KIRTAN SCHOOL
2 TRAININGS IN 2025!
MRDUNGA SCHOOL- JANUARY 1-12, 2025
LEARNING THE SACRED CLAY DRUM AND RYTHEM OF KIRTAN
KIRTAN SCHOOL- JANUARY 12-24, 2025
HARMONIUM AND KARATALA STUDY FOR YOGA TEACHERS & KIRTAN ENTHUSIASTS
Welcome to KIRTAN SCHOOL 2025 live in India at the beautiful GEV (Govardhdan Eco-Village) 3 hours north of Mumbai.
This is a one-of-a-kind musical and spiritual immersion, led by Syamesvari & Raghunath Cappo, is designed for kirtan enthusiasts, yoga teachers and anyone who wants to enrich their lives and the lives of others through bhakti yoga, music, and mantra. This training is open to all levels of experience, including beginners.
The daily schedule will include sat sangha, kirtan and asana in the mornings, two intensive kirtan practices and workshops during the day, and evening satsangs and storytelling with Raghunath in the evening. There will also be special talks by H.H. Radhanath Swami.
This year by popular demand we’ve created two trainings. The first for the classic kirtan drum-the Mrdunga aka Dol. The second traiing will be for harmonium and karatels (small Indian hand cymbals).
Throughout this training, you will learn various kirtan skills, including:
How to play harmonium, beginner level and beyond
The basics of kartalas (hand cymbals) and rhythm
Music theory and musicianship as applied to kirtan
How to lead, structure, and build a kirtan
How to sing with greater ease and freedom
The history, philosophy, and methodologies of kirtan
How to integrate kirtan into your yoga classes
You will also learn several beautiful mantra melodies, chords, and music that you can use in your personal practice and in sharing kirtan with others.
Mrdunga students will learn classic instruction of the clay drum using all mantras.
Beyond the kirtan and music training, there will be lots of storytelling, delicious prasad (spiritual food), and a chance for you to connect with other like-minded spiritualists in an incredible, idyllic environment.
In essence, Raghunath and Syamesvari will help you go deeper into your bhakti practice through skills and experiences that will facilitate a greater understanding, appreciation, and absorption in the practice of kirtan.
SELF INVESTMENT: $1800 USD
Tuition includes:
For those doing Mrdunga School a bus ride to Eco Village will leave from the The LaliT Mumbai hotel January 1st. (students must arrive on exact day, come a day eaerly and meet us, or otherwise a taxi can be arranged for approx. $75 USD)
For those doing the Kirtan School there will be a bus bringing us back to Mumbai on 1/24 when the training ends. Radhanath Swami’s flower festival will be on 1/25 in Mumbai that we’re all invited to.
Accommodations at Govardhan Eco Village, in dorm-style single private rooms and shared cottages; simple, natural, green accommodations.
3 Vegetarian/Vegan meals per day
Lap pool on Eco Village grounds
WiFi in dorm areas
Supersoul Kirtan book
Does NOT include:
Spa treatments; an Ayurvedic spa is on the premises with services for an additional cost
Laundry services
Your flight r/t to Mumbai (BOM)
You stay in Mumbai either coming or on the night of 1/24. We can help with hotels for all budgets.
TRAINING SPOTS ARE LIMITED! FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO HOLD YOUR SPOT.
Syamesvari Dasi (@mridangawallii) is a second generation bhakti yoga practitioner, who grew up in Mayapur, India. She is an empowered teacher of kirtan. She leads and teaches kirtans internationally and teaches students on-line world wide. We are honored to have her lead this training for the Supersoul Academy in 2024.
