Chloe Goodchild<\/a> says.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMany who approach the course think that they will spend hours and hours studying harmonium which naturally is an intrinsic part of leading kirtan. Of course, we do that but, at the end of the training, graduates are amazed to discover how many more vital and subtle elements there are to leading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The one element that students recall time and time again as being the most uncomfortable yet transformational element of the training is the 2 full days we spend in \u2018Mastery of the Inner Critic\u2019. This is a workshop that I have facilitated not only on this training but as a guest teacher on Yoga teacher trainings. The one aspect that can hold us back in life is disruption from those voices in our head that say “you are not good enough”, “your voice is flat”, “they don’t like me” and on it goes! Many would say “surely all you need in kirtan leading is to sing with devotion, right?” Yes, absolutely right until\u2026\u2026. 20, 30, 50, or 100 people enter the space to chant with you. Then the inner voice starts with its endless chattering commentary in our heads causing a constraining sense of \u2018me and you\u2019 rather than the\u00a0 freedom of unity and Oneness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we approach the ‘Mastery of the Critic’ sequence students are naturally afraid of being exposed or found out! However, as they slowly begin to discover that their inner critic can be their greatest ally and champion they experience a massive release. They feel freshly empowered to drop their concerns and to surrender fully to the bliss of leading the practice. In truth, they come to realise that the shakti or divine universal energy is leading through them. Months later graduates email and say \u2018thank God Nikki,, that we did the inner critic work. I now get it. I couldn\u2019t have led that kirtan the other day without that work we did together.`<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ultimate promise of this enriching training is one where not only are you given all the practical tools you require both musically and technically for leading kirtan but, far beyond that, is the gift of your own vocal empowerment and\u00a0 transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> or watch the short video below to find out more about how to apply for one of the limited places for the next Learn to Lead Foundation Training. I do hope that you will consider joining us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n