Kirtan stems from one of the four paths of Yoga called Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of devotion. During Kirtan we sing in a language called Sanskrit and we repeat the words or Mantras in beautiful and simple songs or chants. There is usually a leader of each chant who calls or sings out the words and the rest of the group responds.

Sanskrit is said to be the language of the Gods and the most ancient of languages. The words themselves are created from the actual sound vibration of the object, making repetition of these words so powerful.
Chanting these ancient Sanskrit Mantras helps to quiet our minds and to feel the love and peace that exists within our hearts.