In partnership with Jen Rae Yoga, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Raj Balkaran for an engaging discussion on:

The Power of the Goddess: Mythology + Medicine Stories.

Sunday June 15th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuition: $30.00

PLEASE NOTE: All Sales are final. Class cancellations received a minimum of three days before the event will receive Alchemy Studio Credit to use for future purchases. Cancellations less than three days in advance and/or no-shows will not receive credit or refund.

Join us for an engaging philosophy series with Dr. Raj Balkaran (Sanskrit Scholar) as we explore the “Medicine stories” of Dūrga, Śakti, Saraswati, and more. He will share incredible insight, imagery, unpack new perspectives on the ethics of yoga principles, and support you in understanding how these lessons apply to modern day householders and professionals. As a seasoned online educator, Dr. Raj enjoys a thriving consulting practice and manages multiple courses in philosophy and ethics through the Indian Wisdom School, speaking in Switzerland, Germany, India, USA, Canada, and more.

Lecture Details:

• Śakti power of Devīmāhātmya: Greatness of the Goddess

• Ancient medicine stories of Dūrga, Saraswati, Pārvatī, finding your personal inner strength, tales of good vs. evil, and how those lower and higher energies can find harmony in your work-life and family circles.

Session includes:

• Academic lecture  (No death by PowerPoint)

• Lineal wisdom teachings 

• Esoteric symbolisms 

• Live storytelling (Best “Magic Carpet Ride” in Cleveland)

• Relevance to yoga and application to modern lived experience 

• Sanskrit māntra chanting 

• Discussion / Q&A