Live events

Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma practice – ongoing weekly

Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays
Led practice at different times
2 hour teaching (on-demand) + 20 min ongoing practice

The ancient and profound daily practice of saṅkalpa (resolution), prāṇāyāma (with Gāyatrī mantra as count) & Gāyatrī japa. Study the practice on your own with our self-paced course and join the daily practice led by various teachers (only 20 min practice!).

Narasiṃha Jayanti & Śani vrata – free event

Saturday, 10 May Narasiṃha Jayanti
10am NY | 4pm Brussels | 7.30pm India
⏳ 1-hour session – Recording available for all registered participants

Each year, I offer an introduction to the Narasiṃha Kavacam—a potent protective chant that surrounds the reciter with divine armour. This year’s session will also include details about our Śani vrata (Saturn observance), which many of you have joined with great dedication in past years.

Veda chanting – foundation certificate course (LIVE)

Starting Tuesday 20 May 2025
11am NY | 5pm Brussels | 8.30pm India (1hr15 min classes)
6 LIVE classes + 3 self-paced courses + Homework

I’m happy to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 6 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.

Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā – The One Truth

Starting Wednesday 21 May
10am NY | 4pm Brussels | 7.30pm India (1hr classes)
7 LIVE classes + 1 self-paced courses +  5 homework

The Ganapati Atharvaśīrṣa or Ganapati Upaniṣad, a late Vedic text, asserts that Ganeśa is the ultimate reality, Brahman. The beauty of this Upaniṣad is in its vivid and powerful description of Lord Gaṇapati (Ganeśa) as the primordial sound Oṃ.

Camakam 2025 study program

Starting 04 June 2025
Wednesdays & Thursdays 4pm-5.15pm Brussels time
13 LIVE classes + 1 self-paced courses + 5 Homework

This course is only available to those who have previously studied Rudrapraśnaḥ with Shantala, but have not yet completed the Camakam and wish to do so now.

Śiva Saṅkalpam Gurpūrṇimā retreat 2025 (ITALY)

Mandali, Lago d’Orta, Italy
Sun 06 to Sat 12 July 2025

Join Shantala in Italy to celebrate Gurupūrnimā in 2025 and learn the Śiva Saṅkalpa Sūktam, where the mind is encouraged to become self-mastered, akin to Śiva. This potent 32-verse hymn, acts as both a Mantra and Vow (vrata), inviting calmness, aligning with righteousness, and fortifying resolve.

Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training

September 2025 – July 2026

In collaboration with INDICA are very happy to bring you this teacher training certification to skill future teachers through a rigorous selection, training and preparation process which covers both mantras from the Veda as well as the Hindu daily prayer tradition.

Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training LEVEL 2

Pañca Sūktāni (50 hours training)

September 2025 – July 2026

INDICA and Veda Studies are delighted to launch Level-2 of the Teacher Training Programme, an advanced step in our commitment to the rigorous training and continuous development of Vedic chanting teachers. This programme is designed for those who have successfully completed Level-1, demonstrating both a deep understanding of the tradition and a strong foundation in svara precision and recitation discipline.

Śrī Sūktam – Divine Prosperity

Starting 23 September 2025
05 Live classes including recordings
05 homework evaluations following schedule
Two Live class options: 9.00am-10.00am  AND 6.30pm-7.30pm Brussels time.

A 5 class course to learn the Ṛgveda hymn to goddess Lakṣmī to invite abundance, beauty and harmony to our lives.

Veda Theory Masterclass – Part 1

Veda theory intensive

16 online LIVE classes with recordings
Class days: To be published
Optional quiz with certificate of completion
Course level: Intermediate/Advanced

The Vedas are the oldest spiritual works of ancient India. Many Indic knowledge systems consider it as authority and forms the foundation of their respective practices. Revealed to the brilliant Ṛṣi-s (Seers) of Vedic times, these collections of high calibre poetry we refer to as mantras, need time, patience, contemplation and an attentive mind to fully appreciate its scope and comprehend its vision. This intensive course will lead all enthusiastic seekers in the direction of that understanding.