We are thrilled to invite you to start your New Year in a very unique and transformative way with the resident Kirtan Scotland band in the most beautiful country in the world - Scotland (Rough Guides 2017-2019) - all in the tranquil surroundings of an Eco-Farm. Our programme will be packed with New Years Eve Kirtan Festival and fireworks in Edinburgh, many kirtan experiences, yoga, mantra jamming session around a woodburner, walks in the Scottish countryside and amazing plant-based meals throughout!
Through the power of music, sound and meditation, you will bring light, joy, warmth and love to your inner world & be able to share this inner light with everyone you meet.
Whether you love Mantra and Kirtan already or you’ve heard about it and want to find out what the buzz is all about, this Retreat is for you! Our New Years Mantra Retreat is perfect for both - beginners & seasoned practitioners!
Free your mind, uplift and inspire your consciousness, raise vibrations and energise your body, experience great joy, sing your heart out, dance in bliss & reconnect with our true nature of love - all in one retreat.
About Kirtan Scotland
Kirtan Scotland has been broadening the horizon of Kirtan yoga (Mantras with Music) in Scotland since 2009. Band uses an eclectic blend of both traditional and modern instruments and engage eastern and western melodies to form a wide variety from meditative to energetic. In 2013 we went on the North of Scotland tour tour taking Kirtan to Glenrothes, Perth, St Andrews, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Strathpeffer, Findhorn, Elgin, Fort William & Oban.
About Krishna Eco Farm
Scotland's best kept secret, Krishna Eco Farm promotes a healthy, wholesome, balanced and holistic way of living by bringing people together with the purpose of practising a simpler, more natural way of life. They aim not only to teach how to grow vegetables, but also how to grow internally and bring light within and then to radiate that light in this world.
Krishna Eco Farm holds TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and is a very highly-rated Super-host on Airbnb.
Accommodation
We have a wide range of accommodation options available varying from En-suite rooms to accommodation with shared bathrooms.
Check-in time - Tuesday 12.00pm
Check-out time - Friday, 10.00am
NB. Should you wish to arrive earlier and/or stay longer please contact us in advance.
Retreat Programme:
Tuesday, 31st Dec
12.00 - arrivals / check-in
13.00 - lunch
14.30 - Depart for Edinburgh
16.00 - Sightseeing in Edinburgh
19.00 - Hogmanay Kirtan Celebration with Vegan Dinner
23.00 - Go to Edinburgh North Bridge to watch the fireworks
00.00 - Fireworks (happy new year!)
00.15 - Depart back to the Eco Farm or Kirtan on the Bridge
01.30 - Depart back to the Eco Farm (for those those staying for the Kirtan)
Wednesday, 1st Jan
09.30 - Breakfast
10.30 - Free Time
12.00 - Yoga
13.30 - Lunch
15.00 - Trekking with the Alpacas
17.30 - Tea & Shortbread
18.00 - Kirtan Chillout around woodburner
20.00 - Dinner
21.00 - Mantra Film Screening
Thursday, 2nd Jan
07.15 - Yoga & Meditation
08.30 - Breakfast
10.00 - Mantra Meditation Workshop
10.30 - Kirtan Chillout: a soothing & relaxing mantra journey
12.00 - Musical Instrument Lesson & Mantra Jamming
13.30 - Lunch
14.30 - Free time / Sightseeing / Walks / Meet a Monk
17.00 - Exotic Henna, Face-painting, Try a Sari/Turban session
17.30 - Tea & Shortbread
18.00 - Kirtan Party
20.30 - Dinner
Friday, 3rd Jan
07.15 - Yoga & Meditation
08.30 - Breakfast
10.00 - Checkout
Airport Pick Up / Drop Off
Best airport to arrive is Glasgow International (GLA). Two other options are Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) or Edinburgh International Airport (EDI).
If you require airport pick up - it can be booked at the time of booking your ticket (or later).
Food
All food served is plant-based and freshly prepared at the farm and served three times a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Food includes gluten and nuts. We can't cater to any special dietary requirements.
Disclaimer
Some of the activities are dependant on the weather, after all we are in the great Scottish country side
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Best wishes,
Bhakti Yoga Scotland & Kirtan Scotland Team