Teacher Training Program 2022-2023
The tradition of chanting sacred texts has been passed down through Śruti Parampara over millennia in India. To this day it continues to be a profound practice of expressing devotion, learning and imbibing the teachings of ancient scriptures and an integral part of ritual, meditation and contemplation.
Together with INDICA YOGA, we are very happy to bring you this teacher training certification to skill future teachers through a rigourous selection, training and preparation process which covers both mantras from the Veda as well as the Hindu daily prayer tradition.
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Course objectives
At the end of this program, students will:
Be skilled to teach chanting practices, both from the Veda & from the daily prayer tradition in a South Indian lineage. Be grounded in theory – nomenclature of the Veda, Vedic texts and Indic knowledge systems. Understand all the chanting rules as presented in the treatises of Śīkṣā, with particular emphasis on Taittirīya Prātiśākhyā. Learn how to guide and lead chanting practices for groups & individuals honouring the Hindu tradition. Understand common mistakes made by students and practice identifying them and giving feedback in your study group. Understand and differentiate between Mantra, Sūktam, Praśnaḥ, Upaniṣat, Stotram, Śloka, Nāmāvali, Sūtra, Stuti etc.
Course Curriculum
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General discussion area for teachers
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We can listen to your chanting here 🙂
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Zoom link for live classes
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Old website & new website!
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Dates & curriculum
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Replay of the TT information session
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Chanting in a lineage – an introduction
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Replay – Orientation session
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Dress code
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Book recommendations
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Workbook – Invocation & closing prayers
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Workbook – Śraddhā Sūktam
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Invocation with Guruji Sreenivasan
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Saha nāvavatu with Guruji & Shreeraksha
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Class 1 – Qualities of a teacher & student
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Class 2 – Art of feedback
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Feedback exercises – invocation mantras
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Class 3 – Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma & Feedback priorities
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Class 4 – Gāyatrī mantra source, versions, practice
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Class 5 – Preparation, books, Gāyatrī feedback & Śraddhā Sūktam
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Class 6 – Śraddhā Sūktam
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Class 7 – Śraddhā Sūktam – adhyayanam, ritual & significance
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Some key points – Oct prep!
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Workbook – Agni & Medhā
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Class 8 – Revision & kindling Agni
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Class 9 – Agni Sūktam adhyayanam
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Class 10 – Indian knowledge systems
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Class 11 – Agni Sūktam practice & significance
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Class 12 – Medhā Sūktam
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Class 13 – Chants teachers should know!
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Class 14 – Understanding Medhā
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Some key points – Nov prep
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Workbook Durgā & Devī
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Class 15 – Starting Durgā Sūktam practice
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Class 16 – Durgā Sūktam
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Class 17 – Durgā Sūktam meaning
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Class 18 – Starting Devī Sūktam
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Class 19 – Introduction to Prātiśākhyā
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Class 20 – 3 month summary + Devī
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Class 21 – Completing Devī Sūktam
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Special community event recording
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Some key points – December prep!
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Class 22 – Starting Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā
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Class 23 – Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā
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Class 24 – Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā meaning
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Class 25 – Veda nomenclature overview – Theory class
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Download workbook
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Class 26 – Lineage, news & Atharvaśīrṣā excercises
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Class 27 – Atharvaśīrṣā excercises & Śānti mantra
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Class 28 – Overview of Upaniṣat texts, Śānti mantra tradition
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Class 29 – GA precise work + Śānti mantras continued
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Class 30 – GA precise work + Vaṅgme
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Class 31 – Tacchaṃ + Sarve bhavantu
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Class 32 – Additional peace mantras
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Vedic chanting & sustained memory
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Vedic and classical Chandas
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Download workbook
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Discussion area – Nitya Prārthanā
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Class 35 – Nitya prārthanā (1-5)
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Class 36 – Nitya prārthanā (6-10)
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Class 37 – Nitya prārthanā – the living tradition
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Discussion area – Terminology
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Class 38 – Nitya prārthanā (11-15)
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Class 39 – Nitya prārthanā (16-20)
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Class 40 – Nitya prārthanā (21-25)
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Class 41 – Nitya prārthanā (26-30)
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Download workbook
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Class 42 – Gāyatrī of MU 1-3
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Class 43 – Gāyatrī of MU – 4-6
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Class 44 – Festivals, sacred days & Hindu calendar
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Discussion area – Festivals & sacred days
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Class 45 – Gāyatrī of MU 7-9
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Class 46 – Gāyatrī of MU 10-12
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Guest speaker 3 – Indic Knowledge systems overview
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Download workbooks
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Class 48 – Sūryanamaskāra mantraḥ
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Class 49 – Āyurmantraḥ (and other revision)
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Class 50 – Laghunyāsaḥ
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Class 51 – Virajā homa mantrāḥ
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Class 52 – Use of material & copyright + revision
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Class 53 – Virajā continued + memorisation sequence
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Class 54 – Completing Virajā homa mantrāḥ
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Veda Studies copyright guidelines
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Reproducible material repository
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Saṃvāda Sūktam – learning material
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Guest speaker 4 – Common goal of teachers
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Dates & schedule of presentations
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Class 56 – Michelle/Merike/Chitra
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Class 57 – Poornima/Melanie
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Class 58 – Silke/Katinka/Johanna
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Class 59 – Jenny/Camilo/Nicola/Liz
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Class 60 – Jenna/Fabienne/Nazem/Jackie
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Class 61 – Lavita/Monica/Martha/Susanne
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Replay – Graduation (27 May 2023)
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CE Meeting 13 Nov 2023
Your Course Includes
108 hours of live classes + 20 hours additional
108 hours of live online teaching and in addition, 20 hours of student presentations & guest lectures are included in this program.
4 guest lectures
Live guest lectures from scholars in related fields.
Collaboration with INDICA
I am very grateful to offer this in collaboration with INDICA Yoga who bring the experience and expertise in the preservation and dissemination of Indic knowledge systems through authentic, immersive and transformative learning experiences.
Frequently asked Questions
Who can join this course?
The program is intensive, and it is recommended that you be studying this program exclusively to benefit from it fully. Applicants who already have an established chanting practice are invited to apply.
Applicants should have completed the Foundation course in Vedic chanting. Proficiency in any two Sūktams as taught by Shantala. Svara competency – a high standard in maintaining svara will be an expectation. (Audio recording of any sūktam to be sent along with application) Mahāprāṇa sound proficiency. Knowledge of Veda chanting rules. Sanskrit basics – varṇamāla & basic sandhi.The Challakere Brothers’ lineage of teaching invites practitioners to reflect upon one’s lifestyle for those who wish to seriously dedicate themselves to learning, teaching, and preserving the Veda. A vegetarian and alcohol-free lifestyle is therefore encouraged.
Can I take this course as a self-paced option?
No, this can only be studied live after following the application process and if accepted into the program. Please sign up to our newsletter to be informed of dates and details.
If I have not studied the Foundation course, will an exception be considered?
The only exception that may be considered is if you have studied in the lineage of The Challakere Brothers and can demonstrate svara competency and knowledge of rules as taught by them.
Does this course have any certificates?
Yes, those who successfully complete this course will be awarded a certificate to teach chanting. Certificate jointly awarded by INDICA YOGA & Veda Studies.