#88 – Keen on Yoga Podcast with Krishna Das

The journey started in the late 60’s, Krishna Das
met spiritual seeker Ram Dass. He traveled across the
country with Ram Dass as his student. And was captivated by
the stories of his recent trip to India where he had met the
legendary guru Neem Karoli Baba, known to most as
Maharaj-ji. 

Finally, following his heart, in August 1970, Krishna Das
left behind his dreams of being a rock star and made his way
to meet this remarkable Being. Basking in the love of
Maharaj-ji in the three years that followed, KD’s heart was
drawn to the practice of Bhakthi Yoga – the yoga of devotion
and after two and a half years with Maharaj-ji, he returned to
USA – alas, six months after his return, word came that
Maharaj-ji had died.


“I will sing for you in the west” he had promised his
beloved Guru in his own heart. This did not come
easily. If you listen to KD in one of his many workshops or
read his book ‘Chants of a Life Time’ you will know that it
took almost 20 years for KD to sing with groups of people around
the USA. In his book Chants of a life time, KD writes about his
journey over all the years. If you would like to know more
straight from Krishna Das himself, we invite you to read his
book.


KD TODAY


In 1994, he started leading chant at Jivamukti Yoga Center, NYC.
Over the years, he continued chanting, developing his signature
style, fusing traditional kirtan of the east with western
harmonic and rhythmic sensibilities. The audiences have been
ever growing. With a remarkably soulful voice that touches
the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna
Das – known to friends, family, and fans as simply KD, has been
called yoga’s “rock star.”  He has taken the
call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into
concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the
best-selling western chant artist of all time.


KD now travels the world sharing his kirtan practice
and wonderful stories of his life, of Maharaji-ji, of his
life on the Path, and discusses bringing chanting into our
lives through retreats and workshops.


To date, KD has released 16 well received albums, including Live
Ananda (released January 2012)  that was nominated for a
Grammy in the Best New Age album category.


In February 2013, Krishna Das performed at the Grammy awards in
Los Angeles, CA streamed online to millions of viewers. The
award-winning film ‘One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das’
has been in over 100 US cities, over 10 countries worldwide and
is available on DVD everywhere.


In 2014 the Kirtan Wallah Foundation was formed. This 501c3 is
dedicated to spreading the teachings of KD’s guru and spiritual
teacher, Neem Karoli Baba, Lovingly called Maharjji, his
teachings can be summed up by his saying:


‘Love Everyone. Serve Everyone. Remember God”


To visit the website click here.


IG: @krishnadasmusic


YouTube: Krishna Das Music