“Sean Bradrick teaches from the standpoint of the awakened Hindu Mind. May he continue to guide and inspire others in understanding Vedic wisdom. He is one of the few teachers born in the west who can do this.”
~ Vamadeva Shatriji (Dr. David Frawley)
Consultations, Classes & Workshops
To note: My classes are secular and/or non-religious unless I am teaching in a religious setting. My workshops are also secular for the most part. When teaching some modalities of Vedantic meditation, mantra, Tantra, and Ayurveda, it may be necessary to mention Vedic, Taoist, and Buddhist ties and reasoning. I do not practice appropriation without great appreciation and at least some understanding. I do, however, keep in mind that I am likely not teaching people who adhere to these traditions; And I do respect the sentiments of people from all walks of life, including those of various other religions along with those who may be agnostic and atheistic.
Teaching these modalities and sharing my knowledge, strength, hope, and experience is part of my Dharma and not my primary source of income. All classes, consultations, and workshops are done on a donation basis. I do not refuse anyone in need or with a desire to learn if they cannot donate. I also reserve the right to decline teaching anyone who I have reason to believe may not be ready or may not have proper intentions.
Ayurvedic Consultation~ (1.5 hours) Each consultation is different, because each person also is different. We will cover one's dosha, one's present imbalance due to either excess or deficiency, recognition of the subtle or mental doshas as they apply to the individual, meditation & mantra instruction, Ayurvedic nutrition, and Ayurvedic herbal pharmacology as per the individuals dosha and his/her current imbalance and ailment. I will also be offering online consultations in the near future. Donation based.
Substitute Yoga Class~ If you have a last-minute need for a substitute yoga teacher, call me. Nine times out of ten, I will be available. To note: I only teach 15 minutes of asana & qi gong. Then 15 minutes of pranayama. Then 10 minutes of chanting Aum, prefaced by an explanation of what Aum is and what benefits it has on the body & mind. The last 10 minutes is spent in Savasana while I guide the participants through Yoga Nidra. I will remain in the studio to address and answer any inquiries and can lock up if necessary.
Yoga Nidra~ (45 min.) Yoga Nidra was first taught in the Upanishads and was also discussed in the Mahabharata. It is the practice of becoming aware of and following currents of sound, which present themselves during patterns of sleep, with emphasis on the connection between the waking and lucid states. The participant is guided into a state of both vigilance and deep relaxation using visualization, breathing, and memory recall techniques. Nidra Yoga is known for improving sleep, reducing stress and anxiety, and managing conditions like PTSD and chronic pain.
Easy Does It Tai Chi & Qi Gong for Young & Old~ (1 hour) This class is based upon my training as a Movement Improvement Tai Chi instructor. This easy to learn and gentle form has been taught to beginners, children, and the elderly for 20 years, and has been adopted by the National Safety Council who use it in their Fall Prevention program. I have blended some of my experience with yoga and meditation, to make the class more of a mind-body experience. I love teaching children and the aged. This is a fun, safe, and light-hearted class that can be done sitting or stranding.
Introduction to Yogic Breathing & Meditation Techniques ~ (2 hours) This course is based on The Science of Breath, by Yogi Ramacharaka, The Yoga Sutras with translations and commentary by Swami Vivekananda, and The Yoga of Consciousness, by Dr. David Frawley. This class is both about theory and involves practice.
The Gayatri Mantra & Chanting~ (1 hour) Learn the meanings of the most sacred Vedic prayer or mantra. The Gayatri is a prayer to the Sun, to light, to enlightenment, to higher thinking, and to the spirit inherent in all forms of brilliance. Hindus believe that each planet has a soul. This is a prayer to `Savitr`, considered to be the spirit of the Sun. It is actually a very simple mantra to understand the meaning of. The pronunciation can be a little more complex, but don`t worry. I will cover this and by the end of this class, you will know it for the rest of your life, because we will be chanting it 108 times. Do not be overwhelmed. This only takes about a half hour. Expect improved concentration, reduced stress, and increased mental clarity. It is also said to promote emotional well-being, spiritual awakening, and mental immunity.
Mantra 101~ (3 hours) The mantra is the vibrational form and invocation of the divine. The Devata is the personal and animated form of the mantra. The mantra AUM is the vibrational fabric of the universe. Mantras can also be secular tools to increase concentration, stillness, energy, and mental clarity. Practicing mantra is essential to psychological, spiritual, and physical well being. The Sanskrit word 'Mantra' is derived from 'man' which means "mind" and 'tra' which means "to protect". So practicing mantras can fortify and preserve one's mind, one's mental capabilities, receptivity, and memory. This course will focus on the bija mantras of the Devas and Devis which bestow the practitioner with various psychological benefits. We will discuss what AUM is, how and why to recite it. We will address othe bija (seed) mantras and their health benefits. We will also delve into longer mantras such as the Shanti Mantra which brings peace, the Mahamrityunjay mantra which brings health and long life, and the Gayatri Mantra which brings warmth and brilliance, and the Guru mantra, which may draw in both the outer guru, the guru in the form of the divine, and the inner guru.
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Introduction to Practical Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy~ (3 hours) This course is based on my Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy course materials, Dr. David Frawley’s Yoga & Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization, and Ayurveda and the Mind: The Healing of Consciousness. It is a comprehensive and purely education course, covering the base theory & philosophy of Yoga & and Ayurveda, dosha recognition, recognition of imbalance, excess, and deficiency, recognition of the subtle or mental doshas, Ayurvedic nutrition, Ayurvedic herbal pharmacology, Ayurvedic pathogenesis, and Ayurvedic psychology.
Sankhya Philosophy & The Yoga Sutras Course~ (2 hours) This course is based on the Samkhya Karika, by Rishi Kapila, The Yoga Sutras with translations and commentary by Swami Vivekananda, and my Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy course material, written by Dr. David Frawley. This class is mostly educational with just 20 minutes of practice.