Step into an unbroken lineage stretching back millennia. The Vedas, ancient India's most sacred texts, have survived through the human voice alone, passed down with such precision that every syllable, every tone, remains exactly as it was thousands of years ago.
In this immersive workshop, Joshua will guide you through the living practice of Vedic chanting. You'll begin by understanding the ritual and cultural world these practices emerged from, then move into the subtleties of Sanskrit pronunciation, discovering how sound itself carries meaning and intention.
Together, we'll chant a curated selection of mantras and sūkta (Vedic hymns) in call and response, letting the ancient words come alive through your voice.
Between each practice, Joshua will illuminate the philosophy, mythology, and mysticism woven into these texts - revealing layers of meaning that have resonated across centuries.
This is more than learning; it's an invitation to feel the power of mantra, to connect with something far older than ourselves, and to understand why these practices have endured.
Cancellations: 14-days late cancellation policy applies for all our events. If you give us 14 days notice, you can use your money credits towards class packs, memberships or other events.
Location: SOMA Yoga is nested in the garden of the Battersea Reach complex (SW181TA) inside the bbodance, on the first floor. You can arrive by train to Wandsworth Town station (6’ walk from the studio), by bus (Petergate or Bridgend Road stop, 2’ walk from the studio) or by Uber boat (Plantation Wharf Pier).
Parking: Coming with a car? There is a car park at Battersea Reach (pay per hour) or free parking in Eltringham Street (2’ from the studio) where you are free to park anytime except 3-4 pm.