Harmonize: Discover Kirtan and the Yoga of Devotion
With Kirtaniyas, David Estes and Prajna Vieira
September 27 - 29, 2019
In the midst of our busy lives, we need opportunities for open-hearted joy and connection. From breath to voice to chant, there is an undeniably restorative power in lifting our voices together. During this celebratory weekend of kirtan — India’s ancient call-and-response form of devotional music — we invite you to deeply unwind and let your voice, heart and spirit soar.
Bhakti yoga, known as the yoga of devotion, expresses divine love, self-realization and joy through an experience of oneness with all things. Through kirtan, yoga asana and meditation sessions each day, we’ll tap into three dimensions of bhakti yoga, align our inner and outer selves, and connect with one another with mindfulness, laughter and gratitude.
Gopi will be joined by an ensemble of kirtan musicians, including the Kirtaniyas, who push the boundaries of genre by combining the traditional call-and-response singing of ancient Sanskrit mantras with melodious electronic dance music, subsonic bass and live acoustic instruments. Prajna Vieira (of Mukti Kirtan) and David Estes (of Ananda Rasa Kirtan) are a dynamic duo who share a traditional and ecstatic Bhakti kirtan experience.
Join us for three days of live music and connection. Sing, stretch, connect with others and bring home new practices to enhance your daily life.
($50 additional tuition will be added to the workshop cost)
About the Leaders
Kirtaniyas
Kirtaniyas is a global collective of kirtan musicians, producers, and dancers. Since 2009 they have toured internationally, infusing the ancient tradition of kirtan with youthful spirit and energy. Kirtaniyas combines melodious electronic dance music and subsonic bass with the call and response singing of ancient Sanskrit mantras, accompanied by live acoustic instruments. Email
Learn more about KirtaniyasDavid Estes
David is the lead singer of the Ananda Rasa Kirtan band. His kirtan is rooted in traditional sanskrit chants sung to original Indian raga melodies and explores the ecstatic and mystical moods of Bhakti. Email Me
Learn more about David EstesPrajna Vieira
Prajna Vieira is the lead singer of the Mukti Kirtan Ensemble and is also known for her work with Jai Uttal and other artists. She has dedicated her life to studying, practicing and sharing traditional yoga practices and Bhakti arts. Email Me
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