Our Vedic Chant Teacher Training program has become as popular all over the world as it offers people a chance to learn and become teachers of Vedic chanting. We are one of the few organisations to offer this certification and have conducted this program in many countries in the world.

Following the holistic teachings of T Krishnamacharya, we have designed the practice of this ancient Viniyoga tradition into a well structured course of study. The method of teaching is traditional, where chants are taught orally to students.

This inspirational training will:

  • Provide an insight into the origin and evolution of the Veda-s and their content and scope.

  • Present Vedic chanting as a powerful tradition that is as relevant in the 21st Century as it was a thousand years ago.

  • Help students practice Vedic chanting keeping in line with the rules and pedagogy of chanting.

  • Help students experience Vedic chanting as an important tool in the process of meditation.

  • Offer an understanding of the application of Vedic chanting for health and healing.

  • Help improve memory and enhance capacity of listening.

The main faculty for the program will be Mrs Menaka Desikachar, and ably assisted by her long term students.

The main text for the training will be Mantravalli. An Anthology of sacred Texts, which can be purchased directly from the KHYF Bookstore. Click here to buy it now! All additional chants that may be taught, which are not part of this book, will be sent as PDF documents at the relevant moment.

All sessions will be recorded in audio so that those who miss a session can easily catch up the missed classes.

All successful graduates will be issued accredited Viniyoga® Chant Teacher certification from Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation and are eligible to be officially listed in the Viniyoga International Registry.

Menaka Desikachar is the seniormost teacher of the Viniyoga tradition living today. She started her Yoga and Vedic Chanting in 1968 with the legendary Yogis T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar. She is the first woman to learn Vedic chanting from Professor T Krishnamacharya. Her priceless experience will help students learn with an exacting teacher who will aid students learn this timeless art of Vedic Chanting with ease while enjoying every moment of the training.

It will be a great privilege and honour to learn from her while she is still actively teaching and we strongly encourage students to join these training programs with her.

1) International Group | Batch 01 | 2025
Module 1 20 - 31 Jan 2025 (Monday to Friday)
Module 2 07 - 18 Apr 2025, (Monday to Friday)*
Module 3 14 - 25 Jul 2025, (Monday to Friday)*
Module 4 10-21 Nov 2025, (Monday to Friday)*

Class Timings - 11.00 am to 3.00 pm India Time
Batch Size Limit - 20 Participants Only! Book soon to confirm your place in the training.

All classes will be conducted online only via Zoom!

Investment

1) Viniyoga Members
Special Price - €2500 if paid fully on registration on or before 30 November 2024
Regular Price - €2800 if paid in four instalments in first weeks of Jan, Apr, Jul & Nov 2025

2) Non-Viniyoga Members
Special Price - €2600 if paid fully on registration on or before 30 November 2024
Regular Price - €2900 if paid in four instalments in first weeks of Jan, Apr, Jul & Nov 2025

Payments in alternate currencies are also possible. If you withdraw from the course after confirming registration, no refunds will be offered.

A Viniyoga® member is either listed in our Viniyoga International Registry or is currently engaged in a Viniyoga® Teacher Training with one of the Viniyoga® registered Yoga Teacher Trainers or schools.

*- Kindly note that the dates for later modules can be updated in case of unforeseen circumstances.

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

On certain occasions, Dr Kausthub Desikachar also serves as guest faculty during these trainings, depending on his availability and schedule.

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