Harmonium 101:
A Hands-On Introduction to the Heartbeat of Bhakti Music
with Jen Lo
April 6, 2025
Come explore the resonant and heart-stirring Indian instrument, the harmonium. This 3-hour workshop begins and ends with kirtan (call-and-response group chanting) and offers a hands-on introduction to this soulful instrument. You'll learn a brief history of the harmonium and how it arrived in India, gain an overview of Bhakti yoga and mantra, and take a close look at the instrument’s mechanics — learning how it works and how to position your body in relation to the keyboard. With guided instruction, you'll practice playing a simple mantra and build confidence in bringing music into your own practice.
Details:
Sunday | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(3) Continuing Ed. Units
$45 Investment
BYC // Granary Ave. Studio
This workshop is open to all, whether you're new to the harmonium, a teacher interested in leading mantra in your classes, or an experienced kirtan singer looking for new melodies. Shared practice harmoniums will be provided, making it an accessible opportunity to explore before committing to your own instrument. By the end, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the harmonium, its role in devotional music, and the ability to play one song with confidence. Upon successful completion, yoga teachers may apply these (3) hours toward BYC’s 300-Hr Advanced Yoga Studies Program or Yoga Alliance continuing education hours.
What to Bring:
Water bottle
Journal & pen
Altar item (any item that represents devotion to you, returned to owner)
Harmonium if you own one (not required)
About Jen:
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Jen Lo
(E-RYT 500, YACEP)
Jen loves to teach with devotion to enliven creativity. Her vinyasa classes incorporate Sanskrit chanting, functional asana sequencing, and practical application of yoga philosophy. Her yin classes live at the confluence of modern day neuroscience and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She holds a deep reverence for Yoga as an Indian and South Asian practice with deep cultural traditions. In Jen's classes, one can expect a clear theme, accessible sequence, and opportunity for challenge—delivered with care and warmth.
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