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Vedic Astrology, Jyotish, and Vedic Counseling

Learn the ancient art and science of the Vedas

Jyotisha / Vedic Astrology

SCIENCE OF LIGHT

Vedic Astrology or Jyotisha is the science of light.  At the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm we offer many courses from beginners to advanced.  We have a yearly Jyotish conference which started in 1999 with some of the most famous names in Jyotish coming to the ashram for the event.  We also offer twice yearly Jyotish beginners courses. Some of the topics that we discuss in our courses are:

  • Differences between Vedic and Western astrology
  • Karma and reincarnation
  • Destiny and free will
  • The 9 planets, the 12 houses, the 12 signs, the effects of planetary aspects
  • The main yogas in the chart
  • The constellations of the moon called Nakshatras
  • The principles of chart interpretation – individual karma, samskaras and mental tendencies, personal duty, mission, work and spiritual path, individual health, potential diseases, weak areas, difficult periods, and ayurvedic constitution
  • Practical examples of chart analysis
  • The yogic remedial measures – counteracting the negative effects and strengthen the favorable effect of the planets
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Jyotish Beginners Course

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to study Vedic Astrology for Beginners in an easy to understand but comprehensive course. This intensive course is designed to give a comprehensive understanding and grounding in the principles of Vedic Astrology. The course will cover the Vedic Philosophy on Karma and the basics in chart reading. Students will be introduced to:
  • the Planets,
  • the Signs,
  • the Houses,
  • Rahu Ketu (the nodes of the Moon)
  • the Nakshatras,
  • Vimshottari Dasha system (the unique Vedic System of prediction)
  • Gochara (Transits)
The course will end with Chart analysis.

Vedic Astrology Conferences

The Yoga Farm has hosted Vedic Astrology conferences for the past 20 years.  These conferences bring together the best and brightests names in Vedic Astrology.  Each conference has a specific theme which the astrologers give their talks about. Some past themes:
  • 2018:Self Awareness with Yoga and Jyotish
  • 2017:Exploring the Inner Journey through Yoga and Jyotisha
  • 2016:Jyotish and Yogic guidance in a time of stress and crisis: Fortitude and Transcendence
  • 2015: Jyotish Guidelines for Conscious Self Development
  • 2014:Understanding the Mind through Jyotisha
  • 2013:Matching Karmas with Yogic and Vedic Solutions
  • 2012:Finding Soma in Jyotish, Ayurveda, and Yoga
  • 2011: Focus on Medical Astrology
  • 2010:Dharma and Freedom From Karma
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Vedic Counseling Course

The Vedic Counseling course is designed to help serious Yoga teachers, Ayurveda practitioners and Vedic Science practitioners to acquire additional and practical skills to better serve their students or clients on the path of positive living and high thinking. The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm has been the forum for the teaching of the Vedic sciences for many years and includes Yoga and Vedanta philosophy, Ayurveda (the science of healing), Jyotish (Vedic astrology), Tantra (science of mantra, yantra, and sacred myths), and Vastu (science of sacred space). The Vedic Counseling course is comprised of 350 hours of residential study, offered in small modules of 5 days each (first module is 10 days), led by expert teachers in their respective field.

Upcoming Dates

Dates Program Name Price see more... Register
June 9 - 16, 2024 Master Course: Essentials of Yoga Health & Self Healing $450.00
November 19 - 24, 2024 Jyotish Beginners Course $200.00

Faculty

Komilla Sutton

Komilla is co-founder and Chair of the British Association for Vedic Astrology. She is an internationally-renowned consultant, teacher and lecturer. Indian born, Komilla Sutton is one of the pioneers in making this subject more accessible for Western readers. She is author of The Essentials of Vedic Astrology, Lunar…

Niranjan Babu

Bangalore Niranjan Babu (http://niranjanbabu.com/) is a scholar in Vastu, Astrology, Mudras, Mantra Shastra, Gemstone and Meditation. He is the son of the most famous Vedic astrologer of all times B.V. Raman, who has been chosen as the Jyotishi to explain the science of Vedic astrology to the United…

Andrew Foss PhD

Andrew Foss, PhD, is the author of the book Yoga of the Planets, Their Mantras and Philosophy. He is the creator of Shri Jyoti Star, the world’s best software for Vedic Astrology. He is the President and co-founder of BAVA, the British Association of Vedic Astrology and the…

Krishna Darshan

Krishna Darshan, who hails from Uruguay, is a direct disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda and has been a yoga and meditation teacher for more than 28 years in South America, Europe and USA. He has been the main Hatha Yoga instructor in numerous International Yoga Teachers Training Courses and…

Keiko Ito

Keiko Ito, from Tokyo, started studying western astrology from a young age, and started with Jyotish in 2003 with her teacher, Komilla Sutton. Traveling regularly to India with Komilla to deepen her Vedic knowledge, Keiko was part of the faculty at the “Fresh Talents of Vedic Astrology” in…

Bill Sinclair (Ramdas)

Bill Sinclair began studying Vedic Astrology in 2002. He began his studies under Ronnie Dreyer and continues his studies under the guidance of Komilla Sutton.  Bill holds a Level 1 Jyotish Certification from the American College of Vedic Astrology.  He also holds the Jyotish Shastri Diploma from Komilla Academy…

Olga Mandodari Sokolova

Olga Mandodari Sokolova, is a certified Vaastu Shastra Consultant. She studied at the International Institute of Mayonic Science & Technology in Chennai, India under Dr. V. Sthapati Ganapati, a world renowned traditional architect of Southern India who relies on Vaastu principles in his projects. Ms. Sokolova earned her…

William Surface

William Surface is a professional astrologer certified through the Council of Vedic Astrology and is the recipient of the CVA Jyotish Visharada. He has completed Komilla Sutton’s 3 year Jyotish Course and is also a member of the British Association of Vedic Astrology (BAVA). He also holds a…

Sam Geppi (Sadasiva)

Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the author of “The Ascendant-108 Planets of Vedic Astrology”. He was hired by Dattatreya Shiva Baba to teach the first Astroved University of Vedic Sciences Vedic Astrology Certification Program in 2010. He founded The American Academy of Vedic Art and Science in 2011, and is…