WG
Werner G.
Vienna
September 2026
Far more technical and rigorous than the casual kirtan sessions I'd done before. Loved the precision.
FeaturedNewVerified partnerIn Person10 daysReconnectTransform
Vedic Chanting Immersion
By Ganga Ashram TrustRishikesh5.0(1 review)
FeaturedNewVerified partnerIn Person10 daysReconnectTransform
Vedic Chanting Immersion
By Ganga Ashram TrustRishikesh5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 10 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 10-day residential course in Vedic chanting technique, covering pronunciation, rhythm, and the meaning of core hymns.
Philosophy
Correct pronunciation and rhythm treated as inseparable from meaning — the trust's chanting tradition insists on precision before expression.
Who This Is For
Guests with some prior exposure to Sanskrit or chanting who want structured, precise instruction rather than casual call-and-response.
What's Included
- Daily chanting instruction
- Recorded reference audio
- Course booklet with transliteration
- Full board
- Private one-on-one coaching (available at extra cost)
Itinerary & Packages
10-Day Chanting Immersion
Full chanting technique course.
₹26,000
10 days
Day 1
Pronunciation foundations
Sanskrit phonetics and rhythm basics.
Day 6
Full hymn practice
Complete hymns chanted as a group in call-and-response.
Where You'll Stay
Ganga View Ashram
Rishikesh
Rishikesh
The self-declared Yoga Capital of the World, on the banks of the Ganges at the foothills of the Himalayas — meditation, teacher training, and genuine ashram life.
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Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹26,000
per programme
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