Jyoshna - From Nothingness To Empowerment

Niitimayii works for Meditation Steps that is in Russian and English, a channel dedicated to revealing the essence of Yoga. She is passionate about Spreading Kiirtan all over the globe, and she is doing it! Listen her inspirational stories and kiirtan,   

Didi Ananda Manika was in London from 2005 -the present day, when I was doing a PhD there. She is a very loving, humble and wise person with a very intimate relationship with Baba. We are inspired by her courage, caring nature and devotion in so many ways. In this podcast Didi shares her experiences as a child growing up in a Margii family during the Emergency when Baba was in jail. She also share...

What can anyone expect visiting the guru for the first time in India? No matter how high my expectations were, what I received exceeded anything I could have imagined. I had three transformational experiences, the last being, placing my first cassette, called Occen into Babas hands. I also want to welcome everyone to our first open Mic Kiirtan Nite on Saturday, at 8pm Irish time. I end by sha...

Listening to Kiirtan from Congo is awesome!. I first heard it on Online Kiirtan for the Universe FB page. The person behind all this is Ashok, a senior Margii, who writes Kiirtan and promotes it every day. I just found out that they often go to the villages ands record Baba Nam Kevalam kiirtan in traditional tunes and with local instruments. Ashok shares his unique perspective on the value of Kiir...

The first two Unity Hours albums were written and recorded in London during my PhD years. Unity Hours III , was written and recorded in Aotearoa, NZ and the fourth or Unity Hours IV , will be recorded in Ireland, where I have been for the past three years or more. Tonight I talk a little about the songs in this upcoming album. I end with a demo of 'We are Not Alone" 

The launch of Penelope Easten's new book titled The Alexander Technique - Twelve Fundamentals of Integrated Movement is a momentous occasion. It is also the most comprehensive book out there as well as a dream come true for Penelope. Yet it was not easy sailing, it is in fact, the result of a life times work of research, practice and experience in the Alexander Technique. I end the podcast with a...

Abdur was born in Mayanar and had to go to Bangladesh and now is in Ireland.  Its been a long journey for him and here Abdur shares a little of his experience in Ireland. He ends by talking about the music he loves especially Lalan Giiti, songs that have a very significant message for him. I have recorded a bit of it here for you and am leaving a link to the song with English subtitles. https...

Nina is a language teacher and has been volunteering at the farm for about ten days. She talks about her background and her experience at the farm as well as her first experience of kiirtan. She ends by singing a lovely song. 

Vinay Speaks about his experiences with Kiirtan, keeping the rhythm in your hands and how devotional associations with the kiirtan tunes has an uplifting effect. He gives the example of one of George Harrisons Kiirtans that he plays and sings the Baba Nam Kevalam mantra to.  I end with my rendition of a kiirtan that he played, a golden oldie, from Australia or NZ in the 70s. Click below to jo...

Vinay gives a condensed version of what is Performance Anxiety from a Gestalt Perspective with some examples from his own experience. He also talks about Space Bubbles, and the importance of growing your energetic presence in performance. Vinay shares some wonderful tips on how to create and expand it in performance. He ends with one of his favourite kiirtans. To check out the Kiirtan Academy clic...

Justine is the Director of St Ethelburgas, Centre for Peace and Reconciliation in London and an exceptional human being who lives her passion for the divine through dance, meditation and building bridges between people of different cultural backgrounds. Here Justine shares with insight and humour her own background, her experiences as a dancer, corporate banker and a Sufi - and how the ordinary an...

Satya is an Engineer and lifelong Yogi, who was previously working in the Military but now in Leadership Coaching roles. With her skills and knowledge she works with people to help them overcome fears and in this way to discover and fulfil their highest purpose in life. She gives some practical examples of her work and also shares some kiirtan experiences especially in Heart Circles, a process ins...

Didi gives some Meditation techniques that Bring out the Best in You and Create Opportunities For Release of Grief, Fostering Growth and Expansion.  I end with the Kiirtan "If I would swim the Ocean kiirtan" from Avarta Kiirtan III that Saskia sang on. Click Below for More information. https://jyoshnaad5185.clickfunnels.com/sales-pagef4j7tl4c

The shraddha ceremony (Yogic Funeral) was performed at Sunrise Farm on Sunday, led by Didi Ananda Prama, with about 50 people participating. Jiivan and I discuss this and he shares his understanding of Saskias passing. The podcast ends with a song or Blessing that Peneleapai sang. Click below to hear the kiirtan that Saskia liked very much called Children's Kiirtan March starts at 19:20 https://ww...

Mount Shannon Arts has dedicated this very significant festival to Saskia Byrne as she was a great supporter of the festival, and an artist, singer and dancer herself. This is the 25th anniversary of the the Mount Shannon Arts Festival and it's full of diverse, colourful, and inspiring events. A groups of us are singing there tomorrow by the lake, Check it out at www.mountshannonarts.ie.  &nb...

Tonight I reflect on a few blissful experiences singing with Saskia - We did three collaborative musical projects together in s group, over five years. The profits from each album go to different social service projects around the globe for children. Click here to see more about these kiirtan projects: https://jyoshnaad5185.clickfunnels.com/sales-pagef4j7tl4c  

Saskia Byrne was a beacon of light in so many peoples lives . Last night so many members of her local cmmunity came together at Adrainas house to honour her and share our love and experiences with her. Tonight a few of us also share our experiences with her, how she forged deep meaningful connections with people and between people. She was a lovely, welcoming person who inspired others through her...

What a celebration of beauty and diversity from all around the globe this RAWA concert shares, just like the previous ones. Tonight I share our contribution. Check it out on FB and You Tube.   

From my Understanding there are Five Primary Ways Baba has contributed to Kiirtan.. including Kiirtan dance or Laliita Marmika created by Parvati..   Then I sing the most popular Birthday song in Prabhat Samgiit no 135. If you want the musical notation just email me at jyoshna@jyoshnamusic.com.  

Tonight I sing Janama Lagane, A Birthday song, less well known, but divine nevertheless. Do you want the musical scores of Janama Lagane (134), Janma Dine (135) and Tumi Jakhan Esechile (903)? I have transcribed these three songs from recordings by Dada Priyashivananda's recordings and had them checked by Madhumita in NZ with the Bengali notation. They are transcribed in western notation with guit...

Today is a momentous occasion, one that will not repeat on this earth, the celebration of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtijis 100th Birthday. We are all overjoyed and singing kiirtan all over the planet, online and live. The Kiirtan Academy's gift to Baba was a collaborative video called Babas 100th Birthday Kiirtan which is on You Tube at   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYEAiu48Yyk&lc=UgwhBtCPP...

Anchal came from a Hindu family in India, and Pauls family are also from India, but he was born in the UK. Anchal and Paul's stories about how they both came to the spiritual path are fascinating, inspiring and informative I end with a song from Prabhat Samgiita called 'Pita Mata Bandhu Sakha', by Anjali and myself. 

The Embodiment of Bliss documentary brought back some very poignant reminders of how it was for me, being with Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji (Baba) over 15 years on this planet. It also made me remember what it took to get to where we are today. I end with the song 'Light House on the Cliff' from 'Reign of Love' album. 

From Famous Rock Star to Disillusionment to Kiirtaniya - Vasudeva is a true devotee and inspiration to all of us. Tonight he shares some amazing Baba stories and kiirtan experiences with us.  

'When Will I' is a song off 'Longing', and was inspired by the Children's Nursery Rhyme 'Babes in the Woods'. Then I sing the 'Spring' song or Vasanteri Agamane by P.R.Sarkar and relish in the meaningful images of nature reflecting different nuances of devotional love. The image below is a rare and beautiful "Babes in Wood" 1890s edition (found at The Baldwin Library ).