What to Expect

Each gathering is an invitation into shared presence through sound, breath, and connection.

• Gentle vocal warm-ups and chanting of the Indian scale

• Devotional, melodic call-and-response chanting in English and mantras in Sanskrit (you will be guided in pronunciation and introduced to their meaning with handouts)

• Satsang — “sat” meaning truth — a space for reflection, sharing, and questions

• The company of fellow human beings, deepening connection to your own essence

• Ayurvedic tea and homemade treats to close in warmth and community

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Why Do We Sing and Chant?

Sacred sound has long been used as a pathway to transformation and remembrance.

Through repetition and feeling, a mantra can:

• Calm and focus the mind

• Uplift and regulate emotions

• Interrupt habitual thought patterns

• Bring us back to the present moment

• Invite remembrance of Self

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Physical & Nervous System Benefits

Group singing is not only devotional — it is deeply regulating for the body.

• Encourages deep, rhythmic breathing (a natural form of pranayama)

• Stimulates the vagus nerve and supports nervous system balance

• Releases endorphins and oxytocin, supporting connection and wellbeing

• Reduces stress and lowers cortisol

• Strengthens feelings of togetherness and shared humanity

And perhaps most importantly, it invites joy.