A heart-opening Kirtan. Fueled by sacred chanting, blissful melodies, and mesmerizing world class musicians.

SHAKTIPAT is a Kirtan band devoted to raising the collective consciousness, uplifting our children, opening hearts, and chanting with wild devotion, bringing communities together in unity and love.

Rev. Kim Lesley, vocals, harmonium & drums is a professional musician, offering Kirtan for over 25 years in NYC at multiple yoga and spiritual healing centers. This has included singing and drumming in Gaura Vani and Jahnavi Harrison’s bands and attending Kirtan for 30 years at Shri Shri Radha Govinda Temple BK, Siddha Yoga and Ananda Ashram. Rev. Kim, Jenni and Avi keep Kirtan alive Wednesday evenings at Ananda Ashram.

Priestess Jenni Shanti, vocals, has spent the majority of her life immersed in music and prayer. Her roots go back to the Siddha Yoga Ashram which laid the foundation for her spiritual path. She is devoted to Opening Hearts and Inspiring Minds.

Drummer, percussionist, author, Todd Isler has toured and studied around the globe, soaking up the flavors of Africa, India, Brazil, Japan, and many European countries. Currently, Todd co leads International Orange and The Aeolian Trio, showcasing his ability on drum set as well as hand drums. He was a winner of the Jazziz Percussion on Fire Award, and the Disc Makers Unsigned Band contest. Todd has released 5 albums as a leader, two solo albums and three with International Orange. His playing and recording experience spans genres with world class musicians. He’s also the author of the critically acclaimed book, “You Can Ta Ka Di Mi This”, which incorporates the South Indian rhythm system to ground and expand one’s beat, now in its second printing. He has utilized these concepts for master classes at The Collective in NYC, NYU, San Francisco St., and in Rio de Janeiro, and Brasilia, Brazil.