There is something particularly special about welcoming someone back into a space that has begun to feel like home.
For the third time in two years, we have the honour of welcoming our dear friend, Gurnimit Singh, back to The Lab. A third-generation Kirtan singer and Naad Yogi, Gurnimit carries forward a beautiful lineage of devotional music, prayer, and storytelling through sound.
And how auspicious that we gather again on the weekend of the winter solstice, a time that invites us to turn inward, honour the darkness, and make space for the returning light.
But what exactly is Kirtan?
Rooted in ancient Indian devotional traditions, Kirtan is a form of collective singing and chanting, often accompanied by traditional instruments. Through the repetition of mantras, melodies, and sacred sounds, we create a shared experience that is as much about listening as it is about singing.
You don't need to know the words, understand the language, consider yourself musical, or have any prior experience. There is no performance here, no expectation to sound a certain way. Simply an invitation to lend your voice, listen, or sit quietly and receive.
At its heart, Kirtan is a practice of connection. To ourselves, to one another, and to something greater than ourselves.
As we approach the longest night of the year, we invite you to gather in community, soften into the sounds, and experience the simple beauty of being human together.
A space for prayer, reflection, joy, and belonging. An opportunity to remember that even in our most inward seasons, we need not move through them alone.
Come as you are. Bring your loved ones, your curiosity, and an open heart.
Let us gather, sing, and welcome the light together. 🤍