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Yoga Retreats, Study Courses & Yoga Teacher Training


  • Compositions Of Krishnamacharya

    A 4-day non-residential chanting intensive with Sheela Shankar in Great Malvern

    This intensive with Sheela Shankar will focus on the compositions of Krishnamacharya including ādiśesāṣṭakam, yogāñjalisāram and dhyānamālikā.

    Wed 16 – Sat 19 July 2025

    This intensive is suitable for students with some prior experience of Vedic chanting, if in doubt please check with Dave.

  • First Steps With Chanting

    A weekend chanting workshop with Sheela Shankar in Great Malvern

    An amazing opportunity to spend a weekend exploring the basics of Vedic Chanting with Sheela Shankar, long time student of TKV Desikachar and resident in Chennai.
    Sheela is visiting the UK to conduct a series of courses and we are delighted to be able to offer this addition to the programme.

    This weekend workshop will explore the fundamentals of Vedic Chanting and explain the structure of the Veda.
    This programme is ideal if you are new to chanting, or have some experience, but would like to understand Vedic Chanting better and refine your practice.

    Sat/Sun 12/13 July 2025 in Great Malvern.