Ecstatic Kirtan

In this groundbreaking workshop, Rubaba blends his deep musical passion with traditional Kirtan to create a transformative genre called Ecstatic Kirtan. The session involves call-and-response Kirtan style of chanting designed to harmonize the heart and throat chakras, invoking the Rajo and Sato Gunas to deepen meditative states. Throughout the ceremony, participants will engage in slow to mid-tempo chanting rooted in Indian Classical fusion with a multi-instrumental electronica sound seamlessly alongside traditional folk instruments such as the Rabab and Oud.

Rubaba offers chants from a wide array of musical traditions including Middle Eastern Makam, Indian classical raga, and Sanskrit (Ohm Namaha Shivayaha, Satchitananda etc.), alongside original creations such as “I am love” which resonate profoundly with audiences tapping into universal human emotions. Rubaba guides participants through the meaning and pronunciation of each chant, incorporating Raags such as Desh, Hansadhwani, Yaman, Bhairo, Kafi, and Bhoopali to enhance the immersive experience. Singing (of all abilities) is welcome, dancing is welcome, meditating is welcome, and silent observation is welcome. Jai Ho.

In this program you will :

• Safely release suppressed emotions 
• Connect and align all seven chakras
• Raise Kundalini energy
• Bring more joy into your life

Facilitator: Hemant Kapoor or Rubaba

Rubaba is a multi-instrumentalist, classically trained musician, and vocalist. As a Naad Yoga practitioner, he has been fusing his love for music and his devotion to finding deeper spiritual meaning in life for over 30 years. He is well trained by renowned South Asian and Western schools of music and has effectively combined both with the aim of sharing the philosophy of oneness in humanity through music. Rubaba has studied the world’s sacred texts and offers a unique style by combining music from different parts of the world in his devotional singing. His style inspires call and response, deep meditation, and dancing with joy. He creates vast and intricate soundscapes using multiple instruments including guitars, keyboards, ethnic flutes, and percussion. Listeners often leave with a deep sense of peace, calm, and exhale after attending Rubaba’s Kirtan Workshops.

Sliding Scale $15-$30