About Immersion
Immersion is the most effective way to consolidate a basic knowledge of Sanskrit. Learn in weeks what could otherwise take years. By the second day you'll be reading the Devanagari script. The joy comes when you find yourself reading and accurately pronouncing sutras on the third day. Through the clarity and support of the approach used by ASI, Sanskrit is made enjoyable and thoroughly accessible.
The following is a sampling of previously scheduled Sanskrit Immersions:
- Immersion I — The Sanskrit Language contains within it a simple foundation, the alphabet. That, combined with basic grammar learned in the course of a week, becomes the rock solid ground for smooth continued assimilation. No prior experience required.
- Immersion II: The Bhagavad Gita: Art & Science of Translation — One week of inspiring translation of a full chapter of the Gita with full comprehension — a giant stride towards independent translation and understanding of classical texts, and fluid chanting of rhythmic metered verse. Learn to see Sanskrit text with clarity and precision.
- Immersion II: Gita & Grammar
- Immersion II: Intro to Panini
The Joy of Learning
Sanskrit is a gentle and beautiful way to introduce to the human mind a reflection of its own unlimited capacity as well as its inherent pristine clarity. With repeated focus on enjoying the beauty and purity of the sound of Sanskrit, the system begins to take root, and the learning of Sanskrit becomes a joy. Each stage of assimilation establishes a progression of ever expanding capacity and clarity, along with a well of perpetual spiritual nourishment.
Read Sanskrit Summer by Kathryn Payne, ASI Instructor & Founder of Seattle Yoga Tree, about her first Immersion experience.