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How to  Spice up Kiirtan with Kids

By MahaJyoti Glassman What is Kiirtan The practice of kiirtan is simple repetitive chanting for 2-5 minutes or more. This method of rhythmic singing is called kiirtan. Singing kiirtan supports kids in preparing their minds and bodies for meditation by engaging the sensory organs (eyes, ears, touch) and motor organs (arms and legs) towards the Goal. The power of mantra, a collection of sacred sounds,… Read More »How to  Spice up Kiirtan with Kids

Kiirtan Quiz:  What Do Ya Know?

One should be as humble as the grass and as tolerant as the trees, one should give respect to those whom no one respects, and always do kiirtan to the Lord.  – Anandamurti Definition & Origin The mind cannot remain vacant.  Whenever there is no important job to do, do not waste your time in idle thinking, because idle thinking means mental deterioration, mental degradation,… Read More »Kiirtan Quiz:  What Do Ya Know?

Kaoshiiki Yoga Dance

An 8-week course through the Neohumanist College of Asheville. Instructors: Didi Ananda Sainjana, Kaoverii  Zimmerman, and MahaJyoti Glassman. This intensive study of Kaoshiiki methodology will include the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of this yoga dance as well as the physiology and anatomy of each step. Yoga asanas and movement that support the performance of Kaoshiiki will be introduced. The latest scientific discoveries that reiterate… Read More »Kaoshiiki Yoga Dance

 A Season for NonViolence /Benevolence 

A Season for Ahimsa A Time for Kindness Ahimsa is often defined as to not inflict pain or harm toward any person or living being in thought, word, or action. In this quest for non-violence, there exists a feeling of compassion for all. Although there are some differences in the application of Ahimsa between Anandamurti and Gandhi, on this definition they seem fairly consistent. During… Read More » A Season for NonViolence /Benevolence