Kirtan Training & Retreat
November 13 - 19, 2026
6 nights, 7 days
40 person retreat
Highlights
Nightly kirtan with Simon & guest musicians in the Himalayan foothills
Harmoniums provided for practice, 1 per 4 participants
Morning yoga journeys and Ishta wisdom talks with experienced teachers
Temple excursions and local pandit-led fire ceremonies
Details
Join us in sangha at the foothills of the Himalayas for a week of devotion, music, and community. This is both a retreat and a training: alongside daily kirtan, satsang, and yoga, you'll have the chance to learn harmonium at your own pace, from complete beginner to more experienced player. Each morning we move through a full yoga journey to awaken the bhava, the inner state from which we chant, before diving into daily harmonium workshops and satsang exploring philosophy and symbolism. Evenings bring a specially curated kirtan experience with local musicians, temple excursions, and pandit-led fire ceremonies. Our style leans Western but stays rooted in living a life of Bhakti: of service and surrender. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or reconnecting with your own voice, this is a place to study, expand, and rest - supported by community, tradition, and each other.
Accommodation
Shared Room
4-person shared room
$922 USD / person
Twin Room
2-person shared room
$1,037 USD / person
Private room
Private room for 1
$1,210 USD total
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Comfortable rooms on the Sattva campus at the foothills of the Himalayas, ranging from shared multi-share rooms to twin-share and private single rooms. All meals are included, along with full access to the retreat program.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian · Organic
All meals are vegetarian and organic, prepared by the in-house Sattva kitchen using produce grown on the campus's own farm. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included daily throughout the retreat.
Host
What's Included
Accommodation for the full retreat
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Full retreat program: daily kirtan, yoga journeys, harmonium workshops, satsang
Not Included
Flights and travel to/from India
Visa fees and personal expenses
FAQs
Guest requirements
Minimum age 18
Basic physical fitness for daily yoga practice and an open, group-oriented mindset. Our Yoga-sessions are not asana-focused and are relevant for all body-types and ages.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.
