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Sheela Bringi: A Lifetime of Evolving the Indian Traditions of Mantra, Music & Bhakti

A Heartfelt Exchange on the Power of Sound and Tradition

In this episode of Mantras for Peace: A Widsom Gathering, Anandra joyfully welcomes Sheela Bringi, a musician, teacher, and ā€œlineage keeperā€ of sacred sound traditions from India. Over the years, Sheela has dedicated herself to preserving the wisdom of these traditions while breathing new life into them in America.

Sheela Bringi, MFA, is a sacred music artist and educator. She is faculty at Naropa University in Boulder, CO, where she teaches courses in Indian Devotional and Rāga Singing. She is a vocalist and ...

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Learn Wahe Guru, a Powerful Sikh Healing Mantra, with Punnu Wasu

I had the honor of sitting down with Punnu Wasu, an incredibly talented musician and spiritual teacher from Hyderabad, India. His journey through music, yoga, and mantra chanting has touched countless lives, and his insights provide a unique perspective on how these ancient practices can awaken peace and joy within ourselves.

Exploring the Healing Power of Mantras: an Interview with Punnu Wasu

Punuā€™s connection with music began at a very young age, learning Kirtan from his father at the age of five and later diving into Hindustani classical music. Throughout his life...

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Top 3 Things I Learned Going to Yoga Festivals (funny, but true)

For over a decade I taught mantra workshops and led chant experiences, sound baths, and led kīrtan at some of the largest yoga festivals in the world. Yoga Fest Yokohama Japan, International Yoga Fest in Rishikesh India, Bhaktifest in California, etc.

Like most of us though, I stayed put during the pandemic, and have just started leaving my house again. LOL! Within the last year I attended a few festivals different countries, and my oh my... have things changed, or have I changed?

I learned A LOT about the zeitgeist in the wellness scene. Mostly, it was awesome to co...

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