Yoga Study Courses

The Yoga of Mantra, Chanting & Meditation
Online Livestream Course

5 WEEKLY SESSIONS
​Mondays, 6.15 - 7.30pm, UK time
dates: 7th June - 5th July
teacher: Lila Conway
price: £43
ONLINE
Replay recordings will be available for 7 days if you are unable to make the livestream session you can follow the course at your own pace.

About Lila:
At her first yoga class in the 1990's, Lila instantly felt a connection to the mantras chanted.. this spark led her to India and her deep study, practice & teaching of yoga began in 2001.  Lila received mantra initiation in 2002 and then went on to meet her beloved spiritual teacher from Vrindavan, India.  She received Diksha initiation into the Bhakti Yoga lineage (the yoga of love/devotion).  Lila has been in service in her practice of mantra and kirtan for more than 20 years.  She continues her studies in Bhakti Yoga under the guidance of her Gurudev, and is learning/aspiring to sing traditional devotional Ragas and Raginis.

The Course
The yoga of sacred mantra is an expression of love, it is spiritual food for the heart and soul.  Mantra meditation purifies the heart, steadies the mind and naturally elevates, bringing joy, vitality, peace of mind, happiness and connection.   Understanding how and why we practice will help you to deepen your practice, open the mind to greater possibilities and cultivate a compassionate and loving heart.

The course is a heartfelt blend of mantra theory, chanting, singing and meditation.  We will discuss and practice sanskrit mantras as meditation.  We will sing mantras (kirtan) and also practice Japa meditation, the repetition of mantra outloud and silently.  We will explore the following and more:-

• Mantra & meditation theory (around 30/40 minutes each class), a deeper understanding of meditation & mantra, how the practice can help us find peace, connection and awaken our inner joy
• Meditation & the mind according to Raja Yoga with references to Raja Yoga Sutras
• Bhakti Yoga Meditation with references to Bhakti Yoga texts 
• Why Sanskrit?  Pronunciation of mantras
• Guidelines for a mantra meditation practice in daily life
• Benefits and meaning behind each mantra
• Kirtan (devotional singing of mantra).  Singing of simple kirtan together as a meditation and prayer
• Japa mantra chanting/meditation practice
• Bhakti Yoga and stories of Gods, Goddesses
• Inspiration from the sages and saints of India
• Techniques for establishing a home practice
• Mantra for mental health and spiritual wellbeing

The course will be held online, information will be sent to you at the time of booking.  If you can't make the timings or would like to replay the session again, replay recordings will be available for 7 days.  There will be both theory and practice in each session, with time for group interaction/questions.

Each of the five weekly classes will include simple kirtan  (devotional singing), mantra and meditation theory, silent mantra meditation, stories, references to yoga texts e.g. Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and more.  

The course is open for everyone, no experience is necessary.  You do not need to be able to sing or have practiced meditation before. 

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Full Info & Booking

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Email: info@yogaprema.org to be put on the waiting list

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