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Introduction to Vedic Chanting 

  

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In-Person in Durham, NC

May 12 - June 26, 2025

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Experience the power of Vedic chanting...

  • Drop into meditation more easily (and more joyfully!) than with purely mental techniques
  • Improve your health by regulating blood pressure and deepening lung capacity
  • Lengthen your attention span, strengthen your memory, and sharpen your focus
  • Gain more confidence & freer self-expression by clearing tension in the voice and vocal energy center
  • Rest and restore the mind in the positive sattvic environment created

Vedic chanting is the practice of
 reciting verses from the Vedas,
the ancient spiritual texts of India.

These devotional poems or prayers were revealed to ancient yogis while in deep meditation, and they show us how to live in alignment with natural law or divine order.

Practitioners of many different faiths and religions find value in chanting Veda. In addition to the meditative benefits, chanting improves focus, self-confidence, and a feeling of connection.

Unlike kirtan or free-form singing, Vedic chanting adheres to precise guidelines of pronunciation and rhythm, which has preserved the exact form for thousands of years.

In addition to the words, each Veda mantra includes a specific melody, meter, and phonetics. When chanted precisely, it instills the chant with a resonance and power that is captivating. 

Course Learning Objectives

  • Understand the tonal, rhythmic nature of Vedic chanting and how it is different from singing
  • Learn the basics of Sanskrit transliteration, so you know how to pronounce unfamiliar sounds
  • Understand the most important Vedic chanting rules
  • Learn to chant several powerful mantras 
  • Receive individual feedback on 6 optional audio assignments

How the Course Works...


Structure of Class

Each class will include teaching on  the Vedas including historical context, logistics of chanting practice, and the meaning of a specific mantra, or verse. Every week we will engage the traditional method of adhyayanam (“listen and repeat”) to learn a new mantra and to practice what we have already learned. 

Volunteering in Class

After being introduced to the chant and practicing as a group, students can volunteer to practice a short segment aloud and receive individual feedback. By listening to each other, you will refine your hearing and ability to duplicate the desired sounds. No one will be put on the spot, although you will be encouraged to try it!

Personal Practice & Individual Feedback 

Between classes, you are invited to practice and then submit an audio recording of yourself to receive private feedback from the instructor. A total of 6 optional homework assignments will be given, one per week. Practicing at home is how you will come to KNOW each chant, and how it will eventually speak to you personally. 

This course is perfect for you if... 

  • you love to sing, chant, tone, or use your voice 
  • you're looking for an easier way to meditate that holds your attention
  • you want to feel more comfortable making your voice heard
  • you want to bring more devotion or prayer into your life in a way that feels authentic 
  • you're simply curious about chanting, whether you practice any faith or religion, or none
  • you've always wondered what's actually in the Vedas
  • you are detail-oriented and enjoy doing things with care and precision
  • you feel drawn to chanting and can't explain why!

Your Course Includes...

  • 6 live classes, 75 minutes each
  • Videos of each class in case you miss one live
  • Individual recorded feedback from Ivy on 6 optional homework recordings to encourage your progress
  • Downloadable chant texts with accurate transliteration and svara (melody) notation
  • Audio recordings of each mantra broken into segments for easy practice between classes

Mantras Taught

  • vakratuṇḍa mahākāya (Gaṇesha invocation)
  • saha nāvavatu (Teacher-student prayer)
  • gāyatrī mantra (Prayer for clarity)
  • mahāmṛtyuñjaya / tryambakam (Mantra for health)
  • caraṇam pavitram (Guru Prārthanā mantra)
  • pūrṇamadaḥ (Peace & wholeness mantra)

Even if you believe you already know these mantras, you will likely discover new details to refine!

Your Teacher 

Ivy Ingram, MA, is a dedicated Veda Chant teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner, and advanced Yoga Instructor. With extensive training in Veda Recitation under the guidance of her teacher, Shantala Sriramaiah, Ivy is deeply immersed in advanced studies of Vedic tradition.
A certified yoga instructor since 2002 and an Ayurveda Practitioner since 2012, she holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, which further enriches her holistic approach to wellness. Read her full bio here.

Introduction to Vedic Chanting 

6-Week Course
75-minute classes

 

$191

$146 Early Registration Price

(register by end of day May 5)


Payment Plans available from Klarna and Afterpay ~
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No one turned away for lack of funds ~
Please inquire about sliding scale in cases of financial hardship

ONLINE CLASS:
Mondays

7am Pacific / 10am Eastern /
3pm London / 7:30pm India

 

May 12 - June 23

(no class May 26)
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ONLINE CLASS:
Tuesdays

3:30pm PDT / 6:30pm EDT /
10:30am Sydney (Wednesday)

 

May 13 - June 17

 

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IN-PERSON CLASS:
Thursdays

6:30-7:45pm
in Durham, NC 

 

May 15 - June 26

(no class June 5)
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Online students are welcome to make up a missed class by attending the other online class during the same week