Introduction to Harmonium & Chanting
With Kavita Kat Macmillan
Learn how to approach a personal chanting practice with Harmonium & Voice in Kavita’s signature Introductory workshop!
Starting at the beginning we will learn:
~ How a harmonium works and the history of this practice
~ How to create a steady drone
~ How to sing into the drone and find your ‘home pitch’ or SA
~ Basic fingerings to expand and sing simple mantras
~ The idea of ‘Nada Brahma’ and how Sound fits into the path of Yoga
~ Basic chants to begin your practice
~ Basics of Bhakti yoga & Kirtan
~ How to find the right harmonium for you
All are welcome, this workshop is a great place to start if you are new and looking to become more comfortable with your voice and playing OR if you have a practice and would like to connect with the deeper roots of this practice.
No experience necessary, just a desire to relax and allow the practice to flow through you!
There will be harmoniums to play. If you have one, please bring it!
Saturday May 23rd
12 noon-2 pm
At Shanti Om Yoga : 7334 N Chicago Ave in St. Johns (North Portland)
$120 ($108 if you have a Shanti Om class card)
Register through : shantiom.com if you have a class card
OR at : https://ticketstripe.com/intromay2026
Please contact Kavita with questions Info@kavitakatmacmillan.com