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About the Course
5-Day Mantra Chanting Training
Awaken the Voice. Align with Breath. Enter Sacred Sound.
A five-day immersive journey into the spiritual and vibrational essence of mantra. Each day is designed to build vocal strength, breath awareness, and a deeper connection to the mantras through refined pronunciation, rhythm, and meaning.
Course Detailed Structure:
Day 1: Foundations + Shanti Mantra
Introduction to Mantra
● What is a mantra?
● Why chant? The role of sound in yoga and spiritual practice
● How mantras work on the subtle body and mind
Vocal Warm-up
Gentle toning using Sā Re Ga Ma (ascending & descending) and Akaar (sustained “Aa” across octaves) to awaken the voice and bring awareness to resonance.
Breathing Alignment
Deep nasal breathing and Nādi Shuddhi (alternate nostril breathing) to calm and align pranic flow.
Slow Rhythmic Alankār
Foundational swar practice to attune breath with tone, creating inner steadiness.
Mantra Focus: Shanti Mantra
● Word-by-word Sanskrit pronunciation
● Philosophical and spiritual interpretation
● Call-and-response rhythmic chanting
Day 2: Ganesha Mantra + Revision
Vocal Warm-up
Breathing Alignment
Slow Rhythmic Alankār
Revision: Shanti Mantra
Refine intonation, meaning, and feeling through mindful repetition.
Mantra Focus: Ganesha Mantra
● Breakdown and accurate pronunciation
● Invocation spirit and inner symbolism
● Rhythmic guided chanting
Day 3: Shiva Mantra + Revision
Vocal Warm-up
Breathing Alignment
Slow Rhythmic Alankār
Revision: Shanti & Ganesha Mantras
Progressive layering for confidence and vibrational memory.
Mantra Focus: Shiva Mantra
● Phonetic clarity and breath coordination
● Mystical and symbolic meaning of Śiva
● Rhythmic repetition with awareness
Day 4: Gayatri Mantra + Revision
Vocal Warm-up
Breathing Alignment
Slow Rhythmic Alankār
Revision: Shanti, Ganesha & Shiva Mantras
Chanting for refinement and deeper internalization.
Mantra Focus: Gayatri Mantra
● Sanskrit pronunciation with breath pacing
● Inner light, wisdom, and invocation of the Divine
● Chanting in rhythm, silence, and reflection
Day 5: Rama Mantra + Integration
Vocal Warm-up
Breathing Alignment
Slow Rhythmic Alankār
Revision: All 4 Mantras
Cumulative chanting to strengthen memory and energy alignment.
Mantra Focus: Rama Mantra
● Simplicity and sacredness of the Divine Name
● Breath-aligned repetition for devotion and clarity
● Inner connection to Bhakti and joy
Integration Practice
Chant all five mantras sequentially with breath awareness, reverence, and stillness.
Closing Circle
Reflections, individual guidance, and support for personal mantra sadhana.
Your Instructor
Neelkanth Vattikulla
A seasoned and devoted artist with over 27 years of experience, Neelkanth Vattikula is a recognized figure in the realm of Indian devotional and folk music. As a musician, kirtankar, mantra chanter, and instructor, he is committed to using music as a tool for spiritual connection, emotional healing, and cultural revival. His offerings are rooted in tradition yet designed for modern spiritual seekers and learners of all ages.
Neelkanth’s vision is to awaken the soul of society through sacred sound. He believes in the transformative power of music as a medium to connect hearts, honor heritage, and create spaces of inner stillness and joy.