09/06/2026
The peonies had already closed for the evening.
They sat in the centre of the room, surrounded by people singing. As the chants unfolded, something beautiful happened. One by one, the peonies slowly began to open again.
Perhaps coincidence. Perhaps not.
At our last Heart-Led Kirtan, poetry and chant were woven together in a small, intimate gathering. Voices rose and fell, laughter was shared, tears were shed, tea was poured, and for a little while the busy world outside seemed to soften.
There is something powerful about singing together. Not because we sing perfectly, but because we sing at all.
Kirtan is a simple practice of call-and-response chanting. You don’t need a beautiful voice, any experience, or even the confidence to sing. You can join in, listen quietly, or simply rest within the sound. Yet time and again, it creates a sense of calm, connection, and belonging.
On Tuesday 23 June, and I will be holding another evening of kirtan, poetry, and shared voice in East Sheen, once again supporting .womens.centre.
We’ll spend around an hour in chant and shared voice, followed by tea, prasad, and time to connect.
We’ll also be inviting a few people to share a short poem, quote, or piece of writing that resonates with the theme of supporting women. If something tugs at your heart, we’d love you to bring it along.
If you feel drawn to join us, we’d love to welcome you.
Booking via the link in my bio.
