Mantra: The Science of Inner Transformation

A Journey into Sound, Meditation and Conscious Living

Mantra is a science of sound from an ancient Indian metaphysical system. It rests on the premise that the entire cosmos, and everything in it, consists of sound vibration, or nada. The sounds of mantra come from that current. They exist in nature, and they were first perceived by rishis (seers) in deep states of meditation thousands of years ago. The science has since been applied in daily life, healing, Ayurveda, astrology, and meditation. If sound is powerful enough to create the universe, why not learn to use it for a better life?

Many Indian masters have also used music as a tool on the path toward the rising of energy and, ultimately, liberation. The right music, applied in meditation, can do wonders. In this weekend of training, Manish Vyas presents and explains mantra practice and theory, mantra chanting and singing, the use of mantra in meditation, what is not mantra and how to tell the difference, pranayama, dynamic and passive meditations, relaxation techniques with music, and awareness-training meditations.

Alongside these techniques, Manish shares the wisdom he received from his teachers in India, through stories from a land devoted to the search for truth for thousands of years. He presents the world of mantra as more than mantra singing, introducing the powerful use of mantra in its raw essence. The program is compact, lighthearted, easygoing, and revealing, designed for any genuine participant of any age, creed, or background.

During This Retreat You Will Experience

• Mantra and meditation sessions
• Pranayama practice with music
• Nature awareness meditation (outdoors if weather allows)
• Mantras and sacred music from India: theory and practice
• Mudra meditation with music
• Mantra-listening meditation
• Q&A and wisdom from India

Also This Weekend

• Saturday evening kirtan led by Manish
• A complimentary screening of a shorter cut of his documentary, True World of Mantra, on Sunday after the program closes, open to the whole community

Testimonials

“Manish, your teaching of mantra and kirtan is very high level and it’s wonderful to feel in the body/mind and in the soul how it can affect the energy in such a positive way!” — Magali

“The program you put together really touched my heart. I feel relieved and was able to let go of a lot of stress. Your music and also the stories you told are just an amazing gift.” — Tom, Switzerland

“The pranayam they teach is absolutely amazing, you are totally renewed after its practice and it’s really fun and easier to do at the rhythm of the music. All of a sudden a whole hour of pranayam is over!” — Thomas, Germany

“Although I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years, this retreat with your sacred music opened my heart even more.” — Uma, London

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