Rooted
Traditional concepts are presented within their philosophical and cultural context.
Jyotiṣa · The science of light
A wider view of time,
a clearer view of life.
Vyoma Drishti is an independent school and consultancy devoted to Indian astrology, transformational inquiry and embodied practice—rooted in tradition, guided by clarity, and applied without fatalism.
VYOMA the expanse of space · DRISHTI vision, insight, a way of seeing
01 / The School
Tradition deserves more than repetition.
We teach Jyotiṣa as a coherent language of time, relationship and human possibility—not as a catalogue of predictions.
Rigorous
Programmes follow a clear progression, supported by study materials, quizzes and assessment.
Responsible
Interpretation is used to illuminate tendencies and timing, never to reduce a person to a fixed destiny.
02 / Current Programme
Currently available in Italian
Foundation Course in Vedic Astrology
A foundation course that builds a clear understanding of the essential concepts of Jyotiṣa and introduces the first steps in birth-chart interpretation. Students learn the core language of Indian astrology and begin connecting its elements, preparing for further study in interpretive method.
- Foundations of Indian thought and Jyotiṣa
- Astronomical principles and the sidereal zodiac
- Graha, rāśi, bhāva and nakṣatra
- Downloadable study material and teacher support
- Quizzes and tests at the end of each module
Coming soon
New educational programme
The Nakṣatra Course
An in-depth study of the twenty-seven lunar mansions as a living interpretive system—moving beyond isolated keywords towards a structured understanding of symbolism, planetary expression and the birth chart.
In preparation
The next step after the Foundation Course
Interpretive Architecture
A follow-on course on organising astrological knowledge into a clear, step-by-step interpretive structure. Learn where to begin, how to establish priorities, and how to connect the different factors into a coherent reading of the birth chart. Designed for students who have completed the Foundation Course or already have equivalent knowledge of Jyotiṣa.
03 / Consultancy
Insight becomes useful
when it changes how we meet life.
Choose a focused discipline or an integrated process. Astrology and coaching remain distinct practices; when brought together, each contributes its own lens to the same question.
Jyotiṣa Consultation
A focused reading of the birth chart and current cycles to clarify patterns, timing, resources and areas of tension.
With Andrea BarraTransformational Coaching
A practical and confidential process for examining patterns, strengthening self-awareness and creating meaningful change.
With Ani NaqviIntegrated Consultation
A collaborative session combining astrological perspective with transformational coaching. The chart helps identify the pattern; coaching helps explore how it is lived and what can change.
With Andrea Barra & Ani Naqvi04 / Retreats
In development · May–June 2027
Monte Faito, Italy
A residential retreat where insight is not left at the level of thought, but explored through the mind, body, breath and relationship.
Planned as a collaboration between Andrea and Ani, the programme will bring together mental and transformational coaching, yoga, Ayurveda and nervous-system regulation practices in the natural setting of Monte Faito.
- Transformational and mental coaching
- Yoga and embodied practice
- Ayurvedic principles for daily living
- Nervous-system regulation practices
05 / Who We Are
Two disciplines.
One commitment to clearer seeing.
Vyoma Drishti brings together the depth of Indian knowledge systems and contemporary transformational practice. Each founder contributes a distinct field of expertise.
Founder · Educational Director
Andrea Barra
Indian astrology consultant, osteopath and yoga teacher. Andrea has studied Eastern traditions since 1987 and spent extended periods in India studying Jyotiṣa, Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra. His teaching preserves traditional depth while making it intelligible and applicable to contemporary life.
Studies include the American Institute of Vedic Studies, the British Association of Vedic Astrology, and training with teachers including David Frawley, Pandit Sanjay Rath, Sam Geppi, James Kelleher and Dr Vasant Lad.
Andrea holds a Master’s degree in Osteopathy and has over fifteen years of experience in wellbeing and manual therapy. His background in yoga informs his work with movement, breath and body awareness, including practices supporting nervous-system regulation.
Andrea’s Italian astrology website ↗
For osteopathy, yoga and breathwork enquiries:
Visit Sen Bodywork ↗
Co-founder · Transformational Practice
Ani Naqvi
Executive transformation advisor, author and global keynote speaker. Drawing on 15 years of C-suite leadership and her work with senior leaders and organisations, Ani brings a grounded understanding of change, resilience, decision-making and human potential.
ICF PCC accredited coach, Mental Fitness Coach, NLP Practitioner, mindfulness and meditation teacher, Ayurvedic consultant and yoga therapist.
A former BBC broadcast journalist, Ani combines experience in communication and executive leadership with a personal understanding of resilience. Having survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, she explores transformation and purpose in her book Tsunami: The Wave That Saved My Life and Can Save Yours. Her work includes executive advisory, mental fitness training and workshops.
For executive coaching and speaking enquiries:
Visit Ultimate Results Group ↗
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Understand the pattern.
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