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Ecstatic Chant

The Yoga of Voice

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August 30, 2013 – September 02, 2013
Location:
Rhinebeck, NY
Course:
SM13-4303-478
Teacher:
Krishna Das, Deva Premal, Miten, Jai Uttal... See More
Tuition:
$395
SM13-4303-478Krishna Das, Deva Premal, Miten, Jai Uttal, Snatam Kaur Khalsa, Donna De Lory, Carioca Trio, Radhanath Swami, Ram Dass, Manose, Steve Gorn, Gaura Vani, Mayapuris, The Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Party,
Description

Join us for our ninth annual Ecstatic Chant retreat, one of the most popular events at Omega. A remarkable opportunity to experience some of the Western world’s leading devotional singers, this inspiring weekend nourishes the soul with a rich tradition of musical prayer and meditation.

Known in Sanskrit as kirtan, devotional chanting awakens a longing in the heart for the experience of inner silence, boundless love, and intimate union with the divine. Emerging from Hindu traditions in India, kirtan is practiced by millions of people. The call-and-response, rhythmic quality of these unifying chants kindles an exhilarating, joyful mood and is accepted as one of the surest paths to enlightenment. In recent years, pioneering musicians and seekers have brought this magical tradition to the West.

Throughout the weekend—including an extraordinary all-night Saturday session—we explore a variety of chants and chanting styles, interspersed with rejuvenating sessions of meditation, yoga, and story sharing.

Save $50 on the Labor Day weekend Ecstatic Chant workshop when you attend Spring Ecstatic Chant. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

Performers

Krishna Das
Deva Premal & Miten
Jai Uttal
Snatam Kaur Khalsa
Donna De Lory
Carioca Trio
Gaura Vani with the Mayapuris
Fannah-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali party
Manose
Steve Gorn
Radhanath Swami
Ram Dass via satellite

Performers are subject to change. Ram Dass will appear via live video stream. This workshop begins Friday at 7:30 p.m. and concludes Monday at 12:30 p.m. Omega is grateful to the artists who support this event, including Daniel Paul and yoga teacher Annette Knopp.

IN MEMORY OF SHYAMDAS

Ecstatic Chant is dedicated to our beloved friend and spiritual brother Shyamdas. His deep devotion and untiring love for kirtan and bhav continually illuminates this event. Shyam shared our vision to bring the bhakti community together at Omega each year to celebrate. He is with us always.


More Information

There will be short breaks between each session. The above schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the faculty.

Schedule
FRIDAY
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.Check In (Rooms available after 5:00 p.m.)
7:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.(Saturday)Workshop
 
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Workshop
2:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Workshop
7:30 p.m.–5:15 a.m.(Sunday)Workshop
 
SUNDAY
11:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
2:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m.Workshop
7:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m.(Monday)Workshop
MONDAY
9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Workshop
Teachers
Krishna Das
Krishna Das

Grammy-nominee Krishna Das is one of the foremost devotional singers in the world. He has released numerous CDs, including the best-selling Pilgrim Heart and, most recently, Heart as Wide as the World. He is also author of Chants of a Lifetime. Das first traveled to India in 1970, where he met Sri Neem Karoli Baba, through whom he was introduced to the practice of kirtan, or devotional chanting. krishnadas.com

Deva Premal
Deva Premal

Deva Premal and Miten employ ancient mantras, rich harmonies, and sensual rhythms in their music, exploring the essence of love, devotion, and consciousness. They have released a series of acclaimed CDs, including Password and Tibetan Mantras For Turbulent Times (with the Gyuto Monks). devapremalmiten.com

Miten
Miten

Deva Premal and Miten employ ancient mantras, rich harmonies, and sensual rhythms in their music, exploring the essence of love, devotion, and consciousness. They have released a series of acclaimed CDs, including Password and Tibetan Mantras For Turbulent Times (with the Gyuto Monks). devapremalmiten.com

Jai Uttal
Jai Uttal

Jai Uttal is a pioneer in the world music community. A student of India’s Ali Akbar Khan and master teacher Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Uttal’s blend of Eastern and Western sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. His many albums include Beggars and Saints, the Grammy-nominated Mondo Rama, and Bhakti Bazaar. jaiuttal.com

Snatam Kaur Khalsa
Snatam Kaur Khalsa

Snatam Kaur Khalsa learned to sing with her mother in the Sikh musical style. She has toured throughout the world offering concerts dedicated to peace for the past 12 years. Her popular CDs include Prem, Shanti, Grace, Anand, and Liberation’s Door. snatamkaur.com

Donna De Lory
Donna De Lory

Donna De Lory is a singer and songwriter whose music is a beautiful hybrid of English lyrics and devotional Sanskrit mantras set to modern melodies. A longtime accompanying vocalist for Madonna, Donna De Lory has also recorded with Selena and Carole King. Her newest release is Remixes. donnadelory.com

Carioca Trio
Carioca Trio

The Carioca Trio is led by Brazilian master classical guitarist and vocalist, Carioca Freitas and accompanied by acclaimed Brazilian percussionist Luis Guello, and world class Greek cellist Dimos Goudaroulis. The Carioca Trio has recorded more than 15 original CDs and has produced and collaborated with numerous esteemed musicians worldwide. facebook.com/Carioca.Freitas

Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami is a spiritual leader who has been practicing bhakti yoga for nearly 40 years. The author of The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami, Radhanath Swami runs a number of service programs from his headquarters at Radha Gopinath Ashram in Mumbai, India.

Ram Dass
Ram Dass

Ram Dass (live via streaming video) has been a trusted guide to Omega and thousands of spiritual seekers all over the world for more than 30 years. One of America’s most beloved spiritual figures, and author of many best-selling books, including the classic Be Here Now, Ram Dass has made his mark on the world, giving teachings and promoting loving service. ramdass.org

Manose
Manose

Bamboo flutist Manose collaborates with artists as diverse as Grammy-nominated Jai Uttal and bluegrass musician Peter Rowan. He has released multiple solo CDs, including Dhana Aman: Meditation of No Mind. manosemusic.com

Steve Gorn
Steve Gorn

Steve Gorn has produced many CDs, including Rasika and Luminous Ragas. His flute music for yoga and meditation has been featured in the Academy Award-winning film, Born Into Brothels. stevegorn.com

Gaura Vani
Gaura Vani

As Kindred Spirits with Gaura Vani is a kirtan ensemble featuring the rich ethnic rhythms and melodies of many instrumentalists, along with a multicultural group of talented dancers and performers. Their CDs include Ten Million Moons and Nectar of Devotion. gauravani.com

The Mayapuris
Mayapuris

The Mayapuris encompass a unique variety of talents that present entertaining performances of live music featuring classical Indian dances, sacred chanting, and upbeat mridunga drums. They chose to name their group after the holy village of Mayapur, where the kirtan movement was originally formed. mayapuris.com

Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Party
The Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Party

Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Party aspires to bring the magic of Pakistani qawwali to the West in its traditional form, inherited directly form the grand masters. For more than 12 years, they have performed in much of the Western world as well as in Pakistan and India. fanna-fi-allah.com

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