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The classes
What is Sanatan Seeds?
Sanatan Seeds offers live online Bhagavad Gita classes for children and adults, taught by Aditi Mataji, an ISKCON-initiated teacher with more than twenty years of experience. Classes meet on Zoom on weekends, in small groups.
Are the classes live or recorded?
Every class is live and interactive. Students are called on by name, ask questions, and chant together. Nothing is a pre-recorded video course.
What platform do you use for online classes?
Classes run on Zoom. You receive your class link by email or WhatsApp after registering, and all you need is a device with a steady internet connection.
When do classes take place?
All classes meet on weekends, in the Eastern Time zone. Children join an age-matched batch and adults join a weekend study group; exact times are confirmed when you register.
Who is the teacher?
Aditi Mataji, a lifelong practitioner initiated in the ISKCON tradition, has taught the Bhagavad Gita to children and adults for more than twenty years. She teaches from the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, in the line of teachers descending through Srila Prabhupada.
For children and parents
What age can my child start Bhagavad Gita classes?
Children start as young as five. Batches are grouped by age (roughly 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 17) so stories, shlokas, and discussions suit each stage.
Does my child need to know Hindi or Sanskrit?
No. Classes are taught in English. Sanskrit shlokas are learned gradually in class, with pronunciation guidance and word meanings.
What do children learn in the classes?
Children learn stories from the Gita and the Mahabharata, memorize shlokas with their meanings, and connect each verse to everyday situations: honesty, courage, focus, and dealing with pressure at school.
How big are the class groups?
Groups are kept small enough that Mataji knows every student by name and every child participates in every class.
Enrollment and pricing
How much do the classes cost?
Children's classes are $80 CAD per child per month, and adult classes are $100 CAD per person per month. One monthly fee covers weekly live classes and all materials.
Is there a free trial class?
Yes. Your first class is free, with no obligation. Register on the enrollment page and we send you a Zoom link for a trial class.
How does payment work?
After your free class, we send a secure Stripe checkout link. Enrollment renews monthly and you can cancel anytime; there is no contract or minimum commitment.
Can students join from outside Canada?
Yes. Classes are online, so families join from anywhere. Class times are scheduled in Eastern Time, and we help you find a batch that works for your time zone.