October events

An Evening of Sacred Music, Mystic Poetry and World Percussion with Brenda McMorrow and John de Kadt - Sunday, Oct. 1st, 6:30pm

A sublime adventure into the world of sacred sound.

Brenda McMorrow and John de Kadt create a powerful and ecstatic experience of song and sound, featuring Brenda's exquisite voice and folk-inspired guitar, and John's mesmerizing percussion and spoken word. Their music and mystic poetry, along with the sublime steel Hang (pronounced "hung") drum, take us on a stirring, nourishing, and heart opening journey into the world of sacred sound. With Sanskrit Mantra and Kirtan (call and response singing) as the basis, they weave in the power of Spanish Medicine songs and inspiring English lyrics to create a healing and uplifting tapestry with the audience.

Devotional Chant Artist Brenda McMorrow shares a unique and warmly embracing style of music, in which she blends elements of acoustic folk, world rhythms, ancient Indian mantras and Spanish medicine songs with a sweetly introspective singer-songwriter’s sensibility. Yoga Journal describes Brenda as having “a knack for expressing the deepest realizations in the sparsest lyrics”. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass has said: “Brenda has a gift”, and her music has been touching people’s hearts across the planet.

John de Kadt is an acclaimed percussionist, storyteller and poet. He has studied and played ethnic hand percussive instruments for over 30 years; studied with percussion masters around the world; and has performed on PBS and NBC. John tours internationally and plays at Yoga festivals, retreats and events across the globe. He has released 4 CD's and is highly sought after for his unique blending of drums with mystic poetry and the great myths of the world.

$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Kirtan concert with Girish - Thursday, Oct. 19th, 7pm

We're very excited to host Girish at the Gathering Space! Come join us for an evening of beautiful music, deep connection and joyful celebration.

"Girish, an accomplished musician of many genres, former monk infused in spiritual practice, loving wordsmith linking lyrics and rhythm in a blissful musical event" LA Yoga Magazine

Girish sings traditional Sanskrit mantras with a modern, funky, yet deeply devotional twist. Accompanied by his amazing band, Girish invites his audience to participate by singing along, call and response chanting, and dancing. Girish has been recommended by “The Guardian,” “O, The Oprah Magazine,” “Yoga Journal,” “Spirituality and Health Magazine,” and more. Girish's original music catalog of seven albums is popular in yoga studios and music festivals all over the world, and his book, “Music and Mantras” (Atria/Enliven/Simon and Schuster) continues his work to teach the art of meditation through music, to the world.

$25 in advance, $30 at the door. Children under 12 free

Kirtan with Seth Lieberman - Sunday, Oct. 29th, 5pm

Join us for a special evening of devotional singing in community!

Kirtan is a Bhakti yoga practice of congregational singing of the names of the divine in the Sanskrit language in the form of different mantras. Accompanied by beautiful instruments, the chanting of the holy names is an easy, fun, powerful meditation practice. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this group experience.

Seth Lieberman is a classically trained musician and yoga teacher living in Kingston, New York. In addition to leading kirtan, he also is a dedicated harmonium and kirtan teacher. You can learn more about Seth at www.sethyogamusic.com. He will be accompanied by Ezra and Owen Landis on guitar and percussion, and Danny Solomon on bass.

We offer this event from our hearts to yours in hopes that it will reach those who are in need of this experience. Therefore, we're doing flexible ticket prices to make it accessible to everyone. Suggested amount is $10-$30 - pay more if you can, less if you can't.

November events

Kirtan with Shubalananda - Friday, November 3rd 7pm

SING KIRTAN! IT'S GOOD FOR YOU!

Shubalananda Saraswati is an American sadhu who has been devoutly traveling since 1995 to share his powerful blues rooted kirtan - an ancient call & response spiritual practice from India. His voice of deep bhava & his masterful musical skills allow Shubal to humbly offer his kirtan as a loving gift to his Guru, to his highest self & to the community around him.
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When Shubal sings, his Guru's Shakti fills everyone in the room with a tangibly nourishing soulful energy. His true love, deep wisdom, & the grace of his Guru create an ecstatic transcendent healing vibration accessing the grounded stillness of enlightened consciousness.
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Join us in singing your true heart's song with Shubalananda & his band! This Dakshina based Bhakti yogic practice is offered freely to the community so all are welcome. Please leave a donation if you can in addition to your love, appreciation & meaningful participation

Yoga Nidra & Sound bath with Stu Fuchs Saturday November 11th 7:30pm $15

REST RENEW RESTORE

We're very excited to host our dear friend Stu Fuchs at The Gathering Space! He is offering Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), a guided practice to deeply relax the body & mind. Live musical accompaniment by Stu on singing bowl, didjeridoo, Native American flute and heartfelt improvisations on classical guitar. Come meld into the sonic landscapes that Stu creates and leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

We have a good selection of pillows and blankets, but if feel free to bring your own if you have a favorite! We recommend wearing loose fitting clothing. You are invited to stick around after the class for some tea and community time

Stu Fuchs is a lifelong musician and award-winning teaching artist blending mindfulness practice and creative play. He has presented his music workshops and concerts at festivals and retreat centers around the world. Stu blends accessible mindfulness practices with playful holistic music instruction at his “Ukulele Zen” workshops and retreats. He was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for his work bringing healing music to cancer patients as an artist in residence at Roswell Park Cancer Institute for eight years. Stu has performed classical and gypsy jazz guitar with symphony orchestras and has recorded and toured with sacred chant artist Snatam Kaur, playing on her “Best New Age” Grammy award nominated album “Beloved”.

Restorative yoga with live music December 5th

Rejuvenate and recharge yourself during the holiday season. You will leave this class feeling rested, refreshed, and relaxed.
During this class, we will lean into moving slowly, breathing deeply, and settling into stillness. Expect to hold many of these postures for about 5 minutes. During the stillness, we will receive the added benefit of live music. The music will guide our bodies and minds into deeper relaxation.
Restorative Yoga can help to increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and relieve tension and anxiety. It is also known for its ability to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This part of your nervous system relaxes your body after stress or danger and controls your digestive system and metabolism.
Join us on Tuesday, December 5th from 5:30-7:00 PM —$ 30 in advance, $39 at the door.
Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a water bottle. The studio has props available for participants to use and personal props are welcome.

Embody yourself! Saturday, December 9th, 9am - 5pm

We are excited to share this event facilitated by Polina Boho, a multi talented somatic therapist, traveling from Bali.

This workshop is for anyone who wants to develop their authenticity and creativity.

For those who are searching for miracles, new decisions, out of the box thinking, escape from emotional stagnation or are scared of the stage and proving themselves.

We're going to have a full day trip from body-centering, to vocal improvisation through the discipline of authentic movement into the exploration of performance! Our goal is to open each individual's hidden creative possibilities with support and a bit of challenge.

Program:

9am to 5pm, with an hour long lunch break.

-Introduction and sharing

-Somatic warm up with vocal opening practice

-Performance basics

-Authentic writing

-Performative movement, sound and text improvisation

What to bring:

-Water bottle

-Food for lunch

-Your favorite paper, pens and musical instruments!

Please leave your phone behind

$75 early special, $100 after 12/6

Limited spots available.

About Polina:

Polina Boho is queer person, somatic therapist (IBMT dip), dance training facilitator, musician and writer. She studied in the US, Great Brittany, Germany and Israel with such teachers and programs as Arnold and Amy Mindell (process work), Linda Hartley (Somatics), SMASH program (vocal performance), Arie Burstein (Bodymind Gestalt Therapy) and Dance Therapy. She developed her own approach on creative opening through movement, vocalizing, writing and performance. She combines her method with meditation, early developmental movement patterns and inductive games.

She works individually and with groups, offline and online.

Find out more about Polina here: boho.dance

Heart Centered Kirtan - Sunday, December 17th, 4pm

Come clear your mind and soothe your heart with some Heart Centered Kirtan. Everyone is welcome including kids of all ages. . Since 2013, Heart Centered Kirtan has been offering kirtan throughout New England with their original call-and-response devotional music. Weaving Sanskrit and Buddhist mantras into a unique blend of modern Western musical styles, Heart Centered Kirtans are meditative and uplifting experiences. . This Heart Centered Kirtan will feature the full band: Libby Volckening
(keys/vox), Ezra Landis (guitar), Walker Landis (bass), and Owen Landis (percussion). . We offer this kirtan freely, AND your support makes a difference. . $20 suggested donation appreciated, not required. More if you can, less if you can't: let your heart guide you to offer whatever is right for you. . Donations will be accepted at the door (cash/check/PayPal/Venmo) and online via Heart Centered Kirtan's website: https://heartcenteredkirtan.com/donate .
Ten percent of all proceeds will be donated to Kroka Expeditions, a non-profit wilderness expedition school based on a year-round, organic farm in Marlow, New Hampshire. They believe that consciousness and altruistic will can be brought forward through a living relationship with the natural world, and by taking our places within the circle of community. For more info, visit https://kroka.org/

Co-Create the 2nd Barefoot Music & Arts Festival! - Friday, December 22nd, 6 - 8pm

The evening will include live music by Wes Aldrich and Paul Venezia, visual art by Mira Azura and sound bath experiences by Nova.

Celebrate renewal, practice intention setting and connect through ritual, sound and art.

This is also a fundraiser for next year's Barefoot Music and Arts Festival!

Help us produce the 2024 Barefoot Festival; support local music, and the arts.

~$15 suggested donation~

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-produce-the-2nd-barefoot-music-arts-festiva

Gwir and Abhai Raj and Friends - Christmas kirtan -Saturday, December 23rd, 6 - 8pm

We're excited to share mantras that celebrate Krishna, and the light of the world, along with a few favorite Christmas Caroles. Join us for an evening of open hearted singing to celebrate the season.

Gwir and Abhai Raj Llewellyn are Sat Purkh. Each comes from their own 20-year meditation practices and disciplines; their paths merged in 2012 and they've been singing together ever since. Their music incorporates many traditions. They've published 11 albums of sacred music and live in S. New Hampshire.

Sliding scale pricing, $10 - $30. As always, kids get in free.

Ecstatic Dance With DJ Cammie Austin, Friday, January 5th - 7pm

Join us every first Friday of the month for a joyous and uplifting ecstatic dance with DJ Cammie!

This is a safe and inclusive space, welcoming people from all walks of life to freely express themselves through movement. Come have fun, sweat your prayers and get your groove on! No prior dance experience is required, just come as you are! There will be an opening and closing circle for us to create a safe space and to share our intentions.

Our agreements for the evening are:

-Be free of intoxicants.

-No conversations on the dance floor.

-No phones or videos on the dance floor.

-Make sure you have consent to dance with others.

Please arrive by 6:45pm for 7:00 opening circle

$20 at the door

Soundbath with Nova Rein & Luna January 14th 4- 5:15pm

Dive into the waves of your subconscious while lulled into deep relaxation with the guidance of ancient tonal vibrations.

A sound bath is an immersive listening process that utilizes vibrations from sound to facilitate a powerful and nurturing therapeutic experience for the body and mind.

Each sound bath experience is individual and unique due to the nature of live music, the state of facilitators, and the energetics of the participants. For each session, participants can expect a similar rhythm every time. Participants can lie down or sit to find their most comfortable position. There will be gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation before the sound bath to ease us into the space together. Using a combination of voice, didgeridoo, drums and percussion instruments, harmonium, flutes, and singing bowls a non-traditional and unstructured soundscape will unfold.

As you dive into the depths of the soundscape, your awareness goes from an active place to a slower, more meditative space. In this relaxed and dreamlike state, there is an opportunity to go on an inward exploration of self-inquiry and self-discovery.

Join us on Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at The Gathering Space from 4:00 - 5:15 pm-- $30 in advance, $39 at the door.

Wear loose-fitting clothes for gentle movement and comfort. Bring a water bottle, a journal and pen, and any personal props that would aid your comfort (blanket, eye pillow, bolsters, etc.) The studio has props to borrow as well.

Coming Home: An Evening of Sacred Chant with Carrie Grossman - Saturday, January 20th, 6:30pm

The Gathering Space is delighted to welcome Carrie Grossman for an evening of kirtan. For millennia, seekers have used chanting to kindle the light within. Drawing on this rich tradition, Carrie will guide us into into the heart through sacred music, mantra, and meditation. Come release your burdens and immerse yourself in bhakti—the yoga of love.

Carrie will be joined by the brilliant Ezra Landis on guitar, Owen Landis on drums, and Danny Solomon on bass. All are welcome.

Carrie Grossman (Dayashila) is a devotional singer, composer, writer, and lifelong student of the mystical traditions. For over 20 years, she has studied the art of sacred sound, guiding people into the sublime realms of the heart through her concerts, workshops, and retreats. You can find her acclaimed albums—Soma-Bandhu, The Ram Sessions, Homeward, and Pranam—on all digital and streaming platforms, as well as the popular meditation app Insight Timer. carriegmusic.com

$20 suggested ticket price (more or less, based on need). Kids free.

From Fear to Trust: A Deep Rest Workshop - Sunday, January 21st, 2 - 4pm

So many of us live in a state of contraction, worrying about the future and fretting over the past. But what if another way is possible—a way that's grounded in trust? As the poet Rilke wrote: "Trees do not force their sap, nor does the flower push its bloom." In the same way, our wounds heal and our hearts open when we create the space. We simply need to slow down and let life unfold.

Join devotional singer and compassionate guide Carrie Grossman for a deep winter rest workshop. In this two-hour program, you’ll learn simple ways to care for your nervous system, and explore themes of relaxation, receptivity, and trust. Come nourish yourself with restorative practices and experience a guided sound journey into the depths of your being.

Carrie Grossman (Dayashila) is a devotional singer, composer, writer, and lifelong student of the mystical traditions. For over 20 years, she has studied the art of sacred sound, guiding people into the sublime realms of the heart through her concerts, workshops, and retreats. You can find her acclaimed albums—Soma-Bandhu, The Ram Sessions, Homeward, and Pranam—on all digital and streaming platforms, as well as the popular meditation app Insight Timer. carriegmusic.com

Sliding scale pricing, $20 - $50.

Lightwork Orchestra - Restorative Soundbath - Saturday, January 27th, 7pm

Lightwork Orchestra is a collaborative duo of Mitch Rosenberg on didgeridoo, jaw harp, shruti box, and overtone singing with John McKusick playing gongs, handpans, Indian Slide Guitar, throat singing and a goodie bag of sacred world instruments. Together they provide a type of powerful warriors sound bath that only two large bearded men can offer.

A Lightwork Orchestra performance is one part soundbath, one part live band, and one part psychedelic projection art light show. Our sound journeys begin with nature sounds that will put your mind at ease as you begin to travel along side the didgeridoo through sonic realms of peace and tranquility, and boost in and out of more focused rhythmic jams with shakers, handpans, flutes, drums, and singing. Just then they’ll blast off into outer space with looping delays, gongs, and chimes. Gently returning you to your body in restorative bliss. It’s really something else.

$30 **Advanced payment
$30 ** At the door
Paypal: @johnmckusick
(Freinds and Family option)
Venmo: @John-McKusick

Restorative yoga and live music with Mali, Ezra and Nova, Sunday, February 4th, 4pm

These cold winter days are a prime time to go deep to recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Restorative yoga with soothing and relaxing live music is just the ticket! You will leave this class feeling rested, refreshed, and relaxed.

During this class, we will lean into moving slowly, breathing deeply, and settling into stillness. Expect to hold many of these postures for about 5 minutes. During the stillness, we will receive the added benefit of live music. The music will guide our bodies and minds into deeper relaxation.

Restorative Yoga can help to increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and relieve tension and anxiety. It is also known for its ability to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This part of your nervous system relaxes your body after stress or danger and controls your digestive system and metabolism.

$ 30 in advance, $39 at the door.

Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a water bottle. The studio has props available for participants to use and personal props are welcome.

Open Art Jam, Friday, February 9th, 4pm

Free Event!

Join Hannah Banana & the Together We Heal: Sacred Arts Collective for a free event to celebrate the art of co-creation!

More info coming soon!

Join us for a few hours of open-concept co-creation!
Bring your own instruments - Art Materials and inspiration provided!

The vision for this event is to simply gather and create, open to all ages! We will have some instruments available for playing but you are encouraged to bring your own, as well as an art project or story/song you would like to share.

This is a FREE event open to the public however donations are gratefully and graciously received. Suggested donation is $10.

No creator will be turned away ❤️

Kirtan with Snatam Kaur & Sopurkh Singh, with Ezra and Owen Landis, Saturday, February 17th, 6pm SOLD OUT!

We are thrilled to announce that Snatam and Sopurkh are coming to offer their sweet devotional kirtan right here at The Gathering Space!

This is a dream come true for us to be able to host them in our cozy little studio.

Space is very limited, so we recommend buying tickets in advance to reserve your spot.

Through inspirational concerts, workshops, immersion courses and retreats, the much-beloved devotional singer and recording artist Snatam Kaur shares the power of Sikh sacred music with the world. Sopurkh Singh teaches yoga and meditation, with a focus on helping people experience peace of mind. Together Snatam and Sopurkh founded an online school specializing in the teaching of Kirtan and yoga, called Kirtan and Kundalini, which serves people from all over the world. Sopurkh and Snatam live in Lyndeborough, New Hampshire with their daughter, Jap Preet, and two dogs; Ginny and Francis.

For this concert Snatam and Sopurkh are joined by Ezra and Owen Landis, founders of the Gathering Space. Both are known throughout the world as musical collaborators with many artists including Ajeet, Snatam, David Newman, Carrie Grossman and many others.

To find out more information about Kirtan and Kundalini visit: https://www.kirtanandkundalini.com/

For Snatam’s Tour schedule visit: snatamkaur.com

Soundbath with Luna Bop & Nova Rein, Sunday, February 18th, 4pm

We're very happy to welcome Luna and Nova back for another one of their deep, beautiful and inspired sound baths - They come highly recommended!

Dive into the waves of your subconscious while lulled into deep relaxation with the guidance of ancient tonal vibrations.

A sound bath is an immersive listening process that utilizes vibrations from sound to facilitate a powerful and nurturing therapeutic experience for the body and mind.

$30 in advance, $39 at the door.

M.O.M. Womens Self Care Workshop With Bliss Coaching and Wellness - Saturday, February 24th, 11am-1pm

Our topic for our next workshop is INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS🧘🏼‍♀️

Mama, has….

❌stress

❌anxiety

❌lack of sleep

❌busy mind

From….

- buried negative emotions

- unmet needs

- overwhelming amount of responsibility

Caused you to lose your calm in motherhood?

✅ If you answered YES, this workshop is for YOU!

We are going to show you HOW to incorporate the ancient practice of meditation into your daily routine.

Just 5-10 minutes a day of a meditation practice can help:

1. Enhance Productivity

2. Improve Memory

3. Fight Depression

4. Reduce Anxiety

5. Promote Emotional Regulation

6. Help You Live in the Moment

7. Improve Sleep Quality

8. Reduce Anger & Rage

9. Boost Creativity & Brain Power

10. Increase Self-Awareness and Intuition

Mama, if you want to feel more calm & inner peace while navigating your motherhood journey, come discover your inner BLISS at this workshop 💓

⏰ Saturday, February 24th, 2024 11am-1pm

Donations appreciated to cover rent expense.

🔥”You don't want to miss this! I had the BEST time last week taking care of myself! I met some amazing women and truly felt cared for by them 🥰 it’s not just for moms, but all women that need a little self love - ps that means you!” -Rebekah

Past events

Sacred Sound Journey with Jessica Olson. Friday, March 15th 6-8pm

Just rescheduled! We're really excited to welcome back for the first time Jessica Olson of Songbird Soul Healing to the Gathering Space!

From Jessica:

My daily Affirmation - "I am Songbird, a compassionate and powerful Medicine woman, Channeling healing, expression and so much more as my Highest self"

Sound practitioner, Reiki master, love giver, light bringer. On a mission to hold sacred space as well as a safe container while you come to your own inner healing! Offering sound medicine to anyone who is in search of a relaxing yet powerful healing modality, this enchanting meditation is sure to align your frequencies!

Crystal singing bowls, shamanic medicine drum, gong, chimes, rattles as well as my vocals all come together for a relaxing and memorable experience. Whether you're in need of stress relief, help with insomnia, anxiety, lowering blood pressure etc. Maybe you're interested in releasing what no longer serves, and or manifesting your desires; a sound journey could be exactly what you're looking for!

I love to gather people together who are desiring to experience natural healing! Sound is medicine, allow me to be of service and take you on a journey!

Sliding scale $33-$55
(Cash preferable, Venmo and PayPal accepted)

Yoga mats and blankets provided, bring extras along with pillows for ultimate comfort.

Visit https://www.songbirdsoulhealing.com/ for more info

Sunday Soundscape - Sound Bath for Healing and Peace - Sunday, April 14, 3:00 – 4:30pm

Join Mary Malloy as we gather together in community. We will welcome each other, settle in as you prepare to submerge yourselves in the power and tranquility of vibrational sound…releasing, cleansing and relaxing while clearing our bodies and breaking into a deep resonant place of stillness as you relax into your sound bath experience. Your journey into tranquility, healing and peace will consist of:

***The Sacred Healing Sounds of 8 Gongs

***Mine Cristal Quartzophone Harp

***Crystal Tones Alchemy Bowls

***Light chimes

This transformation will surely leave you with feelings of bliss, peace and well being.

$30 **Advanced payment

$35 **At the door

What to bring: Mat Water Blankets Pillow Anything that will make you feel comfy.

Cancellation must be made 24 hours ahead for refund.

Mary is a healer of the heart, mind, body and soul. Her passion is to touch the heart of all those she encounters. Mary is owner and creator of Wild at Heart Healing Arts Studio & Himalayan Salt Room located in Littleton,MA. She is a Reiki Practictioner, Sound Healer and facilitator of many workshops and events held at her studio. Mary has been working within the healing arts for 10 years and is continuously evolving, growing and learning.

SoulMama Lifeways Presents: Wisdom Weaving - Cultivating Animist Rituals and Practices in Community - Saturday, April 13th - 5pm

Are you called to tune in to the deeper messages of your soul and to the mysteries of the cosmos? Do you experience sensations and synchronicities that seem to come from greater forces beyond this Earthly plane?

If so, let’s gather, share and weave new Life-ways to support each other on our deeply connected journey through this life!

In an intimate circle space we will follow the threads of:

The “Long story of our souls” (Perdita Finn)
Ways of Knowing that are deeply held in our bodies
Connections to all our kin; human and more-than-human
Spiritual guidance from seen and unseen sources

Melissa (Mel) created SoulMama Lifeways out of desire to delve into soul-centered, animist experiences of all kinds with individuals and groups of people. Melissa was trained as a family therapist 25 years ago and worked in various capacities for years. Her personal
journey through intense loss and grief led her on a search for greater spiritual connection and ways to make meaning out of loss. Through exploration of many traditions, such as Yoga, Ancestral Connection, Shamanic practices, plant medicine, Depth Psychological
Modalities, Music, Sacred Grief work, and, most-recently, Animism, Melissa has found her own land-based Life-Ways/Ritual Practices to support her personal growth and that of her clients. Melissa roots her offerings in deep intimate and mystical connection with all our kin, human and more-than-human; seen and unseen. She also infuses her offerings with
her knowledge of herbalism, soul-centered music and movement, ritual, and guided visioning

For more information, contact SoulMama Lifeways at soulmamalifeways@pm.me or 802-380-4092

Kirtan with Adam Baur - Sunday, April 21st 4pm

We are thrilled to welcome Adam Bauer to The Gathering Space! His rich voice, sincere devotion, kind loving presence, and deep musical practice have inspired us for many years. Please join us!

$20 - $40 Sliding scale. Purchase tickets in advance here

A little bit about Adam:

Adam Bauer travels the globe sharing the heart-expanding beauty of kirtan, healing touch, the I Ching, and transformational conversation. Adam spent years playing bass with kirtan pioneer Krishna Das, and later with Bhakti Yoga legend Shyamdas, both of whom nourished his love of sacred sound and the yoga of devotion. He has released three critically-acclaimed records: Shyam Lila debuted on Mantralogy Records in 2014, Wonderville was released in 2017, and Return to the Sacred in 2020. Adam sings & offers workshops, programs & coaching sessions worldwide, enchanting and inspiring listeners with his deep, soulful voice and presence wherever he goes.

www.iamadambauer.com

Open Art Jam - Friday, April 26th 6pm

Join us for the 3rd monthly FREE art jam!!

Lets come together for a few hours of open-concept co-creation!
Bring your own instruments - Art Materials and inspiration provided!

The vision for this event is to simply gather and create, open to all ages!

We will have some instruments available for playing but you are encouraged to bring your own, as well as an art project or story/song you would like to share.

This is a FREE event open to the public however donations are gratefully and graciously received.

Suggested donation is $10!

🌺 Embrace Divine Mother Energy: Mother's Day Breathwork Experience 🌺 Sunday, May 12th 5:30 - 7pm

Embrace Divine Mother Energy: Mother's Day Breathwork Experience

Are you seeking a profound connection with the nurturing essence of Mother Earth? Do you yearn to heal your inner child and unlock the boundless potential within? This Mothers Day, join us for a transformative Breathwork Experience tailored to evoke the sacred energy of the Divine Mother.

🌿 About the Experience:

In this immersive journey, we invite you to delve deep into the essence of your being through the power of breath. The experienced facilitator Sonya Lyn will guide you as you embark on a profound exploration of self-discovery and healing, tapping into the nurturing energy of the Divine Mother and the wisdom of Mother Earth.

Through gentle yet powerful breathwork techniques, you'll release stagnant energy, emotional blockages, and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from fully embracing your true essence. As you breathe, you'll journey inward to connect with your inner child, offering love, compassion, and healing to the parts of yourself that may have been neglected or wounded.

🌸 What to Expect:

Heart-Centered Guidance: Sonya creates a safe and supportive space for your journey, offering guidance and encouragement every breath of the way in a compassionate container.
Soulful Connection: Through the rhythmic flow of breath, you'll tap into a deep sense of connection with the Divine Mother and the nurturing energy of Mother Earth, fostering profound healing and transformation.
Inner Child Healing: Explore the depths of your psyche as you connect with your inner child, offering unconditional love and acceptance to the parts of yourself that may need it most.
Energetic Release: Experience the cathartic release of stagnant energy, emotional burdens, and subconscious patterns, allowing for greater clarity, vitality, and inner peace.
Integration and Reflection: Following the breathwork session, you'll have the opportunity to integrate your experience through guided reflection and soulful journaling, deepening your connection with yourself and the divine.

🌷 Date and Time:

Join us on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th from 5:30-7 pm, as we come together in a sacred circle to honor the divine feminine within and without.

🌟 Investment in Self:

Your investment in this transformative experience of $33 is a priceless gift to yourself and your journey of healing and self-discovery.

Purchase tickets here

Please visit sonyalyn.com to learn more about Sonya and all the wonderful work she does.

Healing Through Breath, Tone & Mantra - Sunday, May 19th 3 - 5pm

Discover the transformative power of Sacred Sound with Mirabai Moon, in this workshop, "Healing Through Breath, Tone & Mantra."
In this workshop we will explore the harmonious convergence of breath, tone, and mantra as powerful tools for healing. Drawing inspiration from ancient practices and wisdom, this workshop offers a unique blend of traditional and contemporary techniques.
The workshop will culminate in a call-and-response group singing practice, introducing sacred chants and healing songs rooted in the Yogic tradition. Chant/Lyric sheets will be provided.
Whether this is your first time chanting or you have practiced for years, this workshop is for everyone curious about the healing power of intention and voice. Participants will learn simple exercises for cultivating a personal chanting practice to bring healing, compassion, and peace to the body, mind, and spirit.

Sliding scale $20 -$40

A little bit about Mirabai:

A soulful, beautiful transmission of the Divine…Mystical Kirtan with Mirabai Moon offers a passionate embrace of the Divine Essence right here, right now... in your embodied, human form, just as you are. Mirabai tours across North America and internationally, sharing chant music and sound healing in yoga studios, healing centers, and festivals. Her offerings guide participants into experiences of deep healing and unconditional love through Bhakti Yoga practices. To learn more about Mirabai, please check out her website: https://www.mysticalkirtan.com/

Shubalananda Kirtan - Friday, May 24th 7:30pm

Please join us in welcoming Shubalananda back to The Gathering Space!

Join us to sing your true heart's song with Shubalananda & his band! This Dakshina based Bhakti yogic practice is offered freely to the community so all are welcome. Please leave a generous donation if you can in addition to your love, appreciation & meaningful participation.

When Shubal sings, his Guru's Shakti fills everyone in the room with a tangibly nourishing soulful energy. His true love, deep wisdom, & the grace of his Guru create an ecstatic transcendent healing vibration accessing the grounded stillness of enlightened consciousness.

Govinda Sky kirtan - Saturday, June 1st 4pm

We are very excited to host Govinda Sky at The Gathering Space! Jaya Madhava Das has been a big part of the New England kirtan community for many years and we're thrilled to have him and Ann leading kirtan in our little studio. They will be joined by Owen Landis on percussion and Ezra Landis on guitar.

This is a donation based event. Please choose your price. No amount is too small, no amount is too big ;-) All donations will help us to continue to offer events like this to the community.

Make your donation/reserve your spot here

James Cennamo aka Jaya Madhava Das is founding member of
Govinda Sky, a transcendental music group from Boston Ma. Their music
is on many Yoga Studio Playlists, nationally and internationally, and
can be heard on all music platforms. James is also a cartoonist and has a
new book out called River of Consciousness; a graphic memoir. James and his partner Ann Klein are sharing their newly formed Kirtan group to
the Bhakti community. Hari Bolo!

Check out their music on Spotify

And follow them on social media: @govinda_sky

HuDost - Friday, June 21st 7pm

Wowie, can you believe how blessed we are? HuDost is coming to The Gathering Space! We couldn't be more thrilled to host them in our cozy space.

Sliding scale $20 - $40. Kids get in free.

Electric-Folk, Americana, Global-Groove ensemble, HuDost, performs with refined wildness and their latest album reached #4 in the Canadian National Folk/Roots/Blues Chart and #9 in the US Folk Radio Charts. They also recently received two of the 'Best of Nashville’ awards. HuDost are committed advocates/activists for ONE (non-profit organization) working to end extreme poverty. They have toured internationally since 2006 including performances at Bonnaroo, FloydFest, Blissfest, The ARK, Vancouver Island MusicFest, the Salvador Dali Museum, The Levitt Pavilions, WoodSongs, Nashville’s Bluebird Café, Music City Roots,The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Montreal Folk Festival, Hillside Festival, LEAF Festival, Stan Rogers Folk Fest and many more. Highlight collaborations and opening slots for other artists include Ani DiFranco, Philip Glass, Jon Anderson (YES), Steve Kilbey (The Church), Neko Case, Jim Lauderdale and many more. The members of Jars of Clay have co-produced their last two records.

For more info, check out:

hudost.com

youtube.com/hudost

instagram.com/_hudost/

facebook.com/hudost

spotify.com

“HuDost makes music for the sacred and the profane…driven by Sommer’s lush expressive alto and Hines’ skilled strumming and electric guitar licks…as sacred as a church service, without the identifiers which can separate and shame non-believers.” — Kristi Wooten (PurePop, Rolling Stone, Newsweek)

"We fell in love with award-winning duo HuDost when they released their activist anthem “Our Words Will be Louder”. Now, they are calling for the conservation of the planet with the release of their pressing new single and mesmerizing new music video, “Beat the Drum Harder.”— Eric Alper, rootsmusic.ca

“The album (Anthems of Home) is the perfect antidote to this never-ending heartbreaking divisive nation we live in and it's what we’re listening to on repeat. The songs envelop you, pouring, radiating strength, love, and light into our souls. And ultimately, once balanced and re-energized, provides a rallying call to continue to use our words, and our voices, to beat the drum harder.” - Feed Our Democracy

Kirtan with Sherrie Howard - Thursday, June 27th, 7pm

Please join us in welcoming Sherrie Howard to The Gathering Space!

Sherrie Howard is an international singer, kirtan artist, and a 1000-hour certified Kripalu yoga teacher. She has positively impacted thousands of students through her work at some of the most well-known retreat centers worldwide. In addition to sharing her voice through her own music, she has sung with some of the most well-known artists in the mantra music community. Her vision is to bring peace, harmony, and spiritual upliftment into life through the healing vibrations of yoga, connection with nature, and mantra music on a global scale.

Sliding scale pricing $20 - $40. As always kids get in free.

Sherrie will be joined by Ezra Landis on guitar, Danny Solomon on bass, Mali Johnson on response vocals, and Owen Landis on percussion.

Kirtan Concert with Girish - Saturday, July 27th

We're very excited to welcome Girish back to The Gathering Space! Come join us for an evening of beautiful music, deep connection and joyful celebration!

Girish is an internationally touring world music artist, teacher, and author. He began his music career as a jazz drummer, spent five years asa monk in a Hindu monastery, returned to music as a session tabla player on more than a hundred world music albums, and for the past twelve years has written, recorded, and performed his own original music and taught Sanskrit mantras and chanting in music festivals and yoga studios all over the world. His seven albums have received critical acclaim from O, The Oprah Magazine, Yoga Journal, and The Guardian, among others. Girish's book, Music and Mantras, continues Girish's mission to share the art of meditation through music and mantra with the world.

$30 in advance, $35 at the door.

To learn more about Girish, check out his website: http://girishmusic.org/

Yvette Om and friends - Saturday, August 3rd, 4:30pm

The Gathering Space and Aloha Keene are joining forces to bring you Kirtan with Yvette Om and Friends, part of Bliss Fest! Please join us!

Yvette Om is a Philly based International Sacred Songwriter and Chant
Artist. Her music and Kirtan open the gates within the heart allowing
the Divine within to shine. Yvette has recorded six albums that merge
the Eastern ambient sounding of Sanskrit Mantra with Western popular
melody. She shares her music in a variety of venues including Yoga
Festivals, Concerts, Mantra Workshops, Yoga Teacher Trainings and Chant
Retreats. She recently co-wote ‘Playbook for Muse-ical Meditation
& Mantra” an original concept journaling book which includes 19
downloadable audio tracks along with self-reflective prompts, poetry,
coloring images and mantra lyrics. She annually leads her Bhakti Bliss
Retreat every May in West Chester, and her November BLISSFEST day
retreat in New Jersey. Come join Yvette Om for a love filled evening of
heart and song. To learn more about Yvette, visit YvetteOm.com

Yvette will be joined by Julie Fisher, Angie and Josh Hall, and Ezra and Owen Landis.

*Please note* this kirtan is at Aloha Keene (83 Court St. Keene, NH), NOT at The Gathering Space.

Breathwork Journey with Sonya Lyn - Sunday, August 25th, 4 - 5:30pm

We are very excited to have Sonya Lyn back at the Gathering Space for another of her profound Breathwork Journeys!

Breathwork Journey with Sonya Lyn

It’s a safe and profound approach to self-discovery and personal empowerment that allows you to access your inner wisdom of higher and altered states of consciousness.

This breathwork technique is performed while lying comfortably on your back. Music will play in the background to help motivate, relax and release blockages in your energy system. This will break you out of your same old cycle and clear out stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other unwanted negative emotions for deep connection.

$33

To register, please email sonya@sonyalyn.com

Sonya Lyn, is the founder of Living Unbroken® and Live on Purpose. ™ She is a Breathwork facilitator, Life Coach, Energy Healing Practitioner, Spiritual mentor, Wedding officiant, and a Pranayama, meditation and Yoga teacher. She quickly fell in love with the profound and powerful results that this breathwork experience offers and shares her passion around the globe through in-person and online events. She is honored to share this workshop with the Gathering Space Community. For more about Sonya: sonyalyn.com

TGS Presents a Workshop on Embodiment & Encounter, With Emily Lunardi. Sunday, September 22nd, 12-2pm

Please join us for an afternoon of being present in the body, connecting with others, and not taking ourselves too seriously!

This workshop is not a therapy group, but a time to learn and move in the body while interacting with others. This workshop is inspired by a drama therapy method known as Developmental Transformations (DvT), which uses play, embodiment, and encounter as a way to move through difficult moments and open up new perspectives.

Emily Lunardi (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Drama Therapist, specializing in LGBTQIA+ mental health. Emily is a recent adjunct of Lesley University’s Graduate Department of Expressive Therapies, as well as Endicott College’s School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Previously based in Boston, Emily is in the midst of a travel year, running her practice virtually while visiting new places. She is thrilled to be in Keene for a bit, and excited to share her love of play and community at The Gathering Space.

$5 suggested donation.

Connect with Emily at www.emilylunardi.com or @emilylunardilmhc on Instagram.

The ReMemberers - Sunday, September 22nd, 6pm

Join us for an evening of mesmerizing, ritual, song, story and music. This gathering of sacred singing and wisdom story weave together a few of the best ancient customs of being human. The ReMemberers practice community-based ritual story telling and song. Annie Southard's numinous vocalizations, Alex Harvey's vibrating strings and John de Kadt’s percussion and wisdom tales collide into a single heart opening experience.

A multi-disciplinary encounter at its most spontaneous, this sharing offers ancient stories from a variety of indigenous and mystical origins that are accompanied by a variety of traditional and original music. The ReMemberers call their genre "prayer-formance" - a gathering of attention that invites listeners to turn inward and explore the contours of their own mythologies. The ReMemberers aim to reconnect the dismembered parts of our individual, collective and ancestral selfs - allowing us, for a time - to dwell in a village of wholeness.

Sliding scale tickets $20 -$45. Kids 12 and under free.

Kirtan Bliss - Mantra Music & Heartsong Experience with Gershone and Gina - Wednesday, October 2nd, 7pm

Gershone and Gina blend elements of traditional kirtan with creative and improvisational heart songs for a mantra music experience like no other. Merging raw and edgy with sublime and transcendent, G&G’s soul-stirring, nectar-filled, high energy mantra music will open, inspire, and transform you! Mantras are ancient vibrational tools that hold the highest bliss and intelligence…chanting them realigns and recalibrates our being, while grounding and emanating goodness, beauty, and love here on planet earth.

Join us for community and upliftment, and to offer your prayers and highest wishes for yourself and for humanity. You are welcome to lay back and receive, or to sing and dance with us!

When two who have devoted their lives to their art join forces, the creative chemistry is contagious. Gina Minyard and Gershone Hendelberg have more than four decades of practice, teaching, and experience between them in yogic arts and bhakti bliss, and began collaborating in 2022. Together, they commit their body, mind, heart, breath, and voice in service to the Most High and the majesty of its manifest expressions. In their offerings of yoga, music, meditation, kirtan, and satsang, they invite others into the grounding, elevating, and ever-expanding process of tuning their own divine instruments, and to come together in transformational alchemy, joyful communion, sacred embodiment, and ecstatic celebration. Based out of Atlanta, GA, join them for classes, workshops, festivals, trainings, and retreats nationally and worldwide.

gershonemusic.com

Gershone and Gina will be joined by:

Ezra Landis on guitar

Owen Landis on percussion

An Evening of Kirtan, Medicine Songs and Mystic Poetry with Brenda McMorrow, John de Kadt and Adam Bauer - Sunday, October 13th, 6:30 - 9pm

We are thrilled to announce that, as part of their Fire of the Heart Tour, Brenda McMorrow and John de Kadt are teaming up with Adam Bauer for a double bill Kirtan Concert at the Gathering Space!

This is sure to be an evening full of heartfelt music, mantra, poetry, dance, love, joy, reverence, and community! Seating is very limited, so buying tickets in advance is highly recommended!

Ticket prices: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Children 12 and under free.

Brenda McMorrow

Brenda McMorrow is known for her unique and warmly embracing style of mantra medicine music, in which she blends elements of acoustic folk, world rhythms and ancient Indian chants with a sweetly introspective singer-songwriter’s sensibility. With Sanskrit Mantra and Kirtan as the basis, Brenda weaves in the power of Spanish Medicine songs and her own inspiring English lyrics to create a healing and uplifting tapestry with the audience.

Yoga Journal describes Brenda as having “a knack for expressing the deepest realizations in the sparsest lyrics”. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass has said: “Brenda has a gift”, and her intention is to help bring more beauty, peace, understanding and well-being into the world through the joy and healing power of music. Brenda’s music is touching hearts across the globe.

John de Kadt

John de Kadt is an accomplished and acclaimed percussionist, storyteller and poet. John plays ethnic percussion instruments from across the globe and has a passion for spoken word, whether it’s in poetry, song, rap, or story. John has released 6 albums which have a combined 100 million streams across 194 countries. Inspired by a love of the earth, community, and wisdom traditions, John’s music, story and poetry stirs the heart and points us towards a remembrance of ourselves and the wildness of the natural world.

Adam Bauer

After co-founding reggae-rock band The Equalites at 21, Adam spent years playing bass with sacred chant pioneer Krishna Das, and later with Bhakti Yoga scholar and practitioner Shyamdas, both of whom nourished his love of sacred sound and the yoga of devotion. He’s been leading sacred chant programs since 2012.

Diwali Guided Meditation & Soundbath - Sunday, October 27th, 1:30 - 3pm

Join Together We Heal & Michelle Davis for their 2nd annual Diwali Guided Meditation & Sound Bath Journey.

Michelle will guide you through a deeper awareness of your chakras, before leading you into a state of deep relaxation.

Hannah & Heather will play high vibrational healing sounds to soothe your soul, transform your heart, and renew your spirit. You will experience inner stillness, rest, and rejuvenation.

Kirtan with Adam Baur - Sunday, November 10th, 4pm

We are thrilled to welcome Adam Bauer back to The Gathering Space! We had such a magical time with him when he was here last spring. The energy in the room was off the hook!

We hope you'll join us

Adam will be joined by:

Danny Solomon on Bass

Ezra Landis on Guitar

Owen Landis on Percussion

And special guests!

$20 - $40 Sliding scale. Children 12 and under free.