What does it mean to invoke?

Traditionally before a class, practice, or ritual, we chant invocational mantras. We do this for a couple of reasons.

To ask for help ~ When we're setting the stage for a successful practice, we call in helpful energies to aid in achieving whatever goal we set. For example, Ganesha helps to clear obstacles and gives us strength and courage. Sarasvati aligns us with our higher mind, giving us the ability to understand and integrate wisdom.

To create a receptive mind ~ Doing these mantras helps to shift our awareness from whatever was going on before, and bring us fully into this moment. It's a cue for the mind to step away from the clutter and fine tune to the frequency where the knowledge we're seeking lives.

Practicing invocational mantras is a powerful addition to any meditation/chanting practice or even to start your day.

If you've ever joined one of community practices, and wondered about the string of mantras at the beginning, here is your opportunity to learn them!

Class will meet once a week at 7pm EST on Thursdays 8/13, 8/20, 8/27.

Recordings will be available if you cannot attend live.

Each class will include:

• Practicing sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet

• Learning a new mantra through the traditional practice of adhyāyanam, listening to small bits and repeating.

• Translation and cultural context of the mantra.

• Group practice

This class will include:

• gaṇapati prārthana
• sarasvatī prārthana

All practice recordings and text are available in your portal as soon as you sign up. As a bonus, I'll also send you a free mini-course on the Sanskrit alphabet and the shanti mantra saha nāvavatu. 

INVESTMENT $45