About this event
For harmonium players who enjoy coming together once a month to play, sing and add new mantras to their repertoire.
In these monthly classes, you’ll deepen your playing and learn not only to play a mantra, but to lead it with confidence and presence.
Each class explores a different theme. We’ll look at the meaning of the mantras, the gods, goddesses or philosophical concepts they refer to, and the symbolism and stories behind them. What are we actually singing? What are we invoking? And what can these ancient mantras tell us today?
You’ll learn more than which notes to play: you’ll develop a deeper connection with what you sing.
We’ll work on:
– around 2 new mantras per session
– their meaning and the stories behind them
– correct pronunciation
– playing technique and bellows control
– building a mantra in a kirtan or yoga class
Small group (max. 12). Plenty of personal attention. Space to practise, ask questions and find your own flow.
Every 3rd Wednesday · 13:00–15:00
Svaha Yoga Amsterdam (Downtown)
PROGRAMME 2026
17 June — Sita Rama Hanuman Mantras
16 September — Krishna Mantras
14 October — Goddess Mantras
18 November — Guru Mantras
16 December — Vedic Mantras
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027
New dates will be announced later. Classes on Ganesha, Shiva and Buddha are already on the list.
SOMETHING NEW TO EXPLORE IN EVERY CLASS
Some themes may return in the future, but there’s always something new to learn. I do my best to introduce new mantras each time, so you can keep expanding your repertoire. We’ll also explore new layers of meaning, stories and ways of playing.
Whether a theme is new to you or one you’ve explored before, you’re welcome to join whenever it speaks to you.
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IMPORTANT
These classes are for people WITH SOME HARMONIUM EXPERIENCE.
Not sure if this is right for you? Feel free to message me — I’m happy to think it through with you.
For practical reasons, you need to BRING YOUR OWN HARMONIUM.
If you don’t have one, you can reserve one for an additional €10. First come, first served.
If you’re interested in renting or buying a harmonium, you’ll find more information on my website: www.karolienlammens.nl (in Dutch).
LANGUAGE
The class will be taught in Dutch or English, depending on the group. The handout is in English.
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NEW TO HARMONIUM?
Start with the basics in the Introduction to Harmonium Workshop. You’ll get to know the instrument and learn to play your first mantras.
WANT TO BUILD A STRONGER FOUNDATION?
In the Harmonium Foundations Course, we take more time to practise the essentials: posture, breath, bellows, fingering, chords and rhythm. Over four small-group sessions, you’ll learn to bring your playing and singing together and build a practice of your own.
From there, you can join the monthly Harmonium & Kirtan classes whenever a theme speaks to you.
More info & dates:
www.karolienlammens.nl (website in Dutch) and here on my Hipsy page.
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INTERESTED IN PRIVATE LESSONS?
In a 1-on-1 lesson, we focus on what you need to move forward — whether that’s finger coordination, using your voice, breathing, rhythm, bellows technique or a mantra you’d love to learn.
Send me a message and we’ll find a way to work on it together.
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