Kirtan
When: 14 – 16 August 2026
Where: Sivananda Yoga Centre London (Putney)
Kirtan is the meditative and devotional chanting of Sanskrit mantras. It is based on simple melodies which are derived from the classical Indian music form of ragas. Kirtan is an active form of meditation which calms the thinking mind, opens the heart, soothes the nerves, and leads the mind into inner silence.
Kirtan is a communal practice based on a simple call and response style that is easy to follow and does not require prior experience. We look forward to welcoming you.
| 5:30 pm | Welcome and Akandha Kirtan – half an hour of uninterrupted repetition of the Maha Mantra |
| 6:15 pm | Vegetarian Dinner |
| 7:30 pm | Satsang: Mantras, sacred sounds of harmony |
| 6:30 am | Satsang: Meaning and technique of arati light ceremony |
| 8:00 am | Light breakfast |
| 10:30 am | Asana and Pranayama class |
| 12:00 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Kirtan workshop: learn to chant dynamic kirtans |
| 4:00 pm | Asana and Pranayama class |
| 6:00 pm | Satsang: Practice of Shanti Mantras, a meditative hymn |
| 7:30 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 6:30 am | Silent meditative walk along the Thames |
| 8:30 am | Light breakfast |
| 11.00 am | Asana and pranayama class |
| 12:30 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Kirtan workshop: learn to chant meditative kirtans |
| Dormitory (4 – 8 beds) | £215 |
| Double room | £260 |
| Single room | £305 |
| Annual membership | £100 |
| Full weekend programme | £158 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Full day programme | £62 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Dormitory (4 – 8 beds) | £255 |
| Double room | £305 |
| Single room | £360 |
| Annual membership | £100 |
| Non-residential | £174 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Full day programme | £72 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Workshop | £25 |
The retreat starts with the class at 4pm on Friday, 14 August and ends around 3:30 pm at the end of the workshop on Sunday, 16 August 2026.
The Sivananda Centre in London is a spiritual oasis amid the pressures of city life. Situated in a quiet residential area, the centre’s welcoming reception area, spacious studios and beautiful peace garden provide an ideal setting for practising yoga, meditation and relaxation.
