CHANTING, KIRTAN & VOCAL RĀGA
A SATSANGAM LLC EVENT
NOV 23-27 2023: (ARRIVE 22ND; DEPART 28 NOV)
Organised by Punarnava Ayurveda Trust, Vaidyagrāma Community Trust and Satsangam LLC
A SATSANGAM LLC EVENT
NOV 23-27 2023: (ARRIVE 22ND; DEPART 28 NOV)
Organised by Punarnava Ayurveda Trust, Vaidyagrāma Community Trust and Satsangam LLC
FEATURING Shantala Sriramaiah, Nina Rao, Dr. Shubham Kulkarni and Allison Dennis
YOGA with Scott Blossom. SPECIAL GUESTS Include Drs. Robert Svoboda, Claudia Welch and Ramkumar. ORGANISED BY Punarnava Ayurveda Trust, Vaidyagrama Community Trust, and Satsangam LLC. HOSTED BY Vaidyagrama Ayurveda Healing Village
YOGA with Scott Blossom. SPECIAL GUESTS Include Drs. Robert Svoboda, Claudia Welch and Ramkumar. ORGANISED BY Punarnava Ayurveda Trust, Vaidyagrama Community Trust, and Satsangam LLC. HOSTED BY Vaidyagrama Ayurveda Healing Village
Learn how various qualities and practices associated with sound exert a variety of effects on our wellbeing.
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Sound, in the form of drumming, chanting, recitation, repetition of mantra, singing, instrumental music, and the ringing of bells has been an integral part of devotional traditions since ancient days. Sound is associated with ākāśa (space), the most subtle of the five great mahābhūta (elements). Its subtlety offers the potential to usher us into the subtle realms of consciousness where we may experience devotion, clarity, focus, love and healing. During the five days of the retreat participants will participate actively in these practices, thereby enjoying direct experience of the very different effects of these distinct manifestations of sound.
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DELEGATE FEE AND ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY
25 DOUBLE (SHARING) ROOMS
Early bird 1 - Now till 31 March 2023 - USD 1550 / INR 1,20,000
Early bird 2 - 1 April 2023 - 30 June 2023 - USD 1650 / INR 1,30,000
Regular 1 - 1 July 2023 - 31 October 2023 - USD 1750 / INR 1,40,000
Regular 2 - 1 November 2023 onwards - USD 1850 / INR 1,50,000
5 SINGLE ROOMS AVAILABLE - EACH FOR USD 2750/ INR 2,30,000
However we have single room accommodation available nearby at our sister institution just 3 km away including free transportation for the same price.
Early bird 2 - 1 April 2023 - 30 June 2023 - USD 1650 / INR 1,30,000
Regular 1 - 1 July 2023 - 31 October 2023 - USD 1750 / INR 1,40,000
Regular 2 - 1 November 2023 onwards - USD 1850 / INR 1,50,000
5 SINGLE ROOMS AVAILABLE - EACH FOR USD 2750/ INR 2,30,000
However we have single room accommodation available nearby at our sister institution just 3 km away including free transportation for the same price.
Cancellation Policy: Following cancellation charges applies as per dates received of written notification by Vaidyagrama, as a percentage of total paid, subject to a minimum cancellation amount of $250.00 or INR 20,000.00 per person. Now till 31 March ‘23: $250.00 or INR 20,000.00. 1 April to 10 Nov, ‘23: 50% of the fee paid. On or after 11 Nov ‘23: 100% of the fee paid.
presenters
Ms Sriramaiah, Ms Nina Rao,Dr. Kulkarni, Allison Dennis,
Dr Scott Blossom, Dr Svoboda, Dr Welch, and Dr Ram Kumar
Dr Scott Blossom, Dr Svoboda, Dr Welch, and Dr Ram Kumar
Ms Shantala Sriramaiah
Shantala Sriramaiah
Shantala Sriramaiah teaches Veda recitation to a growing global community of students through her online platform and live classes. Inspired by her mother Saroja, who taught chanting classes in their home for over 30 years, she is very grateful for the early exposure to Sanskrit chanting and Indian scriptures. She has been mentored by several Vedic scholars, in particular, Sri M. S. Sreenivasan of The Challakere Brothers and loves sharing the practice of Veda chanting in this living lineage from Karnataka, India.
DR SHUBHAM RAM KULKARNI
Dr Shubham Ram Kulkarni
Masters In Ayurveda (BAMS MD), Masters In Palliative care (PGDPC), Masters In Psychology (MA Psych.), Music Therapist (Canada)
Ayurvedic Consultant & Music Therapist - Pune & Thane, India.
He is a multi-dimensional personality- an Ayurvedic consultant, a trained Indian classical singer, an able music therapy practitioner, a competent researcher as well as an entrepreneur. Dr. Shubham is practicing as a well-known Ayurvedic physician & a music therapist in Pune & Thane, India.
He has successfully conducted clinical research in the field of Ayurveda & music therapy ranging from Insomnia, Stress, and Depression to Pregnancy care. Dr. Shubham has launched 2 mobile applications based on his clinical research developed by his own firm, Music is. They are 1. Heal With Music & 2. Music Therapy In Pregnancy. Dr. Shubham is learning Indian classical music since childhood. He is the student of renowned Indian classical vocalist Pt. Shounak Abhisheki.
Currently, Dr. Shubham is working as an Ayurvedic Palliative care consultant & a Music Therapist in a renowned palliative care hospital in Pune & also in Thane, India.He also provides healthcare & music therapy at various old age homes & hospice care centres in Pune & Mumbai. He is an international speaker of Ayurveda & Music Therapy. Recently, he has been invited as a speaker in the California Association Of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) conference, in 2022.
Recently he has been invited as a faculty member at 1st International conference of the National Association Of Palliative Care For AYUSH & Integrative Medicine(NAPCAIM) at Amritsar, Punjab.
Dr.Shubham is a faculty member of Vedic wellness university, Florida, USA & Some other institutes.
Dr. Shubham is tirelessly working in mental health awareness and treatments through Ayurveda & music therapy for many years and wishes to continue the same on a global platform.
Ayurvedic Consultant & Music Therapist - Pune & Thane, India.
He is a multi-dimensional personality- an Ayurvedic consultant, a trained Indian classical singer, an able music therapy practitioner, a competent researcher as well as an entrepreneur. Dr. Shubham is practicing as a well-known Ayurvedic physician & a music therapist in Pune & Thane, India.
He has successfully conducted clinical research in the field of Ayurveda & music therapy ranging from Insomnia, Stress, and Depression to Pregnancy care. Dr. Shubham has launched 2 mobile applications based on his clinical research developed by his own firm, Music is. They are 1. Heal With Music & 2. Music Therapy In Pregnancy. Dr. Shubham is learning Indian classical music since childhood. He is the student of renowned Indian classical vocalist Pt. Shounak Abhisheki.
Currently, Dr. Shubham is working as an Ayurvedic Palliative care consultant & a Music Therapist in a renowned palliative care hospital in Pune & also in Thane, India.He also provides healthcare & music therapy at various old age homes & hospice care centres in Pune & Mumbai. He is an international speaker of Ayurveda & Music Therapy. Recently, he has been invited as a speaker in the California Association Of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) conference, in 2022.
Recently he has been invited as a faculty member at 1st International conference of the National Association Of Palliative Care For AYUSH & Integrative Medicine(NAPCAIM) at Amritsar, Punjab.
Dr.Shubham is a faculty member of Vedic wellness university, Florida, USA & Some other institutes.
Dr. Shubham is tirelessly working in mental health awareness and treatments through Ayurveda & music therapy for many years and wishes to continue the same on a global platform.
ms ALLISON DENNIS
ms Allison Dennis
Songs of the Stars: the Jyotiṣical Upāya of Rāgas
Allison Dennis: Vedic Mentor and Musician
Allison’s yoga journey began after a back injury as a performer in the NYC off-Broadway show De La Guarda. Unable to move around at a young age, she took to the philosophy of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras for comfort and perspective. Recovery took several years and allowed for her eventual asana practice to be rooted in and emphasized by India’s wisdom systems.
A Vedic student since 2001, and a graduate of The Body Therapy Institute, Allison completed well over 1000 hours of formalized yoga training (Sivananda and Krishnamacharya) before opening Heart of Yoga School in Carrboro, NC in 2010 which is also the year she met her primary mentor K. Sridhar and began studying with him. She has a BFA in Musical Theater from East Carolina University.
From 2010-2018 Allison designed and led an 800-hour yoga teacher training program dedicated to the foundational texts of yoga, which offered textual study, introduction to the language of Sanskrit, harmonium instruction, chanting, and the development of a daily prescriptive sadhana.
As an event organizer, she focused on bringing people together to enjoy her favorite teachers and artists; K. Sridhar, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Sharon Gannon, Edwin Bryant, Prem Sadasivananda, and more. She led a weekly kirtan for five years, and also organized a week-long Classical Indian Music Festival. She has released three kirtan albums and four albums of original music.
In 2020 Allison took on the role of teaching assistant for her Jyotish teacher Steven Highburger. She monitors and audits his classes in addition to tutoring the students in his level 1-6 programs. She has completed his 3-year program as well as a 2-year Jyotish program with Komilla Sutton. Her ongoing astrology update Follow the Moon at Heart of Yoga School on Teachable is a great way to stay connected to her research and work with the songs of the stars.
Allison Dennis: Vedic Mentor and Musician
Allison’s yoga journey began after a back injury as a performer in the NYC off-Broadway show De La Guarda. Unable to move around at a young age, she took to the philosophy of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras for comfort and perspective. Recovery took several years and allowed for her eventual asana practice to be rooted in and emphasized by India’s wisdom systems.
A Vedic student since 2001, and a graduate of The Body Therapy Institute, Allison completed well over 1000 hours of formalized yoga training (Sivananda and Krishnamacharya) before opening Heart of Yoga School in Carrboro, NC in 2010 which is also the year she met her primary mentor K. Sridhar and began studying with him. She has a BFA in Musical Theater from East Carolina University.
From 2010-2018 Allison designed and led an 800-hour yoga teacher training program dedicated to the foundational texts of yoga, which offered textual study, introduction to the language of Sanskrit, harmonium instruction, chanting, and the development of a daily prescriptive sadhana.
As an event organizer, she focused on bringing people together to enjoy her favorite teachers and artists; K. Sridhar, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Sharon Gannon, Edwin Bryant, Prem Sadasivananda, and more. She led a weekly kirtan for five years, and also organized a week-long Classical Indian Music Festival. She has released three kirtan albums and four albums of original music.
In 2020 Allison took on the role of teaching assistant for her Jyotish teacher Steven Highburger. She monitors and audits his classes in addition to tutoring the students in his level 1-6 programs. She has completed his 3-year program as well as a 2-year Jyotish program with Komilla Sutton. Her ongoing astrology update Follow the Moon at Heart of Yoga School on Teachable is a great way to stay connected to her research and work with the songs of the stars.
DR SCOTT BLOSSOM
Dr Scott Blossom
Scott Blossom has integrated Traditional Chinese (TCM), Ayurveda, Yoga Somatics, and evidence-based nutrition into his clinical practice and educational offerings for more than 25 years.
DR Robert SVOBODA
Dr. Robert Svoboda
Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 – 1983. (Information on all of his books can be found here) Dr. Svoboda was born in Texas in 1953, and in 1972 earned a B.S. from the University of Oklahoma in Chemistry with a minor in French. After being ritually initiated into the Pokot tribe of northern Kenya as its first white member in June 1973 he moved to India, where he lived from 1973-80 and 1982-86, receiving his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) from the University of Poona in 1980. In his final year of study at the Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya he won all but one of the University of Poona’s awards for academic excellence in Ayurveda, including the Ram Narayan Sharma Gold Medal. The Aghori Vimalananda also owned thoroughbred race horses, and Dr. Svoboda served as his Authorized Racing Agent at the Royal Western India Turf Club in Bombay and Poona between 1975 and 1985. He later served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. In the years since 1986 Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending three months per year on average in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra and allied subjects in locales across the world.
DR Claudia WELCH
Dr Claudia Welch
Dr Claudia Welch is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, an Āyurvedic practitioner and educator, and the author of several books including Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life: Achieving Optimal Health and Wellness Through Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Western Science and, The Four Qualities of Effective Physicians: Practical Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Physicians.
Dr. Welch lectures internationally on Oriental and Āyurvedic medicine, exploring how ideas in Eastern medicine apply to Women’s Health, and today’s reality in general. She has served on the teaching faculty of The Āyurvedic Institute, Kripalu School of Ayurveda, Southwest Acupuncture College, and Acupractice Seminars.
Dr. Welch lectures internationally on Oriental and Āyurvedic medicine, exploring how ideas in Eastern medicine apply to Women’s Health, and today’s reality in general. She has served on the teaching faculty of The Āyurvedic Institute, Kripalu School of Ayurveda, Southwest Acupuncture College, and Acupractice Seminars.
ms nina rao
ms nina rao
Nina Rao learned traditional chants from her grandfather in a village in south India when she nine years old. The chants quietly stayed with her until she rediscovered chanting with Krishna Das in New York in 1996. In 1998 she met her guru, Sri Siddhi Ma in the foothills of the Himalayas and spent time with her regularly for 19 years. For many years Nina has been Krishna Das’ business manager and accompanies him musically as well. In 2007, she recorded the track 'Nina Chalisa' on Krishna Das’ CD “Flow of Grace"; January 2013 she released her debut double-album, “Antarayaami-Knower of All Hearts"; August 2018 her second album “Anubhav” was released entirely crowd-funded. Nina regularly leads kirtan, workshops, and retreats in New York and beyond, and leads workshops and offers courses online across many platforms She is also founder and chairwoman of non-profit Saving Wild Tigers which supports conservation of wild tigers and all species in their natural habitat in India. In addition, she hosts a podcast series on the Be Here Now Network exploring spirituality, practice, and conservation of wilderness and Nature. For more information visit NinaRaoChant.com.
dr ram kumar
Dr. Ramkumar is a lifelong student of Ayurveda and other traditional Indian knowledge systems. Over the last 2 decades, he has given talks and conducted workshops in the Americas, Africa, Europe, Australia and many parts of Asia, propagating health and happiness through Ayurveda.
Ramkumar is a Founder-Director of Punarnava Ayurveda, an institution committed to “Authentic Ayurveda for Universal Well Being”. Punarnava Ayurveda is currently engaged in the creation of vaidyagrama - an experimental green self-sustaining authentic Ayurveda healing community on the outskirts of Coimbatore in SouthIndia. (VaidyaGrama.Com).
Ramkumar is also on the Board of Directors of The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (Coimbatore), an institution engaged in all round promotion of Ayurveda for 75 years
Ramkumar is a Founder-Director of Punarnava Ayurveda, an institution committed to “Authentic Ayurveda for Universal Well Being”. Punarnava Ayurveda is currently engaged in the creation of vaidyagrama - an experimental green self-sustaining authentic Ayurveda healing community on the outskirts of Coimbatore in SouthIndia. (VaidyaGrama.Com).
Ramkumar is also on the Board of Directors of The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (Coimbatore), an institution engaged in all round promotion of Ayurveda for 75 years
Brief schedule
- Evening before Retreat: Orientation, administrative notes, spiritual offering followed by a Special Program on Music Therapy by Ms Purvaa Sampath.
- Days 1-5: Yoga, Vedic Recitation, Rāga as a Jyotiṣical Upāya, participatory Vocal Raga, Kirtan, instrumental raga, and talks and presentations by special guests on selected days, all interspaced by personal time for rest, prayers, meditation and two personalized Ayurveda treatments.
Booking and payment
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We have the best sound healing tool within us, our voice.
Start singing, humming or chanting now!
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