Gāyatrī Upāsana
Learn a profound practice of the Gāyatrī mantra including a Saṅkalpa (an intention/vow), Prāṇāyāma with mental recitation of an extended form of Gāyatrī mantra followed by japa (repetition of mantra for specific counts). This practice is open to all seekers with Śraddhā (devoted commitment) as the main qualification. Participants who complete this course will have access to join our global community of practitioners for FOUR online live sessions during the week with Shantala, Poornima, Marina & other teachers (online only).
Objectives
In this mini course students will learn:
- All the steps to practice samantrika (with mantra) Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma.
- An extended invocation mantra to start the practice.
- Express your Saṅkalpa (your determination/goal) for the practice.
- Learn Gāyatrī mantra correctly along with the Vyāhṛti-s for Prāṇāyāma.
- End with a sāttvika tyāga mantra.
All students who complete this course will also have access to the weekly practice sessions led by Shantala & others – online. You can join one or all five led practices based on your convenience. Joining links are inside the course area once you sign up.
This course content taught by Shantala & Eddie Stern.
LIVE led practice days & times:
Note: No led practice in April & August each year. We change times based on teacher leading.
Mondays: Poornima/ Shantala : 3.30pm Brussels
Tuesdays: Shantala : 12noon Brussels
Wednesdays: Ellen in May 2024: 9am NY
Thursdays: Marina: 12noon Brussels
Course Curriculum
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Zoom link for weekly practice & latest announcements
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Welcome to your workshop
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Download workbook
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Led practice while we are away!
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Replay from live workshop (16 Dec 2023)
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Replay from live workshop (07 Jan 2023)
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Replay from live workshop (03 April)
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Replay from live workshop (05 Feb)
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Gaṇapati mantra half sentence practice
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Gaṇapati mantra full sentence practice
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Gaṇapati mantra full mantra practice
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Sarasvatī mantra half sentence practice
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Sarasvatī mantra full sentence practice
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Sarasvatī mantra full mantra practice
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Caranaṃ purification mantra full sentence practice
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Caraṇam purification mantra full mantra practice
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Full invocation mantra practice
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Oṃ bhūh pada practice
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Oṃ bhūḥ full mantra practice
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Saṅkalpa word by word
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Saṅkalpa longer practice
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Saṅkalpa full practice
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Keeping count
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Gāyatrī practice for japa
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Kāyena vāca half sentence practice
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Kāyena vāca full sentence practice
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Kāyena vāca full mantra practice
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Complete guided practice
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Ask your questions here!
Your Course Includes
3 hour video from live workshop
Complete video recording from a live workshop taught online by Shantala & Eddie Stern.
Workbook
Workbook complete with text in English transliteration & Devanāgari along with all presentation material used in the workshop. Handy printable practice steps included.
Additional audio/video resources for practice
Each of the practice steps can be further explored in detail with additional audio & video resources
Access to ongoing practice!
Join us for ongoing practice offered FOUR days a week.
Note: No led practice in April & August each year
Mondays: Poornima/ Shantala : 3.30pm Brussels
Tuesdays: Shantala : 12noon Brussels
Wednesdays: Ellen in May 2024: 9am NY
Thursdays: Marina: 12noon Brussels
Joining link is inside the course area available after sign up.
Discussion area!
Q & A area in the course to ask any questions related to the practice. The instructor will answer usually within 24 hours 🙂
Frequently asked Questions
Is this an initiation to the Vedic ritual practiced by Hindus?
No, this is the core part of the elaborate Vedic ritual called Sandhyāvandanam. This core practice is open to all practitioners without an initiation ceremony. Therefore, this workshop does not cover the practice of Nyāsa.
If I want to practice this everyday, what is the time commitment?
This practice can be completed anywhere from 20 minutes to 40 minutes or longer, depending on how you progress your japa. The 20 minute practice is a recommended first step for beginners.
Can I have face to face interation with Instructor
No, this is an online self paced course with video demonstration. However, you are free to contact the instructor via our direct messaging system from the member’s area.
How long will I have access to this material?
Participants will have unlimited access to all of these course materials.