Beginning Sanskrit An 8-week Course

सCDकFत् Joel Bender

This workshop will focus on learning to read, write, and recite simple sanskrit texts in a traditional, yet approachable and inspiring fashion. The class will study powerful mantras from India’s ancient Upanishads, shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita, and aphorisims from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras in or-der to become familiar with the look and sound of Sanskrit while keeping

the study grounded in its cultural context.

with Joel Bender

Dec 3 - Feb 4 Thursdays 7:30-9 pm

Through years of self-study, Joel taught himself to read, write, and recite Sanskrit. He uses a method of teaching which is unique, practical, and engaging. In addition to leading classes on Indian culture, Yoga Philosophy, and yoga asana, Joel uses his vast knowledge of traditional sanskrit hymns to chant weekly for the Hindu Temple So-ciety of Southern California.

Dancing Shiva Yoga & Ayurveda

7466 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90036

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studio@dancingshiva.comwww.dancingshiva.com

323-394-8332

Course fee $200 please bring $25 to first class for course materials & handouts Class will meet Dec.3, 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4

A portion of the profits from this class will go to yoga gives back , a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the yoga

community together to help fight poverty in India. www.yogagivesback.org