Babaji-Inspired Kirtan
Location
Magpie House/Yogaplex Yoga School
About
Calming, devotional evenings of meditative Sanskrit mantra chanting kirtan. Enter a space of remembrance, love, and connection with Saraswati, & traditional instruments. Every 4th Monday 7-8:30pm, with short restorative yoga. Studio details & venue www.MagpieHouse.com.au 48 Main St Upwey opposite station.
Saraswati recently returned from the Kumaon foothills of the Indian Himalayas, the home of India's great saints as well as the acknowledged Shiva Mahavatar Babaji. The mission is to create a new, loving, humanitarian society, to provide ashrams around the world where people can go for spiritual nourishment.
The meditative state created through Kirtan allows participants to enter a space of remembrance, love, and connection. Through the practice of chanting Sanskrit mantras together, people have the opportunity to reconnect with themselves and experience a sense of inner calm.
The chanting supports self-regulation by helping participants slow down, focus their attention, and settle their nervous system. Although Kirtan is a collective group practice, it also becomes a deeply personal and intimate experience. Each person engages with the practice in their own way, creating space for reflection, healing, and inner awareness while still feeling supported by the shared energy of the group.
The practice runs for one hour, and punctuality is important so everyone can settle into the shared meditative space together from the beginning. The uninterrupted flow of the chanting helps create a deeper collective experience. One hour is skirted by a restorative opening, and a closing time for personal and collective reflection.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, beliefs, or musical ability. There is no expectation to sing perfectly or to have any prior experience. Participants are welcome to chant, listen quietly, or simply be present in the space. My hope is that everyone leaves feeling more connected to themselves, to others, and to a deeper sense of peace and well-being.
Saraswati recently returned from the Kumaon foothills of the Indian Himalayas, the home of India's great saints as well as the acknowledged Shiva Mahavatar Babaji. The mission is to create a new, loving, humanitarian society, to provide ashrams around the world where people can go for spiritual nourishment.
The meditative state created through Kirtan allows participants to enter a space of remembrance, love, and connection. Through the practice of chanting Sanskrit mantras together, people have the opportunity to reconnect with themselves and experience a sense of inner calm.
The chanting supports self-regulation by helping participants slow down, focus their attention, and settle their nervous system. Although Kirtan is a collective group practice, it also becomes a deeply personal and intimate experience. Each person engages with the practice in their own way, creating space for reflection, healing, and inner awareness while still feeling supported by the shared energy of the group.
The practice runs for one hour, and punctuality is important so everyone can settle into the shared meditative space together from the beginning. The uninterrupted flow of the chanting helps create a deeper collective experience. One hour is skirted by a restorative opening, and a closing time for personal and collective reflection.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, beliefs, or musical ability. There is no expectation to sing perfectly or to have any prior experience. Participants are welcome to chant, listen quietly, or simply be present in the space. My hope is that everyone leaves feeling more connected to themselves, to others, and to a deeper sense of peace and well-being.