:. K a m a n i y a: February 2007

19.2.07

:. Ananda Ashram WINTER WONDERLAND ...

>> Ananda Ashram yoga retreat center in Monroe, NY is situated in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains just 1 hr. north of NYC & easily accessible by car, bus or train. >> Travel directions

:. Kesavacarya das Kirtan & CD Release

Saturday, Feb 24
Ananda Ashram
8:30pm | $15

>> Travel directions (Only 45 miles north of NYC & easily accessible by car, bus or train)

Make an evening of it! Enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal (5-6pm, $10), & attend the Ashram Fire Ceremony & Meditation starting at 7pm, followed by readings & commentary.

>> Listen to samples of Kesavacarya's demo CD.

"Kirtan or chanting the holy names is one of the highest expressions of love towards the Supreme, & one of the greatest forms of mercy from the Supreme to the souls in this world. It is said when we chant these names the Lord dances on our tongues & manifests himself more & more in our heart.

My spiritual master advised me to chant with the same mood as a baby crying for his mother. What can a small baby do for himself? He is completely dependent on his parents. So in bhakti yoga, or the path of devotion, we cultivate this sense of dependence. Then the tears of crying out the holy names will wash away all our sufferings, & cleanse & spiritualize our feelings, thoughts & desires."

~ Kesavacarya das (excerpted from his >> website)

Enjoy my Ananda Ashram >> Winter Wonderland snowglobe!

16.2.07

LIZA BINFORD Kirtan in NYC Feb 24

KIRTAN with LIZA BINFORD | Sat 24 Feb 7:30pm

Featuring: LIZA BINFORD vocals; crystal bowl
STEVE BENSON guitar | DAMARU drums

Where: >> Integral Yoga NYC, $10

My friend Liza’s crystal clear & dreamy voice will transport you to higher realms. Her kirtan & songs are a delight & will leave you feeling cradled in the sweet-as-honey ocean of the Divine Name. If you’re in the city, don’t miss >> Liza! My first ever kirtan partner, the wonderful >> Damaru (pictured above with Liza) will accompany her on drums.

If you're lucky enough to attend, please check back in here & leave your rave review by commenting below!

And in case you're in NYC on Fri 23 Feb & in a kirtan mood also check out KIRTAN with MITRA - 8pm at Integral Yoga.

Please VOTE TODAY for my friend CHELSEA!

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>> Chelsea on My Space
>> Hear her CD

My sweet buddy CHELSEA, a.k.a. Sea, has a super cool music video that she made herself & entered in a Music Nation contest. She's doing really well at 22nd place out of 251 ~ with our help she stands to win an Epic record deal! PLEASE take a few moments & >> click here to vote for Chelsea, it will make all the difference. Vote by clicking on the 5 stars (surely you won't be able to resist but click all 5!) There's still time left to vote, you'll need a valid e-mail & Chelsea promises that "they won't send you stuff if you don't want them too."

This soft-spoken & talented Pixie Princess & yogini has a voice that will tug at your heart strings. Visit her My Space page to see her magical paintings!

>> Click here to listen to an interview with Chelsea ~ I loved it, & also learned that she's only been playing for 3 years! Hard to believe, as I'm sure you'll agree when you listen to her music.

4.2.07

:. VALENTINE'S KIRTAN with KAMANIYA and TOMMY BE

Sat 10 Feb 8:30pm at Ananda Ashram Monroe, NY

Sat 10 Feb 8:30pm* | Donation $15 / Members $12
DIVINE UNION ~ A Valentine's Kirtan Celebration
with KAMANIYA and TOMMY BE
* Preceded by 7pm Ashram Meditation, Fire Ceremony & Readings

WHERE: >> Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY, just 1 hr north of NYC & easily accessible by car, bus or train. >> travel directions

Celebrate Divine Love in this evening of ecstatic kirtan!
Sing the praises of the Divine Lovers, Radha & Krishna, whose longing for each other symbolizes our own soul's yearning for union with the Beloved. This divine pair of opposites ~ also known as Shiva & Shakti ~ represents the masculine & feminine principles within each of us. Through the ancient yogic teachings & the chanting of these Divine Names we learn how to balance these energies within us, open our hearts to the Oneness, & achieve the state of unity that is Yoga. Please join us in this joyful evening of celebration!

Featuring:
KAMANIYA vocals; harmonium TOMMY BE percussion; bass; acoustic guitar AKINCANA KRISHNA DAS mrdangam KRISTINA LANUZA vocals

This public kirtan is part of Yogafly's Stepping into the Heart yoga retreat at Ananda Ashram with Kristina Lanuza a.k.a. Yogafly. A much loved Anusara yoga teacher, she is joined by fellow Anusara teacher Rikard Skokberg & 'Quiet Yoga' teacher Lee Shuff.
>> Click here for info on this heart-opening retreat. There's still time to sign up - bring a friend & you'll each get $50 off!

* Make an evening of it! Enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal (5-6pm, $10) & attend Ashram Fire Ceremony & Meditation starting at 7pm, followed by readings & commentary with Ashram teachers.
>> Click here for the Ashram's full weekend core program, day visitors are always welcomed.

Enjoy my Ananda Ashram
>> Winter Wonderland snowglobe!

The Beatles All You need is Love
fabarooni live tv recording, London, 1967.
>> Click here to view.

2.2.07

:. ANANDA ASHRAM featured in New York Magazine

"Retreat! Retreat!"

The much loved >> Ananda Ashram is highlighted in New York Magazine's current issue, "Guide to Inner Peace".

>> Click here to read the piece online.

Please enjoy my online >> gallery of photos of Ananda Ashram.