New Year’s Kirtan and Mantra Dance Party! (First Timers Welcome!)

What it's all about: Kirtan is a call and response musical meditation from the yoga tradition, considered the most potent form of meditation in this day and age. Singing these powerful transcendental sound vibrations cleanses the heart and mind and brings peace to the soul. Kirtan is an active, social form of meditation that you can do with friends. It is meant to be adapted to its time and place, so we’ve taken ancient mantras and set them to upbeat dance music. By engaging our whole bodies in singing and dancing in an immersive and meditative way, we’re able to cleanse our minds of our everyday anxieties and come fully into the present moment to discover the love and joy that is our eternal nature. 

We’ll share food at the start of the program. At 7pm, we’ll open our meditation with a guided breathing practice and a resonant mantra circle that takes you deep into a meditative space. Then, sing along with ancient mantras in a call and response format and dance if you feel inspired! We’ll have locally made artisanal mocktails and some special treats to fuel your energy for the evening. 

Beginners highly encouraged, all ages, voices and experiences welcome! 

ALL THE DETAILS: 

Address: 133 Southwest 2nd Avenue #300 Portland, OR 97204 United States.

How to find us: The front door is on SW 2nd Ave between Ash & Pine, across from Kells Irish Pub. There's no sign outside for Pause, so look for a sandwich board with our poster or the Pause logo. The building requires a key code, we'll have someone standing downstairs from 6pm - 7pm to let folks in. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and turn right, we're in Suite #300.

Parking: There is ample street parking which is free after 7pm

Public transport: Pause Meditation is just around the corner from the Blue Line at SW Oak and 1st. We highly encourage public transportation to avoid traffic and parking hassles!

Accessibility: The venue is ADA accessible (we’ll be on the third floor with an elevator and no stairs necessary). We will have floor pillows and some seating. If you aren’t comfortable sitting on the floor, please come on the earlier side to reserve a chair (you’re welcome to come as early as 6pm).

What to bring: You’re welcome to bring vegan snacks or a dish for the potluck, but it’s not required.

Bringing guests: Please do! Just ask them to RSVP separately or RSVP for them with their name and email address so that we can get an accurate headcount. Kids are welcome (no RSVP needed).

How to support: A $15-20 suggested donation helps us cover the costs of food and our sound system as well as other ongoing costs, and is always deeply appreciated (NOTAFLOF)

Feel free to text Shanti directly at 808.726.5387 with any additional questions.

Host or Publisher Chay Tanya Lila