आवाहन · AVAHANA
Invocation to the Divine
Sacred ritual, devotional music, and dharma teachings for individuals, families, and communities — rooted in authentic Sanatana Dharma tradition, offered with warmth and accessibility.
Learn & Practice
Sacred Courses
Chant, study, and grow with structured lessons in Sanskrit devotional practice.
Our Mission
Devotion, Made Accessible
Avahana exists to bring the living tradition of Sanatana Dharma into daily life — through sacred ritual, devotional chanting, and structured learning that honors authenticity without losing warmth and accessibility.
Whether you are taking your first steps into mantra practice or deepening years of sadhana, our courses and satsangas meet you where you are — offered freely, in both English and Spanish, for seekers around the world.
- Authentic Sanskrit pronunciation & meaning
- Guided ritual and puja practice
- Community satsangas in English & Español
- Structured, sequential course modules
Meet Your Guides
Our Teachers
Guiding voices behind every course, chant, and ritual at Avahana.
Naren K. Schreiner
Naren serves as an archaka and pujari (ordained Hindu priest) at the Kali Mandir in Laguna Beach, as spiritual director for the Centro Jamadi in Querétaro — home of the first Hanuman Mandir in Mexico — and as spiritual advisor to individuals and families on the path of yoga and dharma. He spent 14 years as a monk of the Self-Realization Fellowship, studying India's spiritual heritage, yoga sadhana, and devotional chanting. In 2012 he founded Sangita Yoga, teaching sacred music across the US and México (he is fluent in Spanish), before founding Avahana — meaning "invocation" in Sanskrit — as his primary spiritual service.
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Lopamudra Bose
Lopamudra has been part of Sangita Yoga since its inception, working on translations, teaching Sanskrit language, and offering guidance and inspiration. Born in Kolkata, India, she was naturally drawn to the sacred art and culture of her homeland. Her degree in Philosophy from the University of Calcutta reflects her deep study of the spirit. An ardent devotee of Kali and a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, Lopamudra has practiced yoga meditation and the chanting of Sanskrit stotram and mantras for most of her life.
Get in touch →Chanting the sacred names with sincerity, even for a few minutes each day, can steady the mind and open the heart — this is the simple gift of devotional practice.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Everything you need to know before you begin your practice with Avahana.
Are the courses really free?
Do you offer content in Spanish?
Do I need any prior experience with Sanskrit or chanting?
How do I access the courses after signing up?
Can I support Avahana beyond course fees?
Glimpses
Moments of Devotion
Ritual, chant, and community — a look inside the Avahana practice.
Community Voices
What Practitioners Say
A few reflections from students across our courses and satsangas.
"The Hanuman Chalisa course broke everything down so simply — even as a complete beginner I could follow the chanting with confidence."
"Los satsangas en español me han ayudado a conectar profundamente con mi práctica. Se siente como una verdadera comunidad."
"Naren's teaching style is warm and grounded — the Patanjali Yoga Sutra course gave me a whole new way of understanding daily practice."
Begin Your Practice
Ready to Answer the Call?
Explore our courses, join a satsanga, or reach out for personal guidance on your spiritual journey.