AUTUMN TERM  Sept 24 - Dec 3 (half term Oct 29)

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Classes

Tuesday: 12 - 2pm  - Christchurch hall - fortnightly 

Tuesday: 7 - 8pm  - Christchurch hall - weekly

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Tuesday: 12 - 2pm  - Christchurch hall

Beginners & Experienced group

fortnightly - 6 sessions:

Autumn term dates: Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, 

Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3

book via Cheese & Grain or in person/ring box office: 01373 455420, - before the terms start,

but once the term has started contact Elaine)

£72 

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Tuesday: 7 - 8pm  - Christchurch hall

Beginners group

weekly - 10 sessions:

Autumn term dates: Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22

(Oct 29 - no class) Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3

book via Cheese & Grain or in person/ring box office: 01373 455420, - before the terms start,

but once the term has started contact Elaine)

£60 

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autumn term theme

12 - 2pm - Beginners & Experienced group 

we will be learning the Śraddhāsūktam; a Vedic chant of hope & conviction, manifesting as a strong internal faith. Personal faith is the cornerstone for success in any endeavour we undertake & enables us to persevere in the face of great difficulties.

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7 - 8pm - Beginners group 

we will be learning the Gāyatrī-mantraḥ; one of the most popular Vedic chants in India.  It honours the Sun in the feminine form, asking the Sun to dispel darkness of ignorance and provide clarity & strength.

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What to expect

Elaine would love to share this powerful yoga tool of sound with you; teaching some simple and more complex chants and the sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet, plus a knowledge of the form and relevance of the Vedas today. 

Both groups, will learn to follow Elaine's voice, plus how to read the chant from a written form.

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Chanting is a way to help memorise the words of the chant by using a simple melody of 3 notes. 

There are no parts - we all chant together in a supportive circle and there is no need to be able to sing.

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For the fortnightly group, there will be a 15 minute mid-session break to have a bite to eat/drink & chat.

 

Where

we will be in Christchurch hall  which has good ventilation options to minimise COVID and is a large space with beautiful acoustics.

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Dates

for all dates - see Timetable page

 

Who

These are fun and friendly groups, with no auditions or ability to sing required!   

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The fortnightly midday group is a mixed group - beginner and experienced are all welcome.

The weekly, evening group is for beginners. - experienced students are welcome, but we will be focusing on the basics. 

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If you need a confidence booster, Elaine is happy to teach you 1 to 1 to help you discover your chanting voice.

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