The power of sound in the form of mantra, song, and music has been used as a tool for connection, healing, and reaching higher states of consciousness since ancient times. 

In this course, I present an introduction to traditional Indian sound practices that can be incorporated in a personal yoga or meditation practice to bring balance and connection.

What You Will Learn:

• History and development of Sound: Om, Mantra, Sloka, Raga, Bhajan/Kirtan
• Understand and use Raga
• Basic Sanskrit pronunciation using transliteration
• Power of mantra: 2-4 word mantras
• Gayatri Mantra and other verses
• Vocal exercises and Sargam (Indian notes) for singing
• Bhajans in kirtan style with the stories Ganesha, Male and Female Trinities, Rama/Sita, Krishna/Radha
• How to connect to the mantra and songs
• Basic Indian rhythms
• PDF document with exercises, lyrics, and translations

Criteria: No previous experience necessary

Commitment: 12 classes lasting 75 minutes. All classes are recorded.

Dates: Access prerecorded classes at your own time and pace