Kookaburra Kirtan
Bhakti Music Program 2025
kirtan & satsang • bhakti music course • music lessons • open studio |
Kirtan or kirt कीर्त् - sharing story through song
Kirtan is a beautiful Sanskrit word meaning to communicate, relate, celebrate and praise through music and song.
MusicalityAs our love of music as a form of Yoga grows and expands some wonderful musicians and singers have been drawn to Kookaburra Creek over 2024. There are some with a lifetime of experience and others who have just discovered that most divine of musical instruments - the human voice.
Our aim is to grow the musicality, to explore Nada and Bhakti Yoga and to this end we are establishing a musicality program at Kookaburra Creek in 2025. There will be a daily community time-slot where all are welcome to come and listen, sing, bring an instrument, learn an instrument and share in the deep delights of creating devotional music. No prior knowledge or musical experience is required and as participants grow in confidence there will be opportunities to lead a kirtan and to play an instrument of choice whether that be Harmonium, Tanpura, Tabla, Jambe, Symbols, Guitar, Flute, Cello, Double Bass, Ukulele and Oud to name just a few. The 2025 program includes daily community Kirtan; Kirtan and Satsang evenings; private music lessons, and a structured 6 week Bhakti Music Course. Bhakti Yoga with Robert Robert is the co-director of Kookaburra Yoga and has decades of immersive study in yogic philosophy. Robert has a deep love of devotional music and years experience. Robert's philosophical readings can bring light and contemplation to many of our daily struggles. |
Weekly Bhakti Yoga Program Kirtan and Bhajan • Monday 11.00am to 1.00pm • Wednesday 11.00am to 1.00pm Bhakti Music 6 Week Course • Friday 4.30pm-5.30pm. $150. • Commences 14 February. • 6 consecutive weeks. Private Music Lessons Thursdays and Fridays by appointment. 1 hour. $30. Satsang & Kirtan Night • Friday 6pm-8pm. Public program. Gold coin donation. Satsang • Saturday 10.00am-11.30am. Most weeks. For Course graduates & Bhakti Yoga students. Booking Info Email Robert to book 6 Week Course and Private Lessons: [email protected] Other Bhakti Yoga events don't require booking. Just show up. |
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Kirtan and Bhajan
Monday & Wednesday 11am-1pm The studio is open Mondays and Wednesdays between 11am-1pm for the community to join in. Listen, sing, learn an instrument and share in the deep delights of creating devotional music. No prior knowledge or musical experience is required. No charge. Bhakti Music Course Friday afternoons 4.30pm-5.30pm Learn to play Harmonium, Tanpura or acoustic guitar during this 6 week course. Choose a favourite Kirtan to learn and lead on completion of the course.
Kirtan & Satsang Friday evenings 6-8pm we host Kirtan with Robert and musical guests, which is followed by satsang with readings from yogic texts, question and answer, and finishing with an aarati ceremony - bringing small oil lamps of ghee into a mindful and devotional song practice. Public program. All are welcome. Gold coin donation. * Every Friday, except Easter. Satsang Saturdays 10am-11.30am Open to all course graduates and students of Bhakti Yoga. Study of Scriptures, Question and Answer; and Discussion. Gold coin donation. * Please note there are no Saturday Satsangs on The June and September long weekends, Easter to our Residential Retreats, and also on our Teacher Training weekends. Please check before attending. Private Music Lessons Thursdays and Fridays Individual Music lessons, one hour duration. Learn to play an instrument of your choice. Learn to sing devotional songs at your own pace. Lessons are one hour. Cost $30. By appointment. Email [email protected] to book. |
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email [email protected] to book the course, music lessons or to find out more about the Bhakti Yoga Program at Kookaburra Creek.
What is kirtan?Kirtan is a deeply moving and communal devotional practice that originates from India’s rich spiritual traditions. It involves singing or chanting sacred mantras and verses in a call-and-response format, creating an uplifting, interactive experience for all participants.
Rooted in bhakti yoga (the yoga of devotion), kirtan focuses on opening the heart and fostering a connection to the divine. The chants, often drawn from sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita or Guru Granth Sahib, are accompanied by traditional instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, and kartals, here at Kookaburra Creek there are many contemporary instruments as well. The beauty of kirtan lies in its simplicity and inclusivity. Whether you’re softly chanting or joyfully singing, kirtan is less about performance and more about presence and intention. Its repetitive melodies and rhythms help participants enter a meditative state, bringing peace, clarity, and a sense of unity. Why Kirtan?Kirtan has a universal appeal, transcending religious and cultural boundaries. In temples, ashrams, yoga studios, or even online, it serves as a space for connection - within yourself and with others. Whether you’re seeking spiritual nourishment, stress relief, or simply the joy of collective singing, kirtan offers a transformative experience that welcomes everyone, regardless of background or belief. |
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