by Kitzie | Apr 29, 2014 | Mantra & Consciousness, New World Kirtan Podcast
This week’s podcast is a solid hour of the mantra Om, which is not so much a word as “rather an intonation, which, like music, transcends the barriers of age, race, culture and even species.” When we chant Om we align our body/mind/Spirit, and we...
by Kitzie | Dec 12, 2013 | Mantra & Consciousness
The following is an excerpt from Ram Dass’ new book, “Polishing the Mirror” – which is out now. Inside of me there’s a mantra going on that reminds me of who I am. It’s that place inside – that niche in the wall where the candle flame never flickers. Always bringing...
by Kitzie | Nov 25, 2013 | Mantra & Consciousness
My Love Affair With Kirtan from Jersey Shore Macrobiotics My then yoga teacher, Gopali Vaccarelli, who is an incredibly gifted teacher and has been a major spiritual influence in my life, first introduced me to Kirtan in 2006. I had never heard of Kirtan before, but...
by Kitzie | Nov 16, 2013 | Mantra & Consciousness
Ever wonder what you’re chanting during a yoga class? Nervous about chanting the wrong thing? The Yoga Journal Guide provides translations, historical information, and pronunciation tips for common chants. Read the entire article...
by Spring | Nov 15, 2013 | From the Bhakti Trail, Mantra & Consciousness
by Spring Groove This begins a series of columns by kirtan artist Spring Groove. Spring currently lives in Bologna, Italy and is Dave Stringer’s back-up singer when he’s in Europe. She’s also a kirtan wallah in her own right, playing a set at Bhakti...
by Kitzie | Nov 2, 2013 | Mantra & Consciousness
Here’s an interesting and informative article about Bhakti Yoga from Teachasana. Bhakti Yoga Part 1 — What Is It? by Hari-kirtana das for Teachasana It’s wonderful to be able to teach students about Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion, because it adds such...
