I recently joined a kirtan hosted at MA Wellness and Yoga, a gathering that offered both spiritual depth and communal connection. Rooted in Hindu and Sikh traditions, kirtan centres on the collective singing of sacred mantras and hymns, and is increasingly embraced worldwide as a meditative and devotional practice.

In this tradition, the chant leader—known as the kirtan walla—offers phrases that the group echoes back. Supported by harmonium, drums, and guitar, the call‑and‑response format gradually intensifies, creating a shared field of presence and unity.

The session was led by Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh, a third‑generation mantra singer, recording artist, musician, and yogi originally from Chandigarh, India, now living in Vancouver, British Columbia. His voice carried a powerful and ethereal resonance that felt like a direct channel to the divine.

Over two hours, he guided us through collective song and chanting, inviting reflection on ancestry, grief, and the unseen threads that connect us. The experience was beautiful and cathartic. Tears were released, and deep joy was felt. I left with a renewed sense of being held by something larger than myself.

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