Listen and sing with Kirtan

We start the meeting with a short voice activation. In a relaxed setting, you are invited to explore your voice without judgment. You decide whether you actively sing along or prefer to be quietly present and listen.

This is followed by kirtan: the singing together of mantras in Sanskrit. This repetitive form of chanting helps you to let go of your thoughts and become fully absorbed in the moment. For many participants, kirtan feels like a combination of experiencing a concert together and a personal, meditative experience. To conclude the afternoon there is a soundjourney. This will take you into soothing sounds of singing bowls, drums, the Armenian duduk and singing, among others. This helps you to relax and give the experience of singing a place.

About the facilitator
The afternoon will be led by Diederick Brandsma from Sneek. He is a musician with years of experience and combines his passion for music with his interest in yoga and kirtan. Besides organizing kirtans, he also provides sound journeys.