LIVE VEDIC CHANTING COURSE
Agni Sūktam:
Developing
Will Power
SEPTEMBER 14 - NOVEMBER 16, 2026
PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Vedic Chant Course with Ivy
What is the Agni Sūktam?
Agni means "fire." A sūktam is a collection of verses traditionally chanted in a specific sequence and dedicated to a common deity or concept.
Composed of 9 mantras, the Agni Sūktam includes the very first verses of the entire Veda, a clear indication of the importance these mantra-s hold in the tradition.
Agni represents the focus and determination that fuels our agency - our personal will power. It manifests our convictions and desires into material action on this physical plane.
Agni is also the force that transforms substances from one form to another - the power of digestion that changes food into energy and bodily tissues, as well as the power to "digest" our life, to turn experiences into knowledge, emotions, and wisdom.
To be effective, our Agni must be focused and sustained, just like a ritual flame that consumes an offering. Our will power must be cultivated and protected from dissipation or distraction. Through recitation of these mantra-s, we develop the power of Agni in our own being.
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This sūktam can support you to...
- Strengthen your will power and determination in your personal development
- Heal from a digestive issue or illness, or process an emotional experience
- Cultivate your focus and follow-through as you take on a new goal or project
- Enhance commitment on your spiritual path and personal evolution
- Deepen your understanding and practice of Vedic chanting as a path of transformation
Course Learning Objectives
- Learn to chant the Agni Sūktam employing all relevant Vedic chanting rules.
- Discover the proper phonetic pronunciation of these mantra-s.
- Understand the high level meaning and intention behind the practice of reciting these verses.
- Receive individual feedback to enhance your progress on 9 optional audio homework assignments.
How the Course Works
Structure of Classes
Each class will include teaching on the pronunciation, phonetics, rhythm and meaning of one verse. We will engage in the traditional method of adhyayanam (“listen and repeat”) to learn a new mantra and to practice what we have learned.
Volunteering In Class
After being introduced to the verse 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.
Personal Practice & Individual Feedback
Between classes, you are invited to practice and then submit an audio recording for private feedback from Ivy. An optional homework assignment will be given each week. Practicing on your own between classes is a necessary step to learn and refine each verse.
Your Course Includes
- 10 live classes, 60 minutes each
- Videos of each class in case you miss one live
- Individual recorded feedback from Ivy on 9 optional homework recordings to encourage your progress
- Text and audio recordings of each mantra broken into segments for easy home practice
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Ivy Ingram, M.A.
Ivy 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 teaching mantra. Read her full bio here.
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