The Soul of Voice:
Merging Nada and Bhakti Yoga
for Inner Transformation
Nada Yoga means "union through sound." It is the ancient spiritual art and science of
inner transformation through sound and tone. Meditation on sound is one universal
path to Self Realization, accessible to anyone, and appropriate for people of any religion
or spiritual aspiration.
Bhakti Yoga is the pure path of spiritual devotion to the divine.
Within each of us is a unique and profound instrument called a Voice.
This instrument gives us an outlet to express ourselves, our truths, and our ideas,
which guide our way through the mystical journey of life. This instrument gives us a
potential to connect through ALL boundaries that seemingly separate us from our true
selves and others. This instrument, the human voice, is a tool that, if used consciously,
can lead one to liberation.
When we merge Bhakti and Nada yoga practices with the opening of our unique Voice,
we experience an accelerated path of accessing our deep power from within.
This workshop creates a space where we safely and effortlessly open our voices and our
hearts through experimenting with simple sound vibration (nada) and deep devotion
(bhakti).
In this workshop we will:
*learn what is bhakti and nada yoga
*experience simple practices of bhakti and nada yoga
*look at our past/present relationship to the 5th chakra (Visuthi) and
our unique voice
*sing kirtan and experience bliss and beauty
*experience transformation through sound and music
Children, Music, and Peace
Blessings to all the beautiful children of the world. It is my honor to acknowledge the
children as the ones who humbly hold the key to purity and truth. They give us
opportunities to learn to live a life in the light of peace and harmony, acceptance and true
love. I believe it is up to us older ones to consciously provide tools and reflections for the
children that teach the ways of true peace.
The “Children, Music and Peace Playshop” is intended to teach and reflect connection,
peace, and harmony through the ancient language of music. It does this by providing a
space where children and adults come together to share about the concepts of peace and
love through dialogue, rhythm, song and rhyme.
In this 1-2 hour workshop, we do warm up voice exercises and opening songs, in the
midst of discussing what peace is and how music can affect peace on the planet. Early in
to the playshop, we set an intention to spread peace to the world during our time
together. Through the course of the playshop, we remember this intention. As the
playshop continues we share in singing together. I use my guitar and my drum to lead
traditional children’s folk songs and chants from around the world that connect with the
message of peace. We often times use a variety of percussion instruments that the
children play themselves. I facilitate different rhythms and we become the “One World
Peace Orchestra”. We then discuss the idea of rhythm and how it connects with World
Peace. One concept is that we all play a part (or an instrument) in the whole (the song),
and it works beautifully. We end with a special song that incorporates hand movements,
and a closing prayer for peace.
I believe that this playshop can truly bring us together to understand and practice
cultivating peace through music. I look forward to collaborating with you. Thank you for
taking this time for the children!
Blessings to all the beautiful children of the world. It is my honor to acknowledge the
children as the ones who humbly hold the key to purity and truth. They give us
opportunities to learn to live a life in the light of peace and harmony, acceptance and true
love. I believe it is up to us older ones to consciously provide tools and reflections for the
children that teach the ways of true peace.
The “Children, Music and Peace Playshop” is intended to teach and reflect connection,
peace, and harmony through the ancient language of music. It does this by providing a
space where children and adults come together to share about the concepts of peace and
love through dialogue, rhythm, song and rhyme.
In this 1-2 hour workshop, we do warm up voice exercises and opening songs, in the
midst of discussing what peace is and how music can affect peace on the planet. Early in
to the playshop, we set an intention to spread peace to the world during our time
together. Through the course of the playshop, we remember this intention. As the
playshop continues we share in singing together. I use my guitar and my drum to lead
traditional children’s folk songs and chants from around the world that connect with the
message of peace. We often times use a variety of percussion instruments that the
children play themselves. I facilitate different rhythms and we become the “One World
Peace Orchestra”. We then discuss the idea of rhythm and how it connects with World
Peace. One concept is that we all play a part (or an instrument) in the whole (the song),
and it works beautifully. We end with a special song that incorporates hand movements,
and a closing prayer for peace.
I believe that this playshop can truly bring us together to understand and practice
cultivating peace through music. I look forward to collaborating with you. Thank you for
taking this time for the children!
| THE MUSIC OF KRISTIN LUNA RAY |
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