Portland Vedic Chanting Circle
Portland Vedic Chanting Circle
Join Śri at Rosemont Wellness Center to sit in community and enjoy a powerful meditative chanting experience that is accessible to everyone.
This Wednesday, 1/7 at 6:30PM we'll gather for our monthly Vedic Chanting Circle at Rosemont Wellness.
This month, we'll learn Purnamadah, the shanti (peace) mantra that I always close class with. This is a beautiful mantra speaking to the fullness of divine energy that holds us, is inside of us and connects us. It is a powerful mantra for inner peace as well as sending peace to others. It can be used at the end of any meditation practice or as a practice by repeating it on its own.
Class will include:
an explanation of the three shantis (om shanti shanti shanti)
translation and significance of the mantra
practicing the sounds in the Sanskrit alphabet
breakdown of the mantra with correct pronunciation
intention setting ritual
gentle breathwork to prepare for chanting
group japa practice
guided meditation to close
After class, you'll receive a follow up email with a practice recording so you can continue to work with the mantras.
No experience is necessary. All levels are welcome. See below for registration details.
What is Vedic Chanting?
Vedic chanting is the practice of reciting mantras from the ancient texts of India. In this circle you will have the opportunity to learn mantras as they were originally presented in the Vedas passed down through oral tradition for thousands of years.
Why chant?
Chanting as a personal practice strengthens the muscles of concentration, invites deep connections and promotes healing for the mind, body and spirit.
As a meditation tool: It gives the mind something to focus on that is not just "quieting the mind". Japa (repetition of a mantra), is a technology to retrain neural pathways to be more present. Both japa and chanting longer texts build muscles of focus and concentration necessary to attain a state of meditation.
As a healing modality: The vibration of Sanskrit mantras relax the nervous system, bringing it into the parasympathetic state. Research has shown innumerable health benefits from chanting including; lowering blood pressure, improving the immune system, as well as triggering the release of endorphins, serotonin, dopamine and melatonin, which are the chemicals that help you feel happier.
As a devotional practice: Mantras serve as a key to opening a connection with a deep part of ourselves, where we can access both our own intuition and the wisdom and support of universal intelligence. Using a mantra regularly in your personal practice can make enormous transformations in both your inner and outer worlds.
In addition chanting can:
expand lung capacity and help repattern the breath in a healthy way
activate the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing you into a more relaxed state
develop concentration and focus
create new neural pathways
lower anxiety and stress
Chanting ancient texts is also a profound tool for personal growth and connecting with your idea of the divine, whatever that may be.
No experience necessary. All levels welcome!
Location: Rosemont Wellness Center, 619 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME
Date:
Wednesday, 1/7 at 6:30pm - Purnamadah - a shanti mantra for peace and connection
Investment $25 (sliding scale available upon request ~ please don't let finances be an obstacle)
To sign up, please fill out the form below and sent payment to:
PayPal (paypal.me/sridevihealingarts) or Venmo (@Melissa-Urey). Venmo has picture of yellow roses.