CHANTING & MANTRA FACILITATOR TRAINING
– WITH EMMA PALMER
Our 30-hour Chanting & Mantra Facilitator Training is a devotional and practical immersion into the living tradition of sacred sound for anyone wanting to integrate chanting and mantra into your personal Sādhanā, as well as Yoga, Meditation or Sound facilitators looking to introduce a rich new dimension of potency and authenticity to your classes, group sessions and retreats.
This course provides you with an embodied toolkit for utilising mantra as a personal pathway to presence, clarity and inner attunement, while empowering you to confidently and skilfully share mantra with others in ways that honour lineage, deeply regulate the nervous system and create space for profound energetic transformation.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of our 2026 Chanting & Mantra Facilitator Training commencing Thursday 30 April!
“In the symphony of life, mantras are the harmonious notes that create a melody of spiritual clarity within our souls.” ~ Sri Chinmoy
COURSE DETAILS
Bridging traditional teachings with contemporary understanding of sound, breath and physiology, this highly experiential training guides you in mantra structure, rhythm and Sanskrit pronunciation, along with harmonium basics and how to craft steady Śruti box drones to support the resonance of collective chanting.
Weaving together philosophy, technique and lived experience, you’ll discover the historical and cultural roots of mantra, explore the conscious use of sound as both a meditative and embodied practice, and understand its tangible effect on the nervous system, heart and subtle energy channels. You’ll deepen your listening skills, sensitivity to vibration within the body, and develop the ability to hold a steady, grounded field for others in your facilitation that shifts the purifying nectar of mantra from performance to presence. Our Full Curriculum details each module below.
The course is an accessible and immersive experience delivered over five consecutive weeks (Thursdays 10am – 2pm), with both in-studio and live online attendance made available for those outside the Melbourne area.
Full Details & Curriculum
CHANTING & MANTRA FACILITATOR TRAINING – 30 Hours
Contact Hours: 20
5 x Thursday training modules (10am – 2pm)
Non-Contact hours: 10
Commitment to a daily Mantra Practice, Class Planning & Delivery of 1x 60-minute Chanting & Mantra class, and a short assignment on the role of chanting in contemporary life (500 words)
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Module 1 – Introduction & Foundations of Mantra
- Welcome, Induction & Orientation
- Overview of Mantras for Practice, Study & Application
- Learning the Opening Mantra
- History & Philosophy of Mantra
- Ethics, Lineage, Paramparā & Cultural Responsibility
- Mantra as Sādhanā – Cultivating Your Practice
- Science & Research of Mantra
Module 2 – Sound, Breath & Sanskrit Foundations
- Morning Mantra, Meditation & Contemplation
- Embodied Sound & Breath Relationship – Foundational & Experiential
- Adhyayanam & Svādhyāya – The Sacred Art of Listening & Self Reflection
- Energetic Anatomy of Mantra
- Sanskrit Pronunciation Fundamentals Part 1 – Vowels, Consonants, Diacritics & Articulation
- Sanskrit Pronunciation Fundamentals Part 2 – Applying Sanskrit Pronunciation to Mantra
- Introduction to Harmonium Chords – Part 1
Module 3 – Embodied Nāda, Rhythm & Voice
- Morning Mantra, Meditation & Contemplation
- Bīja Mantra & Japa
- Chanting and the Neuroendocrine System
- Sanskrit Pronunciation Fundamentals Part 3 – Rhythm & Tāla – Flow of Mantra
- Introduction to Harmonium Chords – Part 2
- Introduction to the Śruti Box, Taṃbūrā & Drones
- Practical Lab Teaching 1
Module 4 – Leading Chanting & Teaching Skills
- Morning Mantra, Meditation & Contemplation
- Class Planning of Mantra for Group Practice
- Consent & Scope in Mantra Teaching
- Managing Group Energy
- Mantra through the Lens of Śrī Vidyā
- Practical Teaching Lab 2
Module 5 – Integration & Personal Practice
- Morning Mantra, Meditation & Contemplation
- Practical Teaching Labs 3 – Group Teaching Labs
- Post-Training Integration & Care – Sustaining Practice
- Honouring Lineage & Closing Circle
- Attendance days: Thursdays 30 April, 7, 14, 21 & 28 May 2026
- Attendance times: 10am – 2pm
- Location: Moksha Yoga, 437A Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204 or Live Online
- Qualifies as 30hrs Continuing Professional Development for Yoga Teachers
Meet Emma Palmer
EMMA PALMER FOUNDING PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Emma Palmer first encountered the collective practice of chanting in 1998 upon entering the Siddha Ashram in Melbourne, an experience that profoundly shaped her personal Sādhanā and teaching. For over three decades, mantra, sacred sound, and vibration have remained a central thread in her exploration of yoga, meditation, and the subtle body.
In 2005, Emma founded Moksha Yoga Australia, where she has been cultivating a community rooted in authentic practice, lineage, and collective resonance. Since that time, she has been holding space for chanting in yoga classes, meditation settings, teacher trainings, retreats, and immersive study environments. Her approach honours the depth and integrity of the Paramparā lineage while supporting students to engage with mantra as a living, embodied practice rather than a performative one.
Emma’s teaching bridges traditional mantra and chanting practices with contemporary understandings of breath, nervous system regulation, physiology, and subtle energetic systems. She is known for her clear guidance in Saṃskṛtam (Sanskrit) pronunciation, rhythm, and mantra structure, as well as her ability to cultivate a steady, grounded field for collective resonance through chanting and Kīrtan. Her work and teachings places strong emphasis on cultural responsibility, ethical transmission, and the inner readiness required to guide others through sound-based practices.
As the Lead Facilitator of the 30-hour Chanting & Mantra Teacher Training, Emma supports students to develop confidence, sensitivity, and discernment in both personal practice and facilitation. Graduates are guided to share mantra in ways that honour lineage, regulate the nervous system, cultivate presence, and support meaningful inner and collective transformation.
Full bio here – https://www.mokshayoga.com.au/yoga-at-moksha/#teacher_popup_emma
FREE PRANAYAMA TASTER & INFO EVENING
Join Emma for a very special evening to experience the true potential of Prāṇāyāma for yourself and gain a direct felt-sense of just how deep-reaching its beneficial impacts can be as they permeate through every layer of your being.
You’ll take away some key techniques for shifting your state and influencing Prāṇic flow, as well as some invaluable pointers for refining your own Prāṇāyāma practice if you already have one.
It’s also your opportunity to have all your questions answered about our 80-hour Pranayama Teacher Training, as Emma shines her light of insight and inspiration across all you can expect from this incredibly rewarding course.
We’d love to meet you face-to-face at Moksha and the event will also be made available to join live and interactive online for those who can’t make it to the studio to experience in-person.
Friday 9 February 2024, 6pm – 8pm
SPACES ARE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR FREE SPOT NOW:
ARRANGE A CALL WITH EMMA
Have questions about the course or looking for invaluable insight and inspiration around exploring deeper into the world of Chanting & Mantra?
Why not arrange a 15-minute call with Moksha Academy Director of Education and Lead Facilitator Emma Palmer!
Simply drop us an email at ytt@mokshayoga.com.au with your contact details and we’ll set it up.
Alternatively, feel free to give us a call anytime on 03 9557-5885
JOIN OUR NEXT CHANTING EVENING
Our Divine Resonance: Chanting & Mantra Evening is your chance to immerse in the purifying sacred nectar of collective chanting as Emma lovingly guides you to experience the profound transcendent vibrations of some of her favourite mantra.
There will also be plenty of opportunities to ask Emma any questions about chanting, the marvels of mantra and our upcoming facilitator training.
Friday 16 April, 6pm – 8pm. Discover more and book your place now at https://www.mokshayoga.com.au/event/chanting-mantra
ENROL NOW
Places are limited so be sure to secure your spot at the training by booking online early.
By purchasing below you are confirming your enrolment in the full accredited course and your agreement to all of the following Terms & Conditions (including General Entry Requirements, Certificate Completion Requirements and our Student Refund Policy), so please be mindful to read them thoroughly first.
Terms & Conditions
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
All enrolments can be made online through the Moksha Yoga website at www.mokshayoga.com.au/chanting-mantra-training
Participants undertaking this course are required to finalise payment at the point of enrolment. Final date for all enrolments is Friday 24 April 2026.
Once enrolment and payment has been made, the Moksha Academy Student Withdrawal and Refund Policy will apply (detailed below).
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
20 Contact hours: Attendance of 5 x Thursday training modules (10am – 2pm) hosted at Moksha Yoga, Bentleigh VIC. Live Online attendance is also available. A minimum 85% attendance rate is required.
10 Non-contact hours: Commitment to a daily Mantra Practice, Class Planning & Delivery of 1x 60-minute Chanting & Mantra class, and a short assignment on the role of chanting in contemporary life (500 words)
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We welcome applications from participants 18 years of age and over.
The Moksha Academy’s primary intention when considering an enrolment is that the applicant demonstrates potential to successfully complete and succeed on their chosen course, including: effective interpersonal and communication skills; a genuine, empathic and compassionate nature; a mature and responsible outlook; a dedicated willingness to commit to the course and a consistent personal meditation practice.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
We strongly recommend that before enrolling you ensure you are able to make the commitment to the course in its entirety in order to successfully meet the assessment criteria and graduate. All requests to withdraw from the training must be made in writing and sent via email or post to the Moksha Academy of Yoga.
Where notification of withdrawal is received at least 4 weeks prior to course commencement, the Academy will refund any fees less an administrative fee of $250 to cover the cost of backfilling the vacancy and updating the schedules
Where notification of withdrawal is received 2-4 weeks prior to course commencement, the Academy will refund any fees less the non-refundable deposit of $250 plus an administrative fee of $250 to cover the cost of backfilling the vacancy and updating the schedules (total $500)
Where the Academy receives notification in writing to withdraw from the course less than 2 weeks prior to course commencement, students are not entitled to any refund of course fees.
Please note, the Moksha Academy of Yoga reserves the right to cancel or amend any training course in the unlikely event of insufficient enrolment. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future course date or to receive a full refund of fees.
30-hr Chanting & Mantra Facilitator Training: $625
Special Early Bird Rate: $1490 until Monday 9 February 2026!
(Discount applied at final checkout screen)
“Mantras act as a spiritual GPS, guiding us through the chaos of thoughts and emotions towards the clear destination of inner peace and spiritual clarity.” ~ Yogi Bhajan
Finances an obstacle? We’ve got you covered – ask us about an instalment program by emailing ytt@mokshayoga.com.au
MORE INFORMATION
We welcome any questions you may have about the course or your calling to delve deeper into the teachings of Prāṇāyāma – drop us an email at ytt@mokshayoga.com.au or feel free to call us for a chat on 03 9557-5885
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