Asheville Yoga Festival 2018

Merge the heart-opening qualities of bhakti yoga with the sensuality and
vitality of asana. This deep and playful flow practice includes storytelling
from the mythical world of yoga, soul-stirring kirtan, graceful vinyasa
sequences, imaginative meditations, and evocative live music. Some
experience with yoga is recommended. Sean and the band have guided
this workshop at festivals and conferences across the country
including sold-out attendance at The Yoga Journal Conference
and Bhakti Fest.

​Watch this video to get a feel for the Bhakti on the Mat Experience​​​

Merge the heart-opening qualities of bhakti yoga with the sensuality and
vitality of asana. This deep and playful flow practice includes storytelling
from the mythical world of yoga, soul-stirring kirtan, graceful vinyasa
sequences, imaginative meditations, and evocative live music. Some
experience with yoga is recommended. Sean and the band have guided
this workshop at festivals and conferences across the country
including sold-out attendance at The Yoga Journal Conference
and Bhakti Fest.

​Watch this video to get a feel for the Bhakti on the Mat Experience​​​

Explore one of the most ancient and powerful forms of yoga- the yoga of sound vibration. Learn about how sound has been utilized to shift consciousness in cultures around the world as well as in the science and medical fields. Experience a special morning 'vocal vinyasa' yoga singing practice designed to help you tune the instrument of your body-- creating deeper resonance, suppleness, and power in your voice. Experience a playful rhythm session guided by Gwendolyn to help you get in touch with your inner drummer. And savor the power of delightfully bringing song and dance together to awaken joy and brighten your soul. No singing or musical experience is necessary.

This all-levels session will begin with a brief presentation of Bhakti that can apply to all practitioners (including atheists and free thinkers.) From there we will move through a vinyāsa sequence that gently strengthens and lengthens all the major muscle groups of the body, followed by a gentle yin sequence that follows the major anatomy trains (back, medial, lateral and frontal lines.) After śavāsana, we will move into a kīrtan with universal mantras for peace and empowerment and end with Nāda Yoga (a deep listening meditation.)