Here is a list of upcoming events featuring the OMBuds and some of our kirtan partners. Hope very much that you will join us sometime!
INDOOR KIRTAN EVENTS:
OMBuds Kirtan & Potluck
Location: Home of Anjali OM (address to be provided upon RSVP)
Sunday 29 December 2024, 16.00 – 18.00 EST (Kirtan) ; 18.00 – 20.00 EST (Potluck)
Registration Info: By donation at the door (suggested amount $20). All proceeds to be forwarded to the local food bank or other charitable foundation.
“Get together in large numbers and share the Way and mantras together!” ~ Sri Dharma Mittra
Come join us for an evening of singing songs of praise and love. Join us afterwards to socialise with great souls. There is no need to be a “good” singer. This is about the collective energy of group singing from our hearts. Song books will be provided. Bring something to sit on if you wish to sit on the floor. There will be chairs and spots on couches available. You are also welcome to bring hand drums or other percussive instruments to play along with us.
The OMBuds will be guiding you through this practice called kirtan, a practice of the heart. There may also be other musicians and kirtan wallahs that we will invite to join us! Our practice will be repeating mantras – repeated words of love, light and praise. By doing this, we have a way of meditating by concentrating on music, sound, and vibrations. This shall be a practice of the heart; all you need is receptiveness, a smile, and your beautiful presence.
Cost: This event is free of charge; however. if you feel inclined to contribute, we will forward donations to the local food bank or another charitable foundation.
Looking forward to chant with all of you beautiful souls and share great moments of devotion with the Ottawa kirtan community!
New Year’s Day Sadhana, Kirtan & Potluck
Location: Home of Ottawa Meditation Group (1469 Portal Street, Alta Vista)
Wednesday 1 January 2025, 10.00 – 15.30 EST
Registration Info: Please send registration request to <justinehoang [at] sympatico [dot] ca>
10.00 – 12.00 Maha Sadhana
12.15 – 13.45 Kirtan
13.45 – 15.30 Veg Potluck
I am excited to be able to once again offer my annual New Year’s Day Sadhana and Kirtan! We will start off with an all-encompassing practice that exercises the eight limbs of yoga, taught according to the methods of living yoga master, Sri Dharma Mittra. Then, we will continue with a kirtan featuring the OMBuds and possibly other kirtan wallahs from the region! Truly, this is such a wonderful way to start off the new year! We will follow this up with a vegetarian (preferably vegan) potluck; we invite you to bring a plant based dish to share.
We hope very much that you will join us…but please be sure to reserve your spot soon, as space is rather limited!
Cost for Total Experience: $40 (Pre-registration is required. Please see referenced ticket link. Kirtan is included in the price)
Cost for Kirtan Only: Cash donation ($20 suggested amount), payable at the door.
NOTE: All proceeds will be directed to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, in support of those living with mental health issues, both victims and their loved ones. If you are low on funds, I have a few community tickets available at a discounted price. Please DM me if you need one!
Winter Kirtan Fundraiser for the Barrhaven Food Bank
Location: Mountaingoat Yoga (5-3350 Fallowfield Road, Nepean)
Saturday 4 January 2025, 14.00 – 16.00 EST
Registration Link: https://mountaingoatyoga.com/workshops/
Come join the OMBuds for a joyous and healing exploration of kirtan through this beautiful, elevating Bhakti Yoga practice! We invite you to join us for an eclectic mix of powerful mantra chants and spiritual songs. A wonderful way to warm up from inside-out during this blustery time of year…by bringing the focus back to love, reverence and compassion towards all. There are truly no words to describe the elation and profound feeling of connection with others that comes about through this beautiful devotional practice!
Justine (Anjali Om) and friends will be guiding you through this practice called kirtan, a practice of the heart. The practice will be repeating mantras – repeated words of love, light and praise. By doing this, we have a way of meditating by concentrating on music, sound, and vibrations. This shall be a practice of the heart; all you need is receptiveness, a smile, and your beautiful presence.
Cost: By voluntary donation at the door ($20 suggested amount). All proceeds to be forwarded to the local food bank or other charitable foundation.
Looking forward to chant with all of you beautiful souls and share great moments of devotion with the Ottawa kirtan community!
OMBuds Community Kirtan
Location: The Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Avenue, Ottawa)
Friday 7 February 2025, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Registration Info: By donation at the door (suggested amount $20)
“Get together in large numbers and share the Way and mantras together!” ~ Sri Dharma Mittra
Come join us for an evening of singing songs of praise and love. Join us afterwards to socialise with great souls. There is no need to be a “good” singer. This is about the collective energy of group singing from our hearts. Song books will be provided. Bring something to sit on if you wish to sit on the floor. There will be chairs and spots on couches available. You are also welcome to bring hand drums or other percussive instruments to play along with us.
Justine, Anj and Akhil will be guiding you through this practice called kirtan, a practice of the heart. Stephen (cello) and Evan (violin) will also be lending their talents to further augment the sound !
Our practice will be repeating mantras – repeated words of love, light and praise. By doing this, we have a way of meditating by concentrating on music, sound, and vibrations. This shall be a practice of the heart; all you need is receptiveness, a smile, and your beautiful presence.
Cost: By voluntary donation at the door ($20 suggested amount)
Looking forward to chant with all of you beautiful souls and share great moments of devotion with the Ottawa kirtan community!
Winter Kirtan – The Way of Devotion
Location: Aura Studio Yoga (35 Allée de Hambourg, Aylmer, QC)
Saturday 8 February 2025, 14.00 – 16.00 EST
Registration Link: https://auragatineau.ca/
Kirtan is a Bhakti yoga practice – the path of devotion. We often hear that Bhakti yoga is the simplest way to experience divine bliss. By chanting powerful mantras or songs with spiritual themes, we cultivate deeply positive emotions that transport us to an elevated state. As a result, the mind becomes peaceful, magnanimous and content.
Cost: By donation ($20 suggested amount)
Registration: Please register via the registration link indicated above.
OMBuds Community Kirtan
Location: The Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Avenue, Ottawa)
Friday 7 March 2025, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Registration Info: By donation at the door (suggested amount $20)
“Get together in large numbers and share the Way and mantras together!” ~ Sri Dharma Mittra
Come join us for an evening of singing songs of praise and love. Join us afterwards to socialise with great souls. There is no need to be a “good” singer. This is about the collective energy of group singing from our hearts. Song books will be provided. Bring something to sit on if you wish to sit on the floor. There will be chairs and spots on couches available. You are also welcome to bring hand drums or other percussive instruments to play along with us.
Justine and Anj will be guiding you through this practice called kirtan, a practice of the heart. Other musicians will also be lending their talents to further augment the sound!
Our practice will be repeating mantras – repeated words of love, light and praise. By doing this, we have a way of meditating by concentrating on music, sound, and vibrations. This shall be a practice of the heart; all you need is receptiveness, a smile, and your beautiful presence.
Cost: By voluntary donation at the door ($20 suggested amount)
Looking forward to chant with all of you beautiful souls and share great moments of devotion with the Ottawa kirtan community!
FULL DAY YOGA & KIRTAN EXPERIENCES:
Dharma Yoga Winter Yoga Weekend Immersion
Location: The Yoga Garden (Usher, QC)
Friday 24 January 2024 – Sunday 26 January 2024, 19.00 – 14.00 EST
Rhegistration: https://yogagardenretreat.square.site/
Step into a sacred space where the power of yoga and the beauty of nature come together. Join us for a transformative Dharma Yoga Retreat designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul. Immerse yourself in daily yoga sessions, uplifting kirtan mantras, and a hands-on vegetarian cooking class that will inspire your taste buds and connect you to the healing power of food.
- Yoga & Meditation to align your energy
- Kirtan & Chanting to elevate your spirit
- Vegetarian Cooking Class to embrace nourishing and easy-to-prepare plant-based meals
Choose the experience that fits your schedule!
Full Weekend Retreat (Fri 6pm to Sun 2pm): Immerse yourself fully in yoga, meditation, kirtan, and a vegetarian cooking class. Includes movie night on Friday (with fresh popcorn!), a healing sound bath on Saturday night, overnight accommodations in our cozy cabins (4 beds/cabin), and an optional early morning yoga practice on Saturday and Sunday followed by a full continental breakfast. A complete journey for body, mind, and soul.
Full-Day Retreat (Sat 9am-6pm): Join us for a full day of yoga, meditation, kirtan, sauna, nature bathing, and delicious, nourishing vegan meals. Perfect for a shorter weekend escape.
Half-Day Retreat (Sat 9am-2pm): Join us Saturday morning for a full dharma yoga practice followed by a delicious vegan lunch.
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today! (Min 5. Max 15.)
Details:
Friday January 24 2025
18:00 Arrival
19:00 Movie Night in the Lounge (with fresh popcorn!)
21:00 Herbal tea in dining room, return to cabins for the night
Saturday January 25 2025
6:30 Early morning yoga kriyas
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Free time
9:00 Full Dharma Yoga practice, including pranayama & meditation, maha shakti asana practice, bio-break, and yoga nidra
12:00 Lunch (vegan) – enjoyed in silence
13:00 Free time
14:00 Kirtan with The OMBuds & SOULHUM
3:30 Sauna / free time
17:00 Dinner (vegan)
18:00 Free time
20:00 Sound healing
21:00 Herbal tea in dining room, return to cabins for the night
Sunday January 26 2025
6:30 Early morning yoga kriyas
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Free time
10:00 Vegetarian cooking workshop
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Free time
14:00 Closing