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Vedic Chanting for Beginners

Getting to Know the Deities

Learn the basics of the ancient tradition of Vedic chanting for inner peace and spiritual growth.

Vedic chanting is the practice of reciting mantras from the ancient texts of India.These mantras have been preserved by a rigorous oral tradition transmitting the knowledge from teacher to student for thousands of years.

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.

Developing a relationship with a deity can be a direct line to deepening your relationship with various parts of yourself. For me personally, understanding how to work with the deities as a Westerner, has opened up a connection to my own spiritual growth that I never could have imagined. 

 

Modules include:

  • an introduction to the practice of Vedic chanting

  • videos and text exploring six foundational principles of Vedic chanting, including the sounds in the Sanskrit alphabet
  • videos and text getting to know six popular deities through their symbology and myths.

  • pronunciation and understanding of each deities nama japa mantra and gāyatrī mantra

  • practice recordings for each mantra

  • suggestions on how and when to use the mantras as a part of your daily practice

Private 1:1 Session

Also included with your course, is a 30-minute private session over zoom that you can utilize for questions, to integrate information, and/or practice adhyāyanam, which is the traditional way that mantras are transmitted through listening and repeating.

Feedback

You are also welcome to send a recording of each mantra to me if you would like feedback to confirm that you're doing it correctly. This is a requirement if you would like CEUs for Yoga Alliance, however, I do recommend it for everyone, as you will find a different level of concentration and focus comes from this process.

YA CEUs

If you are a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, you are eligible to acquire 9 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 $198

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Vedic Chanting for Beginners Getting to Know the Deities

  1. Module 1 - Introduction to Vedic Chanting

    8 lessons
    1. Welcome + Introduction
    2. Welcome Video
    3. What is Vedic Chanting?
    4. Introduction to Vedic Chanting - Video
    5. Foundational Principles of Chanting
    6. Working with the Deities
    7. Structuring a Mantra Practice
    8. What is Japa Mantra?

  2. Module 2 - Gaṇeśa & Varṇa

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

  3. Module 3 - Sarasvatī & Svara

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

  4. Module 4 - Lakṣmīḥ & Mātrā

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

  5. Module 5 - Durga & Balam

    4 lessons
    1. Getting to Know Durga
    2. Balam - Controling the Breath
    3. Understanding Balam (Video)
    4. Mantra - oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ

  6. Module 5 - Nārāyaṇaya & Sāma

    3 lessons
    1. Getting to Know Nārāyaṇaya
    2. Sāma - The Practice of Consistency
    3. Mantra - oṃ namo nārāyaṇaya

  7. Module 7 - Śiva & Santānaḥ

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

  8. Module 8 - Gāyatrī Mantras for the Deities

    11 lessons
    1. The Technology of Gāyatrī Mantras
    2. Mantra Practice - gaṇeśa gāyatrī small bits
    3. Mantra Practice - gaṇeśa gāyatrī full mantra
    4. Mantra practice - sarasvati gāyatrī - small bits
    5. Mantra - sarasvati gāyatrī full mantra
    6. Mantra - lakṣmīḥ gāyatrī - small bits
    7. Mantra - lakṣmīḥ gāyatrī full mantra
    8. Mantra - durgā gāyatrī small bits
    9. Mantra - durgā gāyatrī full mantra
    10. Mantra Practice - viṣṇu gāyatrī small bits
    11. Mantra - viṣṇu gāyatrī

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."