Dear Meenakshi and Ron,

I attended your kirtan for the first time on Saturday night. I brought with me a few friends and all of us just LOVED your music. It was inspirational and powerful and we were left full of peace and joy.

Thank you for sharing your gifts with the rest of us. I feel so blessed to have you both in my life.

I would like to attend any future kirtans and hope to bring more of my friends!

K.S.from Toronto

2008 SHOWS

Swaha's CD Release Party!!
December 13th, 2008 @ 8pm

Swaha's new CD Bolo! will be performed with the full Swaha band, with special guest vocalists Dave Stringer (www.davestringer.com) and Tara Maclean (www.taramaclean.com)
Saturday December 13th, 2008 @ 8pm
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
735 Queen Street West
To book tickets: 416.703.8805 or get them online at: www.downwarddog.com

(Click on the image to download poster)

KIRTAN with Swaha and Benjy and Heather Wertheimer

Friday November 7th, 2008

LOCATION: At Downward Dog Yoga Centre
SEE: www.downwarddog.com and www.benjymusic.com for details and to register.

KIRTAN with Swaha at Downward Dog Yoga Centre

Saturday November 22, 2008

TIMES: 7pm Michael Stone's Book release and lecture, 8pm kirtan with Swaha (with special guest Michelle McAdorey) LOCATION: At Downward Dog Yoga Centre - (more details TBA)

Kirtan with Swaha at the Yoga Festival in Toronto

Sunday August 24th, 7:30pm

LOCATION: National Ballet School, 400 Jarvis Street
SEE: www.yogafestivaltoronto.org for details and to register.

RAINBOW BODY YOGA STUDIO OPENING KIRTAN With SWAHA

Saturday April 19th, 7pm

LOCATION:473A Church street, 1 block south of Wellesley 2nd floor
FEES: By donation-namaste
CALL: 647-427-3669 for more information MORE INFO: www.rainbowbodyoga.ca, info@rainbowbodyoga.ca

Kirtan with Dave Stringer and SWAHA
at Downward Dog Yoga Centre

Saturday, May 3, 8pm

The Los Angeles Times has declared the experience of chanting with Dave Stringer to be "a departure from ancient kirtan. Stringer's performance shaped the experience into a far more compelling musical encounter." Kirtan (pronounced keer-than) originated in India, and is currently experiencing a worldwide renaissance as a participatory live music experience. Stringer has been widely profiled as one of the most innovative artists of the new American kirtan movement in publications as diverse as Time, Billboard, Yoga Journal and In Style. For more information about Dave Stringer go to www.davestringer.com.

LOCATION:Downtown 735 Queen Street W. @Tecumseth
FEES: Advance tickets - $20+gst; At the door - $25+gst
CALL:(416)703.8805 to register
MORE INFO: www.downwarddog.com

Kirtan with Dave Stringer and SWAHA
at Downward Dog Yoga Centre

Sunday, May 4

An introduction to the yoga of chanting for those who aspire to lead kirtan, to introduce chanting into yoga classes, to establish a daily chanting practice, or to simply deepen their experience and understanding of chanting. You'll learn to chant traditional opening and closing mantras, to explore their significance and history, and to explain their meanings in simple language. The workshop will also investigate the yoga of finding a comfortable relationship with your singing voice and developing rhythmic abilities. No previous experience is necessary. Everyone is born with the basic equipment to be musical: a voice and a pair of hands. But participants who are proficient in playing an instrument are invited to bring them along, as we will also be exploring the art of ensemble playing for kirtan. Basic instruction will also be offered on playing the harmonium, tamboura, and finger cymbals. For more information about Dave Stringer go to www.davestringer.com.

TIMES: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: 473A Church street, 1 block south of Wellesley 2nd floor
FEES: $50
CALL:(416)703.8805 to register
MORE INFO: www.downwarddog.com

Dave Stringer - yoga, music & kirtan
Acclaimed world-travelling musician visits Toronto at Jivamukti Yoga Centre

Tuesday, May 6

Dave Stringer visits Toronto bringing his dynamic approach to Kirtan to the Jivamukti Yoga practice.

Stringer has been widely profiled as one of the most innovative artists of the new American kirtan movement in publications as diverse as Time, Billboard, Yoga Journal and In Style. Stringer's sound marries the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sensibility of American gospel.

Physical Movement Meets Vocal Movement Dave joins Vani Devi for a special combination of his music and Jivamukti Yoga. Dave fuels a Jivamukti Yoga asana class with his inspiring music, flowing from asana into meditation into kirtan, call and response singing. Join us for both or either. Meenakshi from swaha (www.swaha.ca) will join Dave in the kirtan!!

TIMES: 6:30-9:30 (Kirtan starts 8'ish)
LOCATION: Jivamukti Yoga Toronto
5 Shuter Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario
FEES: $35 pre-reg / $40 day of (for both); $20 pre-reg / $25 day of (for either)
CALL:416.530.0039 for more information
EMAIL: inquiries@jivamuktiyoga.ca

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