March 2019
Sanskrit sounds & mantra
Begin your mantra practice or refine an existing practice with this session to learn the correct pronunciation of Sanskrit syllables. Breath and techniques to use the appropriate contact points in the mouth to produce correct sounds will be the focus besides some real time practice with mantra meditation.
Find out more »April 2019
Śānti mantra – saha nāvavatu
This mantra for peace is recited in the context of study, to protect both the student and teacher from all the unknown variables we have no knowledge or control over. I hope this session will help you understand the significance of prayer in the Vedic context.
Find out more »May 2019
Śānti mantra – saṃ no mitraḥ
A stunning mantra for peace, humbly asking 8 cosmic forces including the morning, midday and evening Sun to protect the reciter. I hope this session will give you a little insight into what a cosmic force means in the Vedas and how we can collaborate with these forces for a more peaceful life!
Find out more »June 2019
Śānti mantra – pūrṇamadaḥ
With just a few potent words this verse expresses the entire vision of the Upaniṣads, the truth of oneself. While this session will not be able to achieve unfolding of that vision, I hope to offer you a little stepping stone towards that oneness, with some practice of the pronunciation!
Find out more »September 2019
Ganeśa mantra meditation
An evening mantra meditation to tune into and understand the energy and invocation of the beloved elephant headed Gaṇeśa. We will access the uplifting energy of Gaṇeśa through the recitation of Ganeśa gāyatrī mantra 108 times after learning the pronunciation.
Find out more »October 2019
Mantra for creative inspiration
Learn to tune into Sarasvatī's energy through Her mantra to use in a transformative way. We will go through Sarasvatī's attributes within the Vedic tradition and learn one mantra from the Rig Veda before a meditation with her divine names.
Find out more »November 2019
Mantra for blessings
A beautiful blessing to share with our loved ones. In the Taittirīya Saṃhita (Yajur Veda), this mantra is presented in a hymn invoking all the cosmic forces - Agni, Soma, Varuṇa, Sarasvatī, Viṣṇu and so on, for blessings of health, longevity, prāṇa (life-force), ojas (spiritual energy), clarity and immortality (realisation). We offer blessings to our loved ones to be able to experience a 100 seasons with all of these strengths.
Find out more »December 2019
Mantra meditation – overcoming fear (charity event)
100% of donations received for this event will go to Villa Indigo, a home for seriously/terminally ill children, who are welcomed here for short stays to help both the child as well as the family.
Find out more »January 2020
New beginnings – Ganeśa mantra meditation
Join us for an auspicious start to 2020 by tuning into and understanding the energy of the beloved elephant headed Gaṇeśa.
Find out more »February 2020
Oṃ namaḥ śivāya – mantra meditation
It is said that chanting Oṃ namaḥ śivāya is as good as chanting the whole Veda! Śiva means maṅgala, happy end, the grand finale. Salutation to Lord Śiva who gives absolute happiness.
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Mantra for beauty & harmony – Cancelled!!
An evening of honouring Srī or Lakṣmī the Goddess of Beauty, Harmony, Abundance and all things Auspicious not only at a material level, but also in our actions and thoughts and our interactions with others, both in words and behaviour.
Find out more »April 2020
Śrirāma rāma – mantra meditation – Cancelled!!
Please note that this event has been cancelled. There will be no classes until and including the 3rd of April for the well-being of our students and everyone.
Find out more »May 2020
Mantra for peace – saha nāvavatu
Oṃ May we hear only the auspicious with our ears.
May we see only the auspicious with our eyes.
Praising the divine with firm (healthy) bodies,
May we enjoy our divine life-span.
June 2020
Bhū – goddess earth – mantra meditation – CANCELLED!
"We visualise the Goddess Earth who upholds all life as the Goddess holding a bow in her hands.
By her grace, we will be able to accomplish all in life. May she inspire us"
October 2020
Evening mantra meditation – Brussels!
After a gap of over 6 months, I look forward to chanting with a small group, the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra or the Great Death Conquering mantra.
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