Vedic Chanting with Lesley Charters

Vedic Chanting

The aim of this workshop is to teach and learn mantra(s) according to the principle of Adhyayanam (chant and repeat), whereby the teacher recites with the students listening and the students then recite. Handouts will be provided to help with this. Sound is a powerful tool that yoga practitioners have at their disposal. Vedic chanting is, as the name suggests, chanting the Vedas in the Sanskrit language.

Lesley has chosen chants that have a great deal of meaning to her and which she practises daily to support her in her life. The session will consist of:

1. Introductory Chant -  Sahanavavatu, the student teacher prayer. Sit and feel body and breath.

2. Chants to practise pitch.

3. The Gayatri Mantra practised with movement and including the the seven vyahritis (vyahriti is a Sanskrit word that translates as “speech” or “to utter”) and a delve into the meaning of the Gayatri mantra.