Opening with reverence to the introspective days of mid-Autumn in beautiful, colorful, Up-state New York; let our hearts catch fire as we come together for, "The Essential Kirtan & Yoga Workshop".  This weekend is for those who wish to deeply immerse themselves in the practice of Kirtan and Bhajan, and to dive deeper into the art of joyous meditation through heartfelt song.

 

Kirtan is an integral part Bhakti Yoga or the Yoga of heart transformation, and devotion. 

This is a fantastic opportunity study yoga and kirtan intensively for one weekend with our expert and inspiring instructors. Some students may just want to recreationally explore our workshops on meditation, asanas and kirtan. Perfect. Others may choose to get hands-on comprehensive harmonium or kartal (Indian hand cymbals)lessons from our group leaders and even learn how to lead.  Now matter how deep we want to dive it-it will all be sweet!

We’ll all learn different ragas or melodies for the different periods of the day, as well as mantras and their meanings and their potency. We’ll get  English translations to traditional Hindi, Bengali and Sanskrit  devotional songs as sung by the sages of previous ages.  On Saturday evening we will host a large community Kirtan (workshop students enter free of charge) led by the Kirtan Master Gaura Vani and our students are encouraged and welcome to participate .  Special guest dancer Vrinda Rani will perform to the music we create.

Most of all we’ll get a chance to get our batteries charged by association with like minded people who want to move, breath, sing, and evolve! 

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WORKSHOPS

Here are a few elements that will be offered during this amazing weekend:

 

Kirtan: We'll spend joyous time chanting & singing together, and learning classical songs and mantras

 

Mantra : Deepen your understanding of repeating invocation to connect the mind to the Divine- authoritatively taught by our trained instructors.

 

Asana : Prepare-Purify-Maintain and Satisfy the physical body each morning with strong and inspiring Vinyasa Flow Class.

 

Legend : The stories behind the music!

 

Rhythm: Kartalas and Mrdanga (hand cymbals and Clay Drum). Try them and learn a few simple rhythms.

 

Melody: The harmonium is  a beautiful part of Indian classical music and easy to learn to play. Our instructors will offer hands on lessons for those who desire. (If you have a harmonium you may bring it-but we have  extras!)

 

Meditation and Restoration: Early morning hour in the studio for quiet contemplation, self lead restorative practice or bring you 108 Mala Rosary for Japa Meditation(quiet recitation of Mantra)

Saturday night the Kirtan is open to the public. Workshop attendees  come for free.

PRICING

Cost:

Ganesha Package $100 Saturday Only  **Includes the Sat Night Kirtan

Lakshmi package $200  Friday through Sunday  **Includes Sat Night Kirtan  

Bhakti Package $250 Friday through Sunday **Includes Sat Night Kirtan plus  breakfast both mornings and a picnic style good-bye lunch on Sunday.

Lunch Saturday will be Ordered from Ralph's "Pretty Good Cafe" in Chatham. Vegetarian orders only please.  Saturday we will provide directions to the best local restaurants in nearby Hudson.  There is a sufficient break time for participants to leave, eat dinner and return for the evening Kirtan.

                    

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ACCOMMODATIONS

There is a limited amount of simple, clean ashram style accommodations for out of town guests right here on the property. Note: This means a large dorm style room with as many as 5 others (same sex) with a shared bathroom. $30 a night.

 

If you like we can also give you information for local B and B's and one family run Hotel. Contact Keli at Kate@karunashakti.com for information about accommodations.  

Space is extremeley limited and is on a first registration, first serve basis.

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