Join Travis Chambers (E-RYT 500, Sthira Yoga Academy) for a rich, immersive yoga workshop

blending language, myth, movement, and philosophy.

 

This offering weaves together three

powerful threads of yogic tradition—Sanskrit, Shiva, and the Yoga Sutras—into an afternoon of

insight, movement, and inspiration.

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✨ Workshop Flow:

1. The Sacred Language: Sanskrit as a Gateway

•Introduction to Devanāgarī — the script of the gods.

•Fascinating facts about Sanskrit as a vibrational and phonetic science.

•Guided worksheet: use a simplified Sanskrit alphabet grid to form 2-syllable words using

root syllables (e.g., pada, jaya, atha). Discuss their deeper meanings.

•How language becomes a lens into yogic philosophy. History of Language

 

2. Sutras in Daily Life: The Wisdom of Patanjali

•Explore how the simple word-building exercise leads into discussion of key sutras (e.g.,

pada → Yoga Sutra Pāda 1).

•Reflections on sthira sukham asanam, the purpose of practice, and the real work of yoga.

•Group discussion and journaling prompts.

 

3. Shiva & Shakti: The Kriyas of Cosmic Union

•A short seated kriya and breath sequence to awaken the energies of Shiva

(consciousness) and Shakti (power).

•Transition into storytelling.

 

4. Mythology & Movement: From Story to Asana

•The tale of Sati’s death and Shiva’s grief—the dance of destruction, transformation, and

rebirth.

•Introduction to Virabhadra and the birth of Warrior Pose.

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•Asana Lab: breakdown of Virabhadrasana, and other myth-infused postures like

Bakasana, Halasana, and more.

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•Alignment, symbolism, and the deeper WHY behind the shapes.

 

5. Closing Circle

•Chant, reflection, and integration.

 

What You’ll Need:

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•Your open heart, a journal, and a willingness to dive deep.

•Mats and props will be provided by the studio (or BYO).

Duration: 2.5–3 hours

Level: Open to all curious students—no prior knowledge of Sanskrit or philosophy required.

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Saturday, 14th June - 3pm start

Your energy exchange: $79

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Due to the time and commitment Travis's 

workshop is non-refundable