Kirtan All-Star Halloween Dance Party

DISCOVER and CELEBRATE the medieval originator of kirtan – SRI CHAITANYA – and dance the night away with an all-star lineup of Vancouver’s kirtan community, brought to you by Bhakti Yoga Vancouver!

COSTUMES! MYSTIC FOOD! MYSTIC GAMES! PRIZES! And of course, CHANTING AND DANCING!

Kirtan moves us inward in the yoga of devotion. In this reflective state we discover our true selves, and are brought to CELEBRATION where soul and body are stirred to dance. This will be a night to celebrate Divinity in full force and get your DANCE on!

Your ALL-STAR kirtan lineup:

MAHIDHARA
In the direct disciplic lineage of Sri Chaitanya, Mahidhara is one of the first pioneers of bhakti yoga and danceable kirtan in Vancouver which began in the era of the flower children. A profound and reflective song writer with a voice often compared to David Bowie, Mahidhara has a heart of tender saintly reflection that will take your kirtan experience to a distinctive level of joyful celebration you will never forget. Mahidhara recently moved to Venables Valley in the interior of BC, so we are truly blessed to have his legendary presence for this festive and musical evening!

NITAI PRIYA
Currently working on her debut album (under a different moniker) being recorded in New Orleans with international jazz superstars from both New Orleans and New York, Nitai Priya has also performed on Broadway with the Harry Connick, Jr. Big Band. Nitai Priya composes all the full instrumentation for the instruments in her jazz orchestras, and she enjoys melding jazz and classical vocals with her mystical and healing approach to spirituality and kirtan. Nitai Priya is also an accomplished metaphysician, healer and vocal coach.

ANAND
Anand David Embry (B. of Music) an experienced group facilitator, studied vocal awareness with Chloe Goodchild of ‘The Naked Voice’ and has been leading kirtan chant in both Vancouver and Victoria for over 25 years. He brings humour, devotion and sincerity to his playing allowing a deep sense of peace and stillness to permeate the group. His classes and workshops take a person into deep listening providing psychoacoustic and spiritual development through sacred chant.

NEERAJ APTIKAR
Stay tuned for beautiful information about Neeraj!

JAI GOPAL
In late 1990s, Jai Gopal discovered Kundalini Yoga and the beautiful chants that come out of the Yogi Bhajan and Sikh tradition. Hearing these profound sound currents encouraged her to expand her singer/songwriter leanings and step into the open-hearted and healing path of devotional chants and mantras. A musician (keyboard, voice, guitar, flute) from an early age, Jai Gopal’s music is intuitive, warm and resonates with depth and delight. She offers her nourishing events “Chant Your Heart Open” throughout Vancouver and outlying areas.

COSTUMES AND PRIZES
Costumes are highly encouraged, though not required. Be creative! There will be prizes!

GAMES AND PRIZES
Try your hand at fun and mystic games to celebrate the theme of the evening! There will be prizes!

MYSTIC FOOD!
Mystically blessed and sanctified vegetarian snacks will be available to keep your dance steps energized and your spirit cleansed!
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COST
$15 advance tickets available at: https://halloweenkirtan.eventbrite.ca/
$20 at the door.

For more information, call or write to Gaura Mani (Goldean) at: 604 565 2810 / bhaktiyogavancouver@gmail.com

*** Much respect to the amazing kirtan stars of Vancouver whose presence would have been a blessing for us, but are unable to make it due to prior engagements. Shouts out to you, Anirudh Kansal and Sandra Leigh.