Community Kirtan with Noelle Whittington — North Hills

Kirtan is a call and response mantra practice. Noelle sings a line and the room sings it back.

Noelle is a gifted musician who has been leading Kirtan for over a decade. She guides the evening from her harmonium, a hand-pumped reed instrument traditional to this practice. One hand works the bellows while the other plays the keys, creating a warm, steady drone that carries the room and makes it easy to find your voice.

Mantra means “sacred utterance,” and it can be a powerful tool for meditation. Studies have shown that when a group sings together, their heart rates begin to sync, which is part of why this practice feels so communal and heart opening.

No experience is necessary and song sheets will be provided.

Tickets are offered on a sliding scale so that cost is never the reason someone misses this. Please choose the price that fits where you are right now.

• $15 Standard Kirtan ticket — covers the cost of your seat.
• $20 Supporter Kirtan ticket — covers your seat and helps hold a place for someone else.
• $10 Community Kirtan ticket — available for anyone who needs it.