What we’re about
This group welcomes everybody from absolute beginners to seasoned Chanters of this Bhakti practice. Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience the freedom within and connect with pure joy. We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting. Chanting (Kirtan) replenishes the soul and unites us with one another and is the perfect way to experience the joy of singing in a group where the focus is on participation rather than performance. Nikki leads these sessions with voice, harmonium and drum. You can join her in singing a range of easy-to-learn devotional and uplifting chants or just bask in the sound of the chants.
No singing experience essencial and you do not have to be a singer to enjoy this practice.
'Chanting makes meditation easier if you find it difficult, and deepens an existing meditation practice'.
Upcoming events
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Letting Go of 2025: New Year’s Eve Kirtan
HOME, 7 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3 3AJ, London, GBFor 20 yrs, Nikki Slade, Anna Ashby and Jean Hall have come together for the grand finale of The Urban Retreat.
This wonderful finale is open to everyone and it has become the legendary Letting Go of 2025 Kirtan with Nikki Slade.
Join us on New Year’s Eve afternoon to open our hearts and let go of all the burdens of 2025 and to give gratitude for all the gifts we have received.
Kirtan opens the heart, uplifts our spirits and purifies barriers we have to the inner Self. Discover that, as you connect to your inner SELF through chanting, the expression of your voice in this world has great power and freedom.
Please note that you do not have to be a singer to chant or to have musical ability. Just bring your heart and your willingness to dive within with enthusiasm!
Bring your family ( Children age 10 yrs and above are welcome and can come for free)
Save the date!
Price and booking link to be confirmed. Watch this space!
Date / time: Wednesday 31st December 2025. 2 – 3:15pm
Venue: HOME Yoga
Booking: Click here to Book via Home Yoga. Bookings are now open!1 attendee - £10.00
Community Special Chanting event with Nikki Slade – 7th January 2026
The Hare and the Moon, 24 The Green, Twickenham, GBJoin us for a vibrant Kirtan chanting event with Nikki Slade accompanied by Alys Hennessey In aid of local charities.
Come and chant your hearts out and make a difference to your community.
Chanting cleanses the mind lifts the spirits and opens the heart. It is a powerful way to connect to our inner divine nature and expand the joy within. You don't have to follow a particular tradition or all are welcome. Many say that Kirtan is the easier way to meditate due to having a mantra to repeat accompanied by heartful melody and rhythm. You don’t have to be a singer to chant.Just bring your voice just the way it is and we will go on a journey together.
Nikki will accompany the chants with harmonium and drum and we will merge our voices together and experience the bliss of this practice.
When: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9pm
Fee: There will be a lucky hat with local causes in it. The focus is on local charities only including Twickenham, Richmond, Kingston, Surbiton, Hampton, Barnes, Putney. The one that is picked on the night is where we will make our donation. Suggested donations £10 or what you can afford
£360 was raised last time for A Space to Grieve. They are delighted with our dontation!
Bookings: Book ONLINE Pay a cash donation in person at The Hare and The Moon, on the night.
Venue: The Hare and the Moon. 24 The Green, Twickenham TW2 5AB1 attendee
Past events
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