You don’t have to call yourself “spiritual” to love Ellen Arthur’s
voice and harmonium melodies. By the end of this episode—when Ellen shares a mantra to the sound of her harmonium—you’ll see why her music transcends labels and touches the soul.
In this conversation, Ellen and Marianne explore:

The science behind sound healing (no, it’s not woo-woo).
Why we often resist mantras—and how surrendering to them can be deeply transformative.
How motherhood can be the most devotional practice (listen for the sweet sound of little Rafa in the background!).


Ellen also shares her journey: From growing up in a small
community in Australia, to performing in bars during her twenties, and finally embracing her devotional calling in Bali.

Episode Highlights
02:20 - What is Kirtan?
03:25 - How Ellen’s childhood spent in community influenced her spiritual path.
09:00 - “When you sing, you cannot hide”
12:40 - Ellen’s favorite mantra: From resistance to surrender.
18:15 - From performing in bars to devotional singing: Ellen’s
Bhakti calling.
22:05 - Where motherhood and bhakti intersect.
25:40 - How years of asana, meditation, and singing helped Ellen during childbirth.
30:10 - Can people taper off medication thanks to kirtan?
35:00 - Lose yourself—or heal yourself—in Bali.
40:15 - Ellen shares the teachers’ invocation: Meet her harmonium and hear her voice.
💫 Goosebumps guaranteed: Head to minute 40:15 for
Ellen’s teachers’ invocation, where her soulful voice and harmonium create a magical moment.

We hope you enjoy this introduction to kirtan and Ellen’s
extraordinary gift. 
Let her music inspire you this season!

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