“Chanting opens the heart and makes love flow within us.” - Swami Muktananda
Kirtan is the uplifting practice of call and response style chanting. Sacred mantras are sang continuously over beautiful melodies moving toward a deep state of peace. Singing together connects us to our inner divinity while creating a sense of community. Join Kalika Fortin for a special Spring Kirtan Celebration as she offers heart-opening chants to welcome the blossoming of Spring within! We will close with a short meditation practice.
Beginners welcome! Words and guidance will be provided.
BIO:
In 2005, Kalika Fortin (She/Her) moved from the conservative mid-west into an ashram in Colorado. She was immersed in a new and beautiful world of meditation, service and devotional chanting. Captivated by the sweet, calming energy of the morning chants, as well as the lively evening kirtans, it became clear that bhakti yoga was her path. She has enjoyed several years in Shoshoni Yoga Retreat's resident band, Shiva's Garden.
Kalika has shared music at several yoga festivals including Hanuman Festival, Denver Chant Fest and Bhavapalooza; and has shared the stage with kirtan artists Dave Stringer, C.C. White, Girish, David Newman and Govindas & Radha. Her music has been featured on New World Kirtan and Wild Women Rising.
Her albums, Flowers for Kali and Breathe, honor traditions lost and found through offerings of uplifting chants and intimate songs. Here are a few links to Kalika's music and an introduction to her angelic voice:
Om Namah Shivaya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzRiIkMUdI0&list=PLnbmkD91idLoGgd6aS2qrW5bldHcGnoy6&index=14
Jai Sita Ram
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSS0sPE_fzM
Pricing:
Suggested Donation: $20 (alternative pricing options available)
**Pre-registation required.
