Friday, December 21 (Winter Solstice), 8:15 - 10:15 pm
$15 suggested donation
Join us for our special December kirtan celebration ushering in the light of Solstice. Participate in WHY's annual 'fire ceremony': write down what you wish to let go of and what you want to manifest into your life and then toss them into the flames in this ancient ritual. Devotional English and Sanskrit chants will be sung as we honor the outgoing and welcome the new calendar year.
Kirtan: an evening of devotional singing, chanting, and personal expression. It is part of an ancient form of yoga known as Bhakti, or the Yoga of Devotion. The meditative quality of the music promotes a joyousness of spirit. Shankara leads our group in chants and songs in Sanskrit and English, from ancient Vedic text to traditional American music. Kirtan is for everyone, the experience itself offers possibilities of personal discovery or simply, the joy of raising one's voice in song. Allow yourself the gift of making a joyous noise. It's all about the spirit and the feeling. Bring yours to share! Expect surprises and unannounced musical guests!
I'm happy to be one of the "friends" - I play guitar and bass with the WHY kirtan ensemble. So if you are planning to come, wave or wink or say hi or something. $15 seems a bit pricey but I think the money goes to charity - and the December kirtan is always packed (there is a pretty great fire ceremony and stuff)
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