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Ecstatic Chant |
The Yoga of Voice |
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| September 1, 2006 - September 4, 2006 |
| Rhinebeck Campus: Rhinebeck, NY (US) |
| Tuition: $350 (does not include accommodations or commuter fee)
Member Tuition: $320 |
| Course: SM06-4103-508 |
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This annual and rare opportunity to join some of the Western world's leading devotional singers for a weekend of ecstatic chant is becoming one of the most popular events at Omega.
Known in Sanskrit as kirtan, devotional chanting awakens a longing in the heart for the experience of inner silence, meditation, boundless love, and union with the divine. Emerging from Hindu traditions in India, kirtan is the primary devotional practice of millions of people. In recent years, pioneering musicians and seekers have brought this magical tradition to the West, nourishing souls with its rich tradition of musical prayer.
Throughout the weekend-including an all-night Saturday session-we participate in kirtan sessions and explore a variety of chants and chanting styles, interspersed with the sharing of stories and reflections on our experiences.
Extended hours. See the participant letter for more information (pdf format; must have Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Faculty
Krishna Das is one of the foremost devotional singers in the world. He has been chanting on a regular basis in yoga centers worldwide and has released numerous CDs, including Pilgrim Heart and his most recent, All One. He has taught with spiritual guide Ram Dass and sung for many saints and yogis in the United States and in India.
Deva Premal and Miten are a duo who employ ancient mantras, rich harmonies, and sensual rhythms in their music, exploring the essence of love, devotion, and consciousness. They have shared their music around the world and have released a series of acclaimed CDs, including Dakshina and Songs for the Inner Lover.
Jai Uttal, a sacred music composer, recording artist, and vocalist, combines influences from India with American rock and jazz, creating a stimulating and exotic multicultural fusion. His CD, Mondo Rama, was nominated for a 2002 Grammy Award.
Robert Gass is a longtime spiritual teacher and the director of the group On Wings of Song. He has created some 20 albums of sacred music and authored the book Chanting.
Wah! is a musician and spiritual seeker who tours 10 months of the year, offering music and stories of inspiration. She creates a seductive spiritual sound with a unique mix of pop, world music, reggae, and yogic tradition.
Shyamdas has written and translated more than 20 books on the yogas of devotion and is a recognized speaker in the West as well as India. He recently released a CD called Beloved Chants.
Carioca is a native of Brazil and has 13 CDs to his credit, with music ranging from traditional Brazilian to contemporary jazz, to spirit songs. He also runs his own samba school in Brazil and Europe. |
What Our Price Includes: Price above is for tuition only. See the accommodations page for housing/commuter information and fees. See the travel directions page for information on transportation services.
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