Welcome to Mantra Lounge - A Sacred Song Circle - where the timeless power of ancient mantras meets the soothing tones of modern music.

Mantra Lounge is a community gathering of music, expression, and meditation for peace and upliftment of the spirit.

🕊 What to Expect

Intention setting to anchor our evening in unity and hope
A guided meditation to calm the mind (you don't need any prior meditation experience)
Beautiful Ragas accompanied by Crystal Slide Guitar from the legendary Shivam, visiting all the way from Byron Shire!
Soulful 'Kirtan' by the Mantra Lounge crew - this is a sacred song circle where we sing simple uplifting songs and chants together to create a high vibrational sound immersion [Video] What is a Kirtan?
Herbal chai & sweet treats
Warm Community Vibe
Singing, dancing, resting, being :-)

Location:

Be Well

6 Roche St

Hawthorn

When:

Saturday November 29th, 2025

6.00 - 8.00pm

Every month we play with new sounds, new artists, new mash-ups and instruments.

Sanctuary of Sound

We will start the evening with a relaxing 'Shloka' /Mantra chant. Shlokas are not just ancient verses—they’re tools for enhancing mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual connection. With their meditative rhythm, soothing vibrations, and profound wisdom, their benefits are universal and timeless.

You can relax into the sound and allow your nervous system to settle.

Mantra Lounge

Mantra Lounge will take you on a musical journey. Together we will be singing Kirtan/ Mantras in Sanskrit as well as singing uplifting songs in English. We will provide lyrics and simple verses for you to follow should you wish to sing along. We warmly invite you to give it a go :)

The mantras and songs/kirtan are designed to take you into deep states of bliss and relaxation, benefits include:

The vibrations created by chanting completely settle your nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.

Many shlokas and chants convey messages of gratitude, compassion, and self-awareness, uplifting your spirit.

The sound vibrations of specific syllables in Sanskrit align with your body’s energy centers (chakras) which can improve your breathing, enhance your vocal clarity, and harmonize your body’s vibrations.

Rhythmic chanting slows down your breath and naturally creates a meditative state.

Similar to mindfulness or affirmations, this repetition calms your mind, reduces stress, and enhances focus.

Shlokas and mantras explore universal themes like love, peace, and wisdom, fostering a sense of connection to something greater.

Mantras provide a bridge to understanding ancient wisdom traditions and connect you to your heart.

This month we are featuring incredible Guest Artist Shivam!

Shivam Rath is a second generation Aussie Indian Musician, following his fathers footsteps in both the world of Yoga and Indian classical music and since seriously taking up the path is sliding up to be Australia’s leading Slide Guitarist. Born into a musical family he has been combining his knowledge and path of meditation into the classically trained field of Music, Mantra and raga. He is also writing and producing his own music and compositions, with many albums bridging, reviving and blending the ancient arts and music into our modern world.

Shivam has studied music directly from some of the worlds top leading instrumentalists including Riley Lee (Shakuhachi) Japanese flute & Indian Slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharia. He is particular passionate about sharing his experience and knowledge of music and has taught and hosted workshops, retreats in numerous countries and locations around the world as well as multiple tours with some of India's incredibly acclaimed maestros, earning a respect and recognition for establishing himself in this rich and ancient musical tradition.

Meditation

We will finish the evening with a beautiful guided meditation. Meditating in a group amplifies the energy and creates a shared sense of purpose. Just sit back and relax.

The Mantra Lounge Band

Yolanda Kuhn

Yolanda was thrown into the world of kirtan in 2004 in India, when—although she didn’t know the words—her teachers told her to “just sing!” The experience was a turning point. A songwriter and lifelong student of music, she was deeply moved by the profound impact the mantras had on people from all walks of life. Choosing to make Kirtan her focus, Yolanda now weaves music and sacred sound as an expression of devotion and a path of profound connection.

One of her teachers in India once said, “Yolanda’s melodies bring out the devotion in the mantras.” Described as “the Joni Mitchell of Kirtan,” Yolanda honours the sacred Sanskrit sounds with artistry, beauty, and heart—inviting listeners into stillness, connection, and prayer.

Kamilindo - Multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire

Kamilindo is a multi-instrumentalist who is passionate about creating transformative experiences that foster healing, growth and spiritual connection.

Kamilindo merges electronic elements, with singing and live ethnic instruments from all over the world eg. India, Tibet, Africa and South America. His passion and commitment to sacred arts, community and ancient wisdom traditions shines through his music and wellbeing workshops he has been offering in Australia and beyond eg. Melbourne Fringe, Esoteric Festival, St Kilda Festival, World Music Festival in Kolkota.

Instagram.com/kamilindomusic

FB: kamilindo ethno-sound

Neeraj - Master vocalist, guitarist and Sitar player

Neeraj Krishna is a kirtan singer, sitar player, and meditation teacher with over 15 years of experience sharing the power of devotional music. He combines the sounds of the sitar and guitar with soulful chanting to create a deeply meditative space.

Cam - Harmonium, Voice, Mbira, Beatbox

Cam is a multi-instrumentalist musician with a passion for spiritual practice and service. He grew up with an intensive traditional musical education, and the path of disciplined focus in creative expression has infused all his musical pursuits since then. This includes studying: harmonium, beatbox, vocals, live looping, music production and trumpet. He has also dedicated himself to the Zimbabwean Mbira for many years and has trained with some of the world's foremost masters of that tradition.

Malindi - Vocalist, Yogi, Visionary Artist and Guitarist

Malindi has been dedicated to meditation, breath work and yogic practice for 25 years, and has taught in the UK, Tanzania, South Africa and Australia. She has taught in prisons, in universities, in rural African villages and slums. Malindi has been singing and playing guitar for over 15 years. She loves blending Western and Eastern music together, and finding ways to express from the heart and to encourage others to find their natural expression and voice.

Vinod - Classically trained Vocalist, Guitarist

Vinod is a classically trained vocalist and guitarist, specializing in Carnatic music from South India, known for its intricate melodies and rhythms. Singing since the age of 7 and playing acoustic guitar for the past 5 years, he is also a dedicated mantra chanter, having started chanting Vedic mantras at the age of 5. He is inspired by soft Bollywood music, which he loves blending with traditional kirtans, creating a unique fusion that invites deep inner exploration and connection.

And more guest artists join us every month!

Learn more and follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mantra_lounge.au/

What is The Art of Living Foundation?

The Art of Living Foundation is a non-profit, educational, and humanitarian organization focused on promoting inner peace and reducing stress to create a more harmonious society. Working in over 180 countries, the foundation's core philosophy is that inner peace is essential for world peace, and it offers various programs, including breathing techniques, meditation, music and yoga, to help individuals and communities achieve this. The foundation works with people from all backgrounds, cultures and traditions, and includes inspiring work in conflict and war-torn areas.

Learn more here: https://www.artofliving.org/au-en

🧺 What to Bring to Mantra Lounge:

Water
Cushions, sheepies, blankets (help us make it extra cosy)
Your wholesome, wonderful self

* If you can’t afford a ticket, please send us an email with your name and we will organise free entry. malindi.lovegrove@gmail.com.

*** Please note that this is an alcohol and substance-free event.

**** This is also a leave-no-trace event, so please dispose of any rubbish yourself.

***** Photo and video content will be taken at this event. If you would not like to be captured on the day, please speak to one of the crew, or the content shooters.

All are welcome—come as you are.
Bring a friend.
Bring your voice.
Bring your open heart.

Let’s co-create a night of truth, tenderness, and transcendence.

Mantra Lounge and The Art of Living Foundation acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our events take place. We recognise their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.