with Cheryl Oliver
The Veda-s are the foundational texts of yoga philosophy, and Vedic Chanting focuses on śikṣā, the science (one of the vedāṅga) which teaches proper articulation and pronunciation of Vedic texts.
Using the same methods of instruction that have been passed down for hundreds of generations, we will explore listening and chanting as a direct experience of tapas (intensity), dhāranā (concentration), prāṇāyāma (breath regulation) and svādhyāya (self-study).
The vibrations produced by vedic chant have the potential to alter our physiological state, and thereby improve physical and mental health.
In addition to the intellectual benefits (improved awareness, concentration and memory) chanting can calm us or energize us, it can help balance our energy, increase breath capacity, and support overall well-being.
This class is the prerequisite for all other chant classes offered.
Wednesday – March 4, 2026
6:00 – 7:30pm MST
Online via Zoom
In this one hour prep course, you will learn:
- How to read Sanskrit Transliteration
- The application of the six aspects of śikṣā including correct Sanskrit pronunciation of all the sounds in the Sanskrit alphabet (if we want to pronounce Sanskrit words correctly, we need to know how to pronounce Sanskrit sounds correctly!)
- How to read and understand Vedic pitch markings
This is a FREE course!