I am very looking forward to spending a weekend at Yoga Mandali.  We will have discussions on Bhakti Yoga, learn about Mantra Music, learn how to play the harmonium, and, of course, there will be kirtan. Cost for the entire weekend (includes asana classes, discussions, harmonium lessons, mantra teachings and the Saturday evening kirtan) is [...]

Please join us for our annual Sacred Sounds program in Ashton, MD. As in previous years, we are honored and grateful to have HG Radhanath Swami grace us with his presence. Kirtan, dance and feast under the stars. Schedule: 6:30pm – 7:45pm potluck dinner** 8:00pm – Discourse by HG Radhanath Swami followed by kirtan and [...]

In the past several years, I had scheduling conflicts, thus I was unable to attend this very special event.  This year I feel very fortunate to be able to be there.  We will have a pre-Festival kirtan on the evening of Thursday, May 10. Festival info: Classes by Radhanath Swami, Varsana Swami, Bhakti Marg Swami, [...]

I am deeply grateful to be joining His Grace Radhanath Swami for these upcoming events this month: Thursday, April 19th at Rutgers University Friday, April 20th at Columbia University Earl Hall Auditorium Saturday, April 21st: 6 Hour Kirtan at the Bhakti Center NYC Sunday, April 22nd: Stanton Street Yoga Grand Opening Celebration Thursday, April 26th [...]

Join me and my dear friends Ananta, Acyuta and many others to celebrate the glorious appearance day of Lord Ramacandra. The celebration will take place at the Broome Street Temple in New York City. The admission is free. Friday, March 30th 6pm – 10pm

I’m thrilled to be a part of Jai Uttal’s Evening of Ecstatic Chant in Andover, Massachusetts. Hope you can come and join us for this unforgettable evening of sacred music and association with wonderful people. Date: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 General admission: $34 Chinmaya Maruti Temple, 1st Union Street, Andover, MA  

MOVING IN HARMONY WITH THE UNIVERSE Immerse in a harmonious flow of movement and music at one of New York’s finest yoga centers, Om Factory.  Kirtan Smith and Gaura Vani will host this one-of-a-kind workshop titled Moving in Harmony with the Universe. Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30-9pm Cost: $45 by March 8, $55 thereafter

For the second year in a row, Gaura Vani will join His Grace Radhanath Swami at The Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas for a week-long Bhakti Yoga Retreat starting April 26, 2012.

Join Gaura Vani, Shyamdas, SRI Kirtan, Jai Uttal, Donna LeRoy, Wah! and others at the fifth annual Spring Ecstatic Chant kirtan celebration. Event dates: May 4 – 6, 2012 Tuition: $275 For more info and to register, visit Omega Institute website.  

Want to explore the art of harmonium playing and leading kirtan? Join me next month for harmonium workshops in New York. March 2 at Sadhana Yoga in Hudson, NY March 9-11 at Yogamaya in New York, NY Click here for details.

SoundBody, SoundMind: Part 1 LOTUS: A Sacred Symbol This Workshop series was developed by Kirtan to provide a rich, lush, unique yoga experience. Each installment of the series will feature incredible musicians who will enhance the Asana practice with live music, and enchant us with stories, parables and mantras. The inaugural SoundBody, SoundMind exploration will [...]