Class timetable 20

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Radhika Das, in 2007, began reflecting on a world that he felt was in the most part frustrated in its search for happiness and deeper truth.

The solution, he discovered, was the practice of Bhakti Yoga, the path of love and devotion. He decided to dedicate more time to absorb himself in the ancient practice of Kirtan and discovered the beauty of mantra.

Radhika is devoted to helping people, whether it be from an existing yoga or spiritual background or to those with limited or no exposure to the practices. His aim is to help you to feel more fulfilled through mantra meditation and a holistic way of living; deeply connecting the mind, body and soul. Radhika Das also helps to run ‘Kirtan London’, a project which aims to make sacred mantra music accessible and relevant to a wider audience, including schools, mental health institutions and outdoor events.

Radhika is joined by: Ananda Monet (Kartals), Keli Kanana (Kartals), Michael G (Acoustic Guitar), Jai Nitai (Bass Guitar), Radha London Isvara (Violin), Kavi Chandra (Mridanga), Kalindi (BVox 4 & Bansuri), Ekadasi (Kartals), Tadas (Saxophone). Vibha Selvaratnam trained in

Bharatanatyam from a very early age from her mother Kiran Ratna. Her outstanding talent has propelled her onto the international dance scene. She is regularly invited to perform at the NADA Nrityotsava at the VRC Academy of Music & Dance in India as well as performing throughout the UK. She has been highly praised for the choreographic innovation shown in her works such as Nayika and experimental collaborations with The Fusion Project. Vibha has co-choreographed and performed in many productions with India Dance Wales, most recently taking the lead role in the dance drama “Shakuntala”. She heads India Dance South West (a branch of India Dance Wales est. in 1993) and continues to choreograph and perform regularly and is involved with collaborations to explore her art form further. Jesse Bannister leads a concert of Indian rāga music on saxophone and tabla; evolving into an ambient musical mood alongside Guitar and Bass. Jesse’s music invites you to a mystical abode thru the ancient Indian musical form of rāga, ambient world beats and improvisation.

From a mixed-race background of Indian and white British heritage, Jesse is a worldrenowned Indian classical saxophonist and sought-after composer.

‘Rāga: The Yoga of Sound’: An interactive workshop to connect you to the spaciousness of Vedic Sound, using sound yoga exercises and raga knowledge. The exercises will allow you to use your bodies and voices to tune up to your inner voice and open the door to a place of peace and wellness. Jesse will also demonstrate how any instrument can play ragas and will lead the group through sound meditations using his live voice and saxophone and retuned piano recordings. You can listen, sing or both.

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Nikki Slade is a leading pioneer in the field of chanting, core voice and sound work in the UK. Nikki has inspired thousands of individuals to chant and has led chanting workshops for many corporations including M&C Saatchi, Deutcshe Bank and Cisco. She has also taken her cutting edge approach to working with the voice into Wandsworth men’s prison and she is the resident voice facilitator at the Priory hospital in North London where she has impacted the recovery of hundreds of addicts over the past 13 years. Atmasphere is the project of Renu Gidoomal, a versatile Holistic Singer and Entertainer and vocalist who is known for her soulful singing and vibrant ability to perform in various musical genres and languages. Atmasphere is all about transmuting an atmosphere into an inspiring Soul connected energy.

Performing with Renu Gidoomal are superbly talented, highly respected musicians: Atul Cantilal on Keyboards; Hemant Bhatt on Octopad and Side Rhythm; Mehboob Nadeem on Sitar; Mitel Purohit on Tabla, Rikhil Raithatha on Flute; and Pakhawaj, Cajon and Robin Christian on Bansuri.

Andrea Carrani will be joined by Atmasphere to lead an immersive meditation. Andrea is a spiritual teacher who uses the potency of live music to create a transformative energy to express yourself fully through the power of dance, chanting and mantra, to create an atmosphere where the inner dimension of presence can be felt through the magic of live music. Very healing and fun.

Laura Gubbins weaves deep clarity with humorous metaphor, reciting mystical poetry from 13th Century Persian Sufi Rumi and 14th Century Kashmiri Yogini Lalla, accompanied by Tom Parry playing the guitar and the duduk. The mystics’ timeless poetry describes the soul’s journey towards the deepest mysteries, and the struggles and ecstasy experienced along the way.

Having fallen into a traditional style ‘disciple and master’ relationship with her Kashmiri Sufi guide ten years ago, Laura started a journey deep into mystical experience. Studying the great mystics’ texts from various traditions over those years, revealed that the mystics’ voices of the heart transcend the separation of specific religious paths. Now, without interpretation or commentary, Laura’s devotional recitals bring alive the vision that the mystics speak of, deeply relevant in contemporary times.