Sacred Storytelling Workshop
A 2-Hour Wisdom Workshop with Dr. Raj Balkaran
Learn how ancient stories mirror inner journeys.
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 2pm-4pm EDT
The stories that endure are the ones that move us, entertain us, and teach us when we least expect it. This workshop explores exactly how they do so. Mythological narratives instruct neither by argument nor doctrine — they transform us by revealing the architecture of the human journey.
In this workshop, we explore how sacred stories convey profound wisdom without a single line of overt teaching. Through three well-chosen examples, we witness how myth transmits clarity, humility, and courage through symbolism, structure, and emotional resonance. Rather than explaining what to do, these stories enact the inner movements we must make; their power lies in what they awaken, not what they command.
Over the course of two immersive hours, participants discover:
- How myth mirrors their own lives;
- How narrative becomes a form of guidance;
- How ancient storytelling remains a living tool for discernment, resilience, and inner alignment.
This workshop offers a deep, accessible, and transformative entry into the heart of sacred story — an invitation to see your own journey with renewed clarity and inspiration.
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"I first came across Dr. Balkaran through his work with the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and have since taken a number of courses with him, all of which have been fabulous. Dr. Balkaran has a gift for synthesizing complex information and teaches with a storytelling style that supports comprehension."
Natalie Rousseau
Yoga Educator
"Dr. Balkaran is a teacher who understands the needs and quests of today’s spiritual seekers and practitioners and his School is a unique and a much-awaited opportunity for any interested-minded students to access the complex realm of the Indian philosophy and mythology explained in an approachable and engaging manner."
Aijan Kenenbaeva
Yoga Practitioner and Hinduism Student
"As a graduate student in the blossoming field of Yoga Studies, I cannot express the proper gratitude for Dr. Raj and his method of mystical swagger. He has tremendously assisted my personal understanding of inherently foreign concepts embedded within Indian wisdom and myth."
Dustin Nicholas Holmes
Naropa University, Wisdom Traditions
M.A. Yoga Studies
"I have greatly enjoyed taking Dr. Balkaran’s online classes! His style of presenting content is a rich synthesis of rigorous academic scholarship and his own experiential insights which add depth, humor and clarity to the often misconstrued concepts of Indian mythology."
Srinalini Sankar
French Teacher and Lifelong Student
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Raj Balkaran is the founder of The Indian Wisdom School, scholar, and author of the popular book The Stories Behind the Poses. He teaches a number of courses through the Indian Wisdom School, the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Yogic Studies, and Embodied Philosophy. He also hosts the New Books in Indian Religions podcast.
Before becoming a scholar, Dr. Balkaran was initiated into Indian Wisdom Traditions by multiple lineal teachers and apprenticed with a renowned Indian spiritual master for twelve years. For the past two decades, he has been immersed in daily spiritual practice and study, cultivating a deep understanding of these traditions.
