Get connected to your horsepower, the magic animal of your being. —The Radiance Sutras
Singing in the Renaissance
New format! Meeting dates 3rd Thursdays (6pm, on Zoom)
2026 Sessions ($250 for the year / $95 per session)
Winter • January 15, February 19 & March 19
Spring/Summer • April 16, May 21 & June 18
Fall • September 17, October 15 & November 19
Singing in the Renaissance
is designed to help you develop a sustainable daily chanting practice throughout the seasons of the year
There are three Chant Challenges per year via zoom (Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall) and chants are tailored to draw from the energy of the season, cultivating the moment in which we find ourselves
Beginners as well as experienced chanters are welcome
See our FAQ for more info
I love the way Shelly and Christina select chants with the seasons in mind. Last summer we embarked on Lakshmi with an invitation to join forces with the great energy of abundance! They asked what in your life is calling forth to flourish and bloom and wow this inquiry was right on time.
I ended up having a manifestation come to fruition right in the middle of the 40-day session.
Not only did I sync up with an art opportunity to do something I'd never done before but on a grander scale than I had ever experienced. I received a very inspired idea that changed the course of my art and the whole project came together so beautifully during my time with Lakshmi. It was powerful and lasting. And, I'm still working on this body of work because it's abundant, overflowing and flourishing.
— Niki Keenan
[We're so grateful and delighted Niki shared two of her lovely images for our site, atop the FAQ and About pages. See her extraordinary work at Seattle Art Museum and nikikeenan.com.]
How it works
What is Singing in the Renaissance?
Singing in the Renaissance is designed to make chanting more accessible, encourage daily practice, and create community around positive change.
Each 40-day Chant Challenge session (three per year) comprises three live Zoom meetings (with Christina and Shelly) to introduce and learn the chants, set intentions for the session, and support your daily practice. Meetings also provide history and background for the chants so they come alive in our imaginations, and are where you can raise questions and share discoveries.
The chants are short mantras and practicing them takes about 5-15 minutes per day. We believe that to effect significant change in our lives daily practice is required, and that in so doing we can begin to forge new pathways. These new paths can offer alternatives — replacing old ruts, habits, and spells that bind us — with fresh energy that nourishes the self and the soul, harmonizing ourselves and the world around us.
All meetings are recorded and registrants for that session receive a link to the recording via email, shortly after the meeting concludes. This allows for reviewing content at your leisure, staying abreast if you miss a meeting, or as an alternative for those who would rather not Zoom or can't attend.
These gatherings provide a circle of support as we witness and hold space for what shows up while applying the chant formulas to our daily lives, and offer us the opportunity to feel knit into life's flow instead of the mind dragging us around. Helping you sustain a daily chant practice in community is our goal.
Why chant?
Chanting can afford us entry into a dialog with the divine, particularly where ordinary words don't suffice. Regular chanting stills and focuses the mind, helping us gain equanimity, dissolve worry, and open the heart. Repeating these beautiful and meaningful mantras, i.e. singing, can help create remedies through sound and invite unseen forces to benefit and heal.
It is said that the secrets found in the ancient Vedic texts fell to the bottom of the ocean to be retrieved so humanity can apply their wisdom and help in turning from the period of darkness into a golden age. These sounds are the energy of the cosmos, offering the ability to connect with the fabric and mythology of life. We sing to the elements, to our planet, our loved ones and ourselves. With these practices we have the ability to enchant ourselves and the world.
Resources and support
We have a private Facebook group to connect with other chanters, share experiences, and pose questions. To access the group, simply friend Christina Sarver on Facebook and she'll extend you an invitation. Alternatively, you can email Christina or Shelly anytime with your questions or comments.
See our Frequently Asked Questions for additional info.
Chanting is a significant and mysterious practice. It is the highest nectar, a tonic that fully nourishes our inner being. Chanting opens the heart and makes love flow within us. —Swami Muktananda
Private Sessions
Insight and Group Sessions
Christina is available for private “Insight Sessions” to help you hone how the chants may best be applied to your unique situation or intention. Participants have found these one-on-one’s with Christina provide extremely useful guidance. She also offers individual private or group sessions if you desire chants designed specifically for your intention or situation. Email Christina for details and pricing.
