Mantra:
The Songs of Yoga
Yoga Teacher & Practitioner Training
An Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Chanting from Vedic, Tantric & Bhakti Traditions
100 Hour Mantra Training Course
Mantra : The Songs of Yoga
Chanting runs through each and every form of yoga. It enhances our asana, regulates our breathing, quietens the mind and fills our body with radiant energy. It is the thread that links all the classical texts, from the Vedas and the Sutras to the Tantric Puranas.
The sacred mantric sounds fell from the Divine source, were ‘heard’ by the Rishis whilst in trance states, and formulated into the cohesive body of Mantras that still exist today, forming an unbroken chain of sound energy stretching back to the Vedas. Each sound is precisely and exquisitely formed, creating powerful vibrations and connecting us back to this Divine source.
The ancient sages tell us that repeating a Mantra, placing it into our mind, our heart, and into the essence of our body, will eventually reveal its meaning to us.
Mantras can heal, they can bring enlightenment, they can calm and quieten the troubled mind, they can bring forth and manifest, and also create a shared sense of connection as we tap into this universal energy sound form – not only in our current time frame, but also stretching back to those original Vedic sounds.
This Training Course will take you on a journey of exploration, theory and practice of Yogic Mantra. You are invited to delve into the Songs of Yoga, to experience their subtle energies, and to understand Yogic Chanting in all its forms. The course will offer you the opportunity to understand and experience the theory, history and practice of Vedic Chanting, Tantric Shakti Mantras, Japa, Bija, Bhakti and Kirtan. The Sanskrit language will be introduced with an emphasis on pronunciation.
This training will inspire you to develop a daily practice of chanting, and to feel confident to introduce it into your teaching.
Chanting is a transformational practice. These energetic sounds will gently work on your mind, body and spirit, slowly chipping away that which needs to be released.
If you have nurtured a desire to work with Mantra, but didn’t know where or how to start, or if you want to gain confidence to introduce mantras into your teaching, this course is for you…….
Check out the video below for a taster of my teaching style and the quality of the content that you can expect on the course.
The Benefits of Exploring Sanskrit & Mantra
Gives you a deeper understanding of the importance of Mantra
Cultivate a stronger relationship with the Yogic Deities
Improving your Sanskrit pronunciation creates more energetic resonance
Learn the different styles of Yogic chanting
Course Details
Due to some serious health issues, I am not in a position to run this training course currently.
I am considering offering it as an on-demand/self-study course instead, using the content from previous courses. If this interests you, please do get in touch.
Tutor: Julie Hemmings
Julie is a BWY Trained, Yoga Alliance E-R500 Teacher and YACEP Trainer with over 26 years of teaching experience. She has studied on many residential courses at the Mandala Yoga Ashram, and under the guidance of the resident Swamis, has experienced many blissful hours spent chanting many, many mantras.
Julie has a regular personal Mantra and Meditation practice, plus consistently integrates the techniques into her regular classes and workshops. She teaches the CPD Day ‘Mantra & Meditation‘ and the 150 Hour Pranayama Training Course. She is also one half of Joyful Heart Kirtan, a Midlands-based duo bringing Kirtan events to the local area.
During Lockdown in 2020 she continued her journey of learning and studying the language of Yoga – Sanskrit, as well as undertaking courses to deepen her knowledge and experience of Mantra. She continues to study Sanskrit, and is currently delving into the Devanagri script.
Testimonials
“The depth of this course has been extraordinary, learning about Sanskrit pronunciation and different types of mantra has really enhanced my own practice. I’ve been really impressed by the quantity and quality of the materials provided – plenty to keep me going well beyond the end of the course!
“Mantra: Songs of Yoga was one of the most challenging yet rewarding courses I have done to date. Julie was a fantastic and supportive teacher, her enthusiasm and knowledge of Sanskrit and Mantra was contagious and inspiring. Mantra has become part of my personal daily yoga practice and I have had the pleasure of teaching it in workshops and introducing my students to this rich and wonderful practice.”
Get your FREE Guide to incredible Yogic Chanting!
Making Sanskrit Easy – Understanding the Doṭs & the Dāshes
Pronouncing Yoga words and Mantras in the original Sanskrit can often be a little tricky, if not totally confusing. There are sounds that don’t exist in the English language and are difficult to articulate. Then, there are the ḍots, dāshes, accentś and liñes in the romanised/English written versions that help you with the right pronunciation, but can be confusing if you don’t know the rules!
In this FREE short guide, all the mystery will be unravelled and you will be reading and pronouncing the common yoga words with ease and confidence.
DOWNLOAD now by filling in the form and start your Sanskrit journey.
What’s in the Guide?
The ‘Making Sanskrit Easy’ Guide consists of 2 short videos exploring the pronunciation of the retroflex sounds (the ḍots) and the long vowel sounds (the dāshes), plus a 10 page PDF eBook.
“The letters of the Sanskrit alphabet allow the human mind to interface with the primal energies of cosmic intelligence and receive its deeper insights.“
David Frawley
Not quite sure?
I’d be happy to chat with you to help you decide if this training is right for you. Please call Julie on: 07983 714848
COURSE CONTENT
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Session 1 - Introduction to Sanskrit & Mantra
1. The Theory of Sanskrit
2. Sanskrit Pronunciation – Consonants, Vowels and Dipthongs
3. The Theory of Mantra
4. The Devata – The Gods and Goddess of India and why we chant their names
5. Spotlight on Saraswati
6. Saraswati Mantras
7. Personal Practice Guidelines
Teaching Hours : 4½ Hours
Personal Practice : Approx 7 Hours
Session 2 - Bija Mantras & Om
1. Bhramari and the ‘Violet Hum’
2. Sanskrit Pronunciation – Semi Vowels, Anusvara and Visarga
3. The Theory of Bija Mantras
4. The Chakra Bija Mantras
5. The Theory & Practice of Om
6. The 16 Matrika – ‘The Divine Mothers’
7. The Importance of Grounding
8. The Mantra Purusha
9. The Sanskrit Asya and the Tattwas
10. Chakra Bija Meditation
Teaching Hours : 5 Hours
Personal Practice : Approx 8 Hours
Session 3 - Vedic Chanting & Gayatri
1. The History of the Vedas and Vedic Mantra
2. The Ayur Mantra
3. The Theory of Gayatri Mantra
4. Practice of Gayatri – with Svara and Ekasruti
5. Patanjali Sutra Chanting – a selection of sutras
6. Saha Nau Vavatu Mantra
7. Deity Gayatri Mantras
8. Gayatri Meditation
9. The Shanti Path
10. Sanskrit Grammar – Sandhi and Noun Declension
Teaching Hours : 5 Hours
Personal Practice : Approx 8 Hours
Session 4 - Tantra, Shakti Mantras & Japa
1. The Surya Mantras
2. The History and Theory of Tantra
3. Shakti Bija Mantras
4. The Theory and Practice of Japa
5. The Theory and Use of Malas
6. Goddess Shakti Mantras
7. Devi Suktam
8. Japa Meditations
Teaching Hours : 5 Hours
Personal Practice : Approx 8 Hours
Session 5 - Tantra, Bhakti & Kirtan
1. The History and Theory of Bhakti
2. Understanding Krishna
3. Nyasa
4. Understanding Ganesh
5. The Theory and Practice of Kirtan
6. Understanding Rama, Sita & Hanuman
7. Practical – Devotional Chanting/Kirtan
8. The Yogic Timeline
Teaching Hours : 5 Hours
Personal Practice : Approx 10 Hours
Session 6 - Shiva, Durga & Mrtyunjaya
1. Mahesvara Sutras
2. Nirvana Shatkam
3. Spotlight on Shiva
4. Mṛtyuñjaya Mantra – Theory & Practice
5. Spotlight on Durga
6. Durga Path – The 32 Names of Durga
7. Pujas, Artis & Havans – the Rituals of Yoga
8. Developing a Personal Mantra Sadhana
9. Teaching and Integrating Mantra into yoga classes
Teaching Hours : 5.5 Hours
Personal Practice : Approx 10 Hours
Why do we Chant?
“We chant to join our voices to the voices of countless seekers, worshippers, mystics, and lovers of life, in every time and in every place, who have shared in sacred song.
We chant to fill our hearts and fill our homes with loving and peaceful vibrations of sound.
We chant because it’s fun.
We chant to help the stress and freneticness of our busy lives melt away.
We chant to spread our wings and let our soul take flight.
We chant for the sheer joy of letting our God-given voices sing out.
We chant for the heartful communion that we feel with others when we come together in song.
We chant our prayers to God, so that our lives may be graced by more intimate Presence of the One known by so many names.”
Robert Gass ‘Chanting : Discovering Spirit in Sound’
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