In Sanskrit, “Dhvani” means sound, echo, voice, or thunder. It refers to the sound of a percussion instrument or the resonance of emptiness, but also alludes to the idea of reverberation and meaning. The root of the word hints at the act of resonating, describing the sound that carries a sense or a signal, much like words or cues do.
The Limbo Retreats program dedicated to Dhvani offers participants the opportunity to experience the sacred energy of sound in a safe, serene, and beautiful location. This energy influences the mind, body, and spirit profoundly. Through this retreat, you will explore how yoga and sound can balance and harmonize our lives deeply.
The retreat will take place from February 14–16, 2025, at Tenuta I Cedri, Barga (LU).
Kirtan is an ancient form of mantra meditation, a component of Bhakti Yoga (the yoga of devotion), which has the power to open and purify the heart. This chanting, accompanied by musical instruments and rhythmic percussion, invites the audience to rejoice by singing, clapping, and dancing with pure devotion. In its most genuine expression, kirtan can lead to profound states of meditation, bliss, and ecstasy.
Giri is a Brazilian musician with extraordinary talent for percussion and captivating rhythms. His skill with the guitar, combined with his powerful and moving voice, creates a unique and vibrant musical experience. His greatest passion is leading Kirtan, bringing people together through the power of devotional chanting.
Tom Scharre (Tarak Mantra) has been practicing Mantra and Kirtan since 2012. A former monk on the Bhakti path, he has lived in various ashrams worldwide. For many years, he ran a yoga studio in Florence, Italy, before embarking on a journey as a traveling musician, focusing on workshops and retreats.
He is currently performing internationally in a collaborative project with handpan musician Davide Friello. Together, they combine Davide's handpan with Tom's mantra chanting and other ethnic instruments and percussion. In addition to offering mantra workshops, Tom leads Sound Baths, Kirtan, and various live musical accompaniments for yoga practices.
Born in Moscow on April 10, 1965, Dimitri completed advanced professional training courses at Siena Jazz under Pietro Tonolo. In 1998, he founded the musical research group Dinamitri Jazz Folklore, collaborating with the Congolese company Yela Wa on the exploration of the healing music traditions of the Kongo culture. Since 2001, his musical activity has focused on two main directions: applying the results of his research on traditional cultures to the music of Dinamitri Jazz Folklore and developing his solo saxophone project, Oreb.
In 2011, he participated in the Festival au Désert in Mali, and in 2012, he directed the project Azalai – Musical Caravan, performing at some of the largest festivals in Europe.
Philippo Franchini, the Musical Alchemist, is a master guitarist, composer, and kirtan singer, as well as a multi-instrumentalist and yogi.
Of Italian and American heritage, he spent many years in California. His studies and performances have taken him around the world, presenting workshops and concerts at numerous festivals, retreats, and yoga centers. He has shared the stage with artists such as Krishna Das, Deva Premal, and Jai Uttal, among others.
Between the Notes, Philippo's video series on Nada Yoga and sound healing, has reached millions of viewers. He currently resides in Tuscany.
