Yoga of Drum and Chant Workshop with Jim Donovan
When
Dec 11, 2009 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Friday)
What
Experience the power of Nada yoga as you learn to deepen your connection to your true self
through group drumming, chanting and intention.
Beginners are warmly welcomed. Drums are p...
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Event details: Yoga of Drum and Chant Workshop with Jim Donovan
Description
Experience the power of Nada yoga as you learn to deepen your connection to your true self
through group drumming, chanting and intention.
Beginners are warmly welcomed. Drums are provided.
Advance registration strongly suggested. Space is limited.
Call: (717) 495-9634
Venue: Renaissance Yoga Studio 2507 S. Queen St., York, PA
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Ages 17 and over.
The Yoga of Drum and Chant : Drumming Meditation Workshop is an energetic experience designed to renew your spirit and encourage transformational growth through direct positive action. Through conscious breath, sacred chant, and the healing power of the drum, you will leave the workshop feeling peaceful, grounded, invigorated, and alive. The energy exchange that comes from drumming and chanting as a group will lift you to a new level of openness within yourself that will continue to move you towards new personal and spiritual exploration.
About the instructor:
Jim Donovan was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root from 1990-2005. He was recently named "2008 Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! Magazine. Donovan has recorded and performed with Kirtan specialist Krishna Das.
He has studied and played African drums with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia and Mamady Keita. He also studied African music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana. He has researched traditional African music for over 20 years via performance, readings and field recordings, and has continuously integrated his findings into all his music both as a solo recording artist and with Rusted Root.
As a solo artist and teacher, Donovan has released 6 highly acclaimed solo CD's as well as 4 instructional drumming CD's. Including his newest release The Yoga of Drum and Chant CD.
Fulfilling his desire to share the power of rhythm first hand, Donovan built a series of educational drumming workshop programs that he teaches across the US and Europe at universities, festivals, schools, corporations, and specialty venues. He is a full time instructor of music at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, the current director of the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble. and the director of The annual Summer Rhythm Renewal Drumming Retreat.
Donovan is also a featured monthly columnist in Drum! Magazine.
through group drumming, chanting and intention.
Beginners are warmly welcomed. Drums are provided.
Advance registration strongly suggested. Space is limited.
Call: (717) 495-9634
Venue: Renaissance Yoga Studio 2507 S. Queen St., York, PA
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Ages 17 and over.
The Yoga of Drum and Chant : Drumming Meditation Workshop is an energetic experience designed to renew your spirit and encourage transformational growth through direct positive action. Through conscious breath, sacred chant, and the healing power of the drum, you will leave the workshop feeling peaceful, grounded, invigorated, and alive. The energy exchange that comes from drumming and chanting as a group will lift you to a new level of openness within yourself that will continue to move you towards new personal and spiritual exploration.
About the instructor:
Jim Donovan was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root from 1990-2005. He was recently named "2008 Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! Magazine. Donovan has recorded and performed with Kirtan specialist Krishna Das.
He has studied and played African drums with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia and Mamady Keita. He also studied African music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana. He has researched traditional African music for over 20 years via performance, readings and field recordings, and has continuously integrated his findings into all his music both as a solo recording artist and with Rusted Root.
As a solo artist and teacher, Donovan has released 6 highly acclaimed solo CD's as well as 4 instructional drumming CD's. Including his newest release The Yoga of Drum and Chant CD.
Fulfilling his desire to share the power of rhythm first hand, Donovan built a series of educational drumming workshop programs that he teaches across the US and Europe at universities, festivals, schools, corporations, and specialty venues. He is a full time instructor of music at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, the current director of the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble. and the director of The annual Summer Rhythm Renewal Drumming Retreat.
Donovan is also a featured monthly columnist in Drum! Magazine.
Cost
Payment required. Advance registration strongly suggested. Space is limited. Cost: $35 Pre-Pay in advance or $45 pay the day of the event. All Major Credit Cards Accepted Call: (717) 495-9634Links
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