This workshop gives a new student the basic understanding of vedic chanting, learn how to correctly chant the world famous powerful Gāyatrī mantra along with its meaning.
The oldest known Indian scriptures are the vast body of Sanskrit poetry called the Vedas. Considered to be a divine revelation to the Ṛṣi-s (Seers) of ancient India, Vedic Chanting is bound by strict adherence to six rules
Varṇa (pronunciation),
Svara (chanting notes),
Mātrā (duration)
Balam (force),
Sāma (continuity)
Santāna (conjugation, punctuation).
Adhyayanam is the process of study that involves repeating exactly as the teacher recites, this has preserved these rules for thousands of years.
Please note this authentic recitation is registered by UNESCO as an endangered asset to humanty. Although there are other versions available on youtube, you will be learning the traditional and accurate method of chanting Gayatri Mantra as it is was handed down centuries ago, and therefore preserving it’s purity and power.
Workshop timings:
9.45am - Doors open
10 - 12noon - Morning session
12 - 1pm - Lunch break
1 - 4pm - Afternoon session
(4 - 6pm - Optional ticketed listenting experience)
This workshop will be facilitated by Vedic Mantra Teacher Krupa, a dedicated student of a traditional living lineage in South India that upholds strict recitation standards to preserve the authentic sound of Vedic mantras. Guided by her mentors, Krupa continues her studies while also sharing this sacred practice through teaching and listening experiences.
By the end of the workshop you will:
- Have a basic introduction to 3 of the 6 rules of Veda recitation.
- Learn the rule of Svara – the notes used in Veda chanting that distinguish it from other chanting or music
- Learn about aspirated sounds.
- Learn about conjugation – how some sounds in Sanskrit change based on a set of rules. Therefore, your text may look different from how you recite it and you will understand why.
- Understand the method used in these courses to explain Vedic phonetics.
- Learn the famous Gāyatrī mantra with meaning.
- Have some tips to build your practice.
10% of ticket sales are donated to MacMillan.
Unfortunately due to the buildings restrictions this event is not wheelchair accessible.
Last but certainly not least, we really want these magical experiences to be open to EVERYONE, so if the cost of a ticket is in any way a barrier to your attendance PLEASE don't let it be! Get in touch and we will work something out - ancientvibrationslondon@gmail.com @ancientvibrationslondon
