April 13 – 17 @ 2:30–4:00pm

Course meets daily online via Zoom.

Description

Mantras and chanting are an ancient part of the yogic tradition. There are many traditional mantras—the Divine name encased in sacred sound structures—and they are powerful when repeated, creating a special vibration that provides healing benefits and profound transformation. 

In the practice of kirtan, the spiritual singing and chanting of the Divine name, we musically repeat mantras together, to create a strong and positive vibration. This practice allows you to open your heart, voice, and hands to receive the benefits of kirtan.

Topics

• Learn a little about Sanskrit pronunciation.
• Be introduced to the main deities.
• Try your hand at drumming or other percussion.

Each session will include pranayama (breathing exercises), a talk and chanting. Class will end with meditation.

Teacher

Swami Sivasankariananda, director of the Los Angeles Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, served as director of the San Francisco Center from February of 2015 to September 2019. She returns to LA where she lived for 20+ years. She completed her TTC at the Yoga Farm in 1997 and ATTC there in 2008. Swamiji has been on yatra in north and south India and Mount Kailas. She loves to teach and is particularly fond of the Bhakti Yoga practices. She took sannyas in 2017 and is a certified yoga therapist.

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