About this Event
Please join us for an evening of Kirtan and Nada Yoga, the science of Divine Vibration. The tradition of chanting the various names of the Divine originates in India and has been embraced by cultures worldwide. If you are a music lover or curious about Kirtan and chanting, we invite you to bring your voice to Blue Lotus.
This is the first class in this series, and provides the foundation and context to the practice of Sankirtan, as well as plenty of time to practice chanting.
In this workshop, you will learn:
—Easy, accessible Sanskrit mantras
—Simple Sanskrit chants and prayers and their meanings
—Several original compositions in English and Sanskrit with Yogic themes
—Benefits of Kirtan chanting
—Brief history of Kirtan & Bhakti movement in India and abroad
—How to incorporate Kirtan into your daily life and practice
For more information about Kirtan, check out this article by the Art of Living: https://www.artofliving.org/us-en/the-benefits-of-chanting-how-kirtan-can-heal-you-in-both-body-and-spirit
About the instructors:
Rasa has been practicing music since the age of 5 and studied Nada Yoga with her music Guru, Shri Yogi Hari, since 2015. During her time living at his ashram in Florida from 2016-2022, she received her 500-hour RYT certification and now incorporates all aspects of Yoga into daily life. In 2022, Rasa released her debut album, My Guru’s Grace, which was written and recorded at Yogi Hari’s Ashram in Miramar, FL (available for streaming on all platforms). She currently studies under Manisha Upadhyay to further her understanding of Indian Hindustani classical singing, traditional devotional songs (bhajans), and chants.
A multi-instrumentalist, Rasa enjoys a wide repertoire of music, including piano, flute, guitar, percussion, harmonium, tabla, and voice. She has presented her devotional music at Kula Kamala Ashram, PA; Blue Lotus Temple & Meditation Center, IL; Sivananda Yoga Ranch, NY; Yogi Hari’s Ashram, FL; Amrit Yoga Institute, FL; Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, HI; Yoga Vidya Ashram, Germany; and Sattva Yoga Academy, Rishikesh, India.
Gautama is an accomplished pianist, violinist, and vocalist and has been studying Nada Yoga since 2021. He received his 500-hour RYT certification in 2021.
Together, Rasa & Gautama co-facilitated a Yoga retreat in Rishikesh, India in November, 2024, offering their knowledge of Nada Yoga and Yogic teachings. They are currently working on a second album of Yogic devotional songs to be released in 2025. The cost to attend this performance is $25 with proceeds going directly to Blue Lotus Temple.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean Street, Woodstock, United States
USD 27.24
