Learn to chant the
Yoga Sutras
Learn the Sacred Language of Yoga from
an Experienced Practitioner
an Experienced Practitioner
With over 37 years of extensive study in India, Kiki brings authentic traditional teaching methods to modern students.
1: Traditional Learning Methods
Discover the ancient śruti paramparā tradition – learning through sound and call-and-response chanting, just as Sanskrit has been transmitted for thousands of years. Kiki explains how this natural method mirrors how children learn their mother tongue, making Sanskrit more accessible and meaningful than traditional book-based approaches.
2: Devanagari Alphabet & Pronunciation
Master the fundamentals of Sanskrit pronunciation using the head as your “percussive instrument.” Learn proper placement of sounds, breathing techniques, and the transformational power of vibration that makes Sanskrit chanting a spiritual practice in itself.
3: Yoga Sutras Study
Study a dozen carefully selected sutras from Patanjali’s first and second chapters, understanding both their pronunciation and profound meaning. Each sutra is taught using traditional call-and-response methods, allowing the wisdom to settle naturally into memory and understanding.
4: Traditional Approach
Following authentic Indian teaching methods, you’ll first learn through sound and repetition before diving into written texts – the same way Sanskrit has been preserved for over 2,000 years. As Kiki explains: “We just have to relax and have faith that we will learn what it means” – allowing the natural learning process to unfold.
Learn to chant the yoga sutras is Perfect for: Yoga practitioners, teachers, and anyone seeking authentic connection to yoga’s philosophical roots through its original language.
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Study a dozen carefully selected sutras from Patanjali’s first and second chapters, understanding both their pronunciation and profound meaning.
Certification CEP from YA
Upon completion of the course you will be a certificate and awarded 3 hours of CEP credits with Yoga Alliance.
Course includes
Audio practice sessions, pronunciation guides, and traditional chanting techniques passed down through generations of teachers and PDF material.
+ 3 hours of video
This course guides you through the chanting of carefully selected sutras from the first and second chapters of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
About Kiki Flynn
Kiki began her yoga studies in 1983 as a theatre and dance student at New York University.
Living in downtown New York as a young theatre artist and dancer, she studied and then taught at Jivamukti Yoga. In 1993, she studied Ashtanga Yoga for the first time with Pattabhi Jois at Jivamukti.
In 1995, she began the first of her many visits to Mysore, India, to study Ashtanga Yoga. Under the guidance of her teacher Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, she devoted herself to Sanskrit chanting and began her studies with Dr. M.A. Jayashree of Mysore in 1998.
Kiki has produced and recorded several Sanskrit chanting CDs with Dr. Jayashree and has supported the growth of Jayashree’s Sanskrit institute and global teaching.
She currently continues her studies with Jayashree. Kiki has taught Ashtanga yoga, Sanskrit chanting, and wellness workshops around the world.
She has also specialised in therapeutic yoga for communities with spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis, and has taught many creative artists, including Oscar and Grammy award winners. In 1996, Kiki opened an Ashtanga Yoga school in Los Angeles, where she taught a Mysore programme for 10 years.
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★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Kiki knows how to support each student regardless of their level. With a deep knowledge in yoga philosophy her sutra chanting classes takes you to a deeper level of insight, A must!
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
The course's most compelling feature is its adherence to the traditional śruti paramparā method—learning through sound and call-and-response chanting.
Learn to chant the yoga sutras in the same way they were first taught
Through the practice of Sanskrit chanting, you’ll embody these ancient teachings and gain foundational insights designed to inspire deeper exploration and continued learning on your yoga journey.