Yoga of Devotion Retreat with Krishna Das

with Krishna Das

 

Come to Yogaville and immerse yourself in the sacred sounds of Sanskrit chanting. Join renowned musician Krishna Das in an experiential weekend retreat filled with joyful kirtan (chanting of sacred sounds). Let your participation in chanting these holy mantras elevate your mind, relax your body and open your heart.

A master kirtanist, Krishna Das will guide you in these ancient chants, making the practice fun and easy. Through his personable manner, he will lift any hesitation or fear beginners might feel and entice everyone to dive into lively, responsive chanting. Make this Memorial Day Weekend one you will never forget! There will also be special group chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa. For more information visit www.krishnadas.com

He will also take a little time to share insights he has gained on the spiritual path and tell stories of his own ashram experiences in India. Make this Memorial Day Weekend one you will never forget!

Krishna Das music

Sharing his heart through music and chanting is the basis of Krishna Das’ own spiritual work; his way of serving the Divine within himself and others.  In the winter of 1968, Krishna Das met Ram Dass, who had just returned from his first trip to India. After living and traveling with Ram Dass in the U.S., and hearing Ram Dass’ many stories about Maharaj-ji, Krishna Das traveled to India, where he was blessed to meet and stay with this extraordinary guru.

While living in India for almost three years, Krishna Das’ heart was especially drawn to the practice of Bhakti Yoga—the yoga of devotion. Fanning the flames of his inner longing, Maharaj-ji led him deeper and deeper into the practice of kirtan—chanting the Names of God. As an appointed pujari (priest) for the Durga temple in Maharaj-ji’s ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas, he immersed himself in the worship of the Divine Goddess.

Krishna Das spent as much time as possible with Maharaj-ji over the years in India, opening himself to the flow of Grace and purifying his heart. Early in 1973, he was asked by Maharaj-ji to return to America.