I never understood why singing made me feel exceptionally uplifted; it wasn’t until my studies on the nervous system revealed that it actually activates the brain to produce feel-good hormones!
Endorphins are mood boosters and pain relievers and Oxytocin, another hormone released during singing, promotes feelings of connection, trust and well-being, especially when you sing in the company of others.
This ultimately fulfils the third in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, addressing love and belonging.
Where diaphragmatic breathing is involved when singing, the parasympathetic nervous system is also activated, This slows down the heart rate and promotes relaxation. Singing also provides an outlet for emotional expression, which can be cathartic to help relieve pent up emotions.
The act of engaging in the beauty of the singing art form also rejuvenates one’s creativity, paving the way for one’s inspiration and joy to follow.
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Uplifting all through music and mantra
Bhakti Collective is a vibrant group of seven individuals from diverse backgrounds, united in the heart of Singapore. They are bound by a common purpose: to create soulful community experiences through the healing power of music and mantra.
Their kirtan sessions are a transformative journey, uplifting collective energy and fostering deep connection, peace, and joy for all who join.
For those who gather with them, the experience is a powerful reminder of the joy that arises when people come together in harmony, singing and chanting as one, to open their hearts and minds to love, unity and connection.
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GABRIELLE ON HARMONIUM
In her years of using Satsangs to open and close ceremonies at Yoga Retreats and Yoga Teacher Training events, Gabrielle has witnessed the magic of music and mantra and how it acts as the invisible thread that weaves participants in a circle together; reminding us that we are more similar than we are different.
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DARCY ON CAJóN
From the beats of Peru to the chants of Bhakti, Daryc’s playful energy and love for rhythm helps to weave the heartbeats of our Kirtan participants together. As a drum circle facilitator he is no stranger to connection through sound, movement and heart, reminding us that joy is a vibration.
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ADLY ON GUITAR
Bringing the soul of a rocker and the heart of a bhakta, Adly lends his expertise as a performing musician and singer that lights a fierce fire at our Kirtans - Don’t get caught off guard when he asks you to sing and dance along as we celebrate community through sound and spirit.
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MICHELLE ON PERCUSSION
Meet our ceremonialist soul who helps to hold sacred space for all those who gather through cacao ceremonies, sound and song. With every chant and intention, she plays accompanying percussion to drummer Darcy, and reminds us that Bhakti is a homecoming to the heart, presence and love.
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HUI SHAN ON ER HU
Channeling her devotion through her Er Hu, or chinese violin, Hui Shan’s solos weave seamlessly into the in-between moments where no singing or lyrics exist, just pure heart and sacred conversation between soul and sound. The resonance travels inwards, reminding us of peace, connection and the joy of simply being.
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SHASHANK ON VOCALS
From early memories of Kirtans back home in India to rediscovering his love for Bhakti Yoga as an adult, Shashank’s journey has come full circle. As our sanskrit guide, he reiterates the deep meaning behind the mantras, and helps to raise the vibration of the Kirtans with his effervescent energy to remind us of our essence of being.
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SHIVANEE ON UKELELE
Born and raised in India, Shivanee’s morning began with temple chants drifting through the air at dawn, and the sounds still echo in her soul today. She is our heart-centred guide who brings a gentle presence and invites you to slow down and soften with every note that she sings.
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It means bowing down to the Lord Ganpati with all our existence and accepting all his great qualities in our self being. Benefit : It wards off all the negativities from one's life. Chanting of this mantra ensures success in all the new ventures that one wishes for.