Tread the heart-opening devotional path of Bhakti Yoga. Join Gita Zember of Gita’s Dream Kirtan to discover how mantra can open your heart to the sacred mysteries of the divine.

Experience the transformational power of mantras (sacred sounds) as you explore chanting in Sanskrit (the ancient language of India). In this workshop, you will dive deeper into kirtan (chanting of sacred sounds) and connect to your inner divine vibration through the vocal expression of these balancing and harmonizing sounds.

Join us this weekend to explore beyond the mat and learn to:

• Understand, pronounce, and use mantras, including kirtan and japa (mantra repetition)
• Honor the Divine through puja (worship ceremonies)
• Tap into your own voice and inner vibration
• Utilize the ancient Sanskrit alphabet to promote healing
• Incorporate the tools of Bhakti Yoga in your daily practice, opening up your heart to the Divine

Beginners to chanting are welcome.

As part of the morning practice, you will also have the opportunity to explore Swakriya Yoga. Swakriya Yoga is based on the concept that only one force is moving everything, and thus divinity is present everywhere, in every movement. Swakriya literally means the ‘movement’ (kriya) of ‘I’ (swa)—the Supreme Self in the form of movement.  In Swakriya Yoga there are different movements, mantras, breathing processes, and postures which accelerate the process of awakening to the truth that the divine is within us in each and every movement.

Continuing Education Opportunities

• Yoga Alliance (YA):  Approximately 10 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

Gita is a living example of the transformative power of mantras. Her passion is evident in her teaching, kirtan leading, and activism. It’s always a pleasure to chant with and learn from Gita. You’ll leave feeling inspired and open-hearted, and will probably catch yourself singing in Sanskrit when you least expect it! — Past Participant

Gita’s influence is as blinding as her gigantic smile. She can perfect people’s poses with the press of a finger and move from silliness to profundity in the span of a sentence. Her fresh, jubilant, and always amusing methods are unique. — Andy