Kirtan is the way of Bhakti yoga, it is devotional chanting, sometimes called Ecstatic chanting. It frees the chakras, most significantly vishuddha the throat chakra, enhancing speech and freedom of expression. This type of chanting is very good at releasing emotional stress, guilt, fear, anger, jealousy and other strong emotions. Singing in this way uplifts the mood and calms the mind to a point where meditation is easily achieved.