Ecstatic Kirtans: Rhythms, Melody and Bliss

with Bali Rico and Krishna Kishora

September 19 - 21, 2025

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All Inclusive
  • Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk – $775.00
  • Private Dormitory – $775.00
  • LGH: Full Bed – $775.00
  • LGH: 2 Twin beds – $775.00
  • LGH: Queen Bed – $775.00
  • Tent-Site – $775.00
    • (All prices include $775.00 base amount)

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking. Price includes 3 daily meals, 2 daily yoga classes, and 3 daily group meditations.

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Kish and Bali, the two brothers from the international kirtan group Mayapuris, join forces at Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville for a magical experience of music and devotion. Join this traveling family of Bhakti artists on an immersive journey of sacred sound with explosive beats and soaring melodies, unique kirtan and original songs!

Enter a space of music and magic, diving deep into the practice of Kirtan. Learn the tradition and culture of Bhakti during concerts and intimate workshops,

Participants will experience:

  • An immersion into the sounds, songs and history of this ancient practice
  • An introduction to classical raaga (melody) and tala (rhythm)
  • A journey through the moods of Kirtan ranging from the meditative to the ecstatic

Tentative Schedule

FRIDAY
3–5 pm Registration
5–6:30 Mixed Level Hatha
5–5:45 Yoga Nidra
6–6:30 Meditation
6:30–7:15 Dinner
7:30–9 Introductions and Kirtan

SATURDAY
6–7 am Integral Yoga Meditation
7:10–8:40 Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2
Joint Freeing Series
8–9:30 Breakfast
10–11:30 Kirtan at Kailash (Nataraj Shrine)
11:45 Van to LOTUS
12–12:30 pm Meditation at LOTUS
12:45–1:30 Lunch
3–5 Raga and Tala
5:30–6:15 Dinner
7:30–9 Satsang (gathering of the seekers of Truth)
Video of Swami Satchidananda
Kirtan Concert

SUNDAY
6–7 am Integral Yoga Meditation
7:10–8:40 Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2
8–9:30 Breakfast
10–11:30 Final Kirtan
12–12:30 pm Meditation
12:45–1:30 Lunch

About the Presenters

Bali Rico

Bali Rico is a lyricist, multi-instrumentalist, author and bhakta. Born in the U.S. to Colombian parents, he and younger brother Kish spent their formative years living in ashrams in the sacred land of Mayapur, West Bengal, learning the traditions and music of ancient India. Bali's mridanga playing is fiery, innovative and precise, helping to create […]

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Krishna Kishora

Krishna Kishora (Kish) is a musical adept, his various talents as a composer and artist enhanced by the depth of his practice. Kishor’s flute playing hums with spiritual resonance and a deep devotion to the path. His rhythmic style is distinct and creative, his kirtan is soulful, and he loves connecting with the audience in […]

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