Songs of devotion / 1 day immersion with Mercedes Bahleda

Welcome to this one-day immersion into the ancient yogic art of devotional singing and healing sound, with the internationally renowned singer Mercedes Bahleda. Experience the power of bhakti yoga, learn the fundamentals of the science of mantra chanting and open your voice to sing from the heart.

The day begins with an all levels yoga class designed to open up the energy flow in the body, and prepare the voice to sound from the heart. Once energized and aligned we will begin to work within using the voice, and learn traditional devotional singing practices and techniques to deepen our connection with our true voice.

After a yummy shared meal you are invited to join us for a joyful community kirtan. Kirtan is a call and response style of singing developed to open the heart and release tension through the vibration of sound. Sacred mantras will permeate our hearts as we spend this time singing the healing prayers and songs that have been handed down for centuries.

Experience Mercedes music here:   Mercedes Bahleda - Om Tare Tu Tare Ture Soha

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn the meanings of several traditional Sanskrit melodies from the Yogic traditions, how to sing them, and their basic musical structure
• Learn exercises to further develop and expand your voice, and explore the beautiful Indian raga scales for a singer
• Gain an understanding of how to use bandhas and inner winds to connect to your singing voice
• Immerse into sacred chants and practice what you've learnt in a joyful community kirtan

PROGRAM

11:30 Welcome and land into the space

12:00 Songs of devotion, healing sound and movement workshop

15:00 Break - we prepare and share a lovely meal (prasadam) together. 

18:00 Kirtan with Mercedes, Nora & Christian.

PRACTICALS

• Bring your own mat, a drinking bottle and a notebook
• Feel free to bring an instrument for the kirtan
• Doors open at 11:30. Please make sure to arrive a while before we start at 12 to register and land into the space
• Offerings of fruits or flowers are most welcome

Early bird full day pass: NOK 650

Normal full day pass: NOK 730

Songs of devotion healing sound and movement workshop only: NOK 470

Energy exchange discounts are available for anyone that would like to join but do not have suffucients funds. E-mail nora@vana.no.

With love, Mercedes, Christian & Nora

ABOUT MERCEDES BAHLEDA

Mercedes Bahleda is an international devotional musical artist. She has worked professionally within the field of musical arts in over 30 countries and continues to share her knowledge around the world. She has released several albums and is a dedicated bhakti yogi that has a deep love for Kirtan, the spiritual practice of devotional singing. She has been teaching yoga, voice/chanting and kirtan workshops for many years. Teaching how to use these practices as therapy for the wellness of body and mind.