I don't have a harmonium (yet) but am thrilled to get to learn how to sing, even a little, these songs of the spirit. I am new to the vedic chants, have only recently (4 months ago) discovered Kirtan, and have fallen in love I think. How very deeply beautiful this song is, and how beautifully you teach it - from the pronounciation, to the feel of the melody, to the feel of the words, to the spirit of what those words mean, to the heart of how one can sing it. Lopamudra is also owner of Supreme Swan, an online store that provides ethically sourced products that inspire and support the spiritual life. As an ardent devotee of Kali and a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, Lopamudra has practiced yoga meditation and chanting of Sanskrit prayers and mantras for most of her life. Her degree in Philosophy from University of Calcutta reflects her deep interest and study of the spirit. Her passion to preserve the traditions of her homeland brings a special quality and grace to Sangita Yoga.Born in Kolkata, India, she was naturally drawn to the sacred art and culture of her homeland. Lopamudra has been a part of Sangita Yoga since its inception, working on translations, teaching language, and offering cultural guidance and inspiration. The mission of Sangita Yoga is to to offer the experience of India’s sacred traditionsand to be an authentic and accessible resource for learning.Naren continues to deepen and expand his spiritual understanding and practices under the guidance of Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati at the Kali Mandir, where Naren serves Ma as a pujari (priest). He also released three albums of Indian sacred music. In 2012 Naren founded Sangita Yoga, through which he teaches and offers sacred music and rituals in various spiritual centers, universities, cultural and interfaith centers throughout US and México (Naren is fluent in Spanish).
During his pilgrimage to India that year, Naren was invited to be a resident guest scholar at the ITC-Sangeet Research Academy in India, where he studied with maestros of classical music, concentrating on the foundations of bhavsangeet.
In 2010 Naren, with the support of his spiritual counselors, chose to leave the ashram and expand his lifework and spiritual search. He learned Indian bhajans and the swarsadhana foundations of dhrupad music. For 14 years he studied, served the SRF mission, and lived the pure, disciplined life of a monk.During those years he especially concentrated on India's spiritual heritage, yoga sadhana and devotional chanting. He began his spiritual search at a young age and became a monk of the Self-Realization Fellowship Ashram.
Naren is a teacher and musician of India’s sacred traditions.
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