Krishna Das discovered chanting with his main man Ram Dass in India in the 1970s
Chi-chi London holistic heath centre Triyoga will host rock star chant master Krishna Das in a rare three-day chanting retreat this coming weekend (June 28 – 30). With hours of chanting interspersed with sessions from Anusara yoga mistress Bridget Woods Kramer – to “stretch, ground and prepare the body” – the aim of the “ocean of devotion” urban retreat is to introduce the ancient practise of Kirtan (call-and-response chanting), and it’s mind-blowing bliss-you-out benefits.
But, as we discovered, for somebody who likes to chant for hours on end (sessions over the weekend are between one and three hours long), Krishna himself is a man of few words…
WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT THE TIME YOU SPENT IN INDIA WITH RAM DASS?
“Ram Dass and I spent time together at the feet of our Guru, Neem Karoli Baba. This was the great experience of my life.”
WHICH AILMENTS IS CHANTING MOST EFFECTIVE IN HEALING.
“A broken heart.”
WHAT COULD THE FAMOUSLY RESERVED BRITISH PEOPLE GAIN FROM A DAILY CHANTING PRACTISE?
“It’s no different for anyone. We all want to find happiness and true love, and all this resides in our own hearts.”
HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR VOCAL CHORDS SUPPLE WHEN CHANTING FOR HOURS ON END?
“I try to stay relaxed and not try too hard.”
To reserve your spot, visit www.triyoga.co.uk or call +44 208 483 3344.
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