Sanskṛt recitation and the power of sound
The Liṅgāṣṭakam hymn - eight verses on Śiva in the form of the liṅga
Join us for a unique opportunity to soak in the riches of Sanskṛt recitation.
While the Sanskṛt lanaguage is an ocean and can be studied for lifetimes, we can learn to recite and pronounce it relatively quickly.
Saṁskṛta literally means ‘well made, well done, well constructed’. One way the language is so well structured is in terms of how it is pronounced, and there are clear guidelines that can help us access the tremendous harmonising power of accurate Sanskṛt recitation. Research corroborates what practitioners have known for millennia: Sanskṛt recitation activates both hemispheres of the brain and invites a meditative, integrated state of awareness. Singing and reciting in Sanskṛt can be tremendously cleansing, empowering and is a very important aspect of traditional yoga practice. In the Indic vision of existence, sound is all pervasive, so when we work with it directly, we can bring tremendous benefits to our whole being.
In this workshop we are pleased to welcome James Boag who has long studied Sanskṛt with traditional paṇḍits in India who place great emphasis on clear and correct pronunciation.
James will guide us into the joy and power of accurate Sanskṛt recitation.
We will learn:
How to correctly and confidently pronounce the sounds of Sanskṛt
The sounds of Sanskṛt as an accessible vocal yoga practice
The key principles for accurate pronunciation of Sanskṛt mantras, songs and hymns
How to recite and sing the liṅgāṣṭakam hymn of eight verses in praise of Śiva in the form of the liṅga.
As we work with this hymn, it will allow us also to consider the rich and amazingly practical symbolism of yogic mythology and how this relates to our āsana and other yoga practices.
About James
James brings thirty years of teaching experience in language, literature, sports, fitness and yoga, and twenty years totally immersed in holistic yoga from the heart of the Indian tradition and in direct relationship with the original Sanskṛt texts. His teaching background includes:
Vibrant Kīrtans, leading 100s of kīrtans in India and 20+ countries on three continents
Practical Yoga Philosophy, 1000s of hours teaching practical yoga philosophy from original Sanskṛt texts
Teaching Yogāsana, 1000s of hours experience teaching yogāsana, yogic movement, and holistic fitness
Holistic Yoga, 20 years immersed in holistic yoga practice, study, and teaching within the Indian Sanskṛt and yoga tradition
Find out more about James Boag: https://jamesboagyoga.com/
Saturday April 12, 2024
14-16.30 h
Price: 800Kc
(Translation into Czech will be provided if needed)
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