Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of ancient India. With call-and-response group chanting and storytelling, Jai Uttal creates a space of invocation, prayer, and heartfelt expression.
Drawing from an unbroken tradition of Indian devotional singing, Jai will introduce the ancient practice of "kirtan" (or chanting), the heart of devotional yoga. This meditative practice of calling to the divine creates a bridge between the individual and the eternal, opening the heart and welcoming the spirit. Jai will relate stories from the spiritual epics of India as well as from his personal experiences to create a modern context in which to explore this tradition.
"These ancient chants," writes Jai "contain a transformative power and healing energy. By singing these prayers and expressing a full range of emotions through our voices we join a stream of consciousness and devotion that has been flowing for centuries." No previous experience is needed. This is an exploration of the heart, independent of vocal or musical technique.

jai’s bio:
Jai Uttal is a pioneer in the world music community. His eclectic east meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. Jai Uttal's musical roots embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions that span the globe and the centuries. From the hillbilly music of the Appalachian Mountains to the passionate strains of Bengali street singers, from the haunting rhythms and melodies of ancient India to contemporary electric rock sounds, Jai's music distills the essence of diverse musical forms.

Jai began playing music at the age of 7, in NYC. He has travelled the world, learning, playing & singing. While in India, deeply inspired by the Bauls, the wandering street musicians of Bengal. Jai settled among them, communicating only through music, which ultimately helped establish his unique style. He also met his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, and spent time with many great beings of both the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. He became deeply absorbed in the practice of kirtan, the ancient yoga of chanting, or singing to God. This form of prayer became the core of his musical and spiritual life. The combination of Jai's exceptional vocals and exotic instrumentation produced a new and captivating sound.
The release of his debut album in 1991 ‘Footprints’, received critical acclaim and led Jai and his band, the Pagan Love Orchestra, to international prominence.

Jai is a world music visionary. His music emphasizes the underlying theme that spirituality and devotion can pervade all aspects of life.
With the rise of interest in Yoga, Jai has been leading kirtan workshops worldwide for over thirty years.

’World music is music from everywhere. Music that creates bridges. Music that unites hearts and cultures. Music that brings peace.’
-Jai Uttal

Riding Jai's kirtan is a journey that spirals into the heart with such incredible passion, tenderness, stamina and surrender that one is left transformed and sanctified. Not to be missed! He is the best around.
-Shiva Rea, Yoga Journal

‘Jai Uttal's chanting workshops are the best of the best. His music is one of the quickest ways to the center, it opens the heart and attunes the spine. -Stephen Levine, author of 'A Gradual Awakening'

‘One of the most extraordinary spiritual chanters and ecstatic singers of our time. His music transforms the hearts of all who listen.’
-Jack Kornfield, Spirit Rock Center

the reality about the cord of love that binds you and me dear, is known to my soul alone, and my soul ever abides with you. know this to be the essence of my love. - rama’s message to sita from the sri ramacharitmanas of tulsi das

WORKSHOP PREISE
Yoga Class Live Musik 20 €
Kirtan 22 €
Yoga Class & Kirtan 39 €
(alle Preisangaben sind inkl. 19% MwSt)

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Bank:
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Sparkasse Köln/Bonn
Konto Nr.: 1900 2077 52
BLZ: 370 501 98

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IBAN: DE25 3705 0198 1900 2077 52
SWIFT-BIC: COLSDE33

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