VEDIC
ASTROLOGY
Introductory workshops to enter the world of Astrology
Astrology, or Jyotish Shastra, forms an integral part of the cultural traditions of India. In these introductory workshops, we cover the basics of Astrology in varying depths, as well as concepts of Geography and Astronomy that are essential for understanding the natal chart.
Astrology can become a lifelong study, and in fact, I believe it can encompass a journey of several lives. All we can do is plant the seeds of knowledge in this life, or water the seeds that we have already planted in our previous lives,
and see what becomes of it.
Whether you consider Astrology as a tool for understanding yourself better, or to help others on their Paths, there is something in it for each of us. I welcome you on this Path with a few introductory workshops.
Feedback from students
"I loved the clarity, the depth, and the creativity of your pedagogy: the stories and metaphors brought liveliness to the teachings. Vikram you are an excellent teacher who prepare well the sessions and is offering us practical tools to navigate with ease and simplicity in this Astrological river of information. I’m delighted to have started this journey with a teacher who is passionate, pedagogue, clear, present and creative. With gratitude and enthusiasm to continue this learning journey"
Michelle
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"I found Vikram's manner of expressing the material quite well done; easy to grasp, explained with stories, keywords and homework (which he commented upon.) and frequent opportunities to question and comment. I would enjoy any future courses Vikram may offer."
Marlenka
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"Vikram sir was extremely kind and patient. Every aspect was explained with a lot of detail and made easy to understand. Given a lot of insight and clarity."
Neha
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"The Vedic astrology classes have been truly informative and with very clear instructions. You have an amazing way to simply difficult concepts with you stories and analogy . I enjoy and look forward to every session .
It’s done very methodically with the right amount of Q and A and student interactions.
I am loving the knowledge and mostly your style of teaching.
I would like at some point to have maybe a few days of contact lessons in person ."
Chandini
"Lots of learning supported by a pedagogical approach that was very clear and soft. It was so interesting that I wish it would last 1 week"
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"Well structured workshop with a good balance of you giving us information and we contribute our ideas/thoughts. Impressive to give an introduction of such as vast topic. You explained even the very difficult / complex things in a manner we understand (with the stories in between). Having an agenda given at the beginning would be beneficial"
Tina
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"I really enjoyed this first part of this Vedic Astrology workshop - I really like the way you break things down which makes it easy to understand. And i am looking forward to learn more - It's great! Thank you so much"
Sylvie
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"Very interesting workshop that covers the basics, the language of Vedic Astrology. Excellent for beginners who want to delve into the subject. I learnt some fascinating fundamental concepts that i was not aware of before"
Anurag
"Thanks for the workshop. It was interesting, clear, rich, easy to follow. All could ask questions. Your presence is sweet-calming. nice stories to illustrate point. You are conveying a lot, its not easy to follow"
"I loved both days of your Vedic Astrology course a lot. Especially how you taught the most important principles of Astronomy on Day 1 in a playful and passionate way, impressed and caught my attention a lot. I got inspired to dive deeper into astrological studies. Also Day 2 is great. I can feel your passion for what you teach with my heart. Also, clear structure of the course and possibility to discuss is perfect. I wish you the best for the future"
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"Thank you so much for doing this! So many things make more sense now. I especially like the way your inferences help with a positive direction, even in a tough situations. And i am very grateful for the learning sessions, in so many formats"
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"I really appreciate the workshop for his clarity and interactive way. It gave me a real understanding of notion that I had in mind but that I could put together and it has reinforced this feeling in me of the beauty and magic of Life, that there is something else, much bigger than us, that organize the universe. It gave me the wish to deepen the subject."
Lison
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"I found the workshop very enriching and I learned so much from it, thanks to Vikram's patience and his way of making even the more complex concepts accessible. For me, it really reinforced the understanding that Astronomy is an essential, foundational aspect of Astrology."
Emma
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"From skepticism to wonder to studying Astrology, Vikram has been a catalyst in my transformed understanding of the universe and self. His passion for astrology keeps us curious and inspired to learn more and look forward to the next step. He has a calm and clear approach to educating us. I would recommend him to anyone who wishes to learn more about themselves and their world."
Aditya
"The cards u have sent , are wonderfully designed. It's a brilliant representation. U have taught me a way to understand astrology in a different view. The yoga that we learnt from you was energetic. I felt the difference the day after our class. I am exploring a way to link Bach flower remedy and astrology , so it would take some time to clear my doubts will have a session with you."
Ranisuba
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"The workshop was a wonderful mix of theory with demonstrations using different objects and actual 'embodiment' of the concepts through interactive movement. We rotated on our axis like the earth, while revolving around the sun, and in this active and playful way, we learned of right ascension and declination, the equinoxes as points where the equator and the ecliptic meet and how astrologers divide the celestial sphere. Through different demonstrations, we also learned about the heliocentric and geocentric views of the Solar System, the tilt and wobble of the earth, the precession of the equinoxes and the difference between the Tropical and Sidereal Zodiac. Vikram used different objects such as a golden bowl representing the sun, and different coloured balls as the planets revolving around it, with the constellations in the back ground, to visually and spatially illustrate the Zodiac and the planet in sign concept."
Emma
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"Its so refreshing to be able to access a subject like astrology. Vikrams classes and workshops are not only structurally well laid out, systematic and easy to follow but they also have a creative element which gives you the opportunity to discover the subject yourself. Besides learning astrology it serves as a path to self discovery."
Natasha
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do these workshops take place?
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Either in Auroville, or at your location. The ideal space for these workshops differ from workshop to workshop, based on whether we cover only the theoretical aspects, or incorporate movement and bodywork to integrate the different concepts. I can also offer some of these workshops online.
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What are the dates for these workshops?
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These are held on mutually convenient dates​. Get in touch with me, and we can schedule something that suits both of us.
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Can I attend as an individual, or only in a group?
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Both are possible. In case I have a workshop already running on the dates in question, you can join that, else we can schedule it separately for you. For longer duration workshops (2-day and 4-day), it is better to be in a group of at least 5 or more.
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What are the fees for each of these?
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Fees depend on the duration of the workshop, and the number of persons attending. Each workshop has different fees. Some are set by the venue hosting the workshop, while others can be by contribution viz. whatever is possible for you. Get in touch with me, and I'll share more details.
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Do you offer any workshops on advanced topics?
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Yes, possible. There are several topics that we can explore, including vargas, gochara, tajik, prasna, ashtakavarga, shadbala and bhavabala to name a few. We can also look at non-technical topics such as interfacing with the client, and setting up your own practice. Let me know your interest and we can take it from there.