Workshop in Divine Unity -- Swakriya Yoga
2015-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, 770 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
Take the next step in deepening your spiritual life by participating in the experience of Swakriya Yoga. This presentation is a specialty of our Anandamayi Ma Ashrams in India. Through the medium of simple movements, breathing and guided meditations, the participants can experience a widening of consciousness and a deep sense of the Unity of Life that all true spiritual teachers emphasize in their instructions. Relevant to aspirants in any stage of their practice. Swami Gurusharanananda and I have received wonderful responses from these classes during our yearly tours of Europe.
For registration: http://integralyogasf.org/workshops-and-events/

I’ll be driving down to southern CA with two members of my band on the weekend of Sept. 17th
2015-09-17 08:00 - 17:00

Kirtan at Bhakti Yoga Shala, Santa Monica (LA area)
2015-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Bhakti Yoga Shala, 207 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
Join us for kirtan in this famous studio of kirtan and bhakti, run by Govindas and Radha. With my band, joined by Cooper Madison on tabla. Come sing with authentic, raga-based kirtan from village India.
Link: http://www.bhaktiyogashala.com/special_event.html

Lila Fest! -- a wonderful fundraiser event for Self Realization Fellowship
2015-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Rancho Encinitas Academy School, 910 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA, United States
Join us at the beautiful Rancho Encinitas Academy School (910 Encinitas Blvd.) for kirtan benefitting a worthy cause in the Self Realization Fellowship Youth Projects. With my band and Cooper Madison on tabla. Deep, meditative mantras and rousing devotional kirtan from village India.
For tickets: http://www.chelagala.org/Events/LilaFestLite2015Tickets

Kirtan in Santa Barbara
2015-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Our first time in this lovely studio where kirtan is a regular event. If you’re in the area, come and sing the Lord’s Names with us.

Kirtan at Integral Yoga in San Francisco
2015-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, 770 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
We return to this deep and established Center of spirituality in San Francisco. Join us for kirtan in an intimate setting with their vibrant spiritual community. With my full band.

Link: http://integralyogasf.org/workshops-and-events/

Matri Satsang of Sri Anandamayi Ma
2015-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Sukha Yoga, 1020 Railroad Ave., Novato, 94945, United States
Although we try to have the Matri Satsang on every THIRD SUNDAY of the month, this month both Gloria and I will be out of town, so we have to switch it to the fourth Sunday. In future, unless otherwise announced, every third Sunday.

Please join us to learn more of Sri Anandamayi Ma and the Divine Mother Principal in general. We will meet with the intention of invoking, studying and being blessed and lifted by Anandamayi Ma. We will sing some Ma kirtan, read her words and discuss them, sing the Ma Chalisa and have some group meditation time. We now are in such a wonderful new venue! We will meet every third Sunday of the month.
Sukha Yoga, 1020 Railroad Ave, Novato, CA 94945

From I 101, take the DeLong exit for downtown Novato.
Turn west towards downtown. At the stoplight of Reichert (at Whole Foods) turn right.
The next street, on Grant turn right
Cross the railroad tracks and on Railroad Ave. turn left
Slightly ahead on the right, 2nd floor
From 5:30 — 7:30 PM

Monthly Kirtan at Open Secret
2015-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
We continue our monthly deep exploration of raga, taal and bhaav. Performing new kirtans and delving deeply into their meaning and effect. In the intimate setting of the Temple Room at Open Secret.

NEW! Monthly Kirtan at Sonoma Ashram
2015-10-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Sonoma Ashram, 1087 Craig Ave, Sonoma, CA, United States
Please join me in sharing kirtan in this paradisical setting of a lovely garden ashram in the country. We will join the devoted community, led by Baba Harihara Ramji in singing the Divine Names in their round meditation temple, following Baba’s Sunday morning talk. This will be a monthly event on the second Sunday morning of every month. From 9:00 — 10:30 AM

Come and meet Swami Gurusharan!
2015-10-14 19:30 - 21:00 | 4th Street Yoga, 1809 4th St, Berkeley, CA, United States
Please come and meet our Swami Gurusharanananda ji –the head of our Ma Sharanam Ashrams and School in India. The first date is a free event — an informal satsang and kirtan just to get to know Swamiji.

Weekend retreat with Swami ji and myself--"Music, Mantra and Ma"
2015-10-16 19:30 - 2015-10-19 21:30 | Sukha Yoga, 1020 Railroad Ave., Novato, 94945, United States
Swami ji and I will be teaming up and offering a weekend workshop in the teachings of Sri Anandamayi Ma, meditation, Swakriya Yoga—the Experience of Unity—and lots of kirtan chanting. Come and experience this dynamic, charismatic leader from India and deepen your spiritual life with true inner experience. The course will run from Friday night, October 16th at 7:30 (informal satsang and kirtan) through Sunday evening October 18th. Tuition of $150 includes meals on Saturday and Sunday. There are also rooms blocked in a nearby motel for out of town visitors. Some scholarships available.

Kirtan with Sw. Gurusharanananda and Mangalananda
2015-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Sukha Yoga, 1020 Railroad Ave., Novato, 94945, United States
Swamiji and I will present a rousing kirtan at Sukha Yoga as part of our weekend retreat, but this is also open to the public, who can come separate from the retreat.

Kirtan in Berkeley
2015-11-07 19:30 - 21:30 | 4th Street Yoga, 1809 4th St, Berkeley, CA, United States
Join us in Barbara’s lovely upstairs studio in Berkeley for Traditional village kirtan. Bob Couillard on guitar, Robert Adamich on bass, Gangadhar on tabla and Sahib Amar Kaur on viola, Dharma Devi Delong on flute.

Monthly kirtan at Sonoma Ashram
2015-11-08 09:45 - 10:45 | Sonoma Ashram, 1087 Craig Ave, Sonoma, CA, United States
Please join me in sharing kirtan in this paradisiacal setting of a lovely garden ashram in the country. We will join the devoted community, led by Baba Harihara Ramji in singing the Divine Names in their round meditation temple, following Baba’s Sunday morning talk. This will be a monthly event on the second Sunday morning of every month.

With Bob Couillard and Gangadhar Gerhard

At Sonoma Ashram: 1087 Craig Ave. Sonoma

Monthly Kirtan at Open Secret
2015-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
We continue our monthly deep exploration of raga, taal and bhaav. Performing new kirtans and delving deeply into their meaning and effect. In the intimate setting of the Temple Room at Open Secret.
At a new time: 7:30 instead of 7:00

Kirtan at Ananda Community in South Bay
2015-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Ananda Community, 240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View, CA, 94040, United States
Please join us in sharing kirtan with the devoted disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda at the beautiful Ananda Community Temple in Palo Alto. Bob Couillard on guitar, Robert Adamich on bass, Gangadhar on tabla, Susan Shloss on violin and Dharma Devi Delong on flute.

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma
2015-11-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Sukha Yoga, 1020 Railroad Ave., Novato, 94945, United States
We will invoke Sri Anandamayi Ma in song and prayer, study and discuss her words, sing the Ma Chalisa and explore the Divine Mother principle in general. Join us to learn more of and tune in to the Mother.

Monthly Kirtan at Open Secret Bookstore
2015-12-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
Please join us for an informal kirtan experience in an intimate space. We’ll delve more deeply into the elements of kirtan: bhaav, raga, taal; plus the meanings of the words and the history of the chants.

Monthly kirtan at Sonoma Ashram, Sunday Morning
2015-12-13 09:30 - 10:45 | Sonoma Ashram, 1087 Craig Ave, Sonoma, CA, United States
For me this is the perfect venue for kirtan — a beautiful country ashram setting and sincere aspirants who love to chant the Lord’s Name together. We meet in the round meditation Temple and share kirtan after the weekly Sunday morning talk by the Community’s leader, Baba Harihar Ramji. Joining me are Bob Couillard on acoustic twelve-string and Gangadhar Gerhard on tabla. The full schedule is:

8:30 — 9:00 AM, meditation
9:00 — 9:30 AM, Baba’s Sunday morning spiritual talk
9:30 — 10:30 kirtan

Kirtan at Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley
2015-12-26 19:30 - 21:30
In the scenic mountain town of Nevada City, the Ananda Community of Paramahansa Yogananda has established such a beautiful spiritual center for yoga, kirtan and spiritual supplies.

see site: https://sivanandayogafarm.org/course/holiday_and_new_years_yoga_retreat_california

Kirtan at Inner Path in Nevada City
2015-12-27 19:30 - 21:30
In the scenic mountain town of Nevada City, the Ananda Community of Paramahansa Yogananda has established such a beautiful spiritual center for yoga, kirtan and spiritual supplies.

see site: http://nevadacity.innerpath.org/event/kirtan-with-acharya-mangalananda-2/

Ganesh Puja for 2016 at Open Secret
2016-01-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
We will be led by Uma Reed in this auspicious invocation and worship of Sri Ganesha, beseeching blessing for our New Year. I’ll be singing a Ganesh kirtan, along with other kirtan artists

Monthly Kirtan at Sonoma Ashram
2016-01-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Sonoma Ashram, 1087 Craig Ave, Sonoma, CA, United States
Please join me in sharing kirtan in this paradisiacal setting of a lovely garden ashram in the country. We will join the devoted community, led by Baba Harihara Ramji in singing the Divine Names in their round meditation temple, following Baba’s Sunday morning talk. This will be a monthly event on the second Sunday morning of every month. Bob Couillard on guitar and Gangadhar on tabla.

8:30 AM – group meditation
9:00 AM – lecture by Babaji Harihara
9:30 AM – kirtan led by Mangalananda

Monthly Kirtan at Open Secret
2016-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
We continue our monthly deep exploration of raga, taal and bhaav. Performing new kirtans and delving deeply into their meaning and effect. In the intimate setting of the Temple Room at Open Secret. Bob Couillard on guitar and Gangadhar on tabla

Matri Satsang of Sri Anandamayi Ma
2016-01-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Sukha Yoga, 1020 Railroad Ave., Novato, 94945, United States

Full Moon Kirtan with Mirabai and Mangalananda
2016-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Yoga of Sausalito, 110 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA, United States
A wonderful kirtan evening on the first full moon of 2016. I will be joined by Mirabai and her lovely devotional chant as we take turns leading kirtan and blending in a cooperative melody. An evening not to be missed! With Bob Coulliard on guitar and Gangadhar on tabla along with other guest musicians.
To register: 415-332-9642

Radio Broadcast Interview with Mangalananda
2016-02-07 18:30 - 19:00
On Sunday evening, the 7th February, I am going to be interviewed live on a radio program called”The Golden Age Music Show”…streaming from a radio station in Arizona. Tune in between 6:00 — 7:30 PM, to hear some of my music, plus a live interview and an opportunity to call in and speak together in person.
To tune in through the Internet, go the the site: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spiritualimageproductions. Click on the name of the broadcast for the video player to appear. To call in directly to the show, use 646-716-4251
They are giving a free copy of my recent CD, “Bhajo Ma” to the 1st three callers.

Monthly Kirtan at Open Secret
2016-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
Join me, along with Bob Couillard on guitar, and Gangadhar on tabla for my monthly kirtan “class” at Open Secret.
During these sessions, we will together explore the depths of kirtan, explaining the words, Ragas, Traditions, legends and stories that accompany the ancient Indian chants. What do the words we sing really mean, and how do we invoke this Presence and Energy in the deepest way? Kirtan in depth will be explored, plus I will be sharing my life-long experience and association with India, and its Saints and music.

Monthly Kirtan at Open Secret
2016-03-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
We continue our monthly deep exploration of raga, taal and bhaav. Performing new kirtans and delving deeply into their meaning and effect. In the intimate setting of the Temple Room at Open Secret. Bob Couillard on acoustic twelve string; Gangadhar Gerhard on tabla.

Kirtan at Sukha Yoga
2016-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Sukha Yoga, 1020 Railroad Ave., Novato, 94945, United States
Join us in this beautiful studio for Traditional kirtan from village India. Sing, dance, participate in your own way and chant the Holy Names of the Divine! Robert Adamich on bass; Susan Shloss on violin; Bob Couillard on twelve string acoustic; Sahar on tabla.
