1. Tree of Life

    2. Introduction to this Course

    3. Sankalpa - Let's set an Intention

    4. About Sanskrit

    5. Five Mouth Positions

    6. Transliteration & IAST

    1. The Sanskrit Vowel Sounds

    2. Mastery of Sound - Vowels

    3. Practice the Vowels

    4. Anusara & Visarga

    5. Singing the Vowels with Frame Drum

    1. Sanskrit Consonants

    2. Mastery of Sound - Consonants

    3. Sanskrit Alphabet with Frame Drum

    1. Sanskrit for Joy, Praise & Devotion

    2. Gratitude

    3. Bonus Resource

About this course

  • Free
  • 17 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content
  • Theory & Practice
  • Entry level course

FAQ

  • I know nothing about Sanskrit, Mantra or Yoga, is this course suitable for me?

    This course was made for especially for those who have never tried to chant mantra and is also suitable if you have experience kirtan or mantra and want to gain more clarity around pronunciation and purpose of mantra.

  • Why are you offering a comprehensive course like this for free?

    We want to encourage as many people as possible, to discover for themselves how much beauty and power can be experienced simply by correct chanting of the Sanskrit Alphabet. In later courses we will offer many Nada Yoga practices which are based on prior knowledge of the Sanskrit Alphabet.

  • How can a person born in the West teach a subject like this?

    Sadhvi Kadambari Maa has done many years of spiritual sadhana and has lived in India since 2012. She focuses in these course offering on the streams of Nada Yoga (union through sound) and Bhakti Yoga (union through devotion). Everyone can learn to pronounce the syllables of the Sanskrit Alphabet and apply these sacred sounds for the purpose of healing, meditation, devotional chanting and mantra practice.

  • Will I learn grammar and how to read and write in Sanskrit, so I can read Vedic scriptures?

    The purpose of this foundation course is to learn how to pronounce the 50 syllables of the alphabet through correct tongue placement, and thereby acquire skill in pronouncing romanized Sanskrit written in IAST format. This will be explained in the course.

  • Will I receive a certificate of completion or CEU when I complete the course?

    If you require a certificate or continuing education hours for Yoga Alliance, you are invited to enroll in our Certificate Program which builds on the material covered in this free introductory course. This advanced Certificate Program provides additional teaching modules and involves mentorship, practice videos, homework assignments and live sessions.

Unlock the beauty & power of the Sanskrit Alphabet and enhance the power of your inner & outer Yoga practices!

Maa Adishakti Trilokinath Vishwa Seva Sansthan