Donation Based | IN-Person | Walk-in
What is Kirtan? Kirtan is a call and response group chanting in Sanskrit and English rooted in bhakti yoga, the yoga of unconditional love. Practicing kirtan opens the hearts and invites a state of bliss.
No experience necessary; we welcome newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike. All you need will be provided.
Embrace the spirit of joy through the beauty of Kirtan. 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.