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Ananya Rao

Vedic chanting · Voice · Online Live Sound Meditation

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · In person · Online · Group sessions · Retreats

Languages: Kannada · Tamil · English · Sanskrit

About the practice

I teach Vedic chanting through careful listening, repetition, and individual correction. Students learn Sanskrit pronunciation, breath, pitch accents, pacing, and the meaning and setting of each passage before attempting longer recitations. Classes are available in Bengaluru and online, with small groups so that every voice can be heard. My teaching comes from long-term study of Vedic recitation and continued guidance from senior teachers. I name the source and teaching context of the material I share, and I do not use chanting to promise medical results. Beginners may start with a short introductory course before joining the continuing group.

Training, credentials and recognition

Vedic recitation study and supervised teaching practice — 2004 to present Sanskrit pronunciation and textual study — continuing Community chanting teacher — since 2015

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TEACHING & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Learn with Ananya Rao

I teach Sanskrit pronunciation, breath, Vedic pitch accents, responsive listening, and the cultural and textual setting of each recitation. Private lessons and small online classes are available.

Teaching: Private lessons · Small-group classes · Courses

Experience levels: Starting out · Developing skills · Experienced practitioner

Available: In person & Online

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Videos from Ananya Rao

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An introduction to pitch and pronunciation

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Photo album

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A small Vedic chanting group working with pitch and shared recitation
Individual guidance in Sanskrit pronunciation and phrasing
Demonstrating pitch beside the tanpura
A live online class with clear audio and space for individual questions
Quiet morning recitation in a shaded Bengaluru courtyard
An intergenerational community chanting circle

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