The Heart of Yoga: Kirtan with Sonia Karas, December 10, 6-7 pm
An Entryway into the Path of Bhakti, Devotional Yoga
“Devotion is a way of being, it's not something you do. It's dedication to finding awareness and Love. Chanting is like asanas for the mind and the heart.” -Krishna Das
The tradition of yoga is vast, and includes beautiful and deep teachings about supreme love and devotion. At the heart of these teachings is the practice of Kirtan- call and response chanting of mantras.
In this gathering you'll experience an introduction to chanting, learn about the mantras and why they're used, and basic pronunciation. Sonia will share some of her favorite stories from the Vedic lineage, tales of the gods and goddesses and how they relate to our every day lives. This is a welcome opportunity for anyone who is curious about other aspects of Yoga in a relaxed environment. No experience is needed, and this gathering is created with those totally new to Bhakti in mind.
Saturday, December 10th, 6-7:00 pm
$22 Exchange, Membership Holders $18 *Please inquire here if this is inaccessible for you for Seva opportunities to assist with this event.
“According to kirtan artist and bhakti yoga educator David Newman, kirtan means “to praise that which is exalted”—aka, the divine. The word “kirtan” also stems from a Sanskrit root that means “to cut through,” he says, so kirtan is also “a practice for cutting through the idea of separation, for connecting to our hearts and connecting to the moment through sound.” -The Beginners’ Guide to Kirtan and Mantra. (n.d.). Kripalu. https://kripalu.org/resources/beginners-guide-kirtan-and-mantra
Sonia Karas is a devotional guide, Kirtan Wallah, Devotional Guide, Yoga Instructor, story teller, and student of Vedanta and Śakti Tantra. Her studies have lead her over 8+ years to learn, mentor, and practice with many great teachers worldwide devoting a Study to Hindu & Vedic Phlosophy, SRY, Bahkti, Vedc Chanting, & more.