Chanting, Meditation, and Winter Solstice Ritual (JA2E26)
Jai Uttal, Frank Ostaseski, Nubia Teixeira and Prajna Brianna Vieira
December 19, 2026
Registration closes at 5:30pm (Pacific Time) on December 19, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Please read Important Notes below.*
Program to be held on the land only
Description:
The great love, joy, and sacred light that this season celebrates are found within our own hearts. During our time together, we will use the powerful and sublime blend of chanting and meditation to carry us from the frenzy of “holiday mind” to the ocean of the awakened heart. This uplifting evening will include chanting (call and response) and meditation, and we will conclude with a beautiful candlelight ritual to honor the winter solstice.
Together we’ll experience the nourishment of interconnection as we practice and pray in community for the healing of our world. We’ll also share the innate joy that is uncovered when we collectively chant (and dance, if you feel moved to do so).
Sliding Scale Rates: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.**
Benefactor – $150
Sustainer – $108
Basic – $60
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, Young Adult) – $30
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial scholarships, may be available for in-person programs. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
*Important Notes:
On-Land Attendance
- The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center in the Great Hall.
- This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.
COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.
Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:
- NO REFUNDS.
- Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior
About the Teachers
Jai Uttal
Jai Uttal, grammy nominee, kirtan artist, and world music pioneer has been a leading influence in the Bhakti tradition for over 50 years. Jai considers devotion to be the core of his musical and spiritual life, and he whole-heartedly shares his passionate heart through his voice and songs. Jai creates a safe environment for people […]
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Frank Ostaseski
Frank Ostaseski is an internationally-respected Buddhist teacher and visionary co-founder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute. He has lectured at Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, leading corporations like Google and Apple Inc., and teaches at major spiritual centers around the globe. Frank is the 2018 recipient of the prestigious […]
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Nubia Teixeira
Nubia is the founder of the Bhakti Nova School of Yoga and the author of the book Yoga and The Art of Mudras and of the instructional CD, Pranayama: May Breath Be Our Prayer. She has dedicated the past 30 years of her life to the “art-science-philosophy & practice” of Yoga and via her personal […]
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Prajna Brianna Vieira
Prajna Brianna Vieira has taught yoga āsana, yogic philosophy, and bhakti yoga for over 20 years. A lifelong musician and dancer, she studies and performs kirtan (traditional Hindu chanting music), Odissi classical Indian dance, harikatha (storytelling), and ballet, both locally and internationally. She is especially known for her work with kirtan artists Jai Uttal, Ben […]
Learn more about Prajna Brianna VieiraCategories : Event/Program, Half Day or Less, Hide End Date, On-land