Vedic Chanting with Elaine Marie Ewens; Tuesday, 7-8.30pm, 5 week term at Christchurch Hall.
Steeped in ancient wisdom, Vedic chanting remains deeply relevant today, exploring timeless themes of health, peace, light, courage, trust, and our place in the world. Chanting in the resonant language of Sanskrit can bring clarity, calmness, confidence, improved breathing, and emotional balance. Meditative and reflective in nature, these chants gently support and steady you in any state of mind.
Unlike the euphoric, musical expression of kirtan, which focuses on devotion through call-and-response, Vedic chanting is more inward, and deeply contemplative—offering a profound path to stillness and self-awareness.
Elaine warmly invites you to explore this powerful practice of sound in a fun & friendly supportive circle of students. You'll learn simple & more complex chants, the Sanskrit alphabet, and the meaning and modern relevance of the Vedas.
No singing ability is needed—if you can talk, you can chant. We meet weekly & there will be a 10 minute mid-session break to have a bite to eat/drink & chat.
Miss a class? Attend another one of Elaine's classes that term, plus you will have access to sound recordings of all the chants if you wish to practice in your own time. The class is held in person at Christchurch hall, however there will be an option to join the group via Zoom if you wish.
Elaine is a compassionate, qualified Vedic Chanting teacher with over 24 years' experience.
Learn more at www.elainemarieewens.co.uk
BOOK NOW!There's something special about being part of the vedic chanting circle, there's much to share about the benefits of the practice. It's meditative and brings a sense of balance and relaxation. Chanting the sanskrit language and learning to honour it feels like a benefit to my mind as well as my spirit.
Elaine's method of teaching, with endless patience, insight and generosity sets the tone of what is a lovely supportive and warm group.
Thanks to Elaine's intuitive approach I always leave the session feeling I've gained what I needed.Abbie Cranham : Vedic Chant Circle
Elaine is a very clear and thorough teacher. She helps with the pronunciation, gives snippets of interesting information and teaches at an appropriate level and pace for both beginners and advanced chanters. I feel very calm and relaxed during and after her sessions. Thanks Elaine
Kürbisse, Radstock : Vedic Chant Circle
Join Elaine's vedic chanting classes to experience something beyond words and be part of a shared, human space. Regardless of your background or experience level, you will always be welcomed with genuine warmth, love and acceptance. Elaine holds such a special and inclusive space for everyone.
Thank you Elaine! Thank you also for providing the remote opportunity to attend the classes from another corner of the world.Desislava Petrova : Vedic Chant Circle
Sensitive and very knowledgeable, amazing skills. Warm friendly accepting atmosphere and well planned, structured and paced
Gently kind teaching style with a sense of well-being gained
A really lovely part of the week that I look forward to
Very friendly, relaxed atmosphere and at the same time interesting and motivating
Excellent teacher — individual needs considered throughoutGentle yoga students : Gentle Yoga
Peaceful, serene, fun and beneficial. I feel far more supple and look forward to your class each week.
Gloria : Yoga - Gentle
You have amazing teaching skills and it is really heart warming and uplifting to be in your classes. They say 'teaching is a work of Heart' and you certainly reflect that.
Daphne : Yoga - Gentle
This has been a wonderful experience. I always thought yoga would be difficult, but you made it easy for us. You took great care of us all, seeing we didn't injure ourselves and gave us clear guidance. Thank you.
Stan : Yoga - Gentle
Elaine is a gifted teacher, who has facilitated and enhanced my own meditation journey.
Lessons challenge and inspire through Elaine's thorough planning and passionate approach.Nick Andrew : Meditation