109: The Medicine of Vedic Chanting with Shantala Sriramaiah [Encore Edition]

As I am away for a couple of weeks, I wanted to re-air a couple of specific podcast episodes. I’ve chosen thoughtfully those that I think are the most helpful for entrepreneurs who think about their businesses from a spiritual perspective and are using spiritual practices to help support them. Today’s episode originally aired in October 2021, and it’s an interview with my Vedic chanting teacher. Since then, I’ve taken more of her chanting courses, which I highly recommend. Join us!Shantala Sriramaiah studied Sanskrit chanting and Indian scriptures from an early age as part of her family tradition and school education in Bangalore, India. After being mentored by several Vedic scholars, she teaches a growing global community of students through her online platform. Our discussion covers her journey from being an engineer to starting her spiritual business, along with her family lineage as a chanter. We’ll get her perspective on being a spiritual person offering services in the Vedic traditions, and why she feels good about charging for her services. She shares how chanting supports you and how you can use it to summon the courage to get to the next level in your business. I hope you enjoy this impactful interview. Show Highlights:Shantala’s journey from growing up in a chanting household to diverse paths that have merged to point her to her purposeHow Shantala was inspired by her mother, a chanting teacher and community leaderHow Shantala began teaching Veda Studies after moving to Belgium and becoming a motherWhy Shantala felt clear in her purpose in teaching, even though her start was rocky and uncertainWhat it’s like to build a business around sacred thingsHow Shantala’s community is benefitting from the value exchange she offers through Veda StudiesThe differences between Vedic chanting and Kirtan chanting as far as the technicality of the notes usedWhy Vedic chanting requires 100% concentration in following the rigors of the text, grammar, syllables, etc., even though they produce mental clarity and a calming effectHow Shantala met and partnered with her teachersWhy it’s important to find and live in your purposeHow Shantala’s foundational practices ground her no matter what obstacles come her wayHear Shantala’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding practices, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, inspiring people, something people don’t know about her, what she’s reading right now, and what brings her joy in life.Resources and Links:Connect with Shantala Sriramaiah and sign up for her Free Veda Chanting Essentials Course: WebsiteI’m offering my course, Heal Your Money Karma, in August, along with a limited number of money-karma analyses. Sign up now!Get more info about the 2023 Vibrancy Retreat, an astrology and ayurveda retreat to rejuvenate, go deep into your personal astrology, and plan together for the year ahead. We are accepting applications now! Only 8 spots are still available:https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/vibrancy-retreatLearn more about The Cosmic Business Incubator, my high-support group program for spirit-led business owners who want to create a thriving income and impact: https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/cosmicbusiness. Plan your 2023 schedule according to astrology! Get your copy of the