Archive for October, 2008

Essential Kirtan Yoga Workshop MP3s and Pictures

“The Essential Kirtan and Yoga Workshop” was led by Raghunath, Gaura Vani, Keli Lalita and Balaram-chandra. It was a magical experience for all of us. About 20 people attended throughout the weekend and we were all uplifted and transformed by the deep mystical practices and divine friendships we developed. Thank you to all who took part.

If you were there, we’d love to hear from you to understand how this workshop affected your lives. You can contact us or simply post a comment below.

We feel the photos, MP3s and videos (coming soon) speak for themselves.

Gaura and Raghunath Leading Kirtan before Yoga Raghunath getting everyone warmed up.

People starting to show their true acrobatic colors. Hot Yoga - Camera started to fog.

Ananta Govinda and Gaura having Kirtan. Kirtan! Continue reading ‘Essential Kirtan Yoga Workshop MP3s and Pictures’

Kirtan MP3s and Photos from VCU

Gaura Vani & As Kindred Spirits perform at VCU Gaura Vani & As Kindred Spirits perform at VCU

The VCU show on Oct. the 18th was great fun. Our good friend Gauri, a PHD student at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), invited us to perform as guests of the Yoga Education Student Orginization (YESO). The turnout was a little less then expected due to an unforseen student holiday that occured over the weekend, but all who were there danced and chanted their hearts out. Continue reading ‘Kirtan MP3s and Photos from VCU’

Kirtan t-shirts are here.

We’ve been looking to put up some t-shirts for sale on the GauraVani.com store, but couldn’t find any that were cool enough for our kirtaneers. So we had world-class fashion designer,  Antonio Russo, flown in from Italy to come up with four never-before-seen t-shirt styles!

Naw, just kidding. Gaura and Rasa designed them, but they’re still pretty hot. They are available in different cuts for men and for women, and will be printed on American Apparel shirts. Now Available from MerchNow our professional fulfillment center!

4 New Kirtan Shirts from GauraVani.com

Baltimore Yoga Village - Kirtan and Photos

Saturday, we were welcomed at Baltimore Yoga Village for a spirited and interactive performance. Gaura brought his kids, who were eager to dance for everyone and Vrinda taught us all some fun Bharata Natyam steps. When the kirtan got going, all were equipped to move…with style!

Check out the pics and kirtan recordings from that night.

 Gaura Vani and As Kindred Spirits performing Kirtan at the Baltimore Yoga Village Gaura Vani and As Kindred Spirits performing Kirtan at the Baltimore Yoga Village

Vrinda Rani dancing for the Krishna Murari Kirtan  Vrinda Rani dances Bharatnatyam (Classical Indian dancing of the Gods)

Gaura Vani - Krishna Keshava


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Kirtan Recordings from Sacred Sounds

Our monthly Sacred Sounds program was great. The Kirtan was great as you’ll hear below and the discussion on “Spiritual Economics: Staying conscious during financial hardships” went well beyond the allotted time. The potluck dinner was also amazing.

The next Sacred Sounds program is at Gaura’s House on Saturday Nov. 1st starting at 6:00 pm. Make sure you are on our mailing list by dropping us an email here.

Gaura Vani - Hare Krishna

 Jagai Nitai - Hare Krishna

 Vrinda Rani - Hare Krishna

 Anuttama Prabhu - Nrsimha Prayers

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Kirtan MP3s and Photos from Studio Serenity

On Friday night, we spent some time with our old friends at Studio Serenity. The energy was calm and meditative until we decided that it was time to get our groove on. It wasn’t long before everyone was on their feet!

We recorded and uploaded all the kirtan from that night. Take a look!

Gaura leads Kirtan at Studio Serenity Chanters raise their hands during Kirtan at Studio Serenity

Gaura Vani - Ram Bolo

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Diwali at the National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral LogoWelcoming the Sacred Feminine in a Celebration of Diwali

Diwali program 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Free and open to the public

The Hindu-Vaishnav harvest festival of Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil and marks the start of the New Year. Small twinkling earthen lamps called “divas” are lit to welcome the feminine divine presence of Laxmi and her blessings of wealth and prosperity in an invocation of happiness for the year to come. Come add your voice to this joyful candlelit celebration as we chant the names of God in the ancient Indian call-and-response group worship practice of “kirtan.” Canadian vocalist Vrindavan Rao joins singer and harmonium player Gaura Vani and the sacred world music group As Kindred Spirits to invite us into a musical meditation of dance, healing, and connection with the divine. Continue reading ‘Diwali at the National Cathedral’

Sacred Sounds Event Tonight

Join us at 5:30 tonight for our monthly Sacred Sounds gathering. We will come together to feast, share our realizations, and experience some enlivening and inspiring kirtans. All are welcome! Please contact us for directions or for more information.

Also, tomorrow night at 7:30 we will be performing at Baltimore Yoga Village, one of the leading yoga centers in the Baltimore - Washington D.C. metropolitan area for kirtan and world music. Formally a historical fabric manufacturing mill, this yoga center, with its exposed brick and wood floor, will make this a unique and comfortable space to sing and meditate in. Tickets are available for prepurchasing. Visit our upcoming shows page for more information on this an other exciting events. Hope to see you soon!