vedic chant circle
Benefits
Chanting the Vedas, India's ancient texts of wisdom, creates sounds in the beautiful resonating language of Sanskrit and can bring confidence, a clarity and calmness of mind, improved breathing and more and emotional balance.
Meditative and reflective in nature, these chants gently support and steady you in any state of mind.
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Better health through chanting (and meditation) is now being supported by science: read more​
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Vedic Chant Circle; harmonising body, mind & soul
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Classes
Tuesday: 12 - 2pm - Christchurch hall - fortnightly
Tuesday: 7 - 8.30pm - Christchurch hall - weekly
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Tuesday: 7 - 8.30pm - Christchurch hall
NOW ACCESSIBLE VIA ZOOM - contact Elaine
Beginners group - commencing 24 Feb
weekly - 6 weekly sessions - £63
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Spring term dates: weekly - see timetable page
book via Cheese & Grain or in person/ring box office: 01373 455420 - before the terms start,
but once the term has started contact Elaine)
​​Spring term theme - we will learn to chant the Sūryanamaskāra-mantrah - a chant to the sun, the sustainer of life & protector of health and vanquisher of darkness.
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Tuesday: 12 - 2pm - Christchurch hall
Beginners & Experienced group - commencing 21 April
fortnightly - 6 sessions - £84:
contact Elaine to register your interest
What to expect
Elaine warmly invites you to explore this powerful practice of sound in a fun & friendly supportive group. You’ll learn simple & more complex chants, the Sanskrit alphabet, and the meaning and modern relevance of the Vedas.
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Both groups, will learn to follow Elaine's voice, plus how to read the chant from a written form.
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Chanting is a way to help memorise the words of the chant by using a simple melody of 3 notes.
There are no parts - we all chant together in a supportive circle and there is no need to be able to sing.
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The aim is to lead you into a calm, meditative state that is supportive to your particular emotional, mental and physical needs. We typically chant a mantra out loud once and then pause with a meditative silence. Some chants can last a few seconds, others can be 30 minutes or more.
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Unlike the euphoric, musical expression of kirtan, which focuses on devotion through call-and-response, Vedic chanting is quieter, more inward, and deeply contemplative—offering a profound path to stillness and self-awareness.
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For both groups, there will be a mid-session break to have a bite to eat/drink & chat.
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Missed Classes
Miss a class? Attend another one of Elaine’s weekly classes that term, plus you will have access to recordings of all the chants if you wish to practice in your own time.
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Teacher
Elaine is a compassionate, qualified Vedic Chanting teacher with over 24 years’ experience - read more here
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Where
we will be in Christchurch hall - a large space with beautiful acoustics.
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Dates
for all dates - see Timetable page
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Who
These are fun and friendly groups, with no auditions or ability to sing required.
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