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Ashraya
"We are seven friends who share a love for kirtan, sacredmusic and the bhakti tradition. We are honoured to
play our kirtan weekly at The Mantra Room on the GoldCoast. We also share our music at retreats, kirtan events and
sacred music festivals both locally and nationally.
"From harmonium chants to gorgeous acoustic candlelightkirtans and guided meditation soundscapes to “rock out
kirtan parties" mixed with touches of country, indierock/pop and groovy world fusions. Kirtan brings us joy and
we find happiness sharing it with everyone we meet."
Madya Lila ... Lead Vocals, HarmoniumRadha Krishna Das ... Lead Vocals, Guitar
Nitai ... Guitar, BassJay ... Drums
Wayne ... Guitar, BassKalindi ... Vocals, Keyboard
Sita ... Vocals, Percussion
Who Are Ashraya?
The Mantra Room 2010 2016House Band at The Mantra Room on the Gold Coast
Plays regularly at The Mantra Room, Brisbane
Yoga Day Festival 2015, 2016Headlining kirtan artists for Yoga Day Festival
Deepavali Fair, Parramatta Park 2014, 2015, 2016Main Stage performances and in meditation marquee
India Tour 2015Meditation, yoga wisdom and kirtan at events, schools and retreats
in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Odisha
Darwin Kirtan Yoga Retreat 2016Offered spiritual talks, kirtan and daily meditations
Gokula House Yoga & Meditation Retreat 2015Guest artists at a yoga retreat in Melbourne
Griffith University 2015Special guest kirtan artists for a campus event
Bond University 2015Meditation, and kirtan performance for students
Gig Experience
Kirtan Leaders
Long time Bhakti yoga practitioner andharmonium artist, Madya Lila is known for herangelic voice and has helped the band gain
recognition for skilfully combining the ancientmantras of yoga with the rhythms and melodies
of the modern world. Raised in a family ofyogis, yoga has been a part of Madya Lila's lifefrom birth. She enjoys sharing her lifelong love
Madya Lila
Radha Krishna DasRadha Krishna Das has been a student andpractitioner of yoga philosophy and the yogalifestyle for the past 35 years. His personalspiritual journey began as a teen when hebegan questioning the cause of theinequalities and suffering that are obvious inthe world. In 1978 he had the great fortune tomeet his Guru or spiritual teacher, JagadGuru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsawho kindly introduced him to the unparalleledtreasure of the complete yoga system andwho expertly guides him in his personaljourney of selfdiscovery. Radha Krishna Dasis inspired to share the profound yogawisdom, teachings and practices with otherindividuals who can apply them in their ownpersonal lives to optimize their physical,mental and spiritual wellbeing.
of kirtan, meditation, asanas and the deeperspiritual practices the yoga tradition has to offer.
WAYNEGuitarist.
A self taught musician andGeorge Harrison fan,Wayne believes whole
heartedly in the practice ofmantra meditation for
successfully weathering thestorms of life.
KALINDIVocalist &Multipassionate Musician.With a tender heart and asweet, enchanting voice,Kalindi has blossomed sincesinging with Ashraya. Herdesire to share her loveof kirtan with others hashelped her to developmusically and overcome herinnate shyness.
NITAIElectric, acoustic & bass
guitar.His musical artistry and
flawless rhythm stems froma life long love of guitar.Inspired by the peace thatkirtan brings to his life, hethrives off seeing othersbenefit from kirtan.
SITAVocalist
& PercussionBringing sweetness anddepth with her rich tones,
Sita's vocals assist inguiding the audience tointeract with the kirtan.Carefree and kind bynature, Sita's relaxed
energy brings lightnessand joy to everyone she
meets.
JAYJedi drummer and
master percussionist.A natural drummer fromthe age of 5, Jay is theheartbeat of Ashraya. Aprofessional musicianturned kirtan envoi, Jayenjoys seeing people letgo of their worries with
kirtan.
Our Music
Websitewww.Ashraya.band/ourmusic
Soundcloud/AsharyaBand
What We OfferKirtan Performance / Crowd Inclusive Music Workshop
Live kirtanKirtan is the very heart and soul of all that we do – on and off stage. We loveto offer kirtan with melodies, mantras and tempos to suit the audience, timeand place. Experienced in music styles ranging from Indian influence to
modern day indiepop, we love to offer music that induces bothcontemplation and peacefulness, as well as light hearted and euphoric
dance.
Meditation and YogaNidraHeart Warming Guided Meditations
A great way to sooth restless minds and prepare an audience for kirtan andyoga, we offer a variety of 1545min guided meditations including mindawareness, mantrabreath and yoganidra. Definitely a favourite of thepublic, we create a lilting, tranquil atmosphere that takes the audience to
another world.
Yoga Dance SoundscapeAn Exploration of Yoga Through Movement
An invitation to delve into the world of transcendental sound by pairing it upwith yoga inspired movements. From kirtan yogaflow to guided devotionaldancing, our yoga soundscape workshops are fun, dynamic and uplifting.
Yoga PhilosophyTalks and live Q & A’s on ancient yoga wisdom for modern living
Radha Krishna Das has built a reputation for being able to communicatethe complex concepts of bhakti yoga in a way that is applicable and
relatable to everyday living. The wisdom he shares helps people to integratethe transformative insights of yoga into their lives in a way that allows
people to start living the yoga lifestyle without delay.
Ashraya is a Sanskritword meaning shelter. In
the beautiful, heart-warming mantras sung
in kirtan, we find ourshelter from the storms
of life. We love sharingthe joy of kirtan with our
community.
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Websitewww.Ashraya.Band
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