Kirtan with Carmella

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Carmella is in Brisbane to do a concert and workshop. Last night she came to Atma to do kirtan.

We started out with some breathing and warming up exercises. The very first time I turned up to a kirtan there were two people - me and the Swami (Chandrasekhara Swami). I thought I was going to slip in the back and spectate. Instead it was the two of us sitting face to face on the floor and he tells me: "Ok, now we're going to sing."

Those of you who know me know that now I have no problem singing in public, but back then the only time I would sing was in the shower. Certainly not in public! So it was a little challenging...

This is a very nice way to gradually introduce people to using their voice, so that they can unleash it in praise of the Supreme Lord.

On the internet no one knows if you're a dog typing on a keyboard, and when everyone is lying on their back humming their way through their chakras you know that no-one is looking because you're singing out of tune.

After connecting with the breath and the voice and warming up, it was time to use that breathing and those voices in glorification of the Supreme.

The last kirtan developed a real gospel vibe. Can you feel the spirit of the Lord!

Everyone had a good time.

A higher than usual number of Kiwis were spotted amongst the attendees... Che bro!

Carmella is doing a Voice in Yoga workshop at Atma Yoga in Brisbane this Sunday, April 27th at 11 am. Cost is $20. I definitely recommend it!