Join Rob and Melissa for a joy-filled evening of kirtan (call and response chanting). Kirtan is a form of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion, and whether you are new to it or a life-long devotee, Rob and Melissa offer a fun and accessible place to gather and sing together in community.
“The words of these chants are called the divine names and they come from a place that’s deeper than our hearts and our thoughts, deeper than the mind. And so as we sing them they turn us towards ourselves, into ourselves. They bring us in, and as we offer ourselves into the experience, the experience changes us. They come from the Hindu tradition, but it’s not about being a Hindu, or believing anything in advance. It’s just about doing it, and experiencing. Nothing to join, you just sit down and sing.” – Krishna Das
“Rob and Melissa light up the room with their soulful voices and their passion for Sanskrit chants and inspirational lyrics. Melissa’s angelic voice is the perfect complement to Rob’s more earthy, singer-songwriter vocals. Rob’s down-to-earth stories invite both the uninitiated and the more experienced kirtan participants to feel welcome.” – Jeni Martinez, Studio Owner at Three Trees Yoga
Please bring a cushion or something comfortable to sit on.
Schedule:
- Kirtans take place on or around the second Saturday of the month.
- September 8, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Save the date: Dec. 15, 2018 & Jan. 12, 2019
Cost: By Donation
About the Teachers: Melissa & Rob Lundsgaard
Husband and wife, Rob and Melissa, are Bhakti yoga teachers and kirtan singers devoted to celebrating the divine through the practice of kirtan. Their heart-filled songs blend Sanskrit mantras with modern, accessible melodies and lush harmonies. Their music has been described as “heart-opening bliss,” “joyful medicine, ” and “love and devotion materialized.”