In-Person Events

Fall & Winter Schedule 2026

Oct 10: Mantras & Bowls, 6:30pm, Bozeman
Oct 25: Vocal Medicine Kirtan, 6:30pm, Bozeman

Nov 7: Vocal Medicine Kirtan, 6:30pm, Bozeman
Nov 14: Mantras & Bowls, 6:30pm, Bozeman
Nov 29: Sacred Songs, 6:30pm, Bozeman

Dec 12: Christmas Potluck, 5pm, Bozeman
Dec 28: Mantras for Peace, 6:30pm, Bozeman

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Upcoming Events 2027

5 Day Retreat!
Mantras in the Mountains
June 18-22, 2027

· Daily workshops and classes
· Kirtan every evening
· Chanting in beautiful locations
· Community and fellowship
· Hikes, picnics and more
· Bonus day of sight-seeing & chanting

Register before April 1, 2027 at $325. Cost after April 1 is $395. 
Registration closes June 15. Retreat registration now open.

Vocal Medicine with Kathleen Karlsen

Monthly Mantras & 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: Sunday, October 25, 6:30-8:00pm with Kathleen Karlsen, Jake Fleming, 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.

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.

Mantras and Tibetan Bowls

Mantras & Tibetan Bowls

Mantras led by Kathleen Karlsen accompanied by Brian Sparks on Tibetan bowls, followed by a relaxing sound bath. Discover the science of mantras and the power of therapeutic sound to create a healthy brain, a happy heart, and a rejuvenated body! Join us at 6:30pm on Saturday, October 10, at Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, STE B2, Bozeman. No pre-registration required. $15/adults, kids 16 & under free

General Event Pricing & Payment

$15 Per Kirtan or Tibetan Bowls Events, Kids 16 & Under Free
$25 Per Workshop

Payment for classes, kirtan and other events can be made at the door (same pricing) or through the button below.

Single Kirtan or Tibetan Bowls Event

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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
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