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Vedic Chanting for Beginners

Getting to Know the Deities

 

July 2 - 30, 2026

Thursdays at 7pm EST

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 This course gives a solid introduction, not only to chanting, but to the cultural context of the mantras that many Westerners may not be familiar with. Vedic mantras often incorporate the names of Vedic/Hindu deities. In order to have the full benefit of chanting these mantras, it's important to understand the cosmic energy that they hold.

 

Course includes:

  • an introduction to the practice of Vedic chanting

  • learning the six foundational principles of Vedic chanting, including the sounds in the Sanskrit alphabet
  •  exploring five popular deities through their symbology and myths.
  • pronunciation and understanding of each deities nama japa mantra 
  • practice recordings for each mantra
  • suggestions on how and when to use the mantras as a part of your daily practice

 

Class will meet once a week at 7pm EST on Thursdays 7/2 - 7/30/2026.

This class can also be taken  asynchronous, as recordings will be available if you cannot attend live.

YA CEUs

If you are a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, you are eligible to acquire 7 continuing education credits for this course, upon completing homework assignments. If you are interested in YA CEUs, please reach out before purchasing the course, as there is a timeline involved.

 

INVESTMENT $180

Use discount code BEGINNER2026 for $18 discount or bundle with Vedic Chanting for Beginners -Getting Started and save more.

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Vedic Chanting for Beginners Getting to Know the Deities

  1. Introduction to Vedic Chanting

    5 lessons
    1. Welcome + Introduction
    2. What is Vedic Chanting?
    3. Working with the Deities
    4. Structuring a Mantra Practice
    5. What is Japa Mantra?

  2. Week 1 - Gaṇeśa & Varṇa

    4 lessons
    1. Getting to know Gaṇeśa
    2. Varṇa - Sanskrit Alphabet PDF
    3. Sanskrit alphabet practice recording
    4. Mantra Practice - oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ

  3. Week 2 Sarasvatī - Svara & Sama

    4 lessons
    1. Getting to Know Sarasvatī
    2. Svara - The Notes of Vedic Chanting
    3. Sāma - The Practice of Consistency
    4. Mantra - oṃ aiṃ sarasvatyai namaḥ

  4. Week 3 - Lakṣmīḥ & Mātrā

    3 lessons
    1. Getting to Know Lakṣmīḥ
    2. Mātrā - Duration of Sound
    3. Mantra - oṃ śrīṃ mahā lakṣmyai namaḥ

  5. Week 4 - Durga & Balam

    3 lessons
    1. Getting to Know Durga
    2. Balam - Controling the Breath
    3. Mantra - oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ

  6. Week 5 - Śiva & Santānaḥ

    5 lessons
    1. Getting to Know Shiva
    2. Santānaḥ - Rules of Conjunction
    3. Anusvāra (ṃ)
    4. Visaragaḥ (ḥ)
    5. Mantra - oṃ nama śivāya

This course is for you if:

  • You would like to develop a meditation practice that takes a different approach to quieting the mind
  • you've been curious about Vedic/Hindu deities but not sure how to approach them

  • You are a student of yoga or yoga teacher and would like to incorporate chanting into your daily practice

  • You would like to learn to chant in Sanskrit

  • You’re interested in developing greater focus and concentration and growing your brain

  • You’d like to alleviate stress and get better sleep

  • You’re interested in Vedic culture and traditions

. No experience is necessary for this course.

Shannon W

"These practices are like the secret/hidden codes to override corrupt programs [in the mind]. Once you realize that you can access the code and re-write your own programs, you become the creator of your own reality."

Sheila C

I was not expecting to learn so much and thought at first that it was going to be too hard, but Sri Devi made learning easy and enjoyable. I loved learning to chant Vedic mantras and now know more about Sanskrit as well. Excellent course and excellent teacher. I’m very grateful to have taken this class.

Bristol P

"I am, EVERY DAY, feeling how these practices are the bedrock of my sanity. I chant them every morning on the way to work and it stops the stress chatter and I start to appreciate the beauty all around and I am able to start my day from a place of peace."

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