Join us for a relaxed, inspiring afternoon of mantra, music, stories, and connection, and an opportunity to go more deeply into the practice of Kirtan.
Kirtan is the practice of singing mantras—an ancient form of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of the Heart. Unlike other yoga styles that focus on movement and breathwork, Bhakti Yoga is all about devotion, love and sound. Through singing mantras, we tap into something deep within ourselves—something joyful, meditative, and transformative. In this workshop, Tim will blend mantra, storytelling, and Q&A to bring kirtan to life. He’ll share his personal journey with Bhakti Yoga, the rich mythology behind the mantras, and how this practice of Kirtan is so well suited to the time we are living in. He’ll also talk about the inspiration behind his own original kirtan music.
Kirtan is an experience that goes beyond words, but essentially it is a simple, accessible, and profoundly powerful practice. The repetition helps quiet the mind and open the heart, and the experience becomes meditative, immersive, and deeply moving. Chanting affects us on every level—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It slows the breath, calms the nervous system, and shifts brainwave patterns to a more relaxed state. Over time, regular practice can help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being.
As kirtan artist Jai Uttal beautifully says: "Kirtan is for all people. There are no experts, no beginners. The practice itself is the teacher, guiding us to ourselves. Kirtan allows us to enter into a world where all the logic of our minds, and all of the conditioning are left aside. With Kirtan, we create a temple inside the altar of our hearts, a place of refuge, a place of love, and a place of just being."
Tim Chalice has been leading Kirtan for well over 15 years, appearing at many bhakti and yoga festivals, gatherings and retreats, as well as releasing two Kirtan CDs.
Venue: The Light House, 145 Robertson Road, Bristol, BS5 6LB
Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Time: 2.00-5.00pm
Cost: £20/£15 concs (please contact me directly at om@timchalice.com if you would like to book a concessionary place)
There are limited spaces for this workshop so advanced booking is essential.
Testimonials:
"I have long felt drawn to playing the harmonium, and I am deeply grateful to Tim for providing such a special opportunity to learn. I loved the sacred space in which we practiced, the intimacy of the small group, and how effortlessly Tim guided us in playing and chanting together. His teaching made the experience truly joyful. Thank you, Tim—this is a gift for life!" - Julia Jeremiah
"The heartfelt devotion and beautiful simplicity of Tim’s chanting sessions have helped me immensely on my journey of self-healing and of finding love for myself and others. The periods of silence between the chants enable us to bathe in and absorb the vibration and energy of the sound. Exquisite!" - Bev Sowerby
"When Tim chants, I can feel the pure devotion in his heart! It is really beautiful. Tim holds a space where we can chant from our hearts!" - Padmashree Ramananda
* Unfortunately I am not able to offer refunds for this event. Depending on circumstances I may exercise discretion and offer to transfer the booking to a future event at the same venue - just give me as much notice as possible in case I have a waiting list and can re-fill the place. If this event is Sold Out ("Out of Stock") and you would like to be on the waiting list, or would like me to organise another workshop soon, please email me at om@timchalice.com.