Name: KIRTAN: SOUND & VOICE MEDITATION
Start: 2024-07-07T18:45:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-07T20:45:00+01:00
Location: Croydon Yoga Hub

Immerse yourself in the transformative practice of Kirtan, a sound and voice meditation inspired by the ancient traditions rooted in the Hindu and Sikh temples. This communal gathering is a profound experience where the rhythmic repetition of meaningful Sanskrit mantras leads participants into a harmonious state of body, mind, and soul connection, forging a profound communion with the divine.
🌟 Session Highlights:
🧘‍♂️ Therapeutic Mantras: Explore the therapeutic power of Sanskrit mantras, interspersed with some English lyrics, in a singular vocal expression that unites us all. Through breathwork, somatic meditation, and the resonance of these ancient chants, we connect with the sky and earth, grounding ourselves and releasing what no longer serves us.
🌌 Self-Discovery and Connection: This practice allows participants to delve deep within themselves, fostering a profound connection to both their inner selves and their fellow participants. It's a space to release, express, and manifest.
🎶 The Healing Power of Repetition: The repetitive chants serve as a therapeutic tool, soothing the mind and emotions. They help participants reconnect with their own voices and offer a profound sense of peace and emotional healing.
📍 Location: Croydon Yoga Hub
💰 Investment: £25
Join us in this ancient tradition of Kirtan to discover the healing and transformative potential within you.
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Devaki Thomas is a multi-disciplinary artist and Movement Psychotherapist originally from Canada now settled in South Norwood. She grew up in the music centric Hare Krishna faith where she began drumming for Kirtan at age 8 with her father, a world-renowned Kirtan leader. She specialises in music performance and instruction (drums, percussion, vocals), classical Indian dance performance, instruction and choreography (Odissi) as well as composing music to collaborate and perform with dancers. In 2015 Devaki trained in India to become a yoga teacher and then in 2017 she qualified with a Master's in dance Movement Psychotherapy, to help people heal through movement and sound.