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Women’s Satsang: Learning the Eastern Way – The Power of Context in Indian Wisdom Traditions with Claudia Welch and Erin Casperson
January 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm PST

We are beyond excited to dive deep into the roots and rich foundations of these practices with two extraordinary wisdom keepers! – Claudia Welch and Erin Casperson
In this immersive session, we’ll unlock the power of context—the key to truly understanding and integrating Indian knowledge systems. By using the ‘life map’ from the Satsangam website as our guide, we’ll explore the vast cultural, philosophical, and scientific frameworks that have shaped iconic traditions like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Jyotisha.
When we grasp the context in which these ancient systems developed, our learning transforms from surface-level knowledge to a living, breathing practice. We’ll discover how this deeper understanding can enrich our practice, expand our teaching, and empower our lives.
This isn’t just about learning theory—it’s about embodying the wisdom and integrity of these time-tested traditions in a way that feels real, relevant, and respectful. Prepare to engage more fully, more deeply, and more meaningfully with these practices as you gain insights that will revolutionize your understanding!
About Claudia Welch
Dr. Welch has been a lifelong student of life and medicine. She has practiced Āyurveda, is licensed as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and authored Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life: Achieving Optimal Health and Wellness Through Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Western Science and, The Four Qualities of Effective Physicians: Practical Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Physicians. She is also one of the founders of Satsangam.net. Dr. Welch has lectured internationally on Oriental medicine and Āyurveda, exploring how Eastern medicine applies to Women’s Health, and today’s reality in general. You can find her courses and many free resources on www.DrClaudiaWelch.com and www.Satsangam.net.
About Erin Casperson
Erin Casperson has spent over a decade living and working in the Kripalu School of Ayurveda in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. From student, to intern, to teacher, to Academic Coordinator to Dean, she has dedicated her existence to accessing the truth of who she is and guiding others on this path. She is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and a 500-hour Kripalu Yoga teacher, Ayurveda Yoga Specialist and 500-hour Ayurveda Yoga Teacher.
We look forward to sharing this sacred space with you.
For those who identify as Women, whether CIS, Trans, or non-binary
Women’s Satsang Mission Statement
The Women’s Satsang has been formed to help cultivate heart connection and allyship among people within the Ram Dass Community who identify as women, whether cisgender, non-conforming, or non-binary women. As an autonomous group, our purpose is
- to deepen into the teachings of Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba from a female perspective
- to foster connection and mutual empowerment within the Ram Dass Community, and
- bring forward the wisdom of women for the benefit of all beings and the earth.
Our Values include:
- Lovingkindness
- Honoring relationality and inclusivity
- Allowing for ambiguity and mystery
- Celebrating the light as well as the dark, embodiment as well as ascension
- Blessing the web of interbeing that connects us all
- Respecting people over performances
To register, sign up for the Ram Dass Fellowship, and check “Women’s Fellowship” under the Fellowship Group Options. You will be added to the mailing list and will receive monthly invitations to events.