The Vedic Chant Center is a place to experience and learn the art of Vedic Chant. Offered periodically. Mondays, 6PM to 7PM. By permission. By donation.
Vedic Chant Center Class Offerings
Basics of Vedic Chant - This four week series gives a basic orientation to the principles and practice of Vedic Chant presented through recitation and response, repetition of simple sounds, brief chants, and introduction to transliterated Sanskrit text. Time by demand.More info.:505-629-9870
Vedic Chant level 1 - Instruction in the rudimentary techniques of Ve
dic Chant focusing on the improvement of listening and recitation skills, the pronunciation of Sanskrit words, and the reading of transliteration. Drop-in.More info.: 505-629-9870
Vedic Chant level 2 - Emphasis on further refinement of the principles and techniques as applied to longer and more complex chants. Fundamentals of the Sanskrit language in relationship to Vedic Chant.Mondays, 4:30PM to 5:30PM. More info.: [email protected]
Vedic Chant level 3 - Chanting of complete Vedic texts such as the Taittiriya Upanishad, Shri Rudram, Mahanarayana Upanishad and Vedic Suktams.Wedesdays, 2:30PM to 3:45PM.By permission. More info.: [email protected]
Yoga Sutra-s of Patanjali - Coming out of an oral tradition thousands of years old, the aphorisms of the Yoga Sutra are meant to be received, memorized and understood in the context of on-going instruction by a teacher and continous effort by the student. Through this traditional learning process, the meaning of these ancient words of wisdom and their relevance to our modern lives is revealed. Level 1- Tuesdays,4:30PM to 5:30PM. 8 week series by permission.More info.: [email protected]
Level 2 - Thursdays,12:30PM to 1:45PM.By permission. More info.: [email protected]
The Bhagavad Gita - One of the great poetic treasures from the Indian culture, was traditionally passed on through recitation by teacher and student. Through the study of the Gita we are shown how relevant ancient teachings can be to the conteporary human condition as we attempt to live our lives with responsibility and freedom. Wednesdays, 4PM to 5:15PM. By permission.More info.: [email protected]
Chant-in-Asana - This powerful coupling of sound-centered asana offers a wide range of experiences from energizing, to calming, to centering, and allows a deeper integration of body, breath and mind.Expand your repertoire of practice possibilities with chant-in-asana.Wednesdays, 5:30PM to 6:45PM. Drop-in.More info.:505-231-0550
Pranayama- Pranayama is a subtle and effective tool for influencing all levels of our system.Among its many benefits, regular and appropriately designed pranyama practice bring nourishment to the body, balance our energy, increase mental focus and harmonize emotions. These classes explore the art and discipline of pranayama through the experience of practice and the theory behind its sequencing and application.Thursdays, 2PM to 3:15PM. More info.: [email protected]
Healing Chant and Meditation - An ongoing class exploring practices from the Vedic and Yoga traditions that encourage a connection to the healing potential within us. Sundays, 10AM to 11AM.Drop-in. First Sunday of the month: Vedic Chant
Second Sunday of the month: Yoga Sutra
Third Sunday of the month: Vedic Chant
Fourth Sunday of the month: Healing Chant and Meditation
(Fifth Sunday): Vedic Chant