Course meets every Sunday in June from 8:30-9:45am

This ancient practice, presented through the traditional call and response method, offers a straightforward path to profound benefits. Even if you are new to this discipline, you will quickly experience enhanced mental clarity and a deeper sense of tranquility. Join us as we explore this timeless spiritual tradition.

Vedic chanting is deeply embedded in the spiritual practices of ancient India, considered by the ancient Rishis as one of three main observances (food, breath, and sound), which contribute to sustained physical and emotional wellbeing. The rhythmic nature of Vedic chanting encourages meditative states of awareness and facilitates a transformative engagement with the scriptural wisdom of the Vedas. As you immerse yourself in the primordial sounds of Sanskrit chants, they enhance spiritual awareness and deepen the realization of your true nature, aligning your personal energy with universal truths.

Vedic chanting offers a range of psychological and physiological benefits that contribute to overall well-being. Engaging in this ancient practice can lead to significant stress reduction by promoting a calming effect on both the mind and body. It enhances concentration and memory by synchronizing brain waves, thereby improving focus. Additionally, Vedic chanting aids in emotional regulation, leading to greater emotional stability and reduced episodes of anxiety and depression. From a physical perspective, the controlled breathing involved in chanting not only improves lung function and optimizes heart rate variability but also enhances vagal tone, which is beneficial for overall cardiovascular health. Moreover, neurological benefits include inducing a state of relaxed alertness in the brain and enhancing the general functioning of the nervous system, making Vedic chanting a comprehensive tool for enhancing mental and physical well-being.

Teacher Todd Roderick studied for many years directly under Sri Swami Mayatitananda (Maya Tiwari) of the ancient Veda Vyasa lineage, which follows Pujya Swami Dayananda Sarasvati. In 2008, after extensive study and practice, Todd was granted permission to pass on the teachings of Vedic chanting and Japa meditation to others through the direct tradition of *parampara.

*Passed down over centuries, Vedic chanting is the oldest unbroken oral tradition in existence. The Rishis transmitted the knowledge of the Vedas to their disciples, who in turn passed this knowledge to their students, forming an unbroken chain of student-teacher tradition called parampara. This class adheres to the principles of parampara and constitutes the foundation of correct learning of this ancient knowledge.

Tuition - $100