#83 - GOVIND DAS - On the nature of kirtan and experiencing being united with others.
Govind Das (@govind.das.108) is a California-based kirtan singer, yoga teacher and as his spiritual name suggests, "servant of the divine". He is the co-director/owner of Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica CA. Govind Das's commitment to Bhakti yoga and the ideals of love, service, and devotion is the essence which is reflected and transmitted through his music and teachings. His intention is to share yoga in the spirit of celebrating life and developing a personal and intimate connection with Source. Along with all things yoga, he is a surfer and loves to play basketball. Govind Das leads evenings of kirtan, bhakti yoga workshops, presents at festivals and leads transformative retreats throughout the world. He and his wife Jacqueline live in the hills of Pacific Palisades, CA overlooking the Great Pacific Ocean with their son Malakai and daughter Ruby Jaya.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Whether kirtan is a musical performance or collective prayer
- How to support people in a Kirtan practice especially if it’s their first time
- Why it’s important to let go of your fear of how you sound
- Why we need to take on challenges in order to grow
- Whether you need to pronounce mantra properly or to having a good intention behind it enough
- About the difference between mantra and kirtan
- Govind’s life journey with spirituality and yoga
- Discussing how we get our unitive moments or feelings in life
- Whether there is a debate on Kirtan and cultural misappropriation
- Govid’s gentle sharing of yoga with his kids and spiritual influences
- What’s the most beneficial mantra
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