kirtan and bhajan immersion | mantra + bhakti

deep dive in the world of devotion, chanting, mantra:

Immerse yourself in the art of chanting mantras, awaken the power of devotion, and deepen your intimate relationship with the Beloved and Sound through this Bhakti Immersion. Over three days, discover your capacity to open your heart, trust, and surrender to God. Through your voice, offer your entire being to your very Source repeatedly.

Experience a mystical overnight vigil diving into the sacred realm of devotion during this journey. To prepare for this ceremony, learn various methods to awaken and fuel the fire of Bhakti in your heart.

Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, is the path where the lover and the Beloved ultimately dissolve into Love. Bhajan and kirtan, two related practices involving heartfelt chanting to God, form an integral part of this workshop. Born from a deep desire to feel and express ones relationship to the divine, Bhakti Yoga offers a way to connect the spiritual heart with everyday life experience.

Become part of the global Bhakti Yoga community. Together we will explore many different devotional practices. You will learn to share traditional as well as contemporary mantras and kirtans.

Answer God's call to awaken and remember who you truly are. Chanting the Holy Names is one of the surest ways to cross the river of ignorance and reveal your essential nature as Pure Bliss (ananda) and Pure Love (prema), as affirmed by the great sage Ramakrishna.

This workshop will blend theoretical teachings with somatic explorations to free the voice, body, and mind, meditation on the Names, dancing as prayer, an overnight vigil where each participant shares their prayer, and plenty of chanting. We'll also provide advice on starting a kirtan in your hometown.

My Intention:

I am very excited and grateful to offer and host this beautiful course in December. For me Mehdi is one of the most devotional Bhakti Souls and there is no Kirtan I have visited that is more filled with Devotion, Love and Beauty… I am looking forward so much to spend those three days guided by Mehdi with you all. Opening to the Sound of Love.

All the Love, Irina

What You Can Expect during the bhajan immersion:

1. Awaken your Heart and Voice: Dive into the soul-stirring world of bhajans—devotional songs that express deep love, reverence, and surrender to the divine. Experience the beautiful power of singing from the heart as you purify your being and connect to your natural voice.

2. Kirtan Practice: Participate in vibrant kirtan sessions where sacred mantras and divine names are sung in call-and-response format. Immerse yourself in the communal energy of chanting and feel the resonance of sacred sounds reverberate within.

3. Study Mantra: Explore the profound significance of mantras and their transformative effects on consciousness. Learn how to use mantras to focus the mind, invoke specific energies, and deepen your spiritual connection. With that you will receive a Bhajan and Mantra Book.

4. Ceremonies: Engage in evening ceremonies filled with devotion and reverence. Experience the sacredness of rituals that awaken the heart and foster a deep sense of connection with the divine.

Additional Details:

• Teaching Sessions: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with a 90-minute lunch break)

• Evening Events: Friday night kirtan session and Saturday night heart-opening ceremony are included in the price.

• Harmonium Basics Workshop: Participants interested in learning the harmonium can join an additional workshop on Thursday (extra: 150 EUR). Text us in Case you want to join us on Thursday for the Harmonium Basic Workshop.

• Instructor: Facilitated by experienced Bhakti Yoga Teacher Mehdi with a deep passion for devotional practices.

• Materials Needed: Comfortable clothing (white, beige), a journal, and an open heart. If you feel inspired bring things that are most sacred to you (like your favorite Crystals) for our Altar.

• Refreshments: Snacks and water will be provided throughout the workshop.

• Exchange: 650 EUR for 3 Days including the Kirtan on Friday Evening and the Vigil Saturday Night (Early Bird Until 15. Sept afterwards 880)

• Where: Alchemy Studio, Holzstr. 11, 80469 München

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