6 LIVE Zoom classes (all recorded for those in different time-zones)
Saturdays & Sundays
11am NY | 5pm Brussels | 8.30pm India
1.5 hours each class
Self-paced course for practice & additional study material – lifetime access
6 students evaluations with individual feedback
Detailed workbook with accurate mantra text + word by word meaning
Certificate of completion

PLEASE NOTE : NO CLASS ON 19 JUNE !!

Based on feedback from students to offer a weekend intensive foundation course in Vedic chanting, I’m very happy to finally offer this program! Through these 6 classes over 3 weekends and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.

This program is suitable for:

• Students completely new to Vedic chanting.
• Those who may have studied some chanting but would like to benefit from getting feedback on their practice.
• Students who would like a structured initiation to Vedic chanting & rules as taught by Pundits in south India.
• Students who would like to prepare for Sūktam (intermediate level) classes.
• Those curious and looking to understand the Vedas.
• You wish to clarify all your doubts – is it Brah-ma or Bram-Ha, difference between singing/Veda, how/when to breathe etc.

Objectives:

At the end of this program, students will

• Gain confidence in the basics of Vedic chanting.
• Understand clearly the tonal, rhythmic nature of Vedic chanting and how it is different from music.
• Learn the basics of the Sanskrit alphabet to help the chanting practice.
• Establish understanding of the most important Vedic chanting rules.
• Learn how to organise your practice and develop a daily practice of chanting.
• Learn the most important mantras for beginners – Mantras for peace & invocatory mantras.
• Submit up to 6 recordings to receive feedback on their progress.
• Receive a certificate of completion.

Program dates and details (all classes at 17h00-18h15 Brussels time):

Please note there is no class on June 19!!

June 11 – Tonal exercises + Śānti mantra
June 12 – Sanskrit alphabet + Gāyatrī mantra
June 18 – Invocation – Gaṇapati mantra + chanting rules

June 19 – No class – please make note!!

June 25 – Invocation – Sarasvatī mantra + chanting rules
June 26 – Introduction to Vedas + Śanti mantra
July 02 – How to do japa + Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra

(additional mantras possible based on individual progress)

Mantras taught:

• saha nāvavatu (Peace mantra)
• pūrṇamadaḥ (Peace mantra)
• gaṇapati prārthana (Invocation)
• sarasvatī prārthana (Invocation)
• Gāyatrī & Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra (Mantras for liberation)
• Additional mantras will be offered to students who may already know some of these mantras.

In my experience, most students who have felt they already know these mantras have had to relearn with accurate details and Vedic phonetics!

Your course includes:

1. Workbook with step by step instructions on the program, chanting text, word by word meanings of mantras and questions for reflection. (value €25)
2. Self paced courses (with complete learning resources & lifetime access):
   Veda chanting essentials (value €35)
   Veda chanting – a comprehensive program (value €175)
   Invocatory prayers (value €45)
3. Zoom live sessions – 6 (value €150)
4. Assignment evaluation – 6 recordings over 3 weeks will be evaluated. (value €120)
5. Certificate of completion

Total value of program: €550
Special program fee: €249 only.

Replay from the introduction class on 19 Oct: