Current Events and Workshops

Friday, June 8 • 7:45-9pm • Sky Room

Saturday, July 28 • 4:30-6pm • Earth Room

Saturday, September 1 • 1-2:30pm • Earth Room

Do you like listening to yoga music? Why not create your own?!

Join the group for an interactive gathering - creating blissful vibrations with voice and instrumentation to open the heart. Kirtan is an opportunity to experience Naad Yoga (the Yoga of Sound) and Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion), a type of Yoga that is whole and complete all on it's own.

The Bhakti Connection is comprised of 4 core yogis and musicians - sister duo Amanda & Tara Porter, Joseph Ronco, and Reaz Bacchus. An established group since 2007, the collective strives to explore in depth both the traditional and more modernized world of Chanting and Devotional music - the result a blissful fusion of sound, voice, intricate and/or simple musical adaptations that are inspiring to the ear & heart; as well as alluring arrangements to unite the body, mind and spirit. Drawing new chants from Hindu, Sikh, Goddess, Hebrew and many other sources, The Bhakti Connection is always expanding its repertoire and sound.

All voices welcome, and no experience is necessary. Children and babies encouraged to come! Bring a drum, shaker or other instruments if you play. Vegetarian treats (prasad) will be available following to ground and connect - so feel free to bring a contribution for sharing!

Donations are accepted with more than half of the donations being offered to Charity. Past charities included :

• Global Mala Ottawa
• Ryan's Well Foundation
• Playing for Change
• Save the Children
• Doctors without Borders
• Haiti Relief Efforts
• Quilts for Kids: Nepal
• David Suzuki Foundation
• Get Well Susan Randall Fund
• Pakistan Flood Relief Efforts with the Red Cross
• Care Canada
• Odawa Native Friendship Centre
• Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts with the Red Cross