27/05/2024
KIRTAN COLLECTIVE JERSEY
SUMMER SOLSTICE WEEKEND SPECIAL JUNE 21st-23rd
WITH 'THE MANTRA FUSION BAND'
AND JOE HOUZE 'THE BREATHMAN'
Community event (free of charge, donations welcome)
Friday June 21st – Sunday 23rd
All are Welcome. No Experience Necessary
Welcome to Kirtan Collective’s ‘Summer Solstice Special, Kirtan and Breathwork Community Event’ with ‘The Mantra Fusion Band’ all the way from bonny Scotland and our very own ‘Breathman’ Jou Houze.
Schedule:Friday June 21st – ‘SOMA Breath Journey’ and Kirtan @ ‘The Bridge’ Community Centre 6.30-9.30pm
Saturday June 22nd – ‘Breathing for Calm’ and Kirtan @ La Collette Gardens (above the ‘good egg’ café) 4-7pm
Sunday June 23rd ‘Waking up Gently with the Breath’ and Kirtan @ Long Beach, Gorey. (to the right, past ‘The Hungry Whale Beach Café’) 9.30am-12pm
We are very happy to have Prana, Neeraj and Simya of ‘The Mantra Fusion Band’ visiting us from bonny Scotland to offer an ‘East meets West Mantra Fusion kirtan Weekend Special’ and our very own ‘Breathman’ Joe Houze, who will be offering us an eclectic mix of various breathwork techniques to help balance and strengthen the nervous system.
Prana “ I first experienced kirtan in 1983 and have been participating ever since.
Currently I manage Krishna eco farm in Scotland, which has a temple, ashram and gardens.
I also run our Glasgow centre, ‘Om Sweet Om’, where we do regular kirtan events.
I love to engage people in kirtan as it really brings people together.
I also like to bring kirtan to other places. I’ve been lucky enough to be engaged in kirtan in Mexico, South Africa, Hungary and London.
I’m very grateful to be invited and I’m really looking forward to joining you in Jersey “
Simya and Neeraj are kirtan siblings and regularly offer kirtan with Prana in Scotland.
They have been learning classical kirtan for over 10 years.
Join them in Jersey to chant sublime kirtan and elevate ones consciousness.
Joe Houze: Joe is a yoga therapist and breath work instructor based in Jersey.
After years of anxiety and panic attacks, Joe started to learn yogic practices and simple breathing techniques which completely shift the presentation of the nervous system and therefore one's experience of life.
So profound were the breathing techniques for Joe, that he has spent the last few years learning as much as possible about them.
It is now his mission to share breath practices that are safe, grounded in science, and full of heart.
During the course of the weekend, Joe will be guiding a variety of different breath work practices:
* Friday night: *SOMA Breathwork Journey.
*Saturday afternoon: Breathing for calm.
* Sunday morning: Waking up gently with the breath.
The SOMA Breathwork Journey is done lying on the back (so bring cushions!). The Breathwork journey includes breathing to beats, gentle breath holds as well as humming. Joe will introduce many of the benefits of these breath practices on the night before we dive in. The practice itself is designed to leave you with a beautiful sense of balance. Present and alert, and also calm. Bright and vital, and also at ease.
WHAT IS KIRTAN?
Kirtan is the sublime practice of chanting mantras to reconnect with our innate blissful nature, so unlock your throat chakra and open your heart as we join together in chanting and singing mantras. Access and activate your bliss (ananda) that resides within.
BREAKDOWN OF SCHEDULE:
Friday June 21st – ‘SOMA Breath Journey’ and Kirtan @ ‘The Bridge’ Community Centre 6.30-9.30pm
6.30-7.15pm SOMA Breath Journey with Joe Houze
7.15-7.30pm Break
7.30-9.30pm Kirtan with ‘The Mantra Fusion Band’
9.30pm Tea and Snacks
Saturday June 22nd – ‘Breathing for Calm’ and Kirtan @ La Collette Gardens (above the ‘good egg’ café) 4-7pm
4-6pm Kirtan with ‘The Mantra Fusion Band’
6-6.30pm ‘Breathing for Calm’ with Joe Houze, ‘The Breathman’
6.30pm Onwards Picnic (Feel free to bring an offering)
Sunday June 23rd ‘Waking up Gently with the Breath’ and Kirtan @ Long Beach, Gorey. (to the right, past ‘The Hungry Whale Beach Café’) 9.30am-12pm
9.30-10am ‘Waking up Gently with the Breath’ with Joe Houze
10am-12pm Kirtan with ‘The Mantra Fusion Band’
12pm Onwards ‘Midday Snacks’ plus optional Sea Swimming.
*You are welcome to come to one or both parts of each event. i.e Breathwork and/or Kirtan
Please Bring:
*Yoga mat (Let us know if you need us to bring one for you)
*Blanket
*Water
*Cushion (Optional for SOMA Breathwork)
COST: Free of Charge (Donations Welcome)
DM for more info or just turn up on the day.
We recommend you come to all three events to receive the full benefit of the kirtan and breathwork weekend immersion. However if you are only able to come to one of the events, that is also wonderful.
We look forward to seeing you.
Much love,
✨The Kirtan Collective Team✨