amrita "nectar of the heart" concert series

The tradition of yoga has long encompassed the worlds of art, music, poetry and
mythology. At amrita, we offer concerts and kirtans as an extension of our yoga
practice.

click on an event to learn more:
•	ecstatic chant & dance with larisa stow & shakti tribe and shantala
•	sitar duet concert with the mishras
•	raga singing...
•	barefoot boogie with raphael cushnir

ecstatic chant & dance with larisa stow & shakti tribe and shantala saturday, june 29th 7pm $20 advance/$25 at the door Benefit for Living Yoga!

With nominations for Album of the Year and Best Vocal Album for 2007 by the New Age Reporter charts, Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe are ushering in a new era in sacred world music sure to ignite your soul fire with their east meets west mix of mantra and uplifting songs focused on themes of peace, hope & love.  Their engaging style has earned them slots performing at festivals like Earthdance and with spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra. Click here to read more about the Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe... As the duo Shantala, Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead kirtan worldwide, bringing sacred lyrics, soul-stirring vocals and exotic instrumentation. The weaving of Benjy's Indian classical singing and instrumentation with Heather's soaring vocals is fresh, original, and profoundly moving. Shantala has performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal and Miten, and Jai Uttal. Click here to read more about Shantala...   Online ticket price includes additional $1 processing fee per ticket. All tickets purchased prior to the show will be held at will-call. If purchased online, please bring your PayPal receipt as proof of payment.

sitar duet concert with pandit shivanth & deobrat mishra saturday, july 19 8pm $20 advance/$25 at the door

As seasoned musicians who have played for over two decades throughout India, Europe, Canada, and the United States, Pandit Shivanth Mishra & Deobrat Mishra have been sharing the magic and joy of their musical presence with a devoted following to critical and award-winning acclaim. They are using proceeds from their albums and tours to provide scholarships at their Mishra School of Music for the children of indigent Indian musicians to continue their training in the classical Indian music traditions. Don't miss this rare chance to see the Mishras perform live! Click here to read more about the Mishras... Online ticket price includes additional $1 processing fee per ticket. All tickets purchased prior to the show will be held at will-call. If purchased online, please bring your PayPal receipt as proof of payment.

barefoot boogie dance jam with raphael cushnir last saturday of every month $8 drop-in; $5 with amrita membership

Take off your shoes. Shake your tail. All ages welcome. Eclectic music. Alcohol-free. Dance together, dance solo… or just chill in the ecstatic vibe. Raphael Cushnir is a spiritual teacher, author of three books (Setting Your Heart on Fire, Unconditional Bliss, How Now), and friend of amrita. He DJ’s Barefoot Boogies at retreat centers and yoga studios worldwide. Click here to read more about Raphael... Click here to read more about Barefoot Dances...