MANTRA YOGA – CONNECTING TO THE POWER OF SOUND

Time and location

Spring 2026 – date to be confirmed
Yogaworks, Rue Chaucrau 3, 1003 Lausanne

About the event

Manish Vyas is an authentic and inspiring soul who has remained true to yogic values and the true essence of mantra chanting.

Welcome to the infinite universe of Indian arts, music, traditions, and culture—a world filled with eternal wisdom, grace, and wonder.

With humility, Manish Vyas’s dearest wish is to see the arts and sciences of India flourish and shine with authenticity and delicacy. His sharing, projects, and activities aim to transmit this timeless richness to the hearts of people around the world who cherish India.

Schedule for the day :

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Session 1 (Introduction, definitions, origin of mantras, learning mantras for a favorable start)

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Session 2 (Meaning of the Sanskrit alphabet, correct pronunciation, Marma points and their practice)

Lunch break

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Session 3 (Application of mantras in various aspects of life, specific applications in Ayurveda, astrology, healing, and meditation)

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Session 4 (Chanting mantras vs. singing, learning to chant)

Chai break

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Session 5 (Entire session devoted to chanting mantras)

Manish Vyas : Music and Traditions from India
Manish Vyas : Music and Traditions from India

Main topics presented :

  • Meaning of the path of yoga and overview of the main practices
  • Origin and purpose of mantras
  • Sanatan Dharma
  • Adiyogi, importance of Shiva in yoga and mantras
  • Introduction to Sanskrit and its importance in the world of mantras
  • The tradition of mantra and its origin. How were mantras used in India and how are they used today?
  • Applications and uses of mantras in India
  • Not everything is mantra: Mantra, Kirtan, Bhajan, Stotra, Shlok, prayer, Gurbani…
  • Mantra chanting / mantra singing
  • What are Nitya Karma mantras?
  • What are Bij mantras and why are they important?
  • Vedic-style mantra chanting
  • “Mantra listening” and its benefits
  • Introduction to a particular mantra practice
  • Mantra chanting: importance and key significance of Indian classical music in mantra music and developing meaningful discernment to connect with the energy of India’s sacred texts when set to music

If you have one, bring a mala with 108 beads.

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In English

PRICES:

Early bird until : 160 CHF
From : 180 CHF—

Information & registration :

Info@yogaworks-lausanne.ch
+41 76 378 76 81

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