You will explore Chikitsa Vastu, a practice integrating Vaastu Shastra (ancient Indian architectural science), Vedic chanting, (Oral recitation of ancient Sanskrit hymns) and sensory awareness exercises like mindful walking, sketching, and tasting. You will learn to develop a deeper connection with your surroundings and refine your ability to perceive subtle energies.
By practicing Vedic chanting and sensory engagement, you cultivate deeper awareness of yourself and your surroundings, fostering clarity and intuition. The vibrational impact of mantras enhances mental focus, while sensory exploration refines perception, leading to more insightful decision-making.
You can integrate Chikitsa Vastu by consciously designing your space, incorporating natural elements, and engaging in sensory-based activities like mindful arrangement, sketching, or chanting in your life routines.
Sashikala Ananth, an architect by training, has been researching and practicing Vaastu Shastra for over three decades. She studied under Sri V. Ganapathi Sthapati for a decade, gaining deep textual and practical knowledge of Vaastu. An accomplished Yoga teacher and scholar of classical Indian music, she integrates Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vaastu into her unique offering, Chikitsa Vastu, a holistic approach to harmonizing spaces for well-being. She has authored several books, including The Penguin Guide to Vaastu and Vaastu: A Path to Harmonious Living, and translated Shilpa Chennool into English as Pratima Mana Lakshanam. She also contributed to the award-winning film A Shilpi Speaks. She has been a dedicated student of Yoga and Vedanta for 35 years, mentoring young minds in Indian wisdom. She now lives in the Nilgiris, South of India, where she and her husband have established a meditation center - integrating Vaastu principles into modern living.
Vastu Shastra is a traditional Indian system of architecture based on ancient texts that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. The designs aim to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilising geometric patterns, symmetry, and directional alignments
Vastu Shastra, an ancient architectural science, promotes wellbeing through creating harmonious spaces, enhancing psychological wellbeing, fostering relationship harmony, boosting productivity and success, supporting physical health, and facilitating spiritual connection.
Research paper: Effects of environmental design on patient outcome: a systematic review
Journal: Health Environments Research & Design Journal HERD
Authors: Jannie Laursen, Anne Danielsen, Jacob Rosenberg
Abstract: The built environment, including audio and visual aspects, plays a crucial role in patients' outcomes. Hospitals can create a better healing environment by reducing noise, incorporating natural light and nature elements, and comfort. These factors contribute to improved patient wellbeing and recovery.
Understand unity consciousness that refers to a sense of interconnectedness with everything around us
Delve into the three spaces that shape our lives: the space of self, our physical environment, and the cosmic or universal space
Engage in an interactive Q&A session ask questions, gain deeper insights, and clarify doubts about the course
Please keep the following items handy:
Paper
Pencil
Colors
Next step, we will send you the zoom link one day before the event.
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