Kirtan Training with Govind Das

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Yoga Now Chicago | Chicago, IL

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When: May 16th & May 17th 2026
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Pre-pay $395 // Day-of $450
Register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?sDate=05%2F16%2F2026&sLoc=1&sTG=11&sType=-104&sclassid=7920&studioid=2260&_gl=1*ss1kva*_ga*MjM0MTE2NjY0LjE3NzU4Mzc5NTU.*_ga_232L73TE59*czE3NzU4Mzc5NTUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzU4Mzc5NjEkajU0JGwwJGgw

Join Govind Das at Yoga Now in Chicago for a heart-opening weekend of Kirtan Training. Learn to lead kirtan, play harmonium, and dive into Bhakti Yoga philosophy with Govind Das, who has been leading kirtan publicly for the past 25+ years.
This kirtan training is designed for anyone who is interested in learning to play the harmonium or leading kirtan. Perfect for people new to the harmonium or kirtan lovers who want to add more songs to their repertoire.
***Note: Each student will be responsible for bringing their own harmonium (or portable keyboard) to the training. All levels of musicians are welcome from total beginner to experienced.
DURING THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL LEARN:
– Harmonium chords, Harmonium Melody Lines, Drones and Decorations
– Bhakti/Kirtan Philosophy the chanting of the Divine Name as authentic spiritual practice
– Kirtan Mantras, pronunciations and their meanings
– The Gurus/Saints of the Bhakti Tradition
– Gods, Goddesses and their meanings
– Singing Exercises and working with the instrument of Voice
– The power of tempo changes in kirtan
– Guidance on how to take your kirtan out into the world!
– And much, much, more!!!!
Kirtan
Join Govind Das in this uplifting and heart opening practice of Kirtan. Kirtan is an ancient bhakti yoga practice using mantra and music as an expression of devotion and prayer. The literal translation of kirtan is "to praise.” Kirtan is described as a jewel of a spiritual practice because of its joyful, open-hearted, meditative, and communal feeling. Come sing, dance, and enjoy spiritual community. For the new people to kirtan/chanting, just bring yourself, no special clothes or yoga mat needed.
Bio
Govind Das is a kirtan leader and teacher in the path of Bhakti Yoga. His inspiring kirtan and teachings encourage the opening of the heart and developing a personal and intimate connection with the Source. Govind Das believes that the ancient practice of kirtan is a great tool in our modern age to heal humanity because chanting together fosters the spirit of love, unity and connection. He leads programs of kirtan, bhakti yoga workshops, and transformational retreats throughout the world. His latest celebrated kirtan cd, "LUNAR MANTRAS" spent many weeks at #2 on the Itunes World Music.
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