Heart Medicine Kirtan with Julia
“THE REPETITION OF THE HOLY NAMES REVEALS A PRESENCE HIDDEN WITHIN THE HEART. SOMETHING BEGINS TO HAPPEN THAT’S VERY DISTURBING - WE GET HAPPY.”
~ KRISHNA DAS
Join Julia Berkeley and acclaimed tabla player Leonice Shinneman for an transformative and blissful evening of kirtan and chai. Through sacred sound and healing mantras, we gather to transmute energy, awaken love, and ignite the inner peace and joy within us. As Krishna Das, one of the great kirtan artists of our time, wisely shares:
“The ability to sing beautifully is enjoyable, but not necessary. What matters is singing from the heart.”
This practice is open to everyone. Come immerse yourself in uplifting chants, connect with a vibrant community, and enjoy some delicious chai.
(Please sign up online if possible so we know how much chai to make!)
$27 Pre Registration / $30 at the door
ABOUT JULIA
Julia Berkeley is a singer-songwriter kirtan artist and E-RYT 500 yoga and meditation teacher, with over 28 years of experience in the transformative art of yoga. Through sound, breath, movement and a range of healing practices Julia passionately guides individuals on a journey to rediscover their inner peace and joy. Her love of kirtan is contagious to old-comers and first-timers alike. Imbued with true devotion her voice opens the heart, gently bringing you home to the source of love that dwells within. Ranging from lively to mesmerisingly peaceful she shares ancient mantras with a mix of familiar and original melodies.
You can find her music and more info at www.juliaberkeley.com
ABOUT LEONICE
Leonice Shinneman is a distinguished American disciple of the legendary North Indian tabla and pakhawaj master Pandit Taranath Rao. Fusing East Indian and West African rhythms, Leonice has collaborated with renowned artists such as Frank Zappa, Howard Levi, Gino Vannelli, Kiss, and Kula Shaker. He’s featured on the SWR 4-CD set “New Jazz Meeting 2000” and has contributed to film scores like “Drugstore Cowboy” and “Aliens 3.” Leonice also holds several U.S. patents for innovative percussion equipment and earned his BFA and MFA from California Institute of the Arts, where he also served on the faculty.