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!).

Diwali 2025 Sādhana – 10 days Śrī Sūktam & Lakṣmī mantra japa

Dates: 20 – 29 October
Time: Daily at 3:00 PM Brussels time
(Note: clocks change in the EU on 26 October)
20 minutes practice

Join me for a 10-day practice dedicated to invoking the grace of Goddess Lakṣmī through the Śrī Sūktam—the timeless Vedic hymn of prosperity, harmony, and inner abundance. Each session will conclude with the Mahālakṣmī mantra chanted 108 times (oṃ śrī mahālakṣmyai namaḥ). Only open to those who are signed up to the Śrī Sūktam course (either live or self-paced).

Voices of the Veda: A Journey Through Mantra, Sound, and the Deities

Live in person in Lugano

Series of 04 workshops – In English with Italian translation

Session 1 – Gaṇeśa: The Opener of Pathways – 27 September
Session 2 – Lakṣmī: The Flow of Abundance – 29 November
Session 3 – Durgā: The Power of Protection – 13 December
Session 4 – Śiva: The Stillness Beyond Change – TBD

Step into the living tradition of Vedic chanting — a practice that has been passed down for thousands of years through a remarkable oral lineage. This 4-part series offers an accessible yet profound introduction for those new to Vedic chant and Sanskrit sounds. Hosted by Yoga Space Lugano.

The Meaning of Mantras – Mahā Mṛtyuñjaya Mantra

Monday, 8 December 2025
16:00–17:30 (Brussels time)

I am delighted to launch a new series of workshops dedicated to the meanings of mantras, sūktams, and chants. While my regular courses focus on the art of chanting and recitation, these workshops will give us space to turn fully toward the theory—to explore the profound wisdom encoded in the mantras.

Shantala at Mysuru Yoga Utsava

December 18-21
A global celebration of yoga, wellbeing & culture

Mysuru Yoga Utsava (MYU) is a global gathering dedicated to the authentic celebration of Yoga, Indian philosophy, holistic wellbeing & culture. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of India’s spiritual traditions, the Utsava brings together seekers, scholars, and practitioners from across the world to share, learn, and experience the integrality of Yoga in all its dimensions.

Veda Chanting Foundation Certificate Course

Starting Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
11am NY | 5pm Brussels | 9.30pm India (1hr15 class)
6 class on Tuesdays
Study material + Homework + Certificate of completion

I’m happy to offer this popular 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.

Viṣṇu Sahasranāma

45 online LIVE classes with recordings + 15 practice classes
Class days: Thursdays, starting 05 Feb 2026
Course level: Intermediate/Advance

The Viṣṇu Sahasranāma—a thousand names of Lord Viṣṇu—stands as one of the most revered hymns of the Hindu tradition. Taught by Bhīṣma to Yudhiṣṭhira in the Mahābhārata, it is praised as the supreme path to peace and liberation. Each name is not only an invocation but also a teaching, revealing a unique facet of the Divine. Widely cherished for daily recitation, it is also considered astrologically auspicious, harmonising planetary influences and supporting clarity, strength, and protection in life.

Durgā & Devī Sūktam

12 online LIVE classes with recordings + 8 homework evaluations
Start date: March 03 2026
Class times: Tuesdays 9.30am & 6.30pm Brussels
Course level: Intermediate

This course brings together two luminous hymns to the Goddess from different parts of the Veda — the Durgā Sūktam (Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda) and the Devī Sūktam (Ṛgveda). Through them, we immerse in the Divine Feminine as Durgā, the radiant force of transformation revealed through Agni, and as Vāk, the Sovereign Goddess embodied as sacred Sound. Studying these hymns together offers an opportunity to experience the shared essence and subtle distinctions of Vedic recitation and vision through the energy of the Goddess.

Veda Theory Masterclass – Part 1

Veda theory intensive

16 online LIVE classes with recordings
Class days: Thursdays starting 16 April (5.30pm – 6.45pm Brussels)
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.

Mahānārāyaṇa upaniṣad immersion in Lugano

Veda Studies in person event
Lugano, Switzerland
Wed 28 October – Sun 1 November 2026

The Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣad, embedded in the Taittirīya Āraṇyaka of the Yajur Veda, is among the most comprehensive and illuminating texts of the Vedic tradition. It gathers mantras, prayers, and contemplations that trace the unfolding of Vedic thought—from hymns to cosmic powers to subtle reflections on the Self and the supreme reality, Nārāyaṇa.

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.