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Vedic Chanting for Beginners

Foundations Course

9/10 - 10/22  2026 

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Learn 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. Chanting these mantras that have been preserved by a rigorous oral tradition, allows us to tap into vibrational wisdom that has been transmitted from teacher to student for thousands of years. 

Vedic Chanting for Beginners is a live online 6-week course that gives a solid foundation, not only to chanting, but to the cultural context of the mantras that many Westerners may not be familiar with.

Chanting in Sanskrit can seem intimidating at first. In this course, we'll review the sounds in the Sanskrit alphabet, the basic principles of Vedic chanting, and six foundational mantras that you can use to establish a strong personal chanting practice.

 

Each class module includes:

  • practice recordings for the mantra we'll be working on
  • text and translation
  • cultural context related to the mantra

Class will meet on Thursdays 9/10/26 - 10/22/26 at 7pm EST

Recordings will be available if you cannot attend live.

Each class will include:

  • Practicing sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet

  • Exploring a new foundational principle of Vedic Chanting

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

  • Translation, context and related mythology of the mantra

  • Group practice

This class will include:

  • saha nāvavtu (shanti mantra)
  • gāyatrī mantraḥ (mantra for clarity)
  • mahāmṛṭyuñjaya mantraḥ (mantra for health)
  • pūrṇamadaḥ mantraḥ (shanti mantra)
  • gaṇapati prārthanā (invocational mantra)
  • sarasvatī prārthanā (invocational mantra)

 See below for recordings.

INVESTMENT $144

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Vedic Chanting for Beginners Foundations Course

  1. Introduction to Vedic Chanting

    6 lessons
    1. Welcome + Introduction - Dates/Zoom Link
    2. What is Vedic Chanting?
    3. Benefits of Chanting
    4. Structuring a Mantra Practice
    5. Foundational Principles of Chanting
    6. Chanting Text PDF

  2. Week 1

    5 lessons
    1. Varna - The Sounds of the Sanskrit Alphabet
    2. Sanskrit alphabet practice recording
    3. saha nāvavatu translation
    4. Mantra Practice - saha nāvavatu full mantra
    5. Mantra Practice - saha nāvavatu small bits

  3. Week 2

    5 lessons
    1. Svara - The Notes of Vedic Chanting
    2. gāyatrī mantraḥ translation
    3. Mantra Practice - gāyatrī mantra full mantra
    4. Mantra Practice - gāyatrī mantra small bits
    5. The Formula + Technology of a Gāyatrī Mantra

  4. Week 3

    5 lessons
    1. Mātrā - Duration of Sound
    2. pūrṇamadaḥ mantraḥ translation
    3. Mantra Practice - pūrṇamadaḥ mantra full mantra
    4. Mantra Practice - pūrṇamadaḥ mantra small bits
    5. Function of Śanti Mantras

  5. Week 4

    5 lessons
    1. Balam - Controlling the Breath
    2. mahāmṛṭyuñjaya translation
    3. Mantra Practice - mahāmṛṭyuñjaya mantraḥ full mantra
    4. Mantra Practice - mahāmṛṭyuñjaya mantraḥ small bits
    5. Japa Practice - Repetition of Mantra

  6. Week 5

    5 lessons
    1. Santanaḥ - Rules of Conjunction
    2. gaṇapati prārthanā translation
    3. Mantra Practice - gaṇapati prārthanā full mantra
    4. Mantra Practice - gaṇapati prārthanā small bits
    5. Working with the Deities

  7. Week 6

    5 lessons
    1. Sama - The Practice of Consistency
    2. sarasvatī prārthanā translation
    3. Mantra Practice - sarasvatī prārthanā full mantra
    4. Mantra Practice - sarasvatī prārthanā small bits
    5. Invocational Mantras ~ Why we Invoke
saha nāvavtu
0:30
 
gāyatrī mantraḥ
0:25
 
pūrnamadaḥ mantraḥ
0:29
 
gaṇapati prārthanā
0:36
 
sarasvatī prārthanā
0:44
 
mahāmṛṭyuñjaya mantraḥ
0:26
 

This course is for you if:

  • You're completely new and would like to learn to chant in Sanskrit

  • You have an existing chanting practice, but you'd like to learn more

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

  • You'd like try a new type of meditation practice

  • You’re interested in developing greater focus and concentration

  • You’re interested in Vedic culture and traditions

. No experience is necessary for this course.

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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."

Vedic Chanting for Beginners Foundations Course

$144.00 USD

Tap into the power of mantra for greater peace and well-being.

Learn the basics, including correct pronunciation of Sanskrit sounds, principles of Vedic chanting, and six foundational mantras to help you get started in building a chanting practice.