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Sunset Kirtan

Sunset Kirtan with Laksmi Nrsimha das

Date: June 23, July 14, August 18

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

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Price: $10 Suggested Donation

Enjoy the yoga of voice with 40 year Kirtan practitioners Laksmi and his wife Pattarajni. Kirtan uses the medium of sacred sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. Learn to vibrate your own chakras with the joyous sounds of Kirtan and let your attention naturally turn inward as you experience the music and the energy of the group. Afterwards enjoy delicious vegetarian snacks, compliments of Pattarajni.

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Kirtan is an ancient yogic practice which utilizes simple Sanskrit words, and infectious melodies. Sung call and response style, it's a part of the rich Indian devotional chant tradition. It's a little like gospel, a little like meditation, and it's great fun. The audience is encouraged to participate by chanting, clapping and even dancing. It's hard to resist the urge to join in! In its heartfelt expression, Kirtan can induce profound states of meditation and bliss.

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