~ Sunday Song in Your Pocket

~ Sunday Song in Your Pocket - Sita Ram

Published: Sun, 01/21/18

Hello Dear Friends!

I recorded this Sita Ram chant yesterday afternoon in my lovely yard. It's alive with beautiful birdsong and not so beautiful airplanes flying overhead and a few crackling microphone noises, which does disappear by the way. Putting this chant out to you today is an act of surrender on my part, as it is far from perfect. But Sunday Song in Your Pocket is about inviting you to sing along with me, not about a high production quality. And what a lovely invitation for us all to quiet the mind through this practice of chanting mantra. The mantra emerged in my field of awareness last week, and this simple melody flowed through. Enjoy! And please let me know what you think!

In short, Sita and Ram are the Divine lovers in the Hindu tradition. Through the practicing of this mantra, the sides of the brain become more balanced and the masculine and feminine qualities within us are harmonized. As our country and world struggles to find the balance, let us each find the balance within and be the change we wish to see.

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If you live in the Santa Cruz area and would like to deepen your chanting practice, there are still a few spaces left in my Vocal Mindfulness class that begins this Tuesday.

Details on all classes and workshops are below.

Many blessings of beauty and love,

Heather

Vocal Mindfulness and Meditation

Six Week Series

Experience the transcendent bliss of effortless singing. Open to greater relaxation, ease, presence, and refinement as Heather guides you on an inward journey with your breath and voice. Slow down, tune-IN and learn to abide in the center of each note with complete awareness.

Men are invited to this one too! :)

Six Week Series:

January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27

3:00 – 4:00 pm

The Pacific Cultural Center, Santa Cruz

For More Information and to register:

http://www.heatherhoustonmusic.com/vocal_mindfulness/

Women's Spirit Song

Lifting the Voice of the Feminine Essence

A safe and supportive space to explore singing and connect with other women. Come open your heart, free your voice, and nourish your spirit while learning beautiful, uplifting songs from all over the world.

Spring Series

Dates: Wednesdays, March 21st, 28th, April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: Urban Sanctuary – 883 41st Avenue, Capitola , CA 95062

Information and registration:

http://www.heatherhoustonmusic.com/womens-spirit-song/

Save the Date!

Prayerful Songs for the Water

Community Singing Event

Please join Heather and Women's Spirit Song Choir Yala Lati at the beach on World Water Day. We will sing songs of love and praise for our life-giving waters and spend some time at the end in silent reverence and prayer.

When:

Thursday, March 22nd

5:30 - 6:30

Where:

Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz

Bottom of the 3rd street stairs

Cost:

FREE

Save the Date!

Community Sing

with Debbie Nargi-Brown, Lisa G Littlebird and Heather

Sunday, April 14th