Raising the Consciousness

produces healing, music events and media projects that provide simple solutions for conscious living. Our mission is to inspire Global Change through Individual Action.
Raising the Consciousness, the radio show, aired for two and a half years on AM950, which at the time was the Minnesota affiliate of Air America, as well as on Contact Talk Radio, which broadcasts via the internet and satellite radio throughout the world. You may now listen to shows on our archive page.
The show is hosted by Susan Shehata of Shift Home & Lifestyle and Colleen Buckman of Fair Trade Om, with additional production by Keith Helke of Shift Home & Lifestyle.

The segments include:

  • Voices For the Mother: the artist's voice as a path to change
  • Integration: education and tips for integrating healing and awareness into our daily lives
  • Space Guru: how to simplify and adapt our external environment to meet our internal needs and life goals
  • Raising the Consciousness is here to inspire, uplift and educate. We gather potent guests, live performers and useful information so that people can live closer to their dreams and remember that this life is our creation.

    Sitara & Kalyani with Pavan Kumar

    An Evening of Kirtan with Dave Stringer and Special Guest Joni Allen


    David Stringer Minneapolis Minnesota

    Sunday, April 29th

    Doors open at 7pm; Show 7:30pm

    Lake Harriet Spiritual Community
    4401 Upton Avenue South
    Minneapolis, MN 55410


    $25 in Advance
    $28 at the Door


    Buy Tickets
    for An Evening of Kirtan with Dave Stringer and Special Guest Joni Allen


    Also Featuring Sitara & Kalyani with Pavan Kumar and Kirtan Path



    Dave Stringer has been widely profiled in publications all over the world as one of the most innovative artists of the new Kirtan movement. Stringer’s sound marries the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sensibility of American gospel. 

    An articulate and engaging public speaker, Stringer probes the dilemmas of the spirit with a wry and unorthodox sense of humor. His work intends to create a modern and participatory theatrical experience out of the ancient traditions of kirtan and yoga, open to a multiplicity of interpretations, and accessible to all.

    “A volcano of a voice! Stringer transported us to another time and place.  His fiery, soulful voice gave the entire room a feeling of a down-home gospel jam and one could not help but sing along.”  
    – LA Yoga Magazine

    This event is a Pre-Bhakti Fest Concert. Bhakti Fest is coming to the Midwest for the first time this summer. Dave Stringer joins other kirtan greats as a headliner of an amazing weekend festival. This concert is a sneak peak, which also features two Minneapolis based bands that will be playing at Bhakti Fest.

    directions to Lake Harriet Spiritual Community



    View Larger Map



    Bhakti Fest Midwest


    The epic yoga and kirtan festival from California is coming to the Midwest!

    3-days of kirtan, yoga classes, and workshops from the leading teachers and artists in their field. More info: http://bhaktifest.com/

    Order tickets via Eventbrite

    For $25 off your Bhakti Fest ticket type in the code: 2012sitara

    Bhakti Fest 2012 Midwest