In-Person Events
Sacred World Music for Easter
A special celebration of devotional music (mostly in English) for Easter. Universal and non-denominational themes. Led by Kathleen Karlsen on harmonium, accompanied by Andrew Karlsen on percussion, and Julie Southwell on violin and guitar. Easy-to-follow music with lyrics provided. If you love sacred music, come to listen and sing along with us! All are welcome.
Join us from 4-5pm on Sunday, April 20 at Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, STE B2, Bozeman. No pre-registration required. $15 or $10 with Multi-Event pass. Contact 406-599-3235 with questions.
Friday Night Kirtan (Monthly)
Vocal Medicine Kirtan with Kathleen Karlsen, Jake Fleming, and Julie Southwell. Kathleen Karlsen is a local kirtan leader exploring the powerful connections between sacred sound and healing. Jake Fleming is a composer, producer, educator and staple musician in the Bozeman community. Julie Southwell has toured and played with prominent kirtan artists including Dave Stringer, Jai Uttal, Girish, Jaya Lakshmi Ananda, the Hanuman Project and others.
Please join us the last Friday of every month from 6:30-8:00pm at Strength & Grace Yoga, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, STE B2, Bozeman. $15/person. Info: 406-599-3235 All are welcome. No prior experience required. Lyrics provided.
Friday, April 25, 6:30-8:00pm
Friday, May 30, 6:30-8:00pm
Friday, June 27, 6:30-8:00pm
Mantras with Tibetan Bowls (Quarterly)
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 one Friday a month from 6:30-8:00pm.
Friday, June 13, 6:30-8:00pm
Location
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. Contact Kathleen Karlsen at 406-599-3235 or kathleenkarlsen@msn.com for more information about specific events.
Pricing
$15 Per Class OR
$50 for 5x Multi-Event Card
Event Payment
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 Class $15
Multi-Event: 5 classes x $10=$50
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. You do not have to be a singer or musician to participate. In fact, you are welcome to meditate silently if you like.
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. Kirtan is now gaining popularity in the Western world. Learn more about kirtan in the article Everything About Kirtan.
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 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. Learn more about Mantras in Montana.