Poonam Patil — Sanskrit, music and spiritual learning
Course

Stammering Course

Sanskrit recitation used as structured speech practice — syllable articulation, breath and rhythm, at an unhurried pace.

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Course Overview

Sanskrit recitation is unusually well suited to speech practice. Every syllable has a defined place of articulation, the metre gives a steady external rhythm to lean on, and passages are built to be spoken on a controlled breath.

This course uses that structure deliberately: short lines, slow repetition, attention to breath, and no pressure to keep pace with anyone else. Progress is measured by clarity, not speed.

A note on what this is. It is teaching in recitation, breath and articulation — not speech therapy, and not a treatment. Learners working with a speech and language therapist are welcome, and this is best used alongside that rather than instead of it.

What You Will Learn

  • Shape each Sanskrit sound deliberately and without hurry
  • Use breath and phrasing to carry a line to its end
  • Lean on the metre of a verse as a steady external rhythm
  • Build confidence reciting aloud in a patient setting
  • Establish a short, regular practice at home

Who Can Join

  • Adults who would like structured practice speaking aloud
  • Children, with a parent present, at a gentle pace
  • Learners already working with a speech and language therapist
  • Anyone wanting to build confidence reciting in front of others

How It Is Taught

  1. 1 Short lines first, at a pace set by the learner rather than the group.
  2. 2 Each sound is placed carefully before any attempt at speed.
  3. 3 Breath is practised as part of the phrasing, not separately from it.
  4. 4 The metre of the verse provides a steady rhythm to lean on.
  5. 5 Corrections are given gently, privately and specifically.
  6. 6 Reciting aloud is built up gradually, never demanded.

Structure of a Class

01 Settling and a short opening prayer
02 Breath and voice warm-up
03 Revision at a comfortable pace
04 New line: sound by sound, then joined
05 Recitation with the group, only when ready
06 Practice guidance for the week

Questions People Ask

No. It is teaching in Sanskrit recitation, breath and articulation, which many learners find helpful for fluency. It is not therapy and is not a treatment for any condition. If you are working with a speech and language therapist, this is best used alongside their guidance rather than instead of it.

Only when you would like to. Learners are never put on the spot. Many begin by listening and repeating quietly, and join the group recitation when they feel ready — often after a few weeks.

Yes. Individual classes are available and are often the better starting point for this course. Please mention your preference in your enquiry.

Classes are conducted live online so that pronunciation can be corrected personally. Practice material is shared to support regular revision between sessions.

Timings and fees are shared directly on enquiry, as they depend on the batch, the learner group and time zones. Please use the enquiry form and you will receive the current details.

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