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Join us for an evening of healing, connection, and personal transformation as we delve into sacred practices to help you decolonize your body, emotions, and mind.

Arkaya Foundation invites you to celebrate the culture and wisdom traditions of India and our local Indigenous communities. Led by Arkaya founder, Yogacharini Maitreyi, the focus of the event is on cultural appreciation & experiential learning:

• an opening blessing from Squamish Nation Elder + drummers,
• welcome from the Consulate General of India,
• Kirtan & sacred music,
• mindful movement in chairs,
• a wisdom talk,
• sound healing through traditional Indian & Indigenous instruments
• Plus Indian food, chai and chocolate!

All to integrate your multidimensional being. Kirtan, in Sanskrit, means, “sacred soul song / devotional singing”.

• Experience the depth of Indian healing arts and Indigenous culture.

• Enjoy delicious healthy Indian food + chai from Indish Foods & Akbar's Own before and after the workshop.

• Engage in mindfulness practices from the Yogic and Classical Tantric traditions that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired and empowered!

• Enliven and rebalance all of your chakra.

• Explore Sacred Soul Song!

Before and after the workshop, join us for an OPTIONAL additional 1.5 hours of delicious food and heartfelt connections in the "Make a New Friend Corner"!

Food, chai and community time are open:

• pre-event from 3:00 to 4:30 PM
• and post-event from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

NOTE: If you would like to volunteer for this event in exchange for attendance, please email us at infoarkaya@gmail.com. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Led by Yogacharini Maitreyi (founder of Arkaya Foundation), this workshop will feature master teachers and musicians including:

• Indigenous led opening ceremony with Squamish Nation Elder, Robert Yelton + drummers
• Neeraja Aptikar (Naada Yoga lead teacher for Arkaya Teacher Training)
• Anju Bedi (Sitarist)
• Nenad Jankovic (Tabla)
• David Yates (didgeridoo, handpan, flute)
• Ross McKeachie (MC)

Yogacharini Maitreyi is renowned for her ability to communicate the depth and breadth of Indian arts and sciences in an accessible, engaging way. Whether you're a long-time student or a beginner, you'll come away with new insights that are embodied, not just intellectual. For those who want join her online community for the Saturday morning community satsangh or the 500-hour teacher training certificate, click here.

Before and after the workshop, join us for an additional 1.5 hours of delicious food and heartfelt connections in the "Make a New Friend Corner"!

This open time is from: 3:00 - 4:30 & 7:00 - 8:30 PM.

NOTE: If you would like to volunteer for this event in exchange for attendance, please email us at infoarkaya@gmail.com. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Come celebrate, heal, and rise with us as we honor the rich cultural traditions of India & Indigenous peoples, building connections within our community.

Workshop Highlights:

• Opening blessing ceremony led by Robert Yelton (Squamish Nation Elder) + Drummers
• Mindful, somatic, energetic, emotional, and mental healing practices (on chairs) to relax and connect
• A talk exploring the deeper meaning of kirtan and how to embody its teachings
• Correct pronunciation and initiation into chanting the Ganesha mantra
• The difference between cultural appropriation, appreciation, and cultural alignment
• Participative singing and community building
• Recognize your multidimensional existence through sound, rhythm, and mantra

Featured Teachers & Musicians

Yogacharini Maitreyi

Yogacharini Maitreyi is an international senior teacher, corporate trainer, practical mystic and founder of Arkaya Foundation. For over 26 years she has been dedicated to sharing and teaching a full-spectrum, decolonized approach to Yoga, mindfulness, traditional Tantra and expansive life principles. Her grandfather was her first guru (Lakshmi Narasimha lineage) and then she studied and served in the Shivananda and Ananda ashram for many years.

Maitreyi facilitates a variety of online programs through the Arkaya school, including the 500-hour Self-Awareness Yoga & Tantra Teacher Training and a weekly drop in Community Class and Satsangh. All are welcome. To learn more, click here.

For more info on Maitreyi, click here.

Neeraja Aptikar

Neeraja Aptikar, Hindustani Vocalist, a Performer and a Teacher is trained in the Gwalior and Kirana Gharana Styles under well-known Gurus, Sangeet Ratna Pandit Shivaji Rao Bharati and Professor Jayashree Ranade, pune. She is trained in Classical, Semi Classical and Light Music in many languages and has been Performing and Teaching Music for decades for many years in India, US, Canada. She is the recipient of many AWARDS and has collaborated with Canadian Musicians on 11 ALBUMS in World Music. neerajaaptikarmusic.com

Anju Bedi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkCcc0WmZWJgLxN_vVoILQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anju.bedi.9480/

Nenad Jankovic

Nenad started playing tabla at the Sivananda Satsang years ago and is now playing for different local Kirtan comunities and Satsangs. He is studying tabla with Ustad Cassius Khan and atteded workshops of Pandit Yogesh Samsi and Dr. Reema Johri. Nenad also plays other percussion instruments such as darbuka, daf and tapan.

David Yates

David is a multi-instrumentalist who is dedicated to the healing power of music. He plays didjereedoo, hand pan, and various flutes and drums.

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