About this event
Introduction to Harmonium & Chanting!
Kirtan and devotional chant are a wonderful way to enrich your life with the yoga of sound, soothe your nervous system and bring joy and bliss into every day! Beginning is simple when you approach the practice by connecting with the sound current and relaxing into your authentic voice!
Free your expression with your Voice!
Join devotional musician and transformational creative guide, Kavita Kat Macmillan for this special day of practice, exploration and community. Topics will include everything from starting with the steady drone and relaxed mouth position to creating original chants to share with others. We will follow the flow of the circle and address what is present for the group.
We will introduce concept that are fundamental to developing a supportive chanting practice :
~ History & parts of the Harmonium - where it comes from, the culture around it & how it works
~ Etiquette and customs around the practice of chanting with Harmonium
~ Singing into the tone and finding your home note (SA)
~ Vocal opening practices for daily expansion
~ Simple ways to build your own chants from your home pitch AND learn and share others chants
& more...
For this in-person workshop harmoniums will be provided for those that do not have one. If you have an instrument, please bring it. Developing the tools for practice and having the container of community to grow and expand in is a fundamental way to bring sound practice in your life for long-lasting results.
Beginners or those with a practice already WELCOME & invited
Introduction to Harmonium & Chanting
Saturday Feb 2nd, 12:30pm-4:30 pm
Vegetarian Lunch will be provided & harmoniums will be available to play
private residence in Portland, OR (details will be sent upon registration)
$108
limit 10 persons
Your voice & a harmonium are all you need! For this in-person workshop harmoniums will be provided for those that do not have one.
If you have an instrument, please bring it.
Reach out to Kavita with specific questions or to register another way : info@kavitakatmacmillan.com
