Ganesha & the Goddess
ONLINE 40-Day Practice with Sanskrit Mantra
September 13 - October 22
Creating Easeful Transformation
The natural order of life is to evolve. Our bodies and minds are constantly adapting as we move through a variety of circumstances, but change isn't always easy. Even good changes require a dip into the unknown which can be unsettling for the system.
How can we prepare for inevitable shifts in our experience so that we can meet each moment with grace instead of anxiety?
This 40-day practice will integrate working with the cosmic intelligence of Ganesha to create a steady grounded base for the energy of transformation that Goddess Durga offers.
During the Ancestor Fortnight (9/26-10/10), we'll take advantage of this time to honor where we come from, and our own familial lineage to invite a new perspective on where we are now, and how we might step out of belief systems that may have been handed down to us that are rooted in fear.
Using mantras for Ganesha and the Goddess Durga, as well as a variety of supplemental practices, you'll explore how to live more consciously with a greater understanding of yourself, inviting ease to the present moment, even as it is shifting into something new.
The Practice
My intention with these containers is to make it as easy as possible to feel engaged with your practice. You'll learn simple mantras to use for daily japa practice (repetition of mantra). The goal will be to set up a steady practice that works for you, taking some time each day to chant, inviting an awareness of how mantras may bring shifts in your own life and the world around you.
We'll meet twice a week for class/group practice exploring yogic philosophy and mythology along with a group practice and the game is to keep your practice going in between meet ups.
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Jessica B.
Divya Jyothi S.
This practice has helped me on so many levels of my being. Starting with a place I can go to spend time with like minded people that I trust and admire, the safe space is so nourishing to me. I also feel it has benefited my focus for listening and clarity. The tones/vibrations have helped balance my system, I feel like my body works better. The 40-day practices are filled with the ancient Vedic wisdom that resonates deeply with my soul. The mantras are with me daily and give me a sense of groundedness. I also feel a purpose as I am improving the way I move through life I can share that ripple effect with the world in a positive way.There’s nothing like it that I've found to be so profound.
Emily P
"The 40-day mantra practice was such a joyful surprise for me. It was my very first time doing mantra work and my first time committing to a 40-day group practice. I felt so supported and so empowered—whether it was that fierce, radiant Durga energy or simply the joy of showing up every day, it helped me realize I am truly unstoppable. Finishing those 40 days filled me with a sense of strength, happiness, and inner spark that I’m still carrying with me."
Schedule
Sundays & Tuesdays at 7pm EST
*You will receive all class recordings whether or not you are able to attend live.
Classes/practices will include:
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developing or deepening your relationship with Ganesha and Durga through symbology and myth
- exploring wisdom from the ancestors (yours and collective)
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yogic philosophy satsang
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group chanting/meditation.
No experience necessary, however, a sincere desire to work with mantra is important.
Investment $297
If you have previously participated in a Sacred Sound 40-day practice, you are invited to register at a discounted rate of $222.
Program includes:
12 live online classes/group practice w/recordings
Personal portal with:
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chanting text
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practice tracks for all the mantras that we will using in the course
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meditation practices
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journal prompts
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supplemental ideas to incorporate into your practice
- class recordings
What’s App group to stay connected between practices
Private community forum for questions, observations and encouragement throughout the program.
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What if I can't make the live classes?
How does chanting as a group work on Zoom? Will people hear me?
Ganesha and the Goddess 40-Day Practice w/ Sanskrit Mantra
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Introduction to the Practice
11 lessons- Welcome + Overview + Zoom Link
- Benefits of Chanting
- Setting Up an Extended Practice
- Tapas + Sankalpa
- Structuring a Mantra Practice
- Working with the Deities
- Sanskrit Alphabet PDF
- Sanskrit alphabet practice recording
- Mantra Practice - saha nāvavatu full mantra
- Mantra Practice - saha nāvavatu small bits
- saha nāvavatu translation
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Mantras
9 lessons- Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
- Vakratunda Mahākaya
- Ganesha Gayatri
- Om Pitrubhyo Namah
- Om Dūm Durgayai Namah
- Devīpranāmah
- Durga Gāyatrī
- Goddess Bīja
- Ya Devi
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Symbology / Iconography / Cultural Context
6 lessons- Ganesha Symbology / Iconography
- Ganesha's Evolution from Formless to Form
- Pitru Paksha - The Ancester Fortnight
- Tarpan + Significance of Black Sesame Seeds
- Durga Symbology / Iconography
- Exploring the 108 Names of Durga
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Ideas to Ponder / Journal Prompts
5 lessons- Ganesha at the Root of All Things
- Gaining Protection from the Seen and Unseen
- Connecting with Wisdom From Those That Came Before
- Wielding Durga's Weapons for Negative Tendencies
- Clearing Karmas from the Past to Move Forward in Freedom
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Supplemental Practices
6 lessons- Ganesha Mudra
- Root Chakra Postures and the Bīja Mantra Lam
- Ancestor Yoga Nidra
- Honoring the Ancestors
- Kapalabhati Breath
- Building Energetic Boundaries with Mantra
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Class Recordings
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Join us!
Open a door to a greater understanding of yourself and living consciously from one moment to the next with ease.
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