In-Person Events
VOCAL MEDICINE MANTRA CLASSES: Join us at 4:00pm every Sunday beginning January 19, 2025 led by Kathleen Karlsen at the Strength & Grace Wellness Center, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, Ste B2, Bozeman, MT., Bozeman.Â
Mantra Class Schedule
Jan. 19 Mysteries & Mantras of Shiva
Jan. 26 Mysteries & Mantras of Tibet (Part 1)
Feb. 9 Mysteries & Mantras of Tibet (Part 2)
Feb. 16 No Class (Out of Town)
Feb. 23 Deep Dive Into the Gayatri mantra
March 2 Mantras & Subtle Energy Channels
March 9 No Class (Out of Town)
March 16 Mantras & Seed Syllables
March 30 Mantras & Stories of the Divine Mother
Mantra classes will focus on a specific topic each week for a deep dive into the practice of mantra yoga. Includes a combination of a presentation and an experience of mantra practice. All are welcome. No prior experience required. Lyrics and handouts provided. $20/person or $15 with multi-event card.
HEALING MANTRAS: An hour of healing mantras at 6:00pm every Wednesday night beginning January 15, 2025 led by Kathleen Karlsen at the Strength & Grace Wellness Center, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Ste B2, Bozeman, MT, Bozeman. All are welcome. No prior experience required. Lyrics provided. $20/person or $15 with multi-event card.
FIRST WEDNESDAYS: Brian Sparks joins Kathleen Karlsen the first Wednesday of every month to offer Tibetan bowls in conjunction with healing mantras and a mini-sound bath.
Healing Mantras Series
Jan. 15 Heart Mantras
Jan. 22 Mantras for Digestion
Jan. 29 Mantras for the Lungs & Breath
Feb. 5Â Â Mantras & Tibetan Bowls
Feb. 12 Kathleen OUT OF TOWN
Feb. 19 Mantras for the Throat & Thyroid
Feb. 26 Mantras for Healthy Joints
Mar. 5Â Mantras & Tibetan Bowls
Mar. 12 Mantras for Vision & Eyesight
Mar. 19 Mantras for the Back/Shoulders
Mar. 26 ALL Healing Mantras
VOCAL MEDICINE KIRTAN: Join us from 6:30-8:00pm one Friday a month beginning Febraury 21, 2025 led by Kathleen Karlsen with guest musicians at the Strength & Grace Wellness Center, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, Ste B2, Bozeman, MT., Bozeman. All are welcome. No prior experience required. Lyrics provided. $20/person or $15 with multi-event card.
Weekly mantra events, workshops, and kirtan are held at Strength & Grace, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, STE B2, Bozeman, MT. Come join us any time! All events are open to beginners as well as seasoned mantra yogis. Handouts and lyrics provided. Feel free to contact Kathleen Karlsen at 406-599-3235 or kathleenkarlsen@msn.com for more information about specific events.
Chakra Mantras Workshop
Learn to heal and balance your chakras with the science of sound! Gain a deeper understanding of the role and symbolism of the chakras. Learn seed mantras and sacred toning for the chakras. Have fun with chants that support the chakras!
Led by Kathleen Karlsen at the Strength & Grace Wellness Center, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, Ste B2, Bozeman, MT., Bozeman. All are welcome. No prior experience required. Lyrics provided. $20/person or $15 with multi-event card.
What to Expect at Events
Join us to experience mantras as powerful tools for self-transformation! No prior experience required. Lyrics and instruction provided as needed. Mantra and kirtan events consist of one to two hours of mantras. You do not have to be a singer or musician to participate. In fact, you are welcome to meditate silently if you like.Â
What is Kirtan?
Kirtan is a form of devotional singing in a group, sometimes in a call and response format. Although singing is part of every spiritual tradition, this particular form originated in India.
Devotional Singing
Kirtan is now gaining popularity in the Western world. The word “kirtan” (pronounced KEER-tun or KEER-tahn) comes from Sanskrit. Kirtan specifically refers to devotional singing in mantras, chants and bhajans. Learn more about kirtan in the article Everything About Kirtan.
Questions?
The smaller group format is a great chance to ask questions and explore various aspects of healing through music. Contact Kathleen Karlsen with questions or for more information.
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Workshops & Retreats
Come to experience a combination of research, stories, and music. Class days and times vary. Contact Kathleen Karlsen at 406-599-3235 or kathleenkarlsen@msn.com to be added to emails and text notifications.
Mantra workshops and retreats are an opportunity to take a deeper dive into the power of mantras such as the building blocks of mantras, stories from the Vedas, or the connection between sacred geometry and sound. Workshops may also include the role of sacred art, color healing, and related modalities.
Workshops are a chance to ask questions and have the intimacy of discussions in a small group format. Workshops are generally 90 minutes to three hours depending on the topic. Â
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