Drop-in Music Experience
Bhakti MusicImmersion
Learn. Chant. Play. Experience.
- Days
- Monday – Friday
- Time
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Session
- 1.5 hours
- Drop-in
- ₹1,000 / session
- Location
- Tapashala, Rishikesh
The immersion
An open doorto devotional music
Bhakti Music Immersion is a drop-in experience designed around experiential Indian devotional music.
Each weekday session is an open door: come to learn, to chant, to play — or simply to experience devotional music from the inside.
Because it is a drop-in, there is no fixed curriculum. Join the sessions that suit you.
What you can experience
Learn. Chant. Play.
- 01
Harmonium
The instrument at the heart of kirtan and bhajan.
- 02
Kirtan
Call-and-response devotional singing.
- 03
Mantra Chanting
Sacred sound, repeated and shared.
- 04
Vocal Activation
Waking up the breath and the voice.
- 05
Indian Classical Raaga
A first taste of melody and mood in raaga.
Instruments
Hands on rhythm
- 01Harmonium
Bellows, reeds and keys — melody and drone.
- 02Shakers
Simple rhythm to hold the pulse.
- 03Manjira
Small hand cymbals that mark the beat.
- 04Kartal
Wooden clappers with jingles.
- 05Ghoongroo
Strings of small bells.
- 06Guitar
Strings alongside the devotional song.
- 07Ukulele
A light, portable companion to the voice.
How a session flows
Ninety minutes, four movements
Every session is different. This is a typical shape rather than a fixed plan.
01
Arrive
Settling in with breath and listening.
02
Voice
Vocal activation and mantra chanting.
03
Learn & play
Harmonium, rhythm instruments and raaga.
04
Sing together
Kirtan — devotional music, shared.
Who it's for
Who is it for?
- 01Anyone curious about Indian devotional music
- 02Those who want to sing, chant or play without committing to a course
- 03Yoga practitioners drawn to sound and mantra
- 04Musicians exploring kirtan, rhythm and raaga
Schedule & pricing
Every weekday
- Days
- Monday – Friday
- Time
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Session
- 1.5 hours
- Format
- Drop-in · Bhakti & Naad Practice Lab
- Fee
- ₹1,000 / session
- Location
- Tapashala, Rishikesh
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do I need to book in advance?
It is a drop-in experience, so you can join any weekday session. If you would like to check anything before you come, send an enquiry.
Is there a fixed curriculum?
No. Because it is a drop-in, there is no fixed curriculum to follow — each session stands on its own.
When and where are sessions held?
Monday to Friday, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM — a 1.5-hour session at Tapashala, Rishikesh.
How much does a session cost?
₹1,000 per session.
Who else is in the session?
The 2:00 – 3:30 PM session is the Bhakti & Naad Practice Lab, shared by drop-in students and students of the 50-hour Bhakti & Naad Yoga course, who practise together.
How is this different from the Bhakti & Naad Yoga course?
The immersion is a drop-in you can join on any weekday. Bhakti & Naad Yoga is a 50-hour, 7-day immersive course that begins on the 1st and 21st of every month.