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Mantras and Molecules: A Transformational Workshop with Dave Stringer, Suzanne Sterling and Joss Jaffe • March 1-4
Mar 1, 2025
10:00 AM EST
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Renowned Grammy-nominated Kirtan/Chant Music artist and spiritual teacher Dave Stringer will lead a transformational workshop, Mantras and Molecules, at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in Nassau, Bahamas, from March 1–4, 2025.
Joining Stringer are celebrated vocalist and social change artist Suzanne Sterling, and acclaimed musician and producer Joss Jaffe.
This immersive event blends the transformative power of mantra meditation with an exploration of the interconnectedness of sound, consciousness, and neuroscience. Participants will embark on a journey to sharpen their understanding of ecstatic spiritual practices through the lens of brain chemistry, all in a retreat setting infused with serenity and inspiration.
“This workshop is an opportunity to delve into the vibrational nature of existence,” says Stringer. “Through mantra, music, and mindful exploration, we’ll connect with the sympathetic resonance that unites us all.”
Sterling, known for her soulful voice and advocacy work through music, brings her unique expertise in cultivating empowerment and authentic expression.
Jaffe, a master of blending traditional Indian instruments with contemporary music, will contribute his distinctive soundscapes to enhance the experience.
The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, located on Paradise Island in Nassau, is an idyllic venue for this transformative workshop. With its pristine beaches, lush gardens, and dedicated yoga spaces, the ashram provides the perfect backdrop for participants to connect with themselves and the teachings of this exceptional trio.
Workshop Details:
Dates: March 1–4, 2025
Location: Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, Nassau, Bahamas
Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to awaken your spirit, harmonize your energy, and explore the synergy of mantra and science with some of the most inspiring voices in the spiritual and musical community.
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dave stringer Biography
Dave Stringer is a Grammy-nominated record producer, singer and composer who has been profiled in publications worldwide as one of the most innovative artists of the new Kirtan movement. Stringer’s sound invokes the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sensibility of American gospel and the ringing harmonies of Appalachia.
Initially trained as a visual artist, filmmaker and jazz musician, Stringer’s work underwent a significant shift when video editing work brought him to an ashram in Ganeshpuri, India in 1990. It has also been informed by a subsequent period of service teaching meditation to prison inmates, and expanded by his interest and research in neuroscience.
An articulate and engaging public speaker, Stringer probes the dilemmas of the spirit with a wry and unorthodox sense of humor. His work intends to create a modern and participatory theatrical experience out of the venerable traditions of kirtan and yoga, open to a multiplicity of interpretations, and accessible to all. In the last decades, Yoga has grown from Indian roots into a global cultural phenomenon. Simultaneously, Kirtan, an ecstasy-inducing, call-and-response form of mantra chanting, has experienced a worldwide renaissance.
Stringer and a diverse ensemble of accompanying musicians travel extensively, giving concerts, workshops and retreats in North and Central America, Europe, Asia and Australia . Stringer’s eighth album, "Elixir" was released by Sounds True in February, 2015. Elixir is based on Lorin Roche’s translations of the Radiance Sutras, a classic work of philosophy in the tradition of Tantra. His ninth album, "The Satellite Sky" was released in October 2015. The Satellite Sky is an elegant and philosophical songwriter album that seamlessly blends elements of Americana with influences from Hindi and Gypsy folk traditions, producing a new genre that might be called Country and Eastern. He is currently nominated for a Grammy for his work as the producer of the album "Bhakti Without Borders", for which all proceeds go to benefit the cause of women's education in India. Artist Website: http://davestringer.com/
"High energy, ecstatic chanting at its best.” -- Yoga Journal "Dave Stringer has integrated his interest in Kirtan, an Indian tradition of devotional chanting, with his masterful grasp of Western popular music, creating an exciting style of psychedelic pop as informed by traditional Eastern music as the Beatles." -- All Music Guide “A volcano of a voice! Stringer transported us to another time and place. His fiery, soulful voice gave the entire room a feeling of a down-home gospel jam and one could not help but sing along.” -- LA Yoga Magazine “A departure from ancient kirtan. Stringer’s performance shaped the experience into a far more compelling musical encounter.” -– The Los Angeles Times Grammy-nominated music producer, songwriter, and recording artist with an international tour schedule & following. For bookings - www.davestringer.com
Read MoreInitially trained as a visual artist, filmmaker and jazz musician, Stringer’s work underwent a significant shift when video editing work brought him to an ashram in Ganeshpuri, India in 1990. It has also been informed by a subsequent period of service teaching meditation to prison inmates, and expanded by his interest and research in neuroscience.
An articulate and engaging public speaker, Stringer probes the dilemmas of the spirit with a wry and unorthodox sense of humor. His work intends to create a modern and participatory theatrical experience out of the venerable traditions of kirtan and yoga, open to a multiplicity of interpretations, and accessible to all. In the last decades, Yoga has grown from Indian roots into a global cultural phenomenon. Simultaneously, Kirtan, an ecstasy-inducing, call-and-response form of mantra chanting, has experienced a worldwide renaissance.
Stringer and a diverse ensemble of accompanying musicians travel extensively, giving concerts, workshops and retreats in North and Central America, Europe, Asia and Australia . Stringer’s eighth album, "Elixir" was released by Sounds True in February, 2015. Elixir is based on Lorin Roche’s translations of the Radiance Sutras, a classic work of philosophy in the tradition of Tantra. His ninth album, "The Satellite Sky" was released in October 2015. The Satellite Sky is an elegant and philosophical songwriter album that seamlessly blends elements of Americana with influences from Hindi and Gypsy folk traditions, producing a new genre that might be called Country and Eastern. He is currently nominated for a Grammy for his work as the producer of the album "Bhakti Without Borders", for which all proceeds go to benefit the cause of women's education in India. Artist Website: http://davestringer.com/
"High energy, ecstatic chanting at its best.” -- Yoga Journal "Dave Stringer has integrated his interest in Kirtan, an Indian tradition of devotional chanting, with his masterful grasp of Western popular music, creating an exciting style of psychedelic pop as informed by traditional Eastern music as the Beatles." -- All Music Guide “A volcano of a voice! Stringer transported us to another time and place. His fiery, soulful voice gave the entire room a feeling of a down-home gospel jam and one could not help but sing along.” -- LA Yoga Magazine “A departure from ancient kirtan. Stringer’s performance shaped the experience into a far more compelling musical encounter.” -– The Los Angeles Times Grammy-nominated music producer, songwriter, and recording artist with an international tour schedule & following. For bookings - www.davestringer.com
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