“Kirtan with Astrud immerses the mind in a sea of sacred sound and melts open the heart. Her voice, music and mantras embody a love and devotion that touches the deep places within where communion with the Divine is possible. ”
— Swami Ramananda
“A majestic voice with a deeply sweet devotional resonance lacing ancient mantras with the reeds of her harmonium. Rooted in Bhakti tradition, her poetic legato creates a celestial pathway to unfurling the heart. ”
— Stacy Pancake
“I have known Astrud for decades. In all that time she has taught from her heart with skill and compassion that takes care of the individual needs of her students. Astrud has had a thorough Yoga education in the lineage of Krishnamacharya, our source scholar, the teacher of teachers, and is highly qualified to teach you Yoga in a way that is right for you. Please study with Astrud if that is your good fortune.”
— Mark Whitwell
“Astrud’s Kirtan is filled with a fiery passion that draws us uninhibitedly into the practice of Bhakti Yoga with love and a heart filled with feelings. As a student AND as a teacher Astrud never stops her explorations into the soul and path of devotion.”
— Jai Uttal
“Astrud radiates that rare thing, an open optimism and genuine caring rooted in gritty reality. ”
