In-Person Events

Pot Luck & Kirtan: Sunday, June 7

Come join us for a meal and sacred music. Hosted by Julie Southwell and Kathleen Karlsen at the Spirit House Yurt at 47 Billman Lane, Livingston, MT. No charge for event. Donations welcome! Bring your favorite food to share. Live somewhere near Montana? Sign up for text message event notifications!

Mantras & Tibetan Bowls: Saturday, June 13

Come experience a combination of healing mantras with Kathleen Karlsen and Tibetan bowls with Brian Sparks followed by a relaxing, therapeutic sound bath. Join us once a quarter for this special offering.

NEXT EVENT: Saturday, June 13, 6:30-8:00pm. $15/person, 16 & under free. Payment options below or at the door. No preregistration required. Live somewhere near Bozeman, Montana? Sign up for text message event notifications!

Special Event: Summer Solstice Kirtan, June 21

Mantras in honor of the summer solstice on June 21, 2026 with special guest musician Clarissa Pollack (violin, harmonium, vocals). Location and time TBD!

Monthly Kirtan

Come chant with us! Perfect for beginners and experienced mantra lovers. Lyrics and explanations provided. Experience the bliss of mantras and sacred sound.

NEXT KIRTAN: Saturday, July 26th, 6:30-8:00pm with Kathleen Karlsen, Jake Fleming, Julie Southwell, and Andrew Karlsen. Join us at 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman, MT. $15/adults, kids 16 & under free.

Kathleen Karlsen leads original and traditional chants, focusing on sacred sound and healing.
Jake Fleming is a composer, producer, educator, and staple musician in the Bozeman community.
Andrew Karlsen adds a variety of percussion instruments to Vocal Medicine kirtan.
Julie Southwell has toured with prominent kirtan artists including Dave Stringer, Jai Uttal, Girish, etc.

More Info: 406-599-3235 All are welcome! No prior experience required. Lyrics provided. Live somewhere near Bozeman, Montana? Sign up for text message event notifications! Payment options below or at the door. No preregistration required.

Vocal Medicine Kirtan: Anaconda Yoga Fest 2026

Come join for kirtan and a mantra workshop at the Anaconda Yoga Festival September 11-13, 2026 in beautiful Anaconda, Montana. The festival will open on Friday evening with Vocal Medicine Kirtan at 7pm. The kirtan is free and open to the public. Donations are much appreciated.

Kathleen will also teach 90 minute workshop called “Mantras and Goddess Stories” at 9am on Saturday, September 12. Tickets for the festival can be purchased at Yoga Fest Tickets.

General Event Pricing & Payment

$15 Per Class OR
$50 for 5x Multi-Event Card

Payment for classes, kirtan and other events can be made at the door (same pricing) or through the buttons below. $15/single event, $50 for 5x multi-event pass.

Single Event

Multi-Event: 5 classes x $10=$50

KIRTAN TESTIMONIALS

“On Friday evening, the studio swelled with sound and spirit as Vocal Medicine offered their monthly kirtan—a nearly full-house gathering in joyful, reverent song. Drums, harmonium, violin, saxophone, guitar, and more wove together with chanting voices, creating an intimate, heart-opening experience.

Several of the chants honored Ganesha (also known as Ganapati), the joyful, elephant-headed deity known for wisdom, playfulness, and a bit of mischief. He’s often called the “remover of obstacles,” but more accurately, Ganesha helps us see what’s in our way—so we can meet it with awareness and grace.”
Turi Hetherington, Strength & Grace Owner

“What a joy to see people of all ages and backgrounds coming together to share an evening of mantras and kirtan! I am so grateful to be able to attend!”

NM, Bozeman, MT

“About six years ago when I was in a time of very deep grief, a dear friend invited me to attend Vocal Medicine Kirtan. We went to a couple of Kathleen’s events, and then to a series of her workshops–and I have been a Vocal Medicine “regular” ever since! The healing power of sacred mantras has changed my life, and the wonderful community is an added gift. I love to join my voice with others in this joyous spiritual practice. I am profoundly grateful for the wealth of information on Kathleen’s website and for the opportunity to chant every day with the beautiful music on her YouTube channel. Thank you, Kathleen!”
DMW, Bozeman, MT

“I’ve learned that singing mantras presses the tongue to the roof of the mouth, stimulating the hypothalamus…. I’ve been singing mantras for years and this is the first time I’ve experienced healing a specific condition [headaches] with one. I am in awe!”
A.C., Bozeman, MT