MANTRA YOGA – CONNECTING TO THE POWER OF SOUND

Time and place

October 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Yogaworks, Rue Chaucrau 3, 1003 Lausanne
About the event

À propos de l’événement

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 hearts around the world that cherish India.

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

Lunch break

2:15 – 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 (Full session devoted to chanting mantras)

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

Main topics covered :

  • The meaning of the path of yoga and an overview of the main practices
  • The origin and purpose of mantras
  • Sanatan Dharma
  • Adiyogi, the importance of Shiva in yoga and mantras
  • Introduction to Sanskrit and its importance in the world of mantras
  • The tradition of mantras and their 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: the importance and key meaning of Indian classical music in mantra music and the development of a meaningful discriminatory sense to connect with the energy of India’s sacred texts when set to music

If you have one, bring a 108-bead mala

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In English

PRICES :

Early bird until August 31: 160 CHF
From September 1: 180 CHF

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Info & registration :

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

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