Sacred Time

Tapping the power of Celestial Cycles

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zodiac, jyotish, vedic astrology, nakshatra
zodiac, jyotish, vedic astrology, nakshatra

What are the key elements of ancient Indian timekeeping?How can they help you navigate your life?

The ancients kept time by tracking the motions of the celestial bodies, particularly the sun and the moon.

What would it look like to align your life with these cosmic rhythms? What is significant about new vs full moon? Equinox vs solstice? What activities are best undertaken, or avoided, at these times?

This course will help you:

  • Learn about auspicious and inauspicious timing, and the core features of the traditional Indian calendar
  • Understand the roles of the solar and lunar cycles, special celestial events, like transits and eclipses, and the traditional 120-year lifespan
  • Explore practical applications of celestial cycles
  • Honor tradition by learning from a member of an ancient Indian living wisdom lineage

This 4-part on-demand online course is taught by scholar of Indian mythology and The Stories Behind the Poses author Dr. Raj Balkaran.

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Course Structure

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6+ Hours of Video Lessons

Valuable for the simply curious, longtime yogis,  expert practitioners and everyone in between

Downloadable Notes

Easily follow along with and refer back to the class slides

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Whether day or night, wherever you are, you have forever access to this on-demand course

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Applications

Learn mantra and other techniques to apply teachings to your life

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Yoga Alliance Credit

This course counts as 12 hours of YA Continuing Education Credit

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Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Raj Balkaran is the founder of The Indian Wisdom School, scholar, and author, including for the popular book this course is based on, 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.

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$197 USD

  • (4) 60-minute pre-recorded video lectures (also available audio-only)
  • (4) 60-minute recorded Q&A sessions
  • PDF of course readings
  • Access to your instructor and school founder, Dr. Raj Balkaran  
  • 12 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit 
  • 30-day full refund guarantee
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$99 x 2

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  • (4) 60-minute pre-recorded video lectures (also available audio-only)
  • (4) 60-minute recorded Q&A sessions
  • PDF of course readings
  • Access to your instructor and school founder, Dr. Raj Balkaran  
  • 12 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit 
  • 30-day full refund guarantee
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$47 per month

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1 Payment

$197 USD

  • Lifetime access
  • 30-day guarantee
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2 Monthly Payments

$99 x 2

Most Popular

  • Lifetime access
  • 30-day guarantee
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All Access Membership

$47 per month

Monthly Subscription

  • Access to full library of 20+ courses, both live and on-demand
  • Cancel anytime
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