Learn To Lead Kirtan 2 Day Retreat – Cheshire

Congleton, Cheshire 8th - 9th February 2025

A 2 x day exploration of the essential elements to kirtan leadership

With Nikki Slade hosted by Emma Shackleton

 

Retreat Outline.

Over the weekend we will explore together the 6 x pillars of kirtan leadership.

Pillar One – Grounding – working with the body to ground your instrument.

Pillar Two – Vocal Technique- to strengthen your voice.

Pillar Three – The power of devotion ( bhakti)-opening the devotional channel.

Pillar Four – Mastey of the Inner Critic – having the confidence to get out of the way of the channel.

Pillar Five – Harmonium study.- learning basic drones

Pillar Six – Leadership Skills.- developing inclusivity for the sangham.

FINALE

You will have the chance to bring all these elements together and lead a short chant with a simple harmonium drone with the main group.

You will also touch on the legacy that the Poet Saints of India have left to us to inspire us in this bhakti practcie.

OUTCOMES.

· As a yoga teacher you will leave empowered to lead a simple chant in your class or as a yoga practitioner to enhance your daily kirtan practice.

· As a sound healer you will be able to bring a simple kirtan in addition to your offerings.

· As a lover of mantra and sound this retreat will enrich you with new tools to take up a regular kirtan practice.

· You will have the option to purchase Nikki`s Harmonium and Chants manual priced at £15.00 ( please bring cash on the day)

· NB it is obligatory to attend both days and to be punctual throughout the weekend as timetable is full.

· NB you do not have to be a singer or to have prior experience of leading kirtan to attend this retreat. This retreat is for 18yrs +)

· NB If you have a diagnosis of Bipolar or PTSD due to extensive past experience this retreat is not suitable for you.Nikki is however available for 1-1 training to work bespoke to you.Please email [email protected] for further details.

 

Individual 1-1 sessions Feb 10/11

Vibrational Fitness /Align to your Authentic Voice and Highest Self Expression

Nikki has a successful Global 1-1 coaching practice with online clients in USA NZ AUS South Africa Hawaii Thailand and Europe .

She also has a thriving face 2 face coaching practice in West London.

Nikki will stay on after the retreat on the Monday and Tuesday to work with clients individually.

Some of you may like to use your sessions to refine for yourself learnings from the reteat. eg vocal technique/harmonium skills, etc..

Or you may wish to bring an aspiration that you have in any area of your life and work with Nikki to calibrate your highest self expression in that area.

What happens in a 1-1 Vibe- fit vocie sessions.

· We will chant to open the creatve space.

· Set your intention.

· Explore freeing processes in sound and movement bespoke to your journey to empower you to bring out your best in that area of life.

· We will unfold together the optimum assignment for you to anchor the work when you leave.

· Chant to finish.

FEE £80 plus VAT = £96 ( If you are attending the workshop) reduced from £165 plus VAT in London. Each session is 75 mins.

If you are not attending the workshop but wish to have a 1-1 session the fee is: £ 100 plus VAT ( £120).

I am really looking forward to travelling up North to Cheshire next February to facilitate 2 days of diving into all the essential elements of leading Kirtan.

This is a perfect introduction to leading the practice. I am being hosted by my graduate student Emma Shackleton who will also be leading some yoga sessions on the retreat.

If you are interested in signing up please contact Emma here for further details regarding the course.

Time: 9am- 5pm both days

Cost: £354 total (inc vat)
DEPOSIT – 50% (£177) – With the balance due in full 1 month before the start of the retreat.

Capacity: 16 persons max

Venue: The Yoga Tree studio. Glebe Farm, Astbury, Congleton CW12 4RQ

 

Testimonial

Sound is a powerful force. I believe Nikki is one of the most evolutionary sound magicians on the planet.

Barbara Marx Hubbard

When & where

Glebe Farm, Astbury, Congleton CW12 4RQ

8th & 9th February 2025