We want to keep the energy high so this event will be going ahead as planned, just on Zoom instead!
You will need to download the chanting sheets to take part in this event by clicking each of the 3 links below:
Chanting bhajans
Vedic Chanting
Maha-Vakya
By chanting Sanskrit, you can put your whole body and mind into such a state of vibration that you begin to experience yourself as energy rather than a solid physical form, with boundaries and definitions.’
Vyaas Houston, Yoga International, May/June 1992
Back by popular demand, for those who enjoy chanting and for those who missed out last time, join me in my most favoured practice as we tap into the power of sound, expanding our awareness, opening our hearts and positively affecting the collective consciousness in the process.
We’ll sit in circle (on the floor, or in a chair, against a wall too if you like), in a safe and cosy space with other like-minded individuals, chanting Sanskrit from the Vedas* and singing devotional mantra**, and see where the energy takes us.
I appreciate that it can be confronting if you have never chanted or sung previously and sometimes this approach taps into our vulnerability and fear around not being good enough, being or not being heard, and being out of tune. But no need to worry; we’ll close our eyes and go for it, feeling how it affects us on the inside, and we will even get the chance to eat chocolate and dates and choose an oracle card too!
Directly after this session, we are holding a Yoga & Reiki fundraising event for Guernsey Mind. It would be lovely if you could stay afterwards for this event, giving and receiving with love after this heart-opening chanting session.
WHERE: Online on Zoom using this link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82817965352 and Meeting ID: 828 1796 5352
WHEN: Sunday 24 January 2021 | 2.30-3.30pm (with optional Yoga & Reiki charity event also on Zoom until 5pm - please see details here)
WHAT DO I NEED: An open heart and mind! Also whatever you need to sit comfortably and warmly, maybe cushions and a blanket. You might like to bring a crystal to hold, and a drink.
COST: £12 drop-in or usual voucher system applies (£55 for 5 vouchers payable in advance), £7 for students, to be paid to me directly via Paypal using this link - https://paypal.me/beinspiredby - or via bank transfer to the following details: sort code 20-35-32, account no. 73230457
DO I NEED TO BOOK? Yes, please book here.
*Vedic chanting involves, as the name suggests, chanting the Vedas. These ancient spiritual teachings are the basis of the six classical Indian philosophies, yoga being one of them. The Vedic texts are presented in Sanskrit, the most ancient language in the world, containing the most ancient teachings on yoga, which are still relevant to us today as they were back then. Sanskrit has an energetic resonance, and chanting it, helps to raise our vibration, expanding our consciousness and further enlightening us.
**Bhakti yoga is yoga of devotion and for me it has always been the most joyful and illuminating path of yoga and I am always keen to share this with others. There is no set form (unlike Vedic chanting which has six rules), and the chanter’s personality and musical ability can enter into it – I’ll be honest, my musical ability is not great, but fortunately we have the benefit of pre-recorded music!