Kirtan
Kirtan is a voice meditation practice.
It is part of the Bhakti Yoga tradition, the Yoga of devotion.
This practice is open to and accessible for EVERYONE.
You do not need to be a 'yogi' or a 'singer' to join us!
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.
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.
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 2018
All Love festivals 2018, 2020 and 2021, 2023
Heart Twickenham Yoga Studio 2019
Bhuti Richmond 2022
And alongside my teacher Nikki Slade at:
Latitude Festival
World Yoga Festival
Tribal Earth Festival