"Kirtan is a form of purification and liberation. The mantras sensitise us and polish away the clutter in our heads and melt the numbness in our hearts so that we can feel clear, awake and brilliantly alive."

Sean Johnson

Ngaa mihi o te Maarama o Matariki,

"Kua haehae ngaahihi o Matariki."

These greetings to you carry the warmth of Aroha and the brightness of the stars of the Matariki Pliades constelleation.

In the turning of the earth at this time we move towards the light of slightly longer days and can see, when the cloud cover parts, the beauty and luminosity of the stars, planets and moon.

If we can stop and breathe for a moment we will surely see the deeper connection we share with all these skyward bodies, the earth, each other and all beings and listen to the understandings and wisdom that these connections illuminate.

Here is a beautiful invitation to connect with other like-hearted beings to sing and chant into fullness the clarity of connectedness with ourselves and all beings, through the practice of Kirtan.

When: Friday 8 July 2022

Time: 7.15-8.30pm

Where: Uprising Yoga Studio

Bookings are helpful: Link here and click on Kirtan scheduled this Friday

By Koha: All koha offered for the Kirtan event are for our new local charity taking care of the Mother Earth here in Otautahi, and particularly over Te Pataka o Rakaihautuu Banks Penninsula isn Conservation Volunteers. You can bring your koha with you to the Kirtan.

You might feel inspired to join the restorative class before the Kirtan or other beautiful offerings at Uprising.

All are also welcome to stay afterwards and enjoy the company of one another and beautiful kombucha, teas and vegan treats at the Uprising Cafe which is serving food and drink until 9pm and Uprising is open until 10pm.

I am grateful that we have the opportunity to sing together again this week.

Aum Shanti