$22 Love Offering | IN-Person
What is Kirtan? Kirtan is a powerful practice of singing and chanting sacred mantras that helps to open the heart and elevate the spirit. It is a form of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion, and is known to bring peace, joy, and a deep sense of connection to oneself and others.
Join us to learn this uplifting practice and leave refreshed. No experience necessary; we welcome newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike.
Workshop Includes:
● Chanting Guidance: We’ll walk you through a series of traditional mantras and invite your voice into the practice.
● A Chant Sheet: You’ll receive the words to all the chants so that it is easy to join in.
● Live Music: Each chant will be accompanied by a variety of instruments.
● Community Connection: Share experiences and build connections with fellow participants.
Discover the magic of Kirtan and let your spirit soar. We can't wait to chant with you!
Instructors:
Carol & Solay
Carol Quigless is a seasoned Kirtan leader, chant music composer and accomplished singer. She has been a devotee of kirtan for over 15 years and trained with David Newman and Durga Dass. She plays the keyboard, harmonium, handpan, various drums and kalimba. On a bi-monthly basis she leads chats at the Kirtan Collective Charlottesville.
Solay Howell hails from Hawaii and is a ukulele teacher and performer. She has chanted for over 10 years and brings a powerful rhythmic voice to devotional singing and is excited about building a Kirtan community in Richmond.