UK, CHELTENHAM - Kirtan with Tim Chalice, Tim Chalice, Orange Yoga, Crescent Bakery, 70 St George’s Place, Cheltenham, GL50 3PN, 14 Oct 2023
Chanting is for everyone.
Come and give it a try - good singers and terrible ones welcome. Bring friends and family, no need to be a yogi.
No prior experience of chanting is necessary to gain the many benefits it has to offer.
Through chanting, you meet the practice exactly where you need to. This might be finding a still point of relaxation after a hectic week at work, or the joy of singing in community, of opening our hearts or simply being present to the moment.
* What is Kirtan?
Kirtan is a form of devotional chanting whose roots go back many hundreds of years to India. It is a practice from Bhakti Yoga (yoga of devotion) and has the power to open the heart. The singing is accompanied by musical instruments, usually harmonium and tabla, and participants are encouraged to chant, clap and if the mood takes them, dance. Kirtan is incredibly simple and accessible, yet the results can be utterly transformative and profound. The practice is very joyful and a beautiful way to be and come together. Come and try it for yourself!
* About Tim
Tim Chalice has been leading Kirtan for over 15 years, appearing at many bhakti and yoga festivals, gatherings and retreats, as well as releasing two Kirtan CDs.
"Tim sings his devotional chants straight from the heart. His voice has a rare quality of authenticity. With him it's all about the soul, but his music is great too, lyrical, uplifting and inspiring." - Ranchor Prime, Author & Publisher
"Tim's meditative mantras penetrate your mind, inspire participation, and awaken your heart" - Chloe Goodchild, Singer & Author
"This practice of chanting is a great source of joy and nourishment. I love the depth of silence that is achieved by chanting and this is an essential element of my sessions. I use meditative and ecstatic chants with Sanskrit mantras and English words, accompanied by simple melodies accessible to the Western ear. The repetition of these chants is a powerful and transformative practice, taking us deeply into our hearts. Chanting provides an opportunity to sing out without fear or judgement, dissolving feelings of separation and awakening compassion." - Tim Chalice
