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ENTERTAINMENT
Radhika Das, in 2007, began reflecting
on a world that he felt was in the most part frustrated in its search for happiness and deeper truth. The solution, he discovered, was the practice of Bhakti Yoga, the path of love and devotion. He decided to dedicate more time to absorb himself in the ancient practice of Kirtan and discovered the beauty of mantra. Radhika is devoted to helping people, whether it be from an existing yoga or spiritual background or to those with limited or no exposure to the practices. His aim is to help you to feel more fulfilled through mantra meditation and a holistic way of living; deeply connecting the mind, body and soul. Radhika Das also helps to run ‘Kirtan London’, a project which aims to make sacred mantra music accessible and relevant to a wider audience, including schools, mental health institutions and outdoor events. Radhika is joined by: Ananda Monet (Kartals), Keli Kanana (Kartals), Michael G (Acoustic Guitar), Jai Nitai (Bass Guitar), Radha London Isvara (Violin), Kavi Chandra (Mridanga), Kalindi (BVox 4 & Bansuri), Ekadasi (Kartals), Tadas (Saxophone). 24
World Yoga Festival 2021 - Official Programme
Vibha Selvaratnam trained in
Bharatanatyam from a very early age from her mother Kiran Ratna. Her outstanding talent has propelled her onto the international dance scene. She is regularly invited to perform at the NADA Nrityotsava at the VRC Academy of Music & Dance in India as well as performing throughout the UK. She has been highly praised for the choreographic innovation shown in her works such as Nayika and experimental collaborations with The Fusion Project. Vibha has co-choreographed and performed in many productions with India Dance Wales, most recently taking the lead role in the dance drama “Shakuntala”. She heads India Dance South West (a branch of India Dance Wales est. in 1993) and continues to choreograph and perform regularly and is involved with collaborations to explore her art form further.
Jesse Bannister leads a concert of Indian rāga music on saxophone and tabla; evolving into an ambient musical mood alongside Guitar and Bass. Jesse’s music invites you to a mystical abode thru the ancient Indian musical form of rāga, ambient world beats and improvisation.
From a mixed-race background of Indian and white British heritage, Jesse is a worldrenowned Indian classical saxophonist and sought-after composer. ‘Rāga: The Yoga of Sound’: An interactive workshop to connect you to the spaciousness of Vedic Sound, using sound yoga exercises and raga knowledge. The exercises will allow you to use your bodies and voices to tune up to your inner voice and open the door to a place of peace and wellness. Jesse will also demonstrate how any instrument can play ragas and will lead the group through sound meditations using his live voice and saxophone and retuned piano recordings. You can listen, sing or both.
