Kirtan
Kirtan - Mantra, Music & Story
The Herdman Healing Sanctuary, Froxfield
£20
Next date:
Thursday 14th May 2026, 7:30pm - 9pm
Kirtan
A journey, through sound, to the heart of Yoga
Kirtan is a group meditation based on sound. Together with our voices, and instruments such as the Indian Harmonium, we will chant simple sounds and mantras (repeated Sanskrit phrases). These can allow us to access a deep state of peace and connection with ourselves.
Holly leads a call-and-response style of Kirtan, where she will sing the sounds and the group echoes it back. You don’t need any musical experience to join in, just a willingness to explore. Holly invites you to participate as much or as little as you like, whether by singing, clapping, or simply listening.
Kirtan has been shown to lower cortisol levels and increase feelings of wellbeing and peace. Holly weaves mythology, stories and poetry into her Kirtan so that the mantras are brought to life and applied to a modern context.
All Love Kirtan Festival
Sunday 7th June, 10am- 10pm
The Study Society, Colet House, London, W14 9DA
I am delighted to be offering a chant as part of this fundraiser day for CRISIS for the homeless.
CRISIS work with people in London and all across the UK and right now there is a need to financially support all those who are still sleeping rough or in shelters where it is impossible to self-isolate.
Homeless people are particularly vulnerable due to their health conditions and access to information. CRISIS are supporting them by providing "essentials" packages to those that need them most.
Join over 40 Kirtan leaders, including Nikki Slade and Radhika Das, Gaiea Sanskrit, Sulekh Ruparell and Kirtan Band, Alva and Harel Malka, Anne Malone, Gratia Churchill, Claudio Salinas and more on Sunday 7th June 2026 in:
ALL LOVE
A 12 hour Kirtan chanting celebration in aid of CRISIS is back for its 6th year running!
All the Kirtan leaders will chant their hearts out for the homeless.
Ticket price is £55 (£45 pre-midday arrival)
What to expect
Together, we will be chanting simple, yet powerful mantras accompanied by the harmonium and drum.
The chants will be led in traditional call and response, and other times we will chant as a group.
During our time together we will explore 3/4 different mantra, with pauses in between for poetry and storytelling.
Some enjoy sitting, others lying down or even standing and dancing. It is entirely your experience and all is welcome.
This is an all faiths and beliefs practice, including no faith and belief that the body simply returns to the Earth.
Benefits of Kirtan
Kirtan offers a unique and transformative experience for everyone.
It allows you to express yourself freely through your voice, promoting relaxation and activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
This practice supports quieting the mind fostering a sense of community as you meditate together.
Discover the beauty of mantras and melodies, explore lesser-known aspects of Yoga, and your own power through this practice.
You are very welcome to get in touch in advance if you have any specific questions:
I have the utmost respect and honour for this practice. I am always a student.
With sincere thanks and love to the people of India for this practice.
I have previously led Kirtan at:
BoCo Yoga and Pilates Surbiton
Kingston Yoga and Vegan Festival
All Love festivals
Heart Twickenham Yoga Studio
Bhuti Richmond
And alongside my teacher Nikki Slade at:
Latitude Festival
World Yoga Festival
Tribal Earth Festival