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.
better health through chanting (and meditation) is now being supported by science: read more
Vedic Chant Circle; harmonising body, mind & soul
Classes
Tuesday: 12 - 2pm - Christchurch hall - fortnightly
Tuesday: 7 - 8.30pm - Christchurch hall - weekly
Tuesday: 12 - 2pm - Christchurch hall
Beginners & Experienced group - commencing 13 Jan
fortnightly - 6 sessions - cost £84:
Spring term dates: fortnightly - see timetable page
book via Elaine Ewens
Spring term theme - we will learn to chant the Pavamāna Sūktam - a chant to cleanse and purify any unwanted energy in ourselves, our homes, our environments
Tuesday: 7 - 8.30pm - Christchurch hall
Beginners group - commencing 13 Jan
weekly - 5 sessions - cost £52.50:
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 Sarasvatī-prārthanā; a chant to the energy of learning, wisdom and intellect.
Beginners group - commencing 24 Feb
weekly - 6 sessions - cost £63:
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.
What to expect
Elaine would love to share this powerful tool of sound with you; teaching some simple and more complex chants and the sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet, plus a knowledge of the form and relevance of the Vedas today.
Both groups, will learn to follow Elaine's voice, plus how to read the chant from a written form.
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.
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.
Vedic chanting differs to some other forms of chanting that might lead you into a more ecstatic, trance like state and may involve multiple repeats of a mantra out loud.
For both groups, there will be a mid-session break to have a bite to eat/drink & chat.
Where
we will be in Christchurch hall which has good ventilation options to minimise COVID and is a large space with beautiful acoustics.
Dates
for all dates - see Timetable page
Who
These are fun and friendly groups, with no auditions or ability to sing required!