Lakshmisha Bhat

Almaty, August 6-10, 2026

•Yoga Philosophy •Chanting •Sanskrit

We are happy to welcome Laskmisha Bhat to Almaty! Teacher of Chanting, Philosophy and Sanskrit from Sharath Yoga Centre, coming to Almaty in August 2026.

Lakshmisha Bhat

Born into a humble Brahmin family in the village of Madageri near Gokarna, Lakshmisha Bhat has been closely associated with Guruji Sharath Jois for nearly two decades.

With a deep commitment to the study of Ashtanga Yoga, Lakshmisha undertook his asana practice under the guidance of Guruji Sharath Jois. Alongside his yoga practice, he pursued rigorous academic studies, receiving the Vidwan title in Advaita Vedanta philosophy from a Sanskrit College and completing his Master’s degree in Sanskrit at the University of Mysore in 2006.

In 2003, responding to the growing interest among students at KPJAYI in understanding the philosophical and cultural foundations of yoga, Lakshmisha was invited by Guruji Sharath Jois to begin teaching Sanskrit, chanting, and yoga-related theory in Mysore. Since then, he has played a vital role in supporting the deeper understanding of yoga beyond physical practice.

Over the years, Lakshmisha has taught countless sincere yoga aspirants. He firmly believes that yoga is incomplete without a clear understanding of its philosophical roots and cultural context, and he is dedicated to making this knowledge accessible to all who seek it.

He is currently a teacher of Sanskrit, Chanting, and Yoga Philosophy at the Sharath Yoga Center (SYC) in Mysore, India.

Workshop Program

Daily schedule

Thursday to Monday, August 6-10 Each day consists of three sessions, each around one hour, with short breaks in between. Workshop language: English (with translation to Russian) Please bring: Notepad, pencil, and eraser (note-taking is essential). Chanting

Chanting of Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series āsana names and vinyāsa countings
Ashtanga Yoga opening chant and closing prayer, with explanation
Traditional mantras, hymns, and bhajans
Explanation of their spiritual, cultural and moral significance

Yoga Philosophy

Based on the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā.

Topics include:

The importance of yoga philosophy.
The meaning of yoga.
Paramparā and the role of the guru.
Secret (esoteric) knowledge.
Qualifications of a spiritual student.
Requirements of a yoga shala and correct practice.
Yogic and non-yogic behavior.
Central āsanas and their benefits.
Requirements to become a yogi.
Guidelines for a yogic diet and lifestyle.

Sanskrit

An experiential and practical introduction to Sanskrit.

Dive into a whole new world of sound, letters, and structure — a study that deeply supports chanting, philosophy, and practice.

You will learn to:

Read and pronounce the Sanskrit alphabet correctly
Write Sanskrit vowels and consonants
Build and read simple words

Learning steps:

Sanskrit alphabet – reading and writing
Sanskrit words – reading and writing

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to read and write basic Sanskrit words. This is a proven, step-by-step, two-way learning process that has helped hundreds of students each year.

Price

Full workshop: €260 (there is no drop-in classes) To confirm your participation, a 50% deposit of the full workshop fee is required by July 1. The remaining 50% balance must be paid two weeks before the start of the workshop. Payment is accepted in cash. If paying in KZT, the amount will be calculated according to the exchange rate on the day of payment.

Lakshmisha Bhat

•Yoga Philosophy •Chanting •Sanskrit

Lakshmisha Bhat

Workshop Program

Price

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