THE GAYATRI MANTRA SERIES A 3-week Journey into Sound and Healing Light May 14, 21, 28, 10:30-12pm ET via Zoom
*All sessions will be recorded for your convenience and available for 30 days after the program ends.
Among all the millions of mantras recorded in archives, the Gayatri Mantra is the essence of all mantras. Although there are many mantras that invoke light, the Gayatri Mantra reigns supreme. Its specific purpose is to enlighten the mind and the intellect, to accumulate the highest spiritual light and to attain enlightenment. The prana becomes energized, the aura becomes brighter, a quiet permeates the mind.
Practiced both by Hindus and Buddhists, the Gayatri Mantra is recognized universally for its spiritual potency. Represented with five heads, Gayatri is shown as Lakshmi (the primordial power of manifestation), Saraswati (the power of knowledge and empowered speech), Durga (the power of protection), Radha (the power of bliss) and Bhu Devi (the power of Earth).
Join Rajeshwari, senior teacher in the lineage of Thomas Ashley-Farrand, as she guides you step-by-step through one of the most powerful healing mantras in the Hindu tradition. Enhance your spiritual gifts, improve health and increase prosperity. The Gayatri Mantra can be chanted aloud, whispered or repeated in silence and can be used by people of any religion or spiritual background.
This unique virtual program includes: ~The creation, history, and benefits of the Master Mantra, ~Short and Long Forms of the Gayatri Mantra with meaning and applications, ~Simple instruction on correct pronunciation, ~Suggested reading, weekly assignments and mantra disciplines, ~Necessary steps to a successful home practice.
Each session consists of discussion, group chant, plus Q and A. All levels are welcome. No experience with mantra is necessary. *Private Facebook Page will be available to connect and share with other participants. *Recommended reading includes Healing Mantras and Shakti Mantras by Thomas Ashley-Farrand.
THIS WORKSHOP MAY BE USED AS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS WITH YOGA ALLIANCE. Rajeshwari is a designated YACEP, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, with course credit hours honored by Yoga Alliance.
PREVIEW THE SCHEDULE SESSION 1 - An Introduction to the Gayatri Mantra Learn the creation, history, meaning and benefits of the Master Mantra, plus a Hindu myth of Gayatri herself! Embody effulgent light, enlighten the intellect and illuminate the mind with the Short Form version.
SESSION 2 - The Long Form Gayatri Mantra Build attunement with the realms of light, commune with the celestials, receive spiritual knowledge, and develop Kavacha, spiritual armor, for protection against negativity with the Long Form Gayatri Mantra.
SESSION 3 - Adding Seed Sounds, Hand Mudras and Kriyas Discover powerful one-syllabled seed sounds to honor Lord Ganesha (remover of obstacles), Lakshmi (goddess of abundance), Saraswati (goddess of knowledge, music, science and the arts), and the Hrit Padma (the self, soul, or atman). Enhance your chanting with meditative hand gestures that draw focus inward and contribute to overall good health.
Workshop Fee: $130, *Gayatri Special - Register before 5/1/25, $108