"Kirtan is a form of purification and liberation. The mantras sensitise us and polish away the clutter in our heads and melt the numbness in our hearts so that we can feel clear, awake and brilliantly alive."

Sean Johnson

Shivam means consciousness, bliss, and auspiciousness. It is present within us and moving towards That is the spiritual journey.

This is the auspicious time of Shivaratri where we are invited to meet what holds us back in life and let it go.

Connect with other like-hearted beings to sing and chant into fullness the clarity of connectedness with ourselves and all beings, through the practice of Kirtan.

Time: 7.15-8.30pm

Where: Uprising Yoga Studio

Bookings: Link here and click on Kirtan scheduled this Friday

By Koha: All koha offered for the Kirtan event are givenn to Conservation Volunteers, taking care of the Mother Earth here in Waitaha Canterbury, Otautahi Christchurch and Te Pataka o Rakaihautuu Banks Peninsula is . You can bring your koha with you to the Kirtan or give your generosity online to Conservation Volunteers.

All are also welcome to stay after the Kirtan and enjoy the company of one another and beautiful kombucha, teas and vegan treats at the Uprising Cafe which is serving food and drink until 9pm and Uprising is open until 10pm.

If you would like to do something practical also to help the wellbeing of our beautiful Mother Earth, please join the next planting and care day for The Ihutai Estuary Trust 2-4pm on Saturday 18 February, meeting at the Jetty Car Park at the end of Beatty Street.