Workshops
Śānti – peace mantras weekend workshop
Online on ZoomThis weekend workshop will introduce you to the nomenclature of the Veda with specific focus on where these peace mantras are presented and their significance. Most of the popular Śānti mantras are recited at the beginning of the Upaniṣads, but there is a wealth of peace mantras and Sūktams in other parts of the Veda. We will explore this in a systematic way.
Introduction to Rudram – free event (11am Brussels time)
Online on ZoomLearning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Introduction to Rudram – free event (6pm Brussels time)
Online on ZoomLearning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – free event
Online on ZoomJoin us for this special event of chanting all 1000 sacred names of Lalitā in Stotra form or verses of praise for her beauty, grace and compassion. Reciting Lalita’s divine names is a process of inner transformation and a way of awakening Divine qualities within ourselves.
Vedic chanting – an introduction (free event)
Online on ZoomJoin me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Introduction to Rudram – free event
Online on ZoomLearning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma – a workshop
Online on ZoomFor countless generations in India, this mantra of Ṛṣi Viśvāmitra is being repeated with an unquestioned faith in the sacred character of the origin and certainty of its efficacy. It forms one part of an elaborate daily practice of Hindus called Sandhyāvandanam.
Introduction to Rudram – free event
Online on ZoomLearning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – free event
Online on ZoomJoin us for this special event of chanting all 1000 sacred names of Lalitā in Stotra form or verses of praise for her beauty, grace and compassion. Reciting Lalita’s divine names is a process of inner transformation and a way of awakening Divine qualities within ourselves.
Friday community event – Rudram intro & mṛtyuñjaya mantra japa
Online on ZoomLearning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn. We will also recite the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra 108 times.
Śivarātri event – Oṃ namaḥ śivāya japa
Online on ZoomI will introduce the significance of Mahā Śivarātri, we will chant some mantras to express our longing to know Śiva. I will also introduce you to the source of the famous Oṃ namaḥ śivāya mantra. We will then recite this pañcākṣari mantra (namaḥ śivāya) 108 times.
Vedic chanting – an introduction (free event)
Online on ZoomJoin me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma – a workshop with Eddie Stern & Shantala
Online on ZoomFor countless generations in India, this mantra of Ṛṣi Viśvāmitra is being repeated with an unquestioned faith in the sacred character of the origin and certainty of its efficacy. It forms one part of an elaborate daily practice of Hindus called Sandhyāvandanam.
Āyurmantraḥ – mantra for health
Online on ZoomI'm happy to offer this special 2 hour workshop to explore the idea of wellness in the Vedas and learn a short and beautiful prayer for health.
Vedic chanting – an introduction (free event)
Online on ZoomJoin me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.