Kirtan - 'Call and response chanting in Sanskrit to uplift and open your heart'.
About the experience:
In Kirtan, we chant the name of the Divine over and over and over and over again.... and then over again... and again!! We chant to Ganesh, to Kali, to Shiva, to Hanuman, to Rama among others.
There is a very special vibration created through the collective sound that feels like it seeps right into your very core. It's indescribable and it's magic.
This Kirtan will be led with nurturing love by Heidi and Ohad. Together, they share their love of Eastern philosophy, mantra and Kirtan with the intention of raising your vibration to an all time high!!
What to expect:
This will be an uplifting, warming concert of sacred sounds and storytelling with a room full of epic humans at the heart of it... you will be one of those humans!
No experience necessary.
Bring an open mind and an open heart.
About your facilitators:
Heidi Trigar - @heiditrigar
Heidi has a deep belief in the power of movement and sound, that we can weave our way through space with the vibratory energy we create and a beautiful sense of fluidity and expression that is profoundly unique to the body we reside in. Heidi's harmonium goes everywhere with her and Mantra is a huge part of her life. With a deep love of Kirtan and the Sanskrit language, she regards the vibration and frequency of sound as being some of the best medicine you can't buy.
Ohad Rein - @bhaktiparty
Ohad facilitates regular Kirtan, Meditation and Yoga workshops across the globe. He manages and operates 'Bliss Ball Studio'; a high-end recording studio located in the beautiful hinterland of Byron Bay, from where he produces and mixes his own music and also assists many other artists and Kirtan artists to create and release their music. Ohad has shared his music on many international stages including BhaktiFest and One Earth Live, and has played alongside the wonderful Edo and Jo, Gauravani, Madhava, Sri Prahlad and many more.
Things to note:
Centre of You has plenty of bolsters, blankets, and cushions for you to get cosy with. We recommend wearing comfortable, loose clothes to enable deep breathing and sitting/laying upon the floor with ease. A journal is recommended as are any familiar personal items that will aid you in feeling grounded (crystal, teddy, scarf, etc).
Arrival: Endeavour to arrive between 5:45pm - 6:00pm. To preserve the experience for all involved, doors will close at 6:15pm. Truly, it breaks our heart to have to turn latecomers away yet the disruption to the whole group experience by virtue of lateness does require management. We ask that you find understanding and consideration for the timebound nature of the container and make every effort to arrive on time.
Driving: Know Centre of You is on Chapel St and ample time to find a car spot is best to be factored into your plans. Park direct on Chapel St (spots unmetered after 5pm) or in Anchor Place, the open-air parking lot in the side street that runs opposite Centre of You (unmetered after 4pm).
Public transport - tram: Both the number 6 tram & 78 tram stop on the corner of High St/Chapel St. This is stop 31 on the number 6 tram (Moreland/Glen Iris) & stop 45 on the number 78 tram (North Richmond/Balaclava).
Public transport - train: Both Prahran & Windsor stations along the Sandringham Line will get you walking distance to Centre of You.
Finding Centre of You: Centre of You is nestled within the arcade that Chapel St Bazaar is in (217 Chapel St). It is up a flight of stairs with a wide landing at the half-way-point. Unfortunately, this current version of Centre of You does not have a wheelchair accessible lift. If you could use support in getting up the stairs or would like to discuss ways to make your experience at Centre of You more comfortable, please reach out via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Accessibility: At COY we aim to ensure our community and events are inclusive and accessible while alongside upholding the needs and responsibilities of our business and the businesses of our collaborating facilitators. Should you be in a time of financial challenge and unable to pay the full ticket price comfortably, please reach out to grace@centreofyou.com.au
Ticketing T&Cs: We get it, life happens, therefore we will gladly refund you up until 24hrs before the event start time. After that, we have a strict no refund/no transfer to future events policy.
If you are no longer able to attend and wish to pay forward your ticket to someone within the community, be in touch via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Questions? Email grace@centreofyou.com.au or reach out via Instagram DM.
Tickets: $35.00