What is Vocal Medicine?
Vocal MedicineTM is the use of mantras and sacred sound to recharge, uplift, and heal the body, mind, and spirit. Vocal Medicine facilitates personal growth and wholeness through sound, primarily through the intrinsic power of the human voice. Offerings include workshops, kirtan, books, courses, and special events. Kathleen has led over 750 events and workshops in recent years, sharing sacred music in Eastern and Western traditions.Â
Upcoming Events
Join us to experience mantras as powerful tools for self-transformation! No prior experience required. Lyrics and instruction provided as needed. Kirtan is a form of devotional singing in a group, sometimes in a call and response format. Led by Kathleen Karlsen. Learn more on the In-Person Events page.
Popular Article
Kathleen Karlsen shares her life experiences, research, and thoughts in nearly 200 published articles. Kathleen’s articles have been viewed online over 500,000 times. A list of the dozens of articles included on this website can be found on our Site Map.Â
Vocal Medicine Gifts
Shop at Vocal Medicine Gifts for unique products related to spirituality, sacred symbols, mantras and more. Thank you for supporting all that we do through purchasing our completely unique, reasonably priced, high-quality gifts. The links below will take you to our store on Fourthwall.
Albums on Spotify
Click to explore 108x Around the Heart on Spotify! Includes Durga’s Mantra, Hanuman’s Rudra Mantra, Rama’s Mantra, Tripura Sundari and the Mahalakshmi Mantra. Or listen to the Vocal Medicine kirtan: Sita Ram, Padmadevi, Lalita Shanti Om, Om Tare Tuttare, Devakinandanda Gopala, Parvati Parashakti & Lokah Samastah.
Books by Kathleen Karlsen
Kathleen Karlsen is a composer, vocalist, and artist exploring the powerful connections between sacred sound and symbols. Her books are the result of her lifelong passion for sacred art and healing music. Kathleen’s artwork is on the cover of each of her books. More about Kathleen on our About page.
Vocal Medicine: Find improved wellness, create a happy brain and experience emotional balance with mantras! Over 30 illustrations. 186 pages
Buy PDF $5.95
Flower Symbols: Fascinating stories of the folklore, symbolism & uses of the world’s most beloved flowers with over 100 flowers. 112 pages.
Buy PDF $2.95
Color-Music Connection: Explore the parallels between sound and color from historic, scientific and artistic perspectives. 60 pages
Buy PDF $1.95
More About Vocal Medicine
The singing of mantras as a group is called kirtan. Some define kirtan as chanting the names of God. Others view kirtan as a form of yoga. Kirtan is a growing phenomenon in the West, backed by scientific studies for the benefits of both meditation and group singing.  Singing dissipates feelings of loneliness, increases dopamine and oxytocin and benefits the brain, body and spirit in multiple ways. Learn more in Everything About Kirtan.Â
Kathleen’s visionary art supports her work with sound and healing. She loves to depict the universe, the five elements, and other modern themes. Kathleen’s primary goal is to emphasize the exhilaration of being alive expressed in exuberant color. In the last decade, she has had over 70 exhibits of her colorful work. Her art is in private collections in over 20 states and 4 countries.
Vocal Medicine is available at in-person events in Bozeman, Montana as well as online through the Vocal Medicine YouTube channel. Kathleen also travels occasionally to hold workshops and events. She has offered her Vocal Medicine music and classes in Arizona, Idaho, and Tennessee as well as other cities in Montana. Contact Kathleen if you would like to bring Vocal Medicine to your town!
