About this Course
In the yoga tradition, the Guru is not understood merely as a personality or instructor. The word guru points to that which removes darkness and reveals knowledge. Through mantra, pronunciation, reflection, and discussion, this course invites students to understand the Guru Stotram as a living teaching rather than simply a devotional chant.
This 2-hour course with Tara Mitra will guide students through the correct pronunciation, rhythm, meaning, and contemplative significance of the Guru Stotram. Students will learn how chanting supports attention, steadiness, humility, and receptivity — qualities that are essential for sincere study and practice.
This course is ideal for yoga practitioners, teachers, and students who wish to deepen their connection to Sanskrit chanting, yoga philosophy, and the traditional student–teacher relationship.
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You will learn to chant the Guru Stotram with greater clarity, steadiness, and respect for its traditional meaning.
You will explore the deeper meaning of guru tattva — the principle of guidance, discernment, and inner illumination.
You will develop a more refined understanding of chanting as a method of study, not simply sound or performance.
You will gain insight into the role of humility, listening, and receptivity in the yoga tradition.
You will be guided in pronunciation, pacing, and meaning so that the chant can become part of your personal sādhana or teaching foundation.
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This course is suitable for yoga students, teachers, mentorship students, and sincere practitioners who want to understand the Guru Stotram beyond surface-level translation.
It is especially supportive for those who teach yoga, chant in classes, study Sanskrit, or wish to honour the traditional roots of yoga with clarity and respect.
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Date: June 19
Time: 12.30-2.30pm BST / 5-7pm IST
Duration: 2 hours
Teacher: Tara Mitra
Format: Live online / recording available
Level: Open to sincere students of yoga -
£25
FAQ
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The Guru Stotram is a traditional Sanskrit hymn that honours the Guru as the principle of wisdom, guidance, and illumination. It is commonly chanted in yoga and spiritual study to acknowledge the source of knowledge and the role of the teacher.
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No. This course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced students. You will be guided through pronunciation, rhythm, and meaning step by step.
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No. It is open to all sincere yoga practitioners. Yoga teachers may find it especially valuable if they wish to chant with more accuracy and traditional understanding.
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Yes. The course includes chanting, pronunciation, discussion, and exploration of the deeper meaning of the Guru Stotram.
Deepen your relationship to the teacher principle through the traditional chanting and meaning of the Guru Stotram.
The Guru Stotram is a traditional Sanskrit hymn that honours the role of the Guru — not only as an outer teacher but also as the principle of wisdom, guidance, and illumination that leads the student from confusion to clarity.
Date: June 19
Time: 12.30-2.30pm BST / 5-7pm IST
Cost: £25
There is a £10 discount when purchasing this course & the Guru Aṣṭakam Chanting & Discussion Course together (discount applied automatically at checkout)
