Kirtan

Kirtan, chanting or singing mantras, is a form of bhakti yoga - a yoga of the heart, of love and devotion. It doesn’t matter what you love, or what you are devoted to, whether for you that is spiritual, religious or simply the beauty and majesty of nature, or art or music. Or perhaps you haven’t had that experience of profound awe and love or longing and inspiration yet?

Kirtan has a magical affect on the heart and mind. It can heal the heart, that sense of separation and loneliness. Bringing a deep sense of being at home in yourself, being whole and loved within yourself and feeling oneness with all. It spring cleans the mind leaving you feeling clear, focused and energised. It can bring a sense of passion, potential and creativity and a longing to express life and enjoy it. All this just from singing mantras together. Who would have thought it?!

Kirtan works on a vibrational basis, it is a simple way to bring the mind into stillness and meditation through focusing on singing the mantra, and it makes meditation accessible to all. We sing Sanskrit mantras, ancient words from a language dedicated to the deepest understanding of life, consciousness and what it is to be human.

You don’t need to have a great voice or be a particular type of person to enjoy and benefit from kirtan. It is a practice for everyone; fun, uplifting and profound all at the same time.

“An inspiration! If you want to recharge, relax and refresh your soul then look no further.”

Sally Brockway

Experience

I have been leading chanting workshops since 2018, creating spaces for people to merge in meditation with the sounds and discover deep peace and silence within. In 2019 I trained with the extraordinarily talented Nikki Slade, the pioneer of Western style Kirtan in the UK, developing and deepening my ability to hold the space and use the voice, the harmonium and the drum to create a powerful heart opening experience for all.

As well as my regular kirtan workshops I have led at charity events and in people’s homes. You can listen to more chants on my YouTube channel. Please contact me if you would like to arrange a Kirtan for your event or in your home.

“I just wanted to say that Sunday was just amazing, honestly just so calming..the silence and just this sense of being with ourselves was powerful and calming to the soul. You hold the space so incredibly well...and how amazing your voice is, it goes straight to the soul. Thank you so much!”

Alisha Lewis