Foundations of Vedic Chanting
Awaken your Voice, Quiet your Mind
With Ivy Ingram
September 3 (Monday) - 7 September (Thursday)
Vedic chanting is a yogic practice, moving us through dharana (concentration) towards dhyana (meditation) Vedic chanting is an ancient practice that has been transmitted orally from teacher to student for thousands of years. More than just singing, Vedic chanting is a precise and powerful method of using sound, rhythm, and breath to harmonize the body, mind, and emotions. The vibrations of the Sanskrit mantras have a deep effect on the nervous system, concentration, memory, and inner peace.
This seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn the basics of Vedic chanting in a traditional and accessible way. It is open to everyone, no previous experience in Sanskrit, chanting, or yoga is required.
Physical benefits
- Improves breathing capacity
- Regulates the nervous system
- Improves memory and concentration
- Develops voice and pronunciation
- Brings deep relaxation
Mental benefits
- Increases concentration and clarity of mind
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Develops discipline and listening skills
- Improves memory
Emotional & spiritual benefits
- Brings inner calm and balance
- Connects you to a traditional sacred practice
- Opens the heart and develops devotion (bhakti)
- Creates a meditative state
By the end of the seminar, participants will:
- Learn correct pronunciation of Sanskrit sounds
- Learn basic Vedic chanting rules (intonation, rhythm, repetition)
- Practice simple traditional chants and mantras
- Improve breathing and voice control
- Develop concentration and listening skills
- Experience meditation through sound
- Receive course notes and recordings for home practice
- Gain a foundation to continue Vedic chanting practice
- Vedic chanting is not about having a “good voice.” It is about attention, listening, breath, and vibration. With regular practice, chanting becomes a meditation and a powerful tool for inner transformation.
This seminar is for anyone who wants to experience the power of sound, silence, and traditional teachings.
DAILY SCHEDULE
- 5:30 am: Wake up
- 6:00 am: Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, Lecture)
- 8:00 am Yoga Class
- 10:00 am Brunch
- 10:45 am Karma Yoga
- 12:00pm – 3.30 pm Vedic chanting
- 1.30 pm break and snack
- 4:00 pm Asana practice
- 6:00 pm Dinner
- 7:30 pm Satsang
- 10:00 pm Lights out
Instructor
Ivy Ingram is an Ayurveda Practitioner, Vedic Chant teacher, and yoga instructor with a master’s degree in counseling psychology.
