Take the next step in deepening your spiritual life by participating in the experience of Swakriya Yoga. This presentation is a specialty of Sri Anandamayi Ma Ashram in Omkareshwar, India and is presented by Acharya Mangalananda, a representative Teacher from that Ashram. Through the medium of simple movements, breathing and guided meditations, the participants can […]

I will be leading kirtan at Sivananda Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, CA on November 8th at 7:30. I will be joined by a wonderful female tabla player, Aminah Chisti. She is a celebrated Quali musician (Sufi Tradition) and tours Pakistan every year. We will also have Andre Preece, a fine local guitarist joining us […]

This is more of a kirtan class in which we share Traditional kirtans and bhajans in depth, thinking of the meanings, histories and stories; the ragas and taals, etc. Intimate setting and  only Gangadhar accompanying on tabla.

This is  more of a kirtan class in which we will explore more in depth the words, ragas (scales), taal (rhythm) and bhaav (emotions) of each kirtan

Take the next step in deepening your spiritual life by participating in the experience of Swakriya Yoga. By tuning the body to the Divine Mother through the elements of Nature, the participants experience a widening of consciousness and a direct connection to the Divine Feminine. Through the medium of simple movements, breathing and mantras a […]

I will be sharing kirtan with my full band of talented musicians. Chanting from village India!

I will share my monthly kirtan class at Open Secret Bookstore. In an intimate, informal space we will together share the depths of kirtan, exploring its ragas, taal and bhav.

With my full band  of wonderful musicians (tabla, guitar, bass, violin and flute), we will  share the spirited kirtan of village India. Authentic, Traditional and lively!

Come for a full weekend retreat at the beautiful, secluded and quiet Sivananda Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, CA. There are beautiful accommodations, yoga classes, vegetarian food, etc.  Within the ashram schedule, I will present a workshop on Bhakti Yoga according to Anandamayi Ma--- the devotion of Unity. On Saturday night, the 31st, I will […]

I'll be once again at Barbara's lovely studio in Berkeley with my full band to present a new set of lively Traditional kirtan from village India.