6-week Sanskrit Course (Level 1 & 2, Online)

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Sanskrit Level 1 & 2 — Foundations & Deepening (6 weeks Course, every Wednesday evening)
In this two‑level Sanskrit journey we explore the language of yoga in a clear, accessible and embodied way. Across both levels you will learn to read, write and pronounce the Devanāgarī alphabet, understand the logic of Sanskrit grammar, and begin to read simple lines from classical texts such as the Bhagavad Gītā and Yoga Sūtra.

Level 1 focuses on the foundations:
learning the Devanāgarī letters
reading and writing with confidence
correct pronunciation
simple grammar: pronouns, basic verbs, gender and number
building easy sentences
recognising familiar words from mantras and yoga philosophy

Level 2 deepens your understanding:
more fluent reading and writing
expanding verb forms and noun patterns
understanding how Sanskrit sentences work
guided reading of short verses from yoga texts
connecting grammar with meaning and practice

It is an Online course over in total 6 weeks. Every week (Thursday evening, 7-8.30pm) a 1.5 hour Zoom session takes place and in between self study is required and homework will be given that has to be prepared before the next session. I am following a similar structure as Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and the material for this course will be provided and is based on the book Yogavataranam by Zoe Slatoff. Recordings will be available after class.