Namaste
Welcome to My Studio!
I am an artist and writer who is also an educator, yoga therapist, and teacher of Vedic chanting in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya. My mission is to offer prayers of beauty and inspiration to the world through my paintings and poetry. When I’m not writing or creating art, I help others to connect with their authentic voice and experience greater self-understanding and wellness through mentoring and master classes.
– Monique Parker
Vedic Chanting
Awaken your voice and open your heart
Vedic Chanting is a tool for well-being and personal transformation. It adheres to strict rules which have preserved the form for thousands of years. Vedic chanting is a way to expedite, enhance, and inspire your spiritual path or yoga practice to a deeper meditative state.
Learning to chant purifies the mind, facilitates healing, and illuminates understanding.
It cultivates inner peace, and connects you to something greater than yourself.
In this way, you learn to use your voice as medicine.
Connect with Your Divine Nature
Browse, explore, and see all that I have to offer to help you go deeper into your practice and connect with divine source.
Painting as a Spiritual Path
Watch the full video with sound!
During Covid, I picked up a paintbrush for the first time in my life and quickly discovered that painting sacred art of Hindu gods and goddesses is a part of my sādhanā. In this short video I share a handful of the beautiful 21 paintings I created in seven weeks that culminated with Navaratri, the nine nights of Goddess Durga in India.
Yoga Therapy
Personalized instruction in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya provides you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to practice at home. A balanced and appropriate program promotes strength, flexibility, mental focus and enhanced breath capacity.
How Chanting Changes Lives
Mental Focus and Purification
Vedic chanting purifies and calms the mind of chronic thoughts. It is both pranayama and an active form of meditation.
Emotional Well Being
Vedic chanting opens our hearts and cultivates compassion, strength and acceptance to better cope with life’s challenges.
Finding Your Voice
Learning Sanskrit mantras and Vedic chants helps to improve self esteem, enhance moods and refine listening skills.
