When: Saturday, November 30, 4:00 pm

Where: One Yoga Vancouver, 156 E 7th Ave

Kirtan Vancouver presents an evening of sacred chants and mantra meditation. Please come join us with your hearts and voices so that we may create an uplifting energy of love and grace through Kirtan!
The practice of Kirtan, or Mantra Meditation, is a type of yoga which bestows many mind-calming benefits. For many, the practice has a powerful heart-opening effect and it is best understood through direct experience. Our voices are accompanied by traditional instruments such as the harmonium, mridanga (drum), and kartals (hand cymbals). Everyone is encouraged to participate at the level they feel comfortable.

You can bring a cushion to sit on and a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated during the kirtan. Otherwise, just bring yourself and some friends if you like!

This event is by donation and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

When: Saturday, December 14th, 4:00 pm

Where: Casa Copal Yoga and Wellness, 2291 W. Broadway

We are very happy to be offering a monthly kirtan event with our friends Lorena and Saghi at Casa Copal Yoga. They have put so much heart into their beautiful studio and community, and we are grateful to be able to extend this invitation to you. Please come celebrate with your hearts and voices as we create an uplifting energy of love and grace through Kirtan!

The practice of Kirtan, or mantra meditation, is a type of yoga which bestows many mind-calming benefits. For many, the practice has a powerful heart-opening effect which is best understood through direct experience.

Our voices are accompanied by traditional instruments such as the harmonium, mridanga (drum), and kartals (hand cymbals). Everyone is encouraged to participate at the level they feel comfortable.

There is a limited amount of cushions available in the studio, so bring one along if you have one. You can also bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated during the kirtan. Otherwise, just bring yourself and some friends if you like!

This event is by donation and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Part 1 - Basic Skills: Friday evenings, 6-8pm (16 hours), January 10 - March 7 or March 28 - May 16 (there are two cohorts for Part 1)

Part 2 - Bhakti Yoga: Friday evenings, 6-9pm (18 hours), June 6 - July 11

Part 3 - Sadhana Bhakti: Friday evenings, 6-9pm (18 hours), September 12 - November 14

Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This three part course focuses on how to chant while playing the harmonium with the accompaniment of kartals (hand cymbals) and mridanga (drum). Students will develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group, or simply for oneself. No previous musical experience is required for this course. Simple melodies are chosen so that all can participate. Each class also includes a discussion on the essential teachings of Bhakti Yoga. Students will be provided a harmonium for use in class.

Classes are held at:

Casa Copal Yoga + Wellness

2291 W Broadway, Vancouver

Of all the instruments, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice, or developing it further in kirtan, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. This confidence comes not from one’s practiced singing, but rather from one’s deep connection with mantra. Kirtan is a place of connection that transcends self-doubt.

The musical component of this course mostly focuses on the harmonium, the instrument which assists the melodies and moods of kirtan. Students learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and are also invited to an online group where further instructions and videos are available between classes.

Registration opens December 1

For more information, please email us at hello@kirtanvancouver.com