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Sanskrit Courses Offered in-class in Berkeley
Sanskrit Classes are taught in Berkeley by Gajananam at the Vishnu-devananda Yoga Vedanta Center. Gajananam is a senior student of Dr. Sarasvati Mohan and has been teaching level 1 and level 2 classes over the past two years.
About Gajananam
Gajananam is a direct disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda and the founder/director of the Vishnu-devananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Berkeley, California. He has been teaching yoga and meditation for 20 years, served as the director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in New York City in the 90s, and has taught at Sivananda yoga teacher training courses and retreats around the world.
Gajananam became interested in studying Sanskrit due to his love for chanting Kirtan, mantras and slokas, which have a wonderful uplifting vibration. With the desire to pronounce these more accurately as well as deepen his understanding of the mantras and ancient scriptures, he commenced his studies under Dr. Sarasvati Mohan in 2004. Currently he is has completed level 6 course with Dr. Mohan and is actively teaching Sanskrit levels 1 and 2 courses at the Vishnu-devananda Yoga Center and other Sivananda centers and ashrams.
Frequently Asked Questions About Berkeley Classes
The following is a list of frequently asked questions about the sanskrit classes taught in Berkeley:
- Where are the classes held?
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The classes are held at the Vishnu-devananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Berkeley.
The address is: Sivananda Tradition
1034 Delaware St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510)273-2447
www.vishnuyoga.org - What lessons are taught in each level?
- Visit the following page to get more details about each level: Details about Sanskrit Levels
- What materials do we receive?
- Course materials vary for each level. Generally, you receive one or two books, one or two CDs. Level 1 also includes flash cards. Level 2 also includes beginner's dictionary.
- Are private classes offered?
- Yes. Private classes are also offered.
- Anything else?
- Gajananam's passion for learning Sanskrit stems from the desire to chant mantras and scriptures in a correct manner, as the vibration of these are powerful and uplifting, and in order to deepen his understanding of yoga and Vedanta philosophy, which he has been actively studying and teaching for over 2 decades.