Kirtan Leader Blog

As Kirtan Leaders begin to share Kirtan more broadly they may feel the need to incorporate a sound system into their events. This blog post offers some initial ideas on how to do this. However, please don't take anything I share he...

Here's an excerpt on Mantra from my 30 page booklet titled Bhakti & Beyond. 

In Kirtan, we chant Sanskrit phrases of praise to the Divine called mantras. Mantra is a Sanskrit term with multiple meanings. Author Stephen Rosen trans...

Kirtan is a mystery.

We chant mantras (words/syllables) and incredible things happen such as:

1. We feel more connected to our self, and others. 
2. We feel a connection with the Divine. 
3. Essential qualities of presence, such as a
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I frequently receive questions about the connection between Kirtan and yoga, which is confusing for many. Below are a few thoughts. 

1. While most in the West associate yoga with physical postures (asana), yoga has historically inc
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Krishna Das popped into Google in 2017 to deliver an hour long talk and chant session. 

Click HERE to learn from a master about the Art of Kirtan. 

Come chant your heart open:

• July 22 (Nevei Kodesh)
• August 19 (Mountain Home)
• September 15 (StarHouse)
• October 1 with Bhakti Shakti Kirtan (Vali Soul...

2023 KIRTAN LEADER INSTITUTE CALENDAR

Details and links coming soon. 

ON DEMAND CLASSES  - start when you like, available 24/7.

• Kirtan for the 21st Century - Free Class. 
• The Complete Ganesha Mini-Course - learn all about Gan
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IN THE WORDS OF MIKE COHEN

Fire & Destruction

December 30, 2021 was a terrifying day in Boulder, Colorado, where my partner and I live. Ninety percent of Boulder County was in severe or extreme drought, and we hadn’t seen substan...