“Chant is not an obscure musical ritual - it is an important tool used by people everywhere to heal their bodies, quiet their minds, and bring the sacred into their lives.”
~ Don Campbell, The Mozart Effect
No matter what disturbance is being experienced in the body, mind or emotions, Kirtan has an amazing power to bring the practitioner out of discord, into a state of greater harmony and well being.
Join Julia Berkeley and Darren Marc in this first time heart-centered kirtan collaboration as they guide you through a delicious evening of music, mantra, and song. Discover the power of kirtan to clear away the cobwebs of your mind, uplift your mood and deliver you to the eternal refuge of peace that shines in the temple of your own heart.
What is Kirtan?
Kirtan is a call and response chanting practice that moves the heart towards an experience of inner silence, boundless love, and intimate union with the Divine. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been doing it forever this practice will uplift your heart and soul. Krishna Das says “The ability to sing beautifully is enjoyable, but not necessary. What matters is singing from the heart.” You don’t need to be able to sing, just be willing to give it a go and feel the effects!
SUNDAY November 24th @ 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Where: Alquimia, 445 W El Roblar Dr,
Ojai, CA 93023
Exchange: $20 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
Julia Berkeley has a passion for sharing practices that ignite the heart’s light. With a playful spirit and deep presence, she invites your heart and soul to shine. She offers kirtan, yoga (RYT 500), transformational workshops and private Soul Centered healing sessions in Ojai. Listen to her latest album, Embody Love, by clicking here.
Darren Marc is a soulful musician and songwriter from Long island. He has 30 original recordings featured as background music in film and television and being submitted for Grammy consideration in 4 categories for his original song ‘Whole Lot of Love’ which was featured on MTV’s Real World. Darren currently resides in Santa Barbara. He leads Kirtan and other heart-inspired gatherings throughout the country. He is also available for private healing sessions that integrate reiki with sound-healing. Find out more at www.awakenwithdarren.com