You are welcome to join in a night of Kirtan!
For the first event of 2023 in Amsterdam we invited our friends Marthe van Vloten and Lars Sørensen to guides us into the world of meditation by mantra.
Throughout the year Marthe and Lars organize Kirtans in Marthe’s atmospheric Yurt in Meerkerk near Utrecht. Tonight we are honored to host them in our temple space at ACTA Amsterdam.
Holy House provides a space for connection in a playful and accessible way for everyone to join. This ceremony is suitable for all genders, ages and backgrounds. Whether this is your first Kirtan or one of many.
The opening circle will be initiated by Roosien Verlaan. She is a specialist in art and group-based ways of integrating 'play’. Most of her time she dedicates making art. Whether it is working with people or making large mesmerising murals.
The Kirtan will be accompanied by
Marthe van Vloten | Marthe Yoga and Healing | Kirtan & Harmonium
Lars Sørensen | @DragonflyRituals | Guitar, Percussion, Handpan & sound healing instruments.
Kirtan is a form of bhakti yoga that focuses on collective performance through singing and chanting. Chanting and directing energy towards the same goal creates a powerful and transformative experience.
Experience the bliss and spiritual happiness as we come together to sing mantras and connect through this ancient practice. Let's feel the energy of the room as we all direct our voices, bodies, and minds towards a shared goal, elevating our practice beyond the ceremony into our daily lives.
The modern movement brings together traditional spiritual practices with a modern expression. And is a great way to connect to the roots of spiritual tradition and the intention of the chant, whether ancient or modern, matters more than strict adherence to tradition.
Speaking up can be very exciting and vulnerable, especially in front of others. We will provide a safe 'place' and quiet structure where you feel all the space to sing along.
We close with a sound healing.
Venue
Holy House @ACTA Louwesweg 1, Amsterdam
Practical information
18:40 Walk-in with chai and writing intention cards
19:10 Opening circle by Roosien Verlaan
19:30 Drum / Vocal release
19:50 Kirtan (during the Kirtan there is also a short break)
22:00 Sound Healing
22:30 Closing
You will be provided additional information by e-mail a week ahead of the event.
To provide for a more intimate setting the maximum capacity is set to 40 people.
With Love!
Suzi, Roosien, Rudi & Will
Artists
Marthe van Vloten / Kirtan Lead
Lars Sørensen / Instrumentals
Roosien Verlaan / Spaceholding
Willem Jan de Graaff / Spaceholding
Holyhouse.nl
Marthevanvloten.com
Dragonflyrituals.com
Birdsofharmony.com
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