Donation Based Class: Pay on arrival
The community Kirtan is primarily facilitated by Alberto Pintos, Rosa Chen and Sasha Amonvanta with the intention of inviting special guests on a regular basis. The kirtan is on a donation basis in support of the local charity Together Co. which works to alleviate loneliness for people who are socially marginalised or housebound for various reasons. Kirtan is a yogic practice of singing Sanskrit mantras in a simple repetitive and meditative manner.
There may also be chants and songs in other languages and from other traditions in the same spirit. The mood of Kirtan can be still and introspective or boisterous and expressive, yes, you may dance and both moods can co exist in the same kirtan.
The melodies are simple and there is no need for singing experience or skill. Just allow your body to breath, your voice to open and your heart to be immersed in the qualities of the mantras.
Alberto Pintos developed his Kirtan practice from living amongst the Vaishnava and Mata Amritanandamayi communities as well as various other yoga communities. He spent many years facilitating Kirtan at the programs of the yoga communities he was involved in, conscious festivals and informal gatherings. His Kirtan is always offered in the spirit of spontaneous, loving and joyful devotional service towards all who gather to share in it.
Sasha Amonvanta has practised chanting and meditation most of her adult life and is a registered Mindfulness Based Cognitive Teacher. She has been offering Mantra and Meditation workshops for the last few years with Evolution Arts (at Brighton Buddhist Centre), The Yoga Garden and Bodhi Tree Brighton.
