Kirtan, June 24 – Friday night
June 8, 2011
Join us on Friday night, June 24 from 8 -10, when Mind In Body hosts Rick Colella and his percussionist Michael Wachs as they lead us through Kirtan.
What is Kirtan? Kirtan is Devotional chanting; musical prayer. It is a rhythmic call and response chanting that can kindle a joyful mood and can lead to profound states of meditation.
My own limited experience has been ecstatic and mesmerizing. It is like a musical meditation that begs your participation. However, you may come and simply sit, absorb and enjoy. Or you may come, sing and move. You needn’t be familiar with the words that are being chanted. You needn’t be familiar with the simple melodies. You needn’t be a Hindu, believe in any specific religion, or follow any path. Just come – open your heart, mind and body – and be embraced by this experience that can sweep you away and sweep you into self.
A $5 donation is suggested but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Please invite your friends the more truly is merrier!
Peace and health,
Molly Hagan
P.S. Jai Uttal has a beautiful description of Kirtan click here to read.
