The Sacred Art of Yantra: Jyotiṣa and the Mechanisms of Divine Reality
A Special Workshop with Ekabhumi Charles Ellik and Divyam Sharma
April 29th, 2025 - 7:30PM PST | 2-Hour Live Session
A Message From Ekabhumi
What if Reality is More Alive Than You Imagine?
Think of life as a grand theater production where every object, every experience, every moment is infused with divine consciousness. Where your mala beads, the sacred art on your altar, even the simplest items used in spiritual practice are vehicles for connecting with divine forces.
In this transformative workshop, award-winning sacred artist Ekabhumi Charles Ellik reveals how ancient wisdom traditions understood this deeper nature of reality, and how we can work with it through sacred “devices” known as yantras. Vedic astrologer Divyam Sharma joins to illuminate how these principles can be directly applied in the use of astrological remedies to navigate challenging karma in our natal chart - the cosmic script of our lives.
A New Understanding Awaits
Many of us begin our spiritual journey seeking solutions - maybe it's a yellow sapphire for Jupiter's blessing, or a yantra for protection. But what if there's a deeper way to engage with these sacred tools? What if each mantra, each yantra, each gemstone is actually a doorway to developing a profound relationship with divine consciousness itself?
When we understand this, everything changes. Your spiritual practice becomes more than just performing rituals or seeking a remedy - it becomes a dance of conscious participation with divine reality itself.
You'll Discover
How the sacred items in your spiritual practice can become vessels for divine consciousness
Why yantras and gemstones are more than just symbolic tools—they're living mechanisms of transformation
How to cultivate profound connections with cosmic forces—from ritual to relationship
How understanding these mechanics can transform your entire approach to spiritual practice
How yantras reveal the living intelligence and divine principles of reality
What Others Are Saying
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My view of reality: Poof! Gone. Humbling because I get to see my arrogance, Wonderful because I get to see with new eyes. This is a direct effect of spending time with Ekabhumi Ellik last weekend. Seriously can't recommend him enough. It is such a gift of Grace when this happens, too. I am deeply grateful. I can't recommend Ekabhumi Ellik highly enough. He's one of those teachers that surprises at every turn, in delightful ways. When he starts teaching, it's like the sun pierces through the clouds and everything becomes radiant. No matter what path you're on, if you want an embodied practice in order to deepen in your own sadhana, do sign up for this course. The price per class is very reasonable for the treasures he bestows.
Devī
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From the very first call I had with Divyam I found his devotion and dedication to the jyotish tradition to be heart warming and crystal clear. He emanates a childlike curiosity paired with well-studied wisdom which both contribute to his keen intuitive sense and dynamic readings. Not only is he thorough in his explanations as he goes over your inquiry but he also takes his time getting to know every chart he reads beforehand. In my experience it was more than worth the wait! Thank you, Divyam for sharing your beautiful gifts with the world.
Lauren
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Thank you for the bonus and privilege of watching the ‘Building Your Altar’ video. It was delightful and I recommend that you incorporate this in future re-runs of the course. As well as being informative and entertaining, the whole video, I feel, re-created for the viewer a sense of community, a sense of sangha: I felt as if I was really sharing in the spiritual atmosphere and experience. The concept of the puja being the vehicle for ‘re-patterning one’s behaviour’ really struck home for me. You asked viewers to comment on the altar-building itself; well, I was physically able to sense the energy in the ‘acts of creation’ and ‘got’ a real sense, a real feel of the different characteristics of each construction. I have revisited mine with a new eye. Finally, the puja execution and explanation were so helpful, informative and meaningful. Thank you for this gift. I am thoroughly enjoying the whole course and I’m undertaking a transcription of the lectures, [early days] which is lengthy and time-consuming but so helpful in my development. Its also kind of slowing me down a little, which is no bad thing.
Dr. Jim
This Workshop is Perfect For
Anyone working with mantras, statues, talismans, ritual instruments, gemstones, and/or symbolic jewelry and garments in their spiritual practice.
Anyone working with astrological charts or mandalas (they are all yantras, too!)
Seekers interested in exploring the true nature of yantras and sacred arts
Vedic astrology practitioners seeking to understand the skillful use of spiritual remedies
Those ready to transform their relationship with deities through deeper understanding
Spiritual seekers ready to recognize reality as a living, participatory cosmic drama
What You'll Experience
In this intimate 2-hour online workshop, Ekabhumi will share profound insights gained from decades of creating sacred art and studying with traditional teachers in India and the West, while Divyam Sharma will illuminate practical applications in Vedic astrology. The session includes:
90-minute exploration of how to work more consciously with deities and the living mechanisms of reality - Ekabhumi
30-minute Q&A session with both teachers, where Ekabhumi will explore questions about working skillfully with divine forces, while Divyam will share how these principles apply through Vedic astrology
Understanding that will transform how you approach spiritual practice & remedies
Access to workshop recording for continued reference
BONUS: A Powerful Meditation to Amplify the Effects of Your Yantra
As part of this special workshop, participants will also receive a simple yet powerful meditation technique designed to deepen their connection with yantras. This traditional practice, known as Trataka, is a form of eyes-open meditation that enhances focus and amplifies the energetic benefits of a yantra.
With guided instructions, you’ll learn how to:
Meditate with a yantra to strengthen its spiritual impact
Train your mind to hold the yantra’s energy even after closing your eyes
Cultivate a deeper connection with the deity or cosmic force the yantra represents
This practice not only enhances the effectiveness of your yantra but can also lead to profound spiritual insights.
Included for all registered participants.
About Your Teachers
Ekabhumi Charles Ellik is an award-winning sacred art artist, author, and teacher whose works grace altars and sacred spaces worldwide. As Core Faculty at Living Sanskrit, he brings decades of experience creating devotional art and studying with traditional teachers. His approach combines deep scholarship with practical wisdom and authentic spiritual practice.
Divyam Sharma is a Vedic astrologer and practices Jyotish regularly. He sees the Vedanga Jyotish as a spiritual path, and not just astrology. He brings expertise in applying traditional remedial measures in Jyotish practice.
Workshop Details
Date: April 29th, 2025
Time: 7:30PM Pacific Time
Duration: 2 hours (90-minute presentation + 30-minute Q&A)
Format: Live Online via Zoom
Investment: $63
Materials Needed:
Pen and paper for notes
An open mind and sense of humor
Come participate in this transmission of sacred knowledge that has been passed down through generations. This workshop offers more than information - it's an opportunity to understand how divine consciousness moves through our sacred rituals and practices, and how we can work with these forces more skillfully to benefit ourselves and all beings.
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Recording will be available for registered participants.
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