Kirtan Dao II
The Way of Devotional Chant
Kirtan Training Intensive — March 30, 2026
Ganesha’s Lounge • Tulum
Kirtan Dao is an immersive devotional music training dedicated to the sacred art of kirtan.
This experience is designed to open your voice, deepen your spiritual presence, and teach you how to lead devotional chant spaces with authenticity and heart.
Guided by Vijay Kṛṣṇa (Kirtaniyas) and friends, this intensive blends musical training, devotional philosophy, and embodied spiritual practice.
Whether you are an experienced kirtan leader or someone feeling the first call to sacred chant, this gathering invites you into a deeper relationship with mantra and devotion.
The Experience
Over the course of this intensive, participants will explore the foundations of devotional chanting through a blend of practice, study, and shared musical experience.
Through voice activation, rhythm training, and group chanting, we learn how to hold kirtan spaces that are both musically grounded and spiritually alive.
Daily Practices
• Mantra & Vocal Activation
• Chanting Technique and Rhythm Training
• Group Practice Circles
• Devotional Philosophy & Embodiment
• Evening Kirtan Ceremonies
Each day we move between learning, practicing, and experiencing the living power of kirtan together.
What You Will Learn
Participants will explore the essential elements of devotional chant leadership, including:
• Foundations of devotional kirtan
• Voice activation and breath for chanting
• Call-and-response leadership
• Rhythm and tempo for group flow
• How to confidently lead simple kirtans
• Sacred presence and energetic holding
• The difference between performance and prayer
• Creating devotional flow in ceremony