An educational and practical seminar by the monk Ramanatha dedicated to the tradition of nada yoga — the practice of focusing on sound as a support for meditation — will take place on October 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Rome time.
Seminar Program
Over approximately three hours, the following topics will be covered:
Introduction to the practice of inner sound yoga.
The basic concepts of nada yoga, the distinction between external and internal sound, and the importance of sustained attention in meditation.
Awakening the chakras through syllable chanting.
Sound syllables will be considered in the context of traditional notions of the chakras — psychophysical centers described in a number of yogic and tantric sources.
Bhramari pranayama.
A breathing practice involving a sustained humming sound, whose name is associated with the image of a bee. It is used to calm the rhythm of the breath, gather attention, and prepare for meditation.
Shanmukhi mudra.
A traditional technique in which the sense organs are partially closed with the fingers. Its purpose is to reduce external sensory stimulation and strengthen the inward direction of attention.
Nada sanchadana.
A practice associated with directing and becoming aware of sound consciousness in the process of inner work.
Ways of applying the Om mantra.
Ways of using the syllable Om as a sound support for concentration and awakening inner auditory perception will be considered.
Nadanusandhana.
A method of progressively investigating the inner sound, presented in the corpus of hatha yoga texts as a means of deepening concentration and calming mental activity.
Answers to participants’ questions.
Who the Seminar Is For
The seminar will be relevant for those who seek to:
learn traditional methods of focusing on sound;
use breathing and meditative kriyas in regular practice;
develop sustained attention;
become acquainted with bhramari pranayama, shanmukhi mudra, and methods of nadanusandhana;
gently and consistently deepen their meditative discipline;
study ways of applying the Om mantra in the practice of inner concentration.
Format and Duration
Date: October 31, 2026
Start: 12:00 p.m. Rome time
Duration: approximately 3 hours
Format: online broadcast and subsequent access to the recording
The broadcast will take place on YouTube. The recording will be provided via a link and stored in Google cloud storage; if necessary, participants may also be sent the video file.
Donation
Participation is based on a voluntary donation. The funds are directed toward supporting the monks and the ashram.
To participate, you need to:
Make a transfer. Donation details
Send a screenshot of the transfer to the administrator: Telegram
After the transfer is confirmed, the participant will be added to the seminar group.
