Teachings

Explore the technology of the cosmos, and the play of fate and free will.

Group Class Topics

Available for guest lectures and courses in Yoga Studios, Healing Centers, Yoga Teacher Trainings, and Ayurveda Programs.

The following are a sampling of past topics taught. Teachings can be designed to fit the needs of your locale, community or program.

~ Karma & Dharma, Destiny and Free Will
~ The Right Action at the Right Time
~ The Ganapati Principle, Seeing Life in Patterns
~ Sanskrit Pronunciation and Transliteration {aka never say a Sanskrit word wrong again!}
~ Sky Patterns: Intro to Jyotisha
~ Hand Patterns: Intro to Vedic Hand Analysis
~ Structural Patterns: Intro to Vedic Design
~ Align with the Luminaries: Sun & Moon

"We are geeking out on this and can't wait to learn more from Michael!."
- Elaine Oyang and Lauren Ziegler, Yoga Therapists

In these modern times, many claim knowledge without the living teacher-student relationship which is intrinsic to this tradition and to the digestion of wisdom that can only be passed "chest to chest". With the guidance and attention of an experienced practitioner who has treaded the path before you allows for enlivened learning and true utilization of the material. Through the teacher-student relationship we gain not just "information" but living wisdom that may mature and grow over time.

Private Tutoring

Through lecture, discussion, visual slides and examples, and homework we engage the mind and heart in this vast, inspiring and highly practical subject! Working privately or in small groups, we can move at a pace that works for you, and unfold topics according to your learning capacity, interest and motivation. Tutoring is available in person or via video conference.

The study of Jyotish is often appealing to Yoga teachers and students, Ayurveda practitioners, students of other traditions of astrology. Jyotisha is the "eye of the veda" and one of the three important skills of the trilogy that includes Yoga and Ayurveda.

We move according to traditional teaching methods that take into account your learning style, pace and interest. Along the way, real horoscopes are used to demonstrate teachings and principles. There are opportunities to ask your questions and to engage directly as an active participate in your own learning process. Before you know if you will surprise yourself with your ability to interpret the truths of karma displayed in the horoscope!

Schedule Tutoring

Study the Technology of Karma

Level 1: 6-12 weeks

Jyotisha's place in the Vedic tradition
Intricacies of Karma {fate and free will}
Essential Astronomy and the Horoscope as an Image of the Sky
The 9 Planets (Grahas) - their significance, measuring strength vs weakness, myths and meanings
The 12 Houses (Bhāvas) - significance and meanings with regard to the body, life, and relationships
The 12 Constellations (Rāśis) - their significance and meanings
The Lunar Mansions (Nakṣatras) - Deeper layers of the horoscope through constellations
Horoscopes within the Horoscope {divisional charts for different life themes}
Example horoscopes to demonstrate all of the above!

Level 2: 6-12 weeks

Planetary Associations - Aspects, Yogas - combinations of planets in the horoscopes
Daśās - planetary periods for accurate prediction, cycles within cycles
Divisional Charts - Dividing the horoscope by topic for deeper insight and prediction
Myths and Teaching Tales
Sun and Moon as Key Points of Insight, Phases of the Moon {Tithis}
Principles of Vedic Counseling
Principles of Interpretation
Example horoscopes to demonstrate all of the above!

Hasta {Vedic Hand and Palm Analysis}

Length and design of study varies depending on the individual or group of students.

Vāstu {Vedic Arrangement, Architecture and Design}

Length and design of study aries depending on the individual or group of students.