As Courses on the web are new to most people, I am providing some testimonials students have sent about their participation. It has been a rewarding experience for me to teach on the web, but I will allow you to make up your mind from what is written below. —Komilla
C.W. - Australia, 2011
I was delighted to participate in Komilla’s Foundation Webinar – To do so I had to rise at 3am and then 4.30am to participate! I am in the remote part of the world but that did not stop me from learning this wonderful “science of light” and believe me it was worth getting out of bed for Komilla! Her wisdom is profound. The Lessons are mind blowing. She teaches the whole lot from Ashwini to Nakshatras to Mantras to Yantras!! Mate this lady knows her stuff. Love your work Komilla.
B.S. - New York, NY, 2011
The weekly webinar class has been fantastic. The online environment is better than a live class because I attend from my home and then have a complete recording of the class to keep.
It is great to hear a lecture about a technique, but honestly, 2 weeks later when I am looking at a chart it is priceless to be able to replay the talk and listen to the topic again. The slides allow me to quickly skip through the recording and listen to the topic that I am trying to remember.
I have done other distance learning classes which never met live and there is something about having everyone together at the same time that gives the feel of an in-person class with the convenience of attending from home. If you miss a class, no problem, you will get a complete recoding that syncs with the slides so you know everything that happened in the class.
It is a rare and valuable opportunity to be able to meet with an accomplished Jyotish who is also a gifted teacher to learn this ancient and complex science, in easy to digest weekly sessions.
The three modules allow time to really cover all angles of chart interpretation and then spend time putting all the concepts into action. The presentations are clear and well organized so that I can listen to the class during the week and take detailed notes. I have been able to build a comprehensive reference guide to remind me of all that we have covered in the course.
I have grown a great deal as an astrologer over the months of this course. I recommend this to everyone who wants to begin to swim in the ocean that is Jyotish.
P. W. - Australia, 2011
Komilla is a wonderful teacher and her knowledge and relationship with Jyotish is inspiring. Through the webinar we get the chance to experience her as a teacher no matter where you are in the world. Studying the subjects through your own charts and those of your fellow students in the webinars creates a special situation, where self knowledge and intuition is expanded in the light of Jyotish. Studying with Komilla in this way is a rare opportunity not to be missed.
B.G. - California, 2011
I am currently in the second year of Komilla’s webinar program. I just love the classes. Komilla teaches all facets of Jyotish in great detail.
I had tried the beginning classes of some other teachers and never felt I was learning all there is to know about Jyotish. They taught beginning classes as if I had prior knowledge of the subject, which I didn’t (I had never even studied Western Astrology). Komilla’s approach is much better as she teaches everything, starting with the basic introductory material. Then step by step through detailed power point presentations, she builds on the knowledge base and brings you along to the more advanced material, all in a very well-planned and thorough manner. She has also created manuals in hardcopy which reiterate all the lessons and are worth having as a study guide.
In addition to teaching the Jyotish material Komilla stresses the spiritual aspect of the study. She teaches the various planetary mantras and practices, which provides a very full picture of Vedic Astrology. She integrates extensive visual aids into each of the webinars; wonderful photographs that she has taken in India of the many deities, temples and ceremonies.
I highly recommend Komilla’s webinar classes.
E.M. - Cape Town, South Africa
Thank you for a wonderful course, I found it an extremely rewarding experience. It was amazing to be in a virtual classroom situation and yet physically on the other side of the world. Technically the downloads are easily accessable and easy to manage. The great wealth of knowledge that Komilla imparts to her students was well worth the effort and her courses are highly recommended to anyone interested in Vedic Astrology.
J.G. - Sebastipol, CA
The Naksatra Webinar was wonderful and very informative.I learned not only about the different aspects of Nakshatras in the course, but also a lot about my own chart as well. Every Webinar was packed with information and we covered much ground, including the Panchanga aspects,some Ayurveda, some Muhurtha, and some compatibilityas well as many other topics. I would highly recommend this class and will be reviewing the information continuously. Thank you Komilla!
V.T. - New York
"Komilla is a fantastic astrology teacher. As a Westerner and beginner to Vedic astrology, I have thoroughly enjoy the way in which she presents this esoteric and profound tradition. Her careful approach makes a complex subject fascinating, and her breath of knowledge is truly impressive. With each lesson, she both informs and enlightens. Studying with Komilla is like a trip to the library and the movies all at once. One not only reads, but "Sees!"
L.H. - London,UK
Liberating - Komilla's course is liberating providing not only a sound basis for Vedic astrological knowledge but also as a journey in profound Self knowledge that helps illuminate the core of your being. The 36 week course builds weekly in understanding, unveiling nuances of meaning and is as much a commitment to Self as it is to humanity and an understanding of life.
S.L. - Phoenix, AZ
I have taken online classes in the past, and Komilla's is far easier to follow than the previous ones. Her presentation is clear and comprehensive. She takes time for questions and discusses her students' charts, so we may understand the concepts in real life. This is an excellent introduction to Vedic Astrology.
T.L. - San Francisco and Russia
I have met Komilla Sutton in LA at the Art of Prediction seminar in November
in 2009. My knowledge of the astrology was very limited and I had doubts if
I could take much from those workshop, but I was impressed of Komilla's
teaching. When a webinar has been announced, I also had some worries about
utility of Internet sessions.
Some questions had to be cleared off: how would it be possible to ask
questions, would the lessons be practical enough, will everything go
smoothly with the technology?
Anyway I had decided to try it and signed up for the webinar and after the
first session, my worries disappeared. All lectures were excellent. They had
been perfectly prepared, very informative, practical and accompanied with
unique visual materials, and also had very friendly virtual atmosphere in
sharing opinions and discussing things. But the winning factor was that you
can be anywhere in the world and still be able to participate in the class.
I travel a lot, had changed tree locations since the webinar began.
Currently, I am in Russia and I am happy to be able to continue
participating and be a part of this virtual class.
P.N. - Italy
I would like to express how pleased I am to be participating in your Foundations Course, which truly surpasses all my expectations: not only is the material exceptionally well-organized, but it is presented with clarity, insight and sensitivity.
Although I was at first uncertain that a Web-course could hold my interest or that there would be much possibililty for interaction, I have been pleasantly surprised! Not only do you succeed in creating a channel that transmits the material in such a way that allows my awareness to grasp meanings that heretofore evaded my understanding, you also succeed in creating an atmosphere that encourages participation by all, helping each of us to feel a personal connection not only with you but with all the other students.
The practice of applying the principles of each lesson to our personal charts serves as a powerful means toward self-understanding and transformation through the birth chart. It is also invaluable to receive and be able to refer to the Power-Point presentations and lesson recordings so I may devote my full attention during the lessons without worrying about missing anything in my notes! I appreciate above all being able to have weekly contact with a Jyotish Guru-teacher of such high caliber without having to make the sacrifice of leaving home for extended periods of time.
I find the supplemental manuals that go with the course invaluable. They are organized in a way that facilitates comprehension and memory -- and they are helping me to resolve many questions on Jyotish that I'd been unable to understand in the past.
Besides respect, I feel immense gratitude toward you for all you give through your teaching.
