50-hr Cross-Disciplinary Chanting Immersion With

Brenda McMorrow, B.Ed, RYT

This training is an elective 50 hour course within the DevaTree School of Yoga 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training.  It is also open to participants who are not working towards their 500 hours and who are interested in an in-depth chanting immersion.

At its most basic and universal level, Bhakti can be defined as an expression of love or devotion. Anyone who has experienced the spontaneous heart-expanding effects of chant understands that the Bhakti Bhav (mood) is a sweet, pure and expansive feeling not easily described in words. Like our physical yoga practice, devotional chanting has the power to create healing shifts in the body, mind and Spirit. Acting like a tuning fork for the entire system, chanting can help us clear blocked energy and open us up to the Universal frequency of compassion, expansion, trust, and love.

Experience the benefits of mantra repetition as applied to chanting and meditation, and learn common Sanskrit & yogic chants and their meanings. Participants will gain insight into traditional deities, stories, myths and practices, and their application to our modern lives.

Learn about the typical instruments used for Kirtan, and explore the possibilities of creative chant composition at your own comfort level.

No musical ability and/or training is required for this program, as all students will have opportunities to nurture their own unique chanting voice in a supportive atmosphere of like-hearted others.

Brenda’s personal stories, humor and revelations from her own path and worldwide travels light up these two weekends of brilliant Bhakti bliss!

Dates:

The schedule includes two 3-day weekends: November 22-24 and December 6-8, 2013

Cost:

$925 CAD + tax

For more information and to register, go to: http://devatree.com/calendar/event/137/

Sunday, July 12, 2009, 1-4, Meadowview Shala, Guelph
 
Join Yoga Teacher/Chant EnthusiastMelina Bondy & Devotional Chant artistBrenda McMorrow in this very special workshop where we will explore the mind-body-spirit connection between asana postures, the sacred sounds of mantra and the joyous singing of kirtan (a practice of devotional, or Bhakti, Yoga.) Open to people interested in singing (no experience necessary), meditation, yoga, sound healing and anyone wanting to have fun!  

Come wearing comfortable clothing that allows for simple yoga postures, a water bottle and a willingness to try something new! 
And…there will be a community vegetarian potluck and satsang beginning at 5:30, all are welcome to attend!

DATE: Sunday, July 12

TIME: 1-4 pm
LOCATION: Meadowview Shala, 
41 Meadowview Ave., Guelph, Ontario

DONATION:  $40-$20 (to ensure that everyone interested in this event can attend, we’ve implemented a sliding scale)