Satsangam: Vedic Threads
Vedic Threads explores the cultural, philosophical, scientific, and historical threads connecting Indian wisdom traditions — orienting students to the living context from which they arise.
Vedic Threads is Satsangam’s signature offering — intimate conversations exploring the cultural, scientific, philosophical, and historical threads that connect Indian wisdom traditions: Ayurveda, yoga, philosophy, the arts, and more.
Sessions meet twice monthly online, with world-class guest instructors each leading a focused four-session series before passing the baton to the next, building a growing archive of 100+ recorded hours. Participants may enroll in individual series or join as members for the ongoing journey.
Join hosts Drs. Ramkumar and Claudia Welch, Navneet Raman, and curious participants from around the world.
Upcoming Vedic Threads Sessions
November – December
Cognitive Wellness through Ayurveda
Understanding the Mind, Memory, and Everyday Well-being
Dr. Ramya Alakkal
Professor and Head, Department of Panchakarma
Ashtamgam Ayurveda Medical College
Session 1
How Do We Think, Learn, and Remember?
Understanding the Process of Cognition in Ayurveda
5th November 2026
10:00 AM ET / 8:30 PM IST
Session 2
How Our Senses Shape Our Experience
Understanding Indriyas: Perception and Action
19th November 2026
10:00 AM ET / 8:30 PM IST
Session 3
Understanding the Mind and Finding Balance
Exploring Manas and Its Role in Peaceful Living
3rd December 2026
10:00 AM ET / 8:30 PM IST
Session 4
Everyday Practices for Cognitive Wellness
Ācāra Rasāyana and Medhya Rasāyana
17th December 2026
10:00 AM ET / 8:30 PM IST
We plan to explore many more kalās (arts), vidyās (sciences), teachers, texts and traditions of India and concepts that relate to all of them, gain insight into how they are employed within various Vedic knowledge systems, and how they can be meaningfully incorporated into our chosen subjects (Ayurveda, Yoga) and our lives in general.
This kind of exploration can help deepen our understanding of our chosen subject, connect us to related subjects and sometimes have a glimpse into the Oneness behind the variety. For an introduction into the interconnectedness of Vedic wisdom traditions, and why this is important scroll down on the Life Map page to see a video session with Drs. Ramkumar and Welch.
Here’s a sampling of topics we’ve explored in past sessions and the guest instructors that have joined us:
Vedic Threads Annual Membership
10 Vedic Threads courses included for 12 months
Choose the topics that interest you across our Live and Recorded courses.
6 Live Courses
Register for up to 6 Vedic Threads Live courses.
4 Recorded Courses
Choose up to 4 courses from the Vedic Threads Recorded library.
Courses can be selected throughout the 12-month membership period. You do not need to choose them all when you join.
Membership validity: 12 months
Annual Membership: $365
Note: Unused course registrations expire at the end of the 12-month membership period.
Choose how to join Vedic Threads
You can register for a course individually, or take Annual Membership if you plan to explore several topics through the year.
| Individual Registration | Annual Membership | |
| Choose topics of interest | Yes | Yes |
| Live Vedic Threads courses | Pay per course | Up to 6 included |
| Recorded Vedic Threads courses | Pay per course | Up to 4 included |
| Validity | Per course + 90 days recording | 12 months + 90 days recording for each course |
| Best suited for | One or two specific topics | Ongoing participation across the year |
