Find Your Voice, Find Yourself

This immersive weekend program invites you to discover your authentic voice and deepen your connection to the divine through the ancient practice of kirtan. Through vocal exercises and group chanting feel empowered to sing from the heart, strengthening your voice and confidence.
Embrace the melody of your soul:

Immerse yourself in kirtan: Immerse yourself in vibrant call-and-response chanting that opens the heart and uplifts the spirit.
Unearth your vocal potential: Delve into the classical vocal exercises of saptak sadhana (vocal scale exercises), designed to refine your technique, expand your range, and connect with your unique vocal essence.
Delve into the wisdom of chanting: Gain insights into the profound philosophy of kirtan through informative lectures that illuminate its history, significance, and transformative power.
Awaken your inner voice: Participate in a dedicated workshop on Eastern vocal techniques, designed to awaken your inner voice and unlock its full potential.

What you can expect:

A welcoming and inclusive environment: Open to all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned practitioners.
Thoughtful guidance: Led by an experienced kirtan leader who will provide personalized support throughout the program.
A transformative experience: Leave feeling empowered, connected, and inspired to continue your vocal journey and integrate the practice of kirtan into your daily life.

Join us on this weekend voyage of self-discovery to find your voice, one mantra at a time.



Sample Ashram Schedule





MONDAY – FRIDAY



5 – 6:15 am
Integral Yoga Meditation (with leader)


6:30 – 7:30
Morning Meditation


6:30 – 8:00
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1 or Mixed level


8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram


8 – 9:00
Breakfast


12 – 12:30 pm
Noon Meditation


12 – 12:30
LOTUS Meditation (Thurs. Fri. & Sat.)


12 – 12:30
Chidambaram Meditation (M, W, F)


12 – 12:30
Puja at Kailash (W & F) – chanting or meditation offered on all other days


12:45 – 1:30
Lunch


2 – 4:00
LOTUS open – gift store open (Friday only)


5 – 6:30
Mixed Level Hatha


5 – 6:30
Restorative (Tuesday only)


5 – 6:30
Gentle Yoga (Friday only)


5 – 5:45
Yoga Nidra (Friday only)


6 – 6:30
Evening Meditation


6:30 – 7:15
Supper


7:30
Scripture Study Class (Tues. & Thurs.)


7:30 – 9
LOTUS open – gift store open (Friday only)


10 pm
Lights out in dorms



SATURDAY



5 – 6:15 am
Morning Meditation (with leader)


6 – 6:45
Guided Meditation


6:20 – 7:20
Morning Meditation


7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1


7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2


8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram


8 – 9:30
Breakfast


9:30 – 10:45
Talk: Yoga in Daily Life


10 – 4 pm
LOTUS open, gift store open


12 – 12:30 pm
Puja Kailash


12 – 12:30
LOTUS Meditation


12:45 – 1:30
Lunch


2 – 5
LOTUS open (gift store open)


4 – 5:30
Mixed Level Hatha


5:30 – 6:30
Supper


7:30 – 9:30
Satsang (Sivananda Satsang Hall)


10 pm
Lights out in dorms



SUNDAY



5 – 6:15 am
Morning Meditation


6 – 6:45
Integral Yoga Meditation


6 – 6:45
Guided Meditation


7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1


7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2


8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram


8 – 8:45
Puja at Kailash


8 – 9:30
Breakfast


10 – 11
Talk: Taking it Home


10 – 4 pm
LOTUS open, gift store open


12 – 12:30 pm
Noon Meditation


12:45 – 1:30
Lunch


6 – 6:30
Evening Meditation


6:30 – 7:15
Supper


10 pm
Lights out in dorms