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Sanskrit Reading & Pronunciation for Mantras & Meditation Beginners Online Course in Jan 2025

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So excited for our Beginners course starting in January!

This online Beginners course will get you started on the basics of the Sanskrit alphabet, reading & pronunciation, to start recognising, identifying and experiencing sounds to enhance your chanting, meditation and spiritual practices. Our Continuation follow on course, starting in March 2025, will develop this into sound combining to move us forward with our reading and chanting of prayers & invocations.
These fun and friendly groups include tips & techniques, plenty of time to ask questions & practise, guided meditations and chanting in a supportive space.

No prior experience or knowledge of Sanskrit, Meditation, Chanting or Sound Healing required.

Book your place at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sanskrit-reading-pronunciation-for-mantras-meditation-beginners-course-tickets-1107251030639?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

DURATION: Beginners: 7 weeks, online via zoom
DATES: Tues 14th Jan – Tues 25th Feb 2025

TIME: 7.30 – approx 8.45pm UK time, GMT

YOUR INVESTMENT: £75 + Eventbrite fee

IN ADDITION, FOR HOMEWORK SUPPORT EXERCISES, YOU’LL NEED TO PURCHASE: Sanskrit is Fun, parts I & II by Warwick Jessup & Elena Jessup for the Beginners coursew (we will also need part III for our Continuation course). Available at Amazon and at: http://www.philosophybookshop.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=sanskrit%20is%20fun

Book your place at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sanskrit-reading-pronunciation-for-mantras-meditation-beginners-course-tickets-1107251030639?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Sanskrit Reading & Pronunciation for Mantras & Meditation (Beginners) Course

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This course will get you started on the basics of the Sanskrit alphabet, reading & pronunciation, to start recognising, identifying and experiencing sounds to enhance your chanting, meditation and spiritual practices. Our continuation course will develop this into sound combining to move us forward with our reading and chanting of prayers & invocations. 
These fun and friendly groups include tips & techniques, plenty of time to ask questions & practise, guided meditations and chanting in a supportive space.
DURATION: 6 weeks, online via zoom.
DATES: Mondays 19th, 26th June and 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th July 2023
TIME: 7.30 – approx 8.45/9pm UK time, GMT 
YOUR INVESTMENT: by donation (suggested donation £60 – £90)
IN ADDITION, FOR HOMEWORK SUPPORT EXERCISES, YOU’LL NEED TO PURCHASE: Sanskrit is Fun, parts I & II by Warwick Jessup & Elena Jessup (we will need part III for our continuation course). Available at Amazon and at: http://www.philosophybookshop.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=sanskrit%20is%20fun
No prior experience or knowledge of Sanskrit, Meditation, Chanting or Sound Healing required.
Email me at info@papujordan.com if you have any questions or would like to book your place.
Love Papu ✨🌸☀


Papu also hosts a free monthly online social chanting group:
~ Divine Names Chanting & Satsang – Sundays 7.30pm UK time


Please email info@papujordan.com for more info or book your place for these events.

Sanskrit Chanting, Meditation & Pronunciation Course

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Ever wonder what all those letters with dots and dashes are when reading your favourite Sanskrit chants? In this friendly group, we’ll be ‘experiencing’ and connecting with Sanskrit sounds and pronunciation to deepen and enrich our chanting, meditation, well being and spiritual practices. You’ll be able to try these yourself, in the comfort of your own home, with your ‘mute’ button on & off! There’ll be plenty of time to practise together, ask questions and have input with your favourite mantras!

Papu will offer Sanskrit sounds & chants through English Transliteration text plus tips & techniques you can try together at the sessions and practise later at home yourself to enhance your existing practices. We will also enjoy group meditation and chanting during our sessions. 

Please email info@papujordan.com for more info or book your place.

No prior knowledge of Sanskrit chanting is required for this course – 

This course is made up of 6 x weekly meet ups which will be via zoom at 1.30pm BST UK time on Tuesdays 18th & 25th April, 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd May.

The exchange is by donation (suggested donation £48 – £72)

All handouts will be emailed to you. All sessions will be recorded for you to review the material or if you’re unable to attend every week.

If you feel drawn to learning the ancient and beautiful sounds of Sanskrit for chanting through English Transliteration letters, please email info@papujordan.com for more info or to book your place.

Sessions are online, practical and fun as we learn the sounds and pronunciation of some of our favourite mantras for well being, meditation, relaxation, chanting, yoga, spiritual practices, teaching and/or personal development.

Looking forward to accompanying you on this journey 🙏🏽🕉

PS Sanskrit Beginners course with traditional script being planned for later this year!

Sanskrit Beginners Course – starting Oct 31st 2022.

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Received this lovely message from my student, Bettina in Germany: “Hello dear Papu, I love to report about our sanskrit session lately, I still feel blessed and in a state of natural joy, even when I‘m confronted with daily life’s challenges I feel more grounded and safe. The concert with Ajeet was fantastic 💖it built on my experience with the sanscrit sounds, chanting the divine names !”

We have two weeks til our Sanskrit Reading & Pronunciation for Mantras & Meditation (Beginners) Course starts. I’m so excited to be sharing these sacred sounds & letters with you, weaving them into ancient prayers & mantras for chanting. It’s such a beautiful and enriching journey to wellbeing. If you’re drawn to developing your practices in this way, please email info@papujordan.com to confirm your place. Looking forward to welcoming you 🙏🥰

Sanskrit Reading & Pronunciation for Mantras & Meditation (beginners)

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COURSE: Sanskrit Reading & Pronunciation for Mantras & Meditation (beginners)

This course will get you started on the basics of the Sanskrit alphabet, reading & pronunciation, to start recognising, identifying and experiencing sounds to enhance your chanting and meditation practice. Our continuation course will develop this into sound combining to move us forward with our reading and chanting of prayers & invocations. These fun and friendly groups both include tips & techniques, plenty of time to ask questions & practise, guided meditations and chanting in a supportive space.

DURATION: 6 weeks, online via zoom.

DATES: Mon 31st Oct – Mon 5th Dec 2022

TIME: 7.30 – approx 8.45/9pm UK time, GMT 

YOUR INVESTMENT: £90

IN ADDITION, FOR HOMEWORK SUPPORT EXERCISES, YOU’LL NEED TO PURCHASE: Sanskrit is Fun, parts I & II by Warwick Jessup & Elena Jessup (we will need part III for our continuation course). Available at Amazon and at: http://www.philosophybookshop.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=sanskrit%20is%20fun

Please email info@papujordan.com for more details or to book your place.

Sanskrit Reading & Pronunciation for Mantras & Meditation, Continuation Course – Online

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Sanskrit Reading & Pronunciation for Mantras & Meditation, Continuation Course – Online

In this friendly group, we will revise and extend our knowledge of the Devanagari script for recognition, reading, sounding/pronunciation and some writing, including ‘experiencing’ and connecting with Sanskrit sounds for your chanting, meditation and spiritual practices. You will be able to try these yourself, in the comfort of your own home, with your ‘mute’ button on & off! There will be plenty of time to practise together, ask questions and have input with your favourite mantras! Papu will offer Sanskrit sounds & chants + tips & techniques you can try together at the sessions and practise later at home yourself to enhance your existing practices.

On this Sanskrit continuation course, we will develop our knowledge into sound combining to move us forward with our reading and chanting of prayers & invocations. We will also continue with our group meditation and chanting during our sessions.

A knowledge of the Devanagari alphabet is required for this course – please revise this prior to our start date.

This course is made up of 6 x weekly meet ups which will be via zoom at 7.30pm BST, UK time on Tuesdays 13th, 20th & 27th Sept, 4th, 11th & 18th Oct 2022 at an investment of £90.

Papu also hosts two free monthly online social chanting groups:~ Divine Names Chanting & Satsang – Sundays 7.30pm UK time~ Chanting, Singing & Poetry Circle – Sundays 7.30pm UK time

Please email info@papujordan.com for more details or to book your place for these events.

Sanskrit Beginners Course – Oct 2022. Details to follow.

Sorry – in person treatments not available

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Thank you to all my clients and students for their kind words, patience and understanding during these challenging times. For various reasons, I’ve sadly decided not to return to ‘in person’ Reiki and Massage treatments or teaching and apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. However, I am continuing with Traditional Distance Reiki treatments and Sound Healing, Chanting & Sanskrit Teaching online events, so do email me at info@papujordan.com if these are of interest to you.

I’ve been very grateful for the opportunity to work with and support so many lovely people since 2006 – it’s been amazing to witness the changes and respite peace and relaxation can bring. I’ve been so touched by all the messages of appreciation over the years and wish everyone good health!

Love,

Papu x

Spring cleaning? Decluttering? Why not treat your house to an Energy Cleanse?

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Clear out those pent up Lockdown feelings…

All done remotely and safely, using Distance Reiki and Sound Healing, a House Energy Cleanse can help refresh and revitalise your home by shifting stagnant energy and residual emotions, bringing more positivity in, potentially giving insights into the well being of your household and may help you move forward with projects and life in general!


£40 for an hour’s treatment. (please note, may require follow up treatments)


Please email info@papujordan.com to book your session or for more info.

Give your house a treat! 💜

Meditation & Wellbeing

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Monthly Chanting, Meditation & Wellbeing workshops including Sound Healing, learning mantras & Sanskrit pronunciation for sounding, chanting and wellbeing (fee by donation) at 7.30pm UK time on Sundays 31st Oct & 28th Nov ’21 & 30th Jan ’22.

Book Sunday 31st Oct 2021 at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sanskrit-chanting-meditation-and-wellbeing-tickets-180884318867

Book Sunday 28th Nov 2021 at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sanskrit-chanting-meditation-and-wellbeing-november-2021-tickets-181679437087

Book Sunday 30th Jan 2022 at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sanskrit-chanting-meditation-and-wellbeing-january-2022-tickets-181695966527

Papu hosts two free online social chanting groups:

Divine Names Chanting & Satsang – Sundays 10th Oct, 7th Nov & 5th Dec ’21, 7.30pm UK time

Chanting, Singing & Poetry Circle – Sundays 17th Oct, 14th Nov & 19th Dec ’21, 7.30pm UK time

Please email info@papujordan.com to book your place for these additional events.

Meditation and Wellbeing through Chanting and Breathwork with Papu Jordan & Melanie Ashley

A chance to experience & explore the health benefits of Chanting and Pranayama on Sunday 3rd October 2021 at 7.30pm UK time.

Register for your free place at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meditation-and-wellbeing-through-chanting-and-breathwork-tickets-171989253487

‘No time to sit and meditate’; ‘Can’t clear my mind’ ‘I’ve tried and given up’ – sounds familiar? If only you could do meditation on the go! 

‘What you can do, is chant – which you can do anywhere,’ as Papu Jordan explains. ‘Out loud or in your head, walking the dog, cooking or working! It’s active and engaging – your mind and body has something to do, whilst Sanskrit sounds act like a sonic massage.’

Papu Jordan is a Reiki Practitioner & Teacher, Meditation facilitator and Sound Healing Practitioner using the Voice, and specialist in women’s health issues.

Melanie Ashley is based in St Albans, UK and works both on line and in person. For more information about her work, see Melanieashley.online or email ignite@clarity.yoga

Register for your free place to experience the meditative and refreshing benefits of Chanting with Papu, preceded by relaxing and expansive Breath Work with Melanie at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meditation-and-wellbeing-through-chanting-and-breathwork-tickets-171989253487

Quietening the thoughts and experiencing sound vibrations through chanting can have a relaxing and therapeutic effect on the mind, body and spirit, to help us keep well, mentally, physically and spiritually, especially with the extra challenges we’re facing today.

Sitting still and silently to meditate is not everyone’s cup of tea – not only is calm often difficult to achieve, it’s can also be challenging to find the time and space in our busy and often distracted lives. But you can chant anywhere; out loud or in your head, whilst doing other activities like walking the dog, cooking or cleaning to create a meditative and refreshing experience.

In this workshop, Melanie will settle us in with seated Pranayama breathing – we’ll connect deeply with the abdomen and share stretches to expand the rib cage so we have more space to allow sound to evolve through our bodies. Your body is after-all your first musical instrument and this ancient practice will help you to relax – to enable a connection with the un-sung voice of your soul.

Papu will tell you a bit about her Chanting & Sound Healing journey, the benefits of Chanting for our wellbeing, listen to different chants from a variety of traditions, as well as have a go yourself, in the comfort of your own home & with your ‘mute’ button on!

Chanting is a great addition to your meditation practise as it’s active and engaging – the mind and body have something to do. The repetitive nature of Chanting helps to quieten the mind whilst the Sanskrit sounds made can be described as a sonic massage – stimulating inner channels to release and let go of stresses, creating a sense of wellbeing and ultimately, connection to Love, Joy and Bliss, our true nature and essence.

Papu will offer chants, tips & techniques you can try together at the workshop and later at home yourself to experience these benefits.

These will be supported by monthly Chanting, Meditation & Wellbeing workshops including Sound Healing, learning mantras & Sanskrit pronunciation for sounding, chanting and wellbeing (fee by donation) at 7.30pm UK time on Sundays 31st Oct & 28th Nov ’21 & 30th Jan ’22.

Papu also hosts two free online social chanting groups:

Divine Names Chanting & Satsang – Sundays 10th Oct, 7th Nov & 5th Dec ’21, 7.30pm UK time

Chanting, Singing & Poetry Circle – Sundays 17th Oct, 14th Nov & 19th Dec ’21, 7.30pm UK time

Please email info@papujordan.com to book your place for these additional events.

The world needs more people to help raise the vibrational energy of our beautiful planet earth and beautiful souls so we all shine brightly!

Papu Jordan is a Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, Meditation facilitator and Sound Healing Practitioner using the Voice with a particular interest in women’s health issues. She combines all these modalities to create bespoke relaxation treatments, workshops and on line events.

Papu was brought up in an immigrant Indian family in which western medicine was used alongside more natural and traditional treatments or methods, and so whilst developing a career in teaching, she continued gaining knowledge and experience of Complementary Therapies and using them for her own wellbeing.

Papu has been a holistic therapist since 2006 and as Chanting has always been a part of her life, she is delighted to be now incorporating it into her therapeutic work. Papu lives in Hertfordshire , UK with her husband & Springer spaniel and has been using complementary therapies with her family for many years. She is studying the ancient language of Sanskrit, which is further informing her work with Mantra and Meditation and is currently on the Sanskrit Teacher Training program at St James’ School, London. Facebook: Papu Jordan Reiki, Meditation, Mantra, Sound  Instagram: papureikisanskriti

Melanie Ashley – “It is my pleasure to share some of the foundational practices of breathing to help assist you with your introduction to chanting. I was fortunate enough to practice breath work in a traditional way with one of the worlds living, traditional masters of pranayama SRI O P Tiwariji.

Papu has a beautiful gift to share and it is a pleasure to support her. My training includes Pranayama, Ayurveda, Yoga – including Yoga Therapy, Working with Energy Lines, Sound Healing and more recently Energy Medicine.”

Melanie is based in St Albans, UK and works both on line and in person. For more information about her work, see Melanieashley.online or email ignite@clarity.yoga

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‘Relax with Reiki’ Online Guided Self Reiki & Meditation on Wednesday 9th June 2021, 7.30 UK time.

“…a little oasis in the week and very much appreciated…” recent attendee

We all try to look after our own health and well being but it’s not always easy to do so on our own. Join us next week to meditate and do a relaxing Reiki self treatment as an online group via zoom, guided by experienced practitioner and teacher, Papu. No prior training of Reiki required. Advanced booking and payment is essential, see details below. Look forward to seeing you really soon.

“Thank you for a wonderful experience.” recent attendee

thank you for the most beautiful and relaxing half hour” recent attendee

Weds, 9th June 2021 7:30 – 8.10pm ‘Relax with Reiki’ Online Guided Self Reiki & Meditation
Venue: Online via zoom Cost: £6, advanced booking only.  Confirmation & zoom link will be sent by email. 
Please note: Bookings are non transferable and non refundable.  Aged 18+ are welcome to all workshops and courses.

Booking at:– https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/154203251075

*NEW* ‘Beloved’ Online Guided Pranayama, Meditation and Sound Healing on Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 7.30pm. 

Experience Divine Love & Inner Harmony through Sacred Sound, Mantra and Breath Work with Bodhini & Papu.

Quietening the thoughts and experiencing sound vibrations can have a relaxing and therapeutic effect on the mind, body and spirit, to help us keep well, mentally and physically, especially with the extra challenges we’re facing today.
In this session, Bodhini and Papu will take you on a Chanting & Sound Healing journey. Bodhini will settle you in with a guided breathing practice and opening chant and meditation. Papu will then offer Sanskrit sounds to practice as we create a meditative and nurturing interactive experience together, in the comfort of your own home, with your ‘mute’ button on! Then allow yourself to lie back and experience the sounds wash over you and immerse yourself in their warm embrace.  No prior knowledge, skill or experience of chanting or meditation required. 

Chanting Sanskrit sounds is a great addition to your meditation practise as it’s active and engaging – the mind and body have something to do; the repetitive nature of Chanting helps to quieten the mind whilst the Sanskrit sounds made can be described as a sonic massage, stimulating inner channels to release and let go of stresses, creating a sense of wellbeing and ultimately, connection to Divine Love, Joy and Bliss.

Venue: Online via zoom 

Cost: £15, advanced booking only. Confirmation & zoom link will be sent by email. 

Please note: Bookings are non transferable and non refundable.  Aged 18+ are welcome to all workshops and courses.

Booking at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/156546927073

For more info, email info@bodhiaspirations.com or info@papujordan.com

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Bodhini has a strong, heartfelt commitment to inspiring others to find health and happiness through self-exploration, application of ancient wisdom, and holistic practices that have brought many positive benefits to her own life. By holding a safe and considerate space of openness and non-judgment, Bodhini supports people in cultivating self-awareness and self-love through practices such as meditation and yoga.

Following the teachings of yoga and being dedicated to her own personal and spiritual development has shown Bodhini how to live in an authentic and grounded way with purpose and meaning, bringing more peace and sweetness to life.

Bodhini qualified as a meditation teacher with the Heart of Living Yoga and with Sally Kempton at TriYoga. She is also a hatha yoga teacher and sound healer sharing a range of yogic and meditative experiences across Hertfordshire and online.

Papu is a Reiki Practitioner/Teacher, Meditation facilitator and Sound Healing Practitioner using the Voice with a particular interest in women’s health issues. She combines all these modalities to create bespoke relaxation treatments, workshops and on line events.

Papu was brought up in an immigrant Indian family in which western medicine was used alongside more natural and traditional treatments or methods, and so whilst developing a career in teaching, she continued gaining knowledge and experience of Complementary Therapies and using them for her own wellbeing.

Papu has been a holistic therapist since 2006 and as Chanting has always been a part of her life, she is delighted to be now incorporating it into her therapeutic work. Papu lives in Hertfordshire with her husband & Springer spaniel and has been using complementary therapies with her family for many years. She is studying the ancient language of Sanskrit, which is further informing her work with Mantra and Meditation and is currently on the Sanskrit Teacher Training program at St James’ School, London.

** Group Chanting, Singing, Music & Poetry Circle via zoom**

Sunday 20th June 2021, 7.30 – 8.45pm. Free Social Event.

NB This is a social gathering – although hosted by Papu, it’s not an event by Papu Jordan Holistic Therapies. 

Please register your interest at papu@papujordan.com

‘Energy Cleanse & Harmonise’ Online Guided Group Meditation.

Relax, refresh and recharge with Papu Jordan’s special combination of Guided Visualisation, Reiki, Meditation and Sound Healing.

Are you finding it difficult to maintain your mood? By helping others, are you using up your own energy? We all try to look after our own health and well being but it’s not always easy to do it on on our own, especially if we are supporting others in these trying times, whilst dealing with our own challenges.

Using a variety of techniques, Papu will guide you on a bespoke journey of energy cleansing and balancing with a sense of peace and harmony that comes through relaxation.

  • ‘Energy Cleanse & Harmonise’ – Group Online Guided Meditation
  • Venue: tbc

Please register your interest at papu@papujordan.com