Welcome
Tusen Takk, a thousand thanks for visiting!
KariTauring.com began in 1999 as an archive of my writings, videos, recordings, and programs. From 2023 onward it is all about what I am doing now, in this transition moment of human history. Iron age music, Old Norse spirituality, performance, teaching, and community leadership combine to give access to root culture for all who are interested!​​​
Books from Nordic Moon Press
Just approved for global distribution! In workbook style, learn to embody the younger futhark, ponder the stories connected to them, and observe how we are in a similar cultural and global shift as those who used this ancient script over 1300 years ago.
What began as a second edition of the popular book The Runes: A Human Journey (published in 2007 and now out of print), has developed into a work which effectively replaces Tauring’s original publication. more...
The Day Begins at Sunset is Kari Tauring’s first collection of poetry. Written just before and during the Pandemic Shutdown and uprisings for Justice in Minneapolis. The poems move from dark and questioning to hopeful and pro-active.
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This workbook written in 2010 was intended to accompany Kari's workshops and teaching of Völva Stav, her original system of embodiment and Norse spiritual practice.
Available above as an e-book - free pdf @ Germanic Mythology.com
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Kari's Recordings with Omnium Records
Los is the light half of the year. Kari Tauring and Drew Miller mark the culmination of their 8-year journey together into Nordic tradition with two albums: Ljos (Light) and Svart (Dark).
Free album booklet
Kari Tauring and Drew Miller mark the culmination of their 8-year journey together into Nordic tradition with two albums: Ljos (Light) and Svart (Dark).
Free album booklet
Traditional songs and original poems from Minnesota, Norway & Sweden about water sprites and shape shifting bears.
Runes, rhythm and breath tell the stories of the Northlands.
Free album booklet
Völva Songs includes pieces sung in Votic, Icelandic, Norwegian and English that are as sweet as a lullaby and frightening as a Valkyrie.
Free album booklet
A remastered and expanded edition of the 1999 original..."a gentle, positive pagan celebration of the season, with songs that are lovingly composed. ” All Music Guide
Song lyrics and chord charts
YouTube Channels
Kari's Pandemic video projects through Norway House, Minneapolis 2020 - 2022 including "Alone Together" dance series with Carol Sersland!
Exercises and interviews with Kari Tauring about Völva Stav, her original system of staff use to embody the world tree, access ancestor memory, and to view and heal öorlog.
Manual Free pdf
Manual e-book
Kari Tauring and Carol Sersland - exploring the intersection of runes in the body and traditional folk dance along with ancient and traditional stories, songs, movement, and community celebration.
Made possible through FY2011 Folk and Traditional Arts grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment as voted on by the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008
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This channel contains performances, dance instruction, cultural educations, behind the scene out takes, and even an excerpt from "Alt for Norge" Norwegian reality show.
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The original Kari Tauring channel has music videos, excerpts from performances, photo collages, interviews, and the original audition video for "Alt for Norge."
