Santa Cruz Kirtan

Kirtan with Johanna Beekman

• Monday, June 15th
• 7:30–9:00 pm

Join us for a night of heart centered call and response chanting of the Music of Yoga with special guests Johanna Beekman & Joss Jaffe!.

Johanna is a long time studio favorite and friend! Johanna’s love of singing and songwriting led her on a journey through a wide variety of styles—soul, gospel, folk, pop, rock, world beat, reggae, a cappella, jazz, dance, and more. Today her performances and recordings are generally grounded in kirtan—the music of yoga—and other forms of conscious music. But Johanna incorporates the most compelling elements of all of those styles into her songs no matter what she’s singing. And above all else, her spirit shines bright in every note. Come chant, meditate, pray, sing, and open your hearts together in an evening of devotion.

$24–$30 | Or use your Pleasure Point class pass. Give what you can.
No one turned away for lack of funds—come sing!! 🤍

• Pleasure Point Sanctuary

Awake Heart Yoga Somatics with LIVE MUSIC with Hannah Muse & Johanna Beekman

• Tuesday, June 16th
• 5:30–7:00 pm

Yoga, Mindfulness, & Mysticism WITH LIVE MUSIC!

A welcoming class for new and experienced folks alike, this class explores: the deeper philosophy of the yoga tradition, a richly nourishing sequence of familiar yoga poses with mindfulness-based somatics, and a heart-opening community vibe. Led with compassion and inquiry by one of our most seasoned teachers. Come if you want to feel truly alive.

$24 | Drop In / Class Passes & Memberships Apply PLUS Please bring $5–$20 in Cash for the LIVE Musician!
No one turned away for lack of funds. 🤍

• Pleasure Point Sanctuary

TEMPLE BLISS: The Music of Yoga with Dayākar Dās & Living Devotion

• Saturday, June 20th
• 7:30–9:00 pm

Kirtan is a spiritual service with five parts that is found in the path of Bhakti Yoga. One of the parts is the chanting of Sanskrit healing and empowerment mantras and the singing of devotional songs called bhajans. Kirtan is a musically guided meditation practice. Practicing this yog calms the mind, relaxes the body and energizes the Spirit. Reciting mantra with a devotional attitude, especially the singing of bhajans, has a calming effect on the brain, quieting the mind so that we can experience the opening of our hearts, allowing us to taste the blissful reality that is our true nature.

Come dive into the depths of your own heart in this safe, supportive environment. No previous yoga, meditation or singing experience is necessary to participate.

Practice is led by Dayākar Dās who is a Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher and practitioner of 32 years, who has been teaching meditation for over two decades.

$20–$30 | Sliding scale at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds. 🤍

• Pleasure Point Sanctuary
• Living Devotion

Dayākar Dās & Living Devotion

• Sunday, July 19
• 6:30–9:00 pm

Kirtan is The Music of Bhakti Yoga.

Relax – Chant – Meditate – Sing – Pray – Dance

Featuring:

• Dayākar Dās Harmonium & Vocals
• Shivangi Tabla
• Ramana Erikson Sarod, Guitar & Vocals
• Ronnie Ray Harmonium & Vocals

$20–$30 | Make Your Sliding Scale Contribution at the Door.
No one turned away due to financial hardship.

• Living Devotion

Village Community Kirtan with Hannah Lerch & friends

• Sunday, June 28
• 6:00–7:30 pm

We invite you to explore the heart-opening practice of Bhakti Yoga and enjoy an inspiring evening of community and Kirtan. Kirtan is not a performance, but a collective group offering. Together we will use our voices to participate in this uplifting and cathartic experience of chanting mantras.

No yoga mat is needed. The studio will provide props (blankets and bolsters). No singing or chanting experience is necessary.

Option to bring an offering for the altar (candles, murtis, flowers, crystals, photos, feathers, trinkets and other treasures).

Come as you are with an open mind and an open heart, and feel the benefits and healing power of Kirtan!

$10–$20 | Give what you can.
No one turned away for lack of funds. 🤍

• Village Yoga Santa Cruz
• Hannah Lerch