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Kirtan Training Weekend with Govind Das

KIRTAN TRAINING WEEKEND WITH GOVIND DAS
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 & 30
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join Govind Das at Vitalize Community Studio in SLC for a heart-opening weekend of Kirtan Training.

Learn to lead kirtan, play harmonium, and dive into Bhakti Yoga philosophy with Govind Das, who has been leading kirtan publicly for the past 25+ years.
This kirtan training is designed for anyone who is interested in learning to play the harmonium or leading kirtan. Perfect for people new to the harmonium or kirtan lovers who want to add more songs to their repertoire.
Each session of the training will learn a new kirtan chant from the Bhakti Yoga tradition composed specifically for this time together in SLC.
All levels of musicians are welcome from total beginner to experienced.
***Note: Each student will be responsible for bringing their own harmonium or portable keyboard to the training. A simple kids keyboard is available via Amazon for around $20 here: https://amzn.to/4qPpUYs
Experienced guitar players can easily translate chords as well.
DURING THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL LEARN:
- Harmonium chords, Harmonium Melody Lines, Drones and Decorations (Experienced Guitar Players can easily translate chords)
- Bhakti/Kirtan Philosophy the chanting of the Divine Name as authentic spiritual practice
- Kirtan Mantras, pronunciations and their meanings
- The Gurus/Saints of the Bhakti Tradition
- Gods, Goddesses and their meanings
- Singing Exercises and working with the instrument of Voice
- The power of tempo changes in kirtan
- Guidance on how to take your kirtan out into the world!
- And much, much, more!!!!
EXCHANGE: $250
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FULL WEEKEND: $299
Includes Kirtan Training, Friday night Heart of Bhakti Satsang & Saturday night Kirtan
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Partial Scholarships are Available for those who would would benefit from assistance. Please email andrea@shamanicsoulpath to participate.
ABOUT GOVIND DAS
Govind Das is is a kirtan leader and teacher in the path of Bhakti Yoga. His inspiring kirtan and teachings encourage the opening of the heart and developing a personal and intimate connection with Source. Govind Das believes that the ancient practice of kirtan is a great tool in our modern age to heal humanity because chanting together fosters the spirit of love, unity and connection. He leads programs of kirtan, bhakti yoga workshops, and transformational retreats throughout the world. His latest celebrated kirtan cd, “LUNAR MANTRAS” spent many weeks at #2 on the Itunes World Music chart. http://bhaktiyogashala.com instagram: @bhaktiyogashala @govind.das.108
ADDITIONAL WEEKEND OFFERINGS
Friday, August 28 | 7–9 PM
The Beauty of Bhakti Satsang
An evening of storytelling, sacred teachings, mantra, music, meditation, kirtan, and community.
Saturday, August 29 | 7–9 PM
Kirtan Evening with Govind Das & Friends
Come sing, dance, open your heart, and experience the joy of Kirtan.