Saturday 28 November, 13:30 to 15:00 | The Yoga Nest, Kirkegata 32, Stavanger
Imagine standing at the front of your mat, hands together, and chanting the opening mantra with confidence. You know every word, you know what it means, and you feel its vibration settle your mind before the first sun salutation. Picture closing your practice with the same steadiness, carrying a quiet sense of gratitude into the rest of your day.
Chanting is one of the oldest parts of the yoga tradition. Long before postures were written down, teachings were passed on through sound. In Ashtanga, the opening and closing mantras frame every practice, connecting you to the lineage of teachers who came before. When you understand and feel them, they become more than a ritual. They become a doorway into presence. This Ashtanga chanting workshop in Stavanger pairs beautifully with Sunday’s philosophy and meditation workshop, where the meaning behind the words opens up even further.
What you’ll explore
- The Ashtanga opening mantra: Learn the words, rhythm and pronunciation, and discover the meaning behind each line, so you can chant it with understanding.
- The closing mantra: Explore the blessing that ends your practice and how it shifts your attention from yourself to the wider world.
- Sanskrit sounds made simple: Get comfortable with the basics of Sanskrit pronunciation, so unfamiliar words start to feel natural in your mouth.
- Om and the power of vibration: Feel how sound moves through your body, steadies your breath and calms your nervous system.
What to expect
- A warm, relaxed group setting where every voice is welcome, whatever it sounds like.
- Call and response chanting, so you learn by listening and repeating.
- Printed texts with transliteration and translation to take home.
- Short moments of silence to feel the effect of each chant.
Who it’s for
This workshop is for anyone curious about the sound side of yoga, whether you’ve chanted for years or have quietly mouthed along at the start of class. There’s no singing talent involved, only your breath and your willingness to try. It also pairs beautifully with Sunday’s philosophy and meditation.
Your invitation
Your voice belongs in your practice. Come and discover how a few ancient words can ground you, open your heart and turn the start of every practice into a moment that feels truly yours.
- Time: Saturday 28 November, 13:30 to 15:00
- Place: The Yoga Nest, Kirkegata 32, Stavanger
- Price: 600 NOK, or 400 NOK with a monthly or annual subscription
- Booking: through the Conscious Flow App
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