barefoot Body Training
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Indaba Yoga Studio
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Leo Cosendai
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School of Ayurveda UK (Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle)
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College of Sound Healing
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British School of Meditation
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Temenos Academy (Perennial Philosophy Course)
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A Fine Balance Yoga Studio
Frequently Asked Questions About Sanskrit Workshops
Absolutely. I can design a workshop around the interests, experience and needs of your group. Whether you're organising an event for a yoga studio, a retreat, a meditation group or another organisation, we can work together to create something engaging and relevant to your participants.
Yes. I offer in-person workshops across the UK and internationally. Travel and accommodation arrangements, where necessary, can be discussed when planning the workshop.
Yes. Online workshops are live and interactive, with opportunities for questions, discussion and chanting practice. They can be a particularly good option for groups whose members are based in different locations.
Workshops are flexible in length. I can offer anything from a short introductory session to a half-day or full-day workshop, or a series of sessions spread over several weeks. The duration will depend on the subject matter and how much depth you'd like to explore.
Not at all. Many of my workshops are designed for complete beginners. I enjoy making Sanskrit approachable, even for those who have never encountered the language before. For groups with previous experience, we can explore more advanced topics.
Yes. Workshops can focus on specific areas such as Sanskrit pronunciation, yoga terminology, mantra, Vedic chanting, Indian philosophy or traditional texts. If your group has a particular interest or theme in mind, I'm happy to discuss how we might explore it through Sanskrit.
As early as possible is always helpful, particularly for in-person workshops involving travel. However, I may also be able to accommodate shorter-notice requests, depending on my availability.
Fees depend on the length, format and content of the workshop, as well as any travel requirements. Please get in touch with some details about your organisation and what you have in mind, and I'll be happy to provide a quotation.
Have an Idea for a Sanskrit Workshop?
You don't need to have the whole session planned. Tell me a little about your organisation, the people you'd like to bring together and what you're considering. We can explore the possibilities together.