Vedic Chanting for Beginners
Getting to Know the Deities
November 5 - December 17, 2026
(no class on 11/26)
Thursdays at 7pm EST
Live Online
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In the Vedic tradition, the devas and devatas are cosmic lines of intelligence that are not separate from us. When we understand their nature, we can connect with them to activate these qualities inside of ourselves.
This course gives a solid introduction, not only to developing a chanting practice, but to understanding how to work with these vibrational bodies of wisdom as allies on the path of our spiritual evolution.
Course includes:
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6 live online classes w/recordings if you cannot attend live
- 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 deity's nama japa and gāyatrī 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 11/5 - 12/17/2026. No class on 11/26/26.
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 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 $144
Do I need prior knowledge of Sanskrit?
Can I use these chants in my daily life?
Can I chant to these deities if I'm not Hindu?
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Vedic Chanting for Beginners Getting to Know the Deities
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Introduction to Vedic Chanting
5 lessons- Welcome + Introduction
- What is Vedic Chanting?
- Working with the Deities
- Structuring a Mantra Practice
- What is Japa Mantra?
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Week 1 - Gaṇeśa & Varṇa
4 lessons- Getting to know Gaṇeśa
- Varṇa - Sanskrit Alphabet PDF
- Sanskrit alphabet practice recording
- Mantra Practice - oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
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Week 2 Sarasvatī - Svara
3 lessons- Getting to Know Sarasvatī
- Svara - The Notes of Vedic Chanting
- Mantra - oṃ aiṃ sarasvatyai namaḥ
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Week 3 - Lakṣmīḥ & Mātrā
3 lessons- Getting to Know Lakṣmīḥ
- Mātrā - Duration of Sound
- Mantra - oṃ śrīṃ mahā lakṣmyai namaḥ
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Week 4 - Durga & Balam
3 lessons- Getting to Know Durga
- Balam - Controling the Breath
- Mantra - oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ
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Week 5 - Śiva & Santānaḥ & Sama
6 lessons- Getting to Know Shiva
- Sāma - The Practice of Consistency
- Santānaḥ - Rules of Conjunction
- Anusvāra (ṃ)
- Visaragaḥ (ḥ)
- Mantra - oṃ nama śivāya
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Week 6 - Gāyatrī Mantras for the Deities
9 lessons- The Technology of Gāyatrī Mantras
- Mantra Practice - gaṇeśa gāyatrī full mantra
- Mantra Practice - gaṇeśa gāyatrī small bits
- Mantra - sarasvati gāyatrī full mantra
- Mantra practice - sarasvati gāyatrī - small bits
- Mantra - lakṣmīḥ gāyatrī full mantra
- Mantra - lakṣmīḥ gāyatrī - small bits
- Mantra - durgā gāyatrī full mantra
- Mantra - durgā gāyatrī small bits
This course is for you if:
- you would like to develop a meditation practice but you have trouble quieting the mind
- you've been curious about Vedic/Hindu deities and want to learn more
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you are a student of yoga or yoga teacher and would like to incorporate chanting into your daily practice
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you would like to learn to chant in Sanskrit
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you’re interested in developing greater focus and concentration
. No experience is necessary for this course.
Bundle with Vedic Chanting for Beginners Foundations
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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