Five full days of kirtan on two stages, yoga classes, lectures, clothes and books vendors and general festive fun. Some of the most renowned kirtan artists in the world are always there. This year is the 10th anniversary and Dr. Deepak Chopra will be the special guest. The regulars such as Krishna Das, Jai Utal, […]
I have been invited to speak at the 4th World Congress of Chinese Medicine and Yoga in San Diego I will be down at Bhakti Fest that weekend and extend my stay, driving down to San Diego to give two lectures on "The Yoga of Healing Sound" in which I will discuss Mantra Yoga and […]
Our unstoppable duet of Ragis, Swamiji and I are back together. For years we sang and taught together throughout India and Europe. Now Swamiji is doing the crucial fundraising tour for our school in India alone. Come and sing with us (we'll do some of our old favorites) and support our school in India. We […]
We continue our fundraising kirtans, now in the East Bay. Santpreet Hira on tabla
This is a special time to meet our wonderful Swamiji in an intimate and informal setting. There will be the IYI kirtan, and some kirtan from us, then all will be able to ask Swamiji questions. Come and meet this gentle giant of love and wisdom and interact with joy! With Ramana Erickson on tabla
Come and join us in the intimate and informal setting for deep exploration in kirtan--new ones every month. With Narayandas Ruff on twelve string, Upendra Wrinkle on flute and Gangadhar Gerhard on tabla
Please join us if you are in the LA area in beautiful Ojai, up in the mountains. Tabla Master Daniel Paul will be on the road with me, along with my friends Robert and Susan. In Ojai, we will perform in the lovely outdoor theatre of Ananda Verandah. We will be supported by the sweet […]
In the beautiful seaside town of Encinitas (just north of San Diego), so sanctified by the presence of the Hermitage of Paramahansa Yogananda, we will be with our old friends Sundaram and Hillary LaPierre in their beautiful Jyoti Mandir, empowered by years of kirtan and prayers. We will be joined by the local voice of […]
I will be giving a workshop entitled "Tools for Awakening: the Divine Names and the Divine Feminine". We will work together with mantras, guided meditations and chanting to strengthen our longing for awakening and enlightenment.
At the request of the kirtan community in Petaluma, we are now doing a monthly kirtan in a private home. A wonderful group and space. With Narayan Dass Ruff on twelve string and Gangadhar Ruff on tabla. Limited space, so please email Derick for RSVP and the address: [email protected]
