Private Kirtan in Novato
2022-10-01 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
We will be presenting a private kirtan on October 1st (save the date) in the backyard theatre of devotees in Novato. Email me for details

Satsang of Anandamayi Ma (online)
2022-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, November 20th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. A spirited discussion, kirtan and meditation will follow. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s:
(363) Satsang of Anandamayi Ma Sunday 10-16-2022 – YouTube

Workshop and Kirtans at Sivananda Bahamas
2022-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
November 28th — 30th; Two-day workshop and three kirtans at Sivananda Yoga Bahamas Retreat
Please join us in person if you can and online if not. I am working with them getting the link for the online programs. I am giving two classes entitled “Tools for Awakening; the Divine Names and the Divine Feminine”. I will have my kirtan band with me and we will do two evening kirtans.
Here is the link:
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas – Tools for Awakening November 2022 (sivanandabahamas.org)

Satsang of Anandamayi Ma via Zoom App
2022-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, December 18th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. A spirited discussion, kirtan and meditation will follow. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s:
(491) Satsang of Anandamayi Ma West 11-20-22 – YouTube

Class and kirtan at Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley
2022-12-31 13:00 - 22:00 | Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, 14651 Ballantree Ln, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Sunday, December 31st: Kirtan and class at the Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley
Gloria and I will be leading kirtan with my full band at the Yoga Farm. With me will be Susan Shloss on violin, Robert Adamich on guitar, and Ramana Erickson on tabla. Earlier in the day, I will present a class on the The Divine Names and how to work with them.
Here is the registration link:
Holiday Retreat: Yoga Practices for Divine Love in Daily Life (sivanandayogafarm.org)

In-Person kirtan at Integral Yoga Institute, San Francisco
2023-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, 770 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
Saturday, March 11th; Live in-person kirtan with Mangalananda and Friends; Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco; 7:00 PM
I will be joined by Susan Shloss on violin, Robert Adamich on guitar and Ramana Erickson on tabla, with special guest Prajna Vieira singing backup with me. Here is the link and registration:
Kirtan | Integral Yoga San Francisco (integralyogasf.org)

Zoom Satsang of Anandamayi Ma
2023-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, March 19th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. A spirited discussion, kirtan and meditation will follow. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma on Zoom
2023-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, April 16th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. A spirited discussion, kirtan and meditation will follow. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s:

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma
2023-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, June 18th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s during which we had the celebration of Ma’s Birthday (Janmotsav). (Sorry for the terrible tech problems!):

Kirtan at Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley
2023-06-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, 14651 Ballantree Ln, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Saturday, June 24th: Kirtan at Sivananda Yoga Farm in Grass Valley; 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 24th: Kirtan at Sivananda Yoga Farm in Grass Valley; 7:30 PM
Gloria, Ramana and I will be sharing kirtan at the beautiful Yoga Farm in Grass Valley. See link below for directions and registration. A place worth visiting!
https://sivanandayogafarm.org/programs/3391/acharya-mangalananda-concert/

Live Kirtan at the Ananda Community in Mountain View
2023-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Ananda Community, Palo Alto, 240 Monroe Drive, Mountain View, CA, 94040, United States
Saturday, July 8th; Kirtan at the Ananda Community of Yogananda in Mountain View; 240 Monroe Drive
Mountain View, CA; 5:00 to 7:00 PM Pacific.
I will be sharing kirtan with my full band: Gloria and I singing and harmonium; Ramana Erickson on tabla, Susan Shloss on violin, Robert Adamich on acoustic guitar, and Greg Barnett on bass and classical guitar. We will be on the lovely green in the middle of the community, outside under the trees. We will also livestream on my Facebook page: Acharya Mangalananda

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma on Zoom
2023-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Sunday, July 16th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s during which we had the celebration of Ma’s Birthday (Janmotsav). (Sorry for the terrible tech problems!):

Kirtan at Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco
2023-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, 770 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
Saturday, August 12th; Kirtan at the Interal Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St. San Francisco (allow time to find parking); 7:00 PM Pacific.
I will be sharing kirtan with my full band: Gloria and I singing and harmonium; Gobind Uppal on tabla, Susan Shloss on violin, Robert Adamich on acoustic guitar, and Greg Barnett on bass and classical guitar. This is a very cozy venue in the oldest Yoga Center in San Francisco. Generations of kirtan have gone on in this upper room. Come sing the Divine Names with us!

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma on Zoom
2023-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, August 20th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s during which we had the celebration of Ma’s Birthday (Janmotsav). (Sorry for the terrible tech problems!):

Live Kirtan in Freestone; Potluck and community event!
2023-09-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Land of the Good, 469 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone, CA, 95472, United States
September 9th, Saturday;
Kirtan at Land of the Good – Shivani Hawkins’ community space: 469 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone; 5:00 PM
We will begin the kirtan at 5:00 PM, followed by a potluck. Bring a dish to share if you can. We will have a beautiful outdoor event under the trees. With Gangadhar Gerhard on tabla, Susan Shloss on violin, Robert Adamaich on guitar, and Greg Barnett on bass and classical. Gloria and I leading with voice and harmonium.

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma on Zoom
2023-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, September 17th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163

Kirtan at Subud Hall in Sebastopol
2023-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Saturday, October 14th; Subud Hall Sebastopol. 234 Hutchins Sebastopol
6:00 -8:00 pm, doors open 5:30
Come and experience call-and-response spirited chanting of healing and enlivening sound formulas (mantras) set to exquisite music in the Indian Tradition.
This is our first time to play in this prestigious venue that has hosted so many spiritual events over the years. Mangalananda and Gloria on vocals and harmonium; Robert Adamich on acoustic guitar; Susan Shloss on violin; Ramana Erickson on tabla; Greg Barnett on bass and classical guitar.
$20 advance, $25 at the door
Advance tickets at Milk & Honey; 123 Main Street Sebastopol
707-824-1155
buy tickets online
https://tickets.brightstarevents.com/events/peacewave

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma on Zoom
2023-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, October 15th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma on Zoom
2023-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, November 19th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s satsang:

Thanksgiving Weekend workshop at the Sivananda Yoga Farm
2023-11-25 14:30 - 19:00 | Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, 14651 Ballantree Ln, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Saturday, November 25th; Workshop and Kirtan at Sivananda Yoga Farm in Grass Valley; 14651 Ballantree Lane, Grass Valley, CA
Please join us in the lovely rural setting to experience a Thanksgiving weekend you will be truly thankful for!
I will be giving a workshop on mantra and Bhakti Yoga, and we will present kirtan at the evening satsang. Here’s the link to register:
https://sivanandayogafarm.org/programs/3491/thanksgiving-retreat-for-joyful-living/?fbclid=IwAR1YcOQXeOfhWDR4BDYnOrHVouK9w8BOZXacETOXUz8QIo0ERzB2yG3ZFfU

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma on Zoom
2023-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, December 17th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. November’s meeting was special to me, as it marked the 50th anniversery of my diksha (Initiaion) from Ma, and I shared some of my memoires.
Here’s the link for last month’s satsang:

New Year's Retreat at Sivananda Bahamas
2024-01-01 22:00 - 23:30 | CA
Sunday, December 31st; Kirtan and retreat at Sivananda Bahamas; Paradise Island, Bahamas
I will be at the Sivananda Retreat once again with my full band to give the New Year’s Eve program and two successive nights of kirtans, plus a two-day course in mantra and chanting. It’s not too late for a Yoga Beach vacation! Here’s the link:
New Year’s Kirtan with Acharya Mangalananda December 2023

Matri Satsang of Anandmayi Ma on Zoom
2024-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, January 21st; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s satsang:
Satsang of Sri Anandamayi Ma 12-17-2023 – YouTube

Live Kirtan in Santa Rosa
2024-01-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA, United States
Sunday, January 28th; Kirtan at the Auditorium of Center for Spiritual Living; 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa; 4:00 PM
We have been invited again to share kirtan within this vibrant spiritual community in their beautiful auditorium. Gloria and I on vocals and harmonium, Susan Shloss on violin, Robert Adamich on guitar, Greg Barnett on bass and classical guitar, and Jesse Sheehan on tabla.
Kirtan with Mangalananda

Kirtan at Open Secret Bookstore
2024-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
Saturday, February 17; Kirtan at Open Secret Bookstore in San Rafael; 923 C Street; San Rafael. 6:00 PM
Open Secret Bookstore, a spiritual hub of Marin County since the ’70’s is presenting a few final events before closing. I did a monthly kirtan there for years and virtually all the Bay Area Artists (including Ram Das and Krishna Das) have performed there over the years. Please join us in this final tribute. With Susan Shloss on violin, Ramana Erickson on tabla, Robert Adamich on guitar, and Gloria and me on vocals.

Matri Satsang of Anandamayi Ma on Zoom
2024-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, February 18th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s satsang:
Satsang of Anandamayi Ma West 1-21-2024 (youtube.com)

Mahashivaratri Puja and Kirtan at Sivananda Yoga Farm
2024-03-08 08:00 - 2024-03-10 17:00 | Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, 14651 Ballantree Ln, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Friday, March 8th; All-night puja for Mahashivaratri; Sivananda Yoga Farm in Grass Valley
During the all-night puja at this wondeful rural retreat center, I will be singing kirtan and sharing memories of my piligrimages to many of the great Shiva shrines of India. The next night, March 9th, I will present kirtan at the evening Satsang. With Ramana Erickson on tabla.
To register, see: Sivaratri Weekend: Dissolution & Evolution (sivanandayogafarm.org)

Matri Satsang of Anandmayi Ma
2024-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Sunday, March 17th; Matri Satsang; Hosted by Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom; 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
We meet with the idea of invoking the Presence of Sri Anandamayi Ma and studying her words, life and teachings. We are being joined now by people from all over the world. Come and share Ma’s Presence with us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971685163?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode [REDACTED]
Meeting ID 849 7168 5163
With the permission of our Satsang participants, we are now recording the monthly Matri Satsangs, and they are posted to a new Youtube channel for later reference, or if you missed the live streams. Please see “Anandamayi Ma Satsang West” on Youtube. Here’s the link for last month’s satsang:
Satsang of Anandamayi Ma West 1-21-2024 (youtube.com)

Kirtan at a beautiful private home in Tiburon
2024-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
Saturday, March 23rd; Kirtan at a private home in Tiburon; 5:30 PM. Address will be shared when you register
I will be with my full band at a beautiful private home overlooking the San Francisco Bay. An intimate space for chanting together. Tea and cookies (made by Gloria) afterwards. With Ramana Erickson on tabla, Susan Shloss on violin, Robert Adamich on guitar and Greg Barnett on bass and classical
guitar.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to register. You will receive the address in your confirmation letter.
To register: please email me at .

Rescheduled: Kirtan at Private Home in Tiburon
2024-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Saturday, April 20th; Kirtan at a private home in Tiburon; 6:00 PM. Address will be shared when you register; rescheduled from last month
We had to cancel this event last month due to my sickness, but we were able to reschedule it for this month. So I will be with my full band at a beautiful private home overlooking the San Francisco Bay. An intimate space for chanting together. Tea and cookies (made by Gloria) afterwards. With Ramana Erickson on tabla, Susan Shloss on violin, Robert Adamich on guitar and Greg Barnett on bass and classical
guitar.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to register. You will receive the address in your confirmation letter. Even if you responded last month, please register again so we can keep accurate count.
To register: please email me at
matriprasad1008@gmail.com.
