Learn the Sacred Language of Yoga from an Experienced Practitioner
Learn to chant the yoga sutras of Patanjali. Join Kiki Flynn for this 3,5 hours long, comprehensive introduction to Sanskrit, the ancient language that forms the foundation of yoga philosophy and practice. With over 37 years of yoga experience and extensive study in India, Kiki brings authentic traditional teaching methods to modern students.
What You’ll Learn:
Part 1: Traditional Learning Methods
Discover the ancient Shruti Parampara 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.
Part 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.
Part 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.
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.
Perfect for:
Yoga practitioners, teachers, and anyone seeking authentic connection to yoga’s philosophical roots through its original language.
Course includes:
Audio practice sessions, pronunciation guides, and traditional chanting techniques passed down through generations of teachers and PDF material.
About Kiki
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.
