- Dormitory – $645.00
- Private Room with Shared Bath – $790.00
- Private Room with Private Bathroom – $865.00
- Tenting Site – $510.00 (All prices include $290.00 base amount)
Date & Time Details:
Check-in: 4 – 6 pm
Check-out: 2 pm
Thursday - Sunday Program Schedule
Location: This program is being held at our LOTUS Conference Center.
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Kirtan College: A Weekend Chanting Intensive
with David Newman "Durga Das"
September 27 - 30, 2018
Open your heart with song and devotion at Kirtan College. This in-depth course is designed to help all people explore kirtan and Bhakti Yoga. It’s a concise training to deepen your understanding and practice of the rich tradition of Indian chanting and the Yoga of loving devotion.
Join David for a weekend of celebration and learning that includes:
- Sanskrit mantra pronunciation and translation
- Methodology for practicing and leading kirtan
- Musical guidance and support
- Teachings and practices of the Bhakti Yoga tradition
- Storytelling of India’s ancient myths
This workshop is designed to deepen your relationship with kirtan and help you gain more confidence leading kirtan. This program is open to everyone. No musical background required.
Bring your children with you this weekend!
Sign them up here for the Kid’s Yoga Program, a childcare program for guests who come to visit with children ages 5–11. While you enjoy your program, you can feel confident that the kids will be well looked after by our experienced staff and entertained through a variety of fun activities.
Continuing Education Opportunities
- Yoga Alliance (YA): Approximately 12 contact hours
- Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) can provide you a CE certificate of your program’s total contact hours. For more information, email membership@iyta.org.
Testimonials
This program truly opened my heart up to the idea of devotion to God in a new way. It is a wonderful addition to my Yoga practice, and I know there is some cracking open of an emotional shell that will come as I continue to allow my heart to open. This is an amazing first step. — Ryan Bailey
This program] exceeded my expectations. David is a talented presenter—great, joyful, and funny! — Past Participant
If you are looking for a heart-opening experience, this is it. — Angel Metro
Presenter
David Newman is a renowned sacred mantra artist, singer-songwriter, and author and inspirational teacher. David has released numerous acclaimed world music albums, including the #1 iTunes World Music bestseller Love is Awake on which he collaborated with members of Paul Simon’s band. In addition to his mastery of the ancient yogic mantra practice known as kirtan, David’s adventurous musicality, and poetic intimacy as a vocalist and songwriter, bring a unique and exhilarating musical experience to his devoted fan base around the world. Along with his musical gifts, David is also a celebrated teacher and guide for many on the spiritual…
Learn more about David Newman “Durga Das”