Kirtan

Sacred Songs for the Soul

Sing, connect, and let your heart feel at home.

Kirtan is a form of call-and-response devotional singing rooted in Bhakti Yoga — the yoga of love and devotion. I sing a line, and you sing it back. Together, we share simple melodies and mantras in Sanskrit, English, and other sacred languages. No singing experience is needed — all voices are welcome.

Kirtan with me is an invitation to gather with community that feels like family. It’s a welcoming space to slow down, express yourself, and feel connected — with your own heart, with others, and with the divine.

What to Expect

Through a blend of traditional mantras and original heart songs, we’ll move between joyful singing and quiet, meditative moments. You’re welcome to sing, clap, dance, or simply listen and receive. There’s no performance to get right and no particular way you need to feel.

My hope is that you feel free to be yourself, discover the joy of your own voice, and leave with a little more peace and love in your heart.

The Heart of Kirtan

Many of the mantras we sing are names of the divine. In the Bhakti tradition, repeating these sacred names is a practice of turning our attention toward love and deepening our relationship with the divine.

You may hear this devotional feeling called bhav — the mood of devotion. It can take the form of joyful celebration, tender emotion, or quiet stillness. Singing together offers a simple way to explore that feeling and let the heart open at its own pace.

Support on the Bhakti Path

If you’d like support in deepening your devotional practice, exploring mantra, or writing and sharing your own heart songs, private sessions can be tailored to your Bhakti journey.

View a list of venues where Darren has led kirtan or other heart-centered workshops in the past.