“Kirtan is singing and has a benign effect on both the physical
and subtle bodies. It is an excellent method of soothing the
nerves and directing the emotions to a positive goal”.
– Swami Sivananda in “Bhakti Yoga”
The Yogic approach to spirituality is very tolerant of cultural differences and respectful of traditions. We understand that you might come from a different spiritual background, but please try to take this as an opportunity for you to understand the concept of Unity in Diversity, and open yourself to other ways of finding union with God, whether you call it Buddha, Jesus, Allah, Mohamed, Guru, Divine Mother, etc. This is what Yoga means by Union—Union with all that seems to be different than ourselves. In that union only, we find peace and health.