LIVE ONLINE COURSE
Foundations of Vedic Chanting
JUNE 24 - JULY 29, 2026
Experience the power of Vedic Chanting:
- Drop into meditation more easily (and more joyfully!) than with purely mental techniques
- 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
- Improve your health by regulating blood pressure and deepening lung capacity
Listen to the Power of Vedic Chanting
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.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?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 5 optional homework assignments will be given, one per week. Practicing on your own is a necessary step to learn each chant, opening the door for the mantra to 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 curious about chanting, whether you practice any faith or religion, or none
- you want to know 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 5 optional homework recordings to encourage your progress
- Text and audio recordings of each mantra broken into segments for easy home practice
Mantras Taught:
-
vakratuṇḍa (Gaṇesha invocation)
-
saha nāvavatu (The Teacher-Student Prayer)
-
tryambakaṃ yajāmahe (The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra)
-
tat savitur vareṇyam (The Gāyatrī Mantra)
-
pūrṇamadaḥ (The Closing Prayer)
Even if you believe you already know some of these chants, you will discover new details to refine!
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Hi, I'm Ivy Ingram!
I am a dedicated Veda Chant teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner, and advanced Yoga Instructor. I have had extensive training in Veda Recitation under the guidance of my teacher, Shantala Sriramaiah, completing her 2-year teacher training program. I have been deeply immersed in advanced studies of Vedic tradition for over 15 years.
A certified yoga instructor since 2002 and an Ayurveda Practitioner since 2012, I hold a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, which further enriches my holistic approach to teaching mantra. Read my full bio here.
