With the power of shloka, we enable learners to aspire, aim and achieve.
With the power of shloka, we enable learners to aspire, aim and achieve.
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Contact: OmShlokaAcademy@gmail.com
Om Shloka Academy combines the powers of chanting & storytelling:
Om Shloka Academy combines the powers of chanting & storytelling:
Benefits of Chanting:
Benefits of Chanting:
Chanting, either done individually or in a group, have profound physical, mental and emotional benefits. The rhythmic up and down vibration created by chanting shlokas create positive effect. The effect on the body is possible even if the person chanting does not know the meaning of the shloka.
If you are not familiar with chants, research articles are available on the benefits of chanting that you can familiarize with if you wish. This program is not affiliated with such research and does not guarantee effects.
Benefits of Storytelling:
Benefits of Storytelling:
Storytelling is a very powerful way to persuade people by uniting an idea with an emotion. The best way to do that is by telling a compelling story. In a story, you not only weave a lot of information into the telling but you also arouse your listener’s emotions and energy. Persuading with a story is hard. Any intelligent person can sit down and make lists. It takes rationality but little creativity to design an argument using conventional rhetoric. But it demands vivid insight and storytelling skill to present an idea that packs enough emotional power to be memorable. If you can harness imagination and the principles of a well-told story, then you get people rising to their feet amid thunderous applause.
If you are not familiar with storytelling, research articles are available on how storytelling styles persuade people to change. This program is not affiliated with such research and does not guarantee effects.
Why Shloka ?
Why Shloka ?
Improve your cognitive abilities, auditory abilities, cultural empathy, open-mindedness
Improve your cognitive abilities, auditory abilities, cultural empathy, open-mindedness
Improve memory, focus & concentration power
Improve confidence by practical public speaking with focus on pronunciations, voice modulation and confidence
Enhance knowledge and creativity by learning of cultures and traditions
Build your toolkit to achieve long term emotional intelligence and personal relationships
Learning Model (Perform To Learn)
Learning Model (Perform To Learn)
Om Shloka Academy offers five levels of shloka learning leveraging a quarter system delivered in two languages (Sanskrit & Tamil). Our motto is to perform to learn. Yes, you read it right. We encourage early performances as soon as the first quarter of learning to develop effective learning strategies that meets each learner's needs. These performances and continuous learning progress throughout the course of study.
Student, parent (where applicable for young learners) & teacher together choose the right language of learning that's best fit for success (Sanskrit or Tamil)
Each level of learning typically takes a year (variations apply based on student commitment)
Each year has 4 quarters with each quarter typically having 10 sessions
Weekly connect
Student meets the teacher weekly once for an online lesson where materials are introduced, and homework assigned
Daily practice
Student is expected to practice daily 10 - 30 minutes based on learning level
Quarterly Performances & Assessments
Each quarter, the student must take an assessment and prove mastery of current quarter's material to progress to the next quarter.
Annual Performance & Assessment
Each year, the student must take an assessment and prove mastery of full year's material to progress to the next year.
Students who are able to commute to Charlotte can participate in-person Quarterly & Annual Performances
Level 1 : Foundations
Level 1 : Foundations
Theory - Focus on foundational elements including introduction to Devi, Murti, Avatars, Navagraha, temple foundations, festivals & traditions.
Practice - Focus on basic presentation skills including eye focus, body & hand posture, concentration and pronunciations.
Example Shloka - Simple shlokas on Guru, Saraswathi, Ganesha, Siva, Vishnu.
Example Storytelling - Gajendra moksham.
Level 2 : Beginner
Level 2 : Beginner
Theory - Focus on shloka series (Panchaksharam #5, SapthaShloki #7, Ashtagam #8)
Practice - Demonstrate understanding of the essence of shloka and organized presentation skills (Introduction, Content & Conclusion)
Example - Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtagam (Sanskrit), Dhukka nivarana ashtakam (Tamil).
Example Storytelling - Ocean Churning & Lakshmi's arise
Level 3 : Intermediate
Level 3 : Intermediate
Theory - Focus on shloka series (Pancharatnam, Ashtothram)
Practice - Demonstrate improved memorization skills, voice modulation, improved pronunciations and enhanced understanding of the essence of literature
Example Shloka - Ganesha Pancharatnam (Sanskrit), Vinayagar agaval (Tamil).
Example Storytelling - Stories of Ganesha, Muruga, Siva with emphasis on powers and remarkable traits
Level 4: Advanced
Level 4: Advanced
Theory - Focus on bigger shloka series with detailed understanding of the essence, history and character aspects of the shloka.
Practice - Demonstrate rhythm, coordination and public speaking about author, character insights, traditions
Example Shloka - Mahishasura Mardini stotram (Sanskrit), Thevaram / Śiva puranam (Tamil) .
Example Storytelling - Stories of Dussehra/Navaratri, Saiva saints, tevaram moovar, nalvar
Level 5 : Expert
Level 5 : Expert
Theory - Focus on extended shloka series like sahasranama (thousand names) with understanding of the essence, overall meaning and history of the author & literature.
Practice - Demonstrate excellence in pronunciation and deep understanding of the literary content with introductory aspects of storytelling. Demonstrate simple story telling abilities and understanding of overarching narrative.
Example Shloka - Sri Lalitha Sahasranama (Sanskrit), Abirami Andadi (Tamil)
Example Storytelling - Stories of Abirami pattar, extracts from MAhabaratha leading to Vishnu Sahasranaama discourse
Mastery Track: Story-Telling - Ascending the Stage
Mastery Track: Story-Telling - Ascending the Stage
Theory - Focus on mastery of literature that is chosen jointly by the student and teacher.
Practice - Demonstrate ability to engage audience in story-telling using the art of "Kathakalakshepam" (passing time with stories) aka "Harikatha" with emphasis on current day examples that are relevant and easily understood by audience. Demonstrate character emotions using facial expressions, musical talent using voice or instruments and use of imagination to bring story & characters to life.
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