Welcome to our Bhakti Kirtan Evenings — a gentle, uplifting space where people of all backgrounds come together to explore the healing power of sound.
You don’t need to be a singer, you don’t need experience, and you don’t need to know anything about mantra or meditation. Simply come as you are.
Kirtan is a form of call-and-response chanting, traditionally rooted in yoga and devotional practices.
The repetition of simple, melodic mantras helps quiet the mind, open the heart, and create a deep sense of peace and connection.
Sessions are held in Somerset West (Western Cape), although we can also bring our kirtan to your local studio - contact Ryan for more info: ryan@afrishanti.com
Afrishanti School of Yoga - Ina Gerber Studio (Pastorie Business Park), Somerset West (corner of Lourens & Reitz Streets). Dial 43 at the gate & park inside.
Harmonium-led mantra chanting
Group singing and call-and-response repetition
Spiritual sound baths using bowls, drums, bells, and gentle percussion
Moments of stillness and reflection
Collective intention-setting and closing blessings
No musical skill is required — your voice is perfect exactly as it is. Whether you're seeking meditation, community, emotional release, or simply a beautiful evening of sound, these gatherings offer a warm, welcoming sanctuary for all.
Come chant, breathe, listen, and reconnect with the quiet light within.
For questions, or to book your spot at our next Kirtan Evening, please email Ryan Edmonds ryan@afrishanti.com (or WhatsApp 071 874 1890)
We gather on this warm solstice night to honour the returning light within and around us. Through mantra, music, and shared vibration, we open our hearts to devotion and community.
Mantra Highlights:
ONG NAMO GURUDEV NAMO
SHIVA SHAMBO
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
I AM THE BUBBLE
LONG TIME SUN
Also includes sacred sounds of the handpan (played by Micho Cosmo)
Mantra sheets will be provided!
Entrance: R180 (cash or card) | Please bring a yoga mat (we do have some spares if needed) | You are welcome to bring your own instruments to add to the joy (bells, bowls, rattles, etc).
Not at all. Kirtan is for every voice — confident, shy, trained, untrained. The beauty of this practice is that we sing together, and your voice blends naturally into the group. There is no performance, only participation.
Kirtan is a simple, joyful form of chanting where the leader sings a line, and the group repeats it. The mantras are easy, repetitive, and soothing. You don’t need to “get it right” — it’s about feeling, not perfection.
No prior knowledge is needed. All mantras are taught gently and repeated many times. You’ll pick them up naturally, even if it’s your first time. Often, mantras sheets will be provided.
Kirtan is a spiritual practice, not a religious ceremony. You are welcome regardless of your background, beliefs, or tradition. The focus is on shared sound, connection, and inner calm.
A yoga mat (we have spares if you don’t have one)
A cushion or blanket if you’d like extra comfort
Water
An open heart and curiosity
Absolutely! We love when people add to the soundscape. Feel free to bring:
Shakers
Bells
Small drums
Singing bowls
Chimes
Pan pans / tongue drums
Any gentle, acoustic instrument you feel called to play
We will also have a variety of instruments available for you to borrow.
No. You are welcome to:
Sing
Hum
Listen quietly
Lie down and receive the sound
Meditate
Join in and step back as it feels right
There is no expectation — your experience is your own.
Yes. Our evenings are designed to be accessible, comforting, and welcoming for first-timers. No experience with yoga, chanting, meditation, or music is needed.
Think warm, candlelit, community-oriented, and relaxed. People often describe it as calming, heart-opening, and deeply nourishing.
Typically 60–90 minutes, depending on the flow of the group and the energy in the room.
If they can sit comfortably in a calm, meditative environment and enjoy sound, they’re welcome. Otherwise, these evenings are generally best suited to teens and adults.
Lord Ganesha is the face of the Divine who helps to open and clear the roads - inviting in abundance, love, joy, luck and blessings.
Mantra Highlights:
ONG NAMO GURUDEV NAMO
OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA
GAYATRI MANTRA
GANESHI STUTI
LONG TIME SUN
Also includes sacred sounds of the handpan (played by Micho Cosmo)
Mantra sheets will be provided!
Entrance: R180 (cash or card) | Please bring a yoga mat (we do have some spares if needed) | You are welcome to bring your own instruments to add to the joy (bells, bowls, rattles, etc).
For questions, or to book your spot at our next Kirtan Evening, please email Ryan Edmonds ryan@afrishanti.com (or WhatsApp 071 874 1890)