An Evening of Kirtan with Jai Uttal
San Francisco
Saturday, May 31
7:30-9:30pm
$25
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An Evening of Kirtan with Jai Uttal
Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of ancient India. Drawing from an unbroken tradition of Indian devotional singing, Jai will introduce the ancient practice of "kirtan" (or chanting), the heart of devotional yoga. This meditative practice of calling to the divine creates a bridge between the individual and the eternal, opening the heart and welcoming the spirit.
"These ancient chants," writes Jai "contain a transformative power and healing energy. By singing these prayers and expressing a full range of emotions through our voices we join a stream of consciousness and devotion that has been flowing for centuries."
"Kirtan is food for the spirit, a life raft of song...."
Embark on a journey into the multi-colored, many roomed mansions of the heart through the practice of Kirtan; or chanting the ecstatic songs of ancient India. Using call-and-response singing and storytelling, recording artist Jai Uttal will invoke a space of prayer and heartfelt expression, joined by his good friend, tabla maestro and vocalist Daniel Paul.
In the practice of Kirtan we are able to come into contact with the wide palette of feelings inside of us and to begin to freely express them and share them with others. Rather than being obstacles in our path, these emotions become the fuel to connect us to the Spirit, to our eternal beloved. This deep river of passionate surrender and prayer is known as Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of devotion or personal relationship with the divine.
No previous experience is needed. This is an exploration of the heart, independent of vocal or musical technique.
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To ensure there's space, please do not register online within 72 hours of the workshop's scheduled start time. Call us at 415.380.8800 to register.
Having trouble with your workshop purchase? Please call us at 415.380.8800 and we would be happy to help you with your registration over the phone.
Workshop cancellation policy: Refunds given up to 24 hours in advance minus a $15 processing fee. Within 24 hours, payment is non-refundable.
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Click here to watch Jai's video.
Jai Uttal, a sacred music composer, recording artist,
multi-instrumentalist, and ecstatic vocalist, combines influences from
India with influences from American rock and jazz, creating a stimulating
and exotic multi-cultural fusion that is truly world spirit music. Having
travelled extensively in India, where he met many beautiful saints and
singers, Bhakti yoga became his personal path. Jai has been leading kirtans
around the world for more than 30 years, creating a safe environment for
people to open their hearts and voices. He has taught s at Esalen Institute,
California Institute of Integral Studies, Omega Institute, Yoga Journal Conferences, International Transpersonal Association Conferences, Body and Soul Conferences, and many others.
Jai's sixth CD, "Mondo Rama", received
a Grammy nomination, and he has since released three CDs for the Sounds True
label entitled "Kirtan! The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant", "Music for Yoga and Other Joys...." and "Loveland: Music For Dreaming And Awakening".
Preregistration is suggested to secure your place in this workshop. Walk-ins will be taken the day of the workshop if space is available. Refunds given up to 24 hours in advance minus a $15 processing fee. Within 24 hours, payment is non-refundable.
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