Yoga Vacation ProgramApril 10 — 13, 2026
Singing from the Heart
Bhakti Yoga Retreat with Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band
Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band
Come experience a soul-nourishing journey into the heart of devotion through the rich practices of kirtan, mantra, sacred song, and storytelling. This program offers a vibrant, inclusive space to explore the transformative power of Bhakti Yoga. Participants will be invited to connect deeply with their voices, breath, and hearts through communal singing, introspective practices, and creative expression.
Join us to:
– Sing your heart out and let the power of collective voices resonate, lifting your heart to new heights.
– Feel the warmth of spiritual connection and inner peace as you delve into heartfelt expressions of devotion.
– Awaken the sacred archetypes and energies of ancient deities, bringing their wisdom and power into your life.
– Unleash your creativity and express your innermost thoughts and feelings through words, music, and movement
– Let go of inhibitions and rediscovering the pure, childlike delight in rhythmic expression.
– Celebrate the awakening of the unique voice and creative potential of your authentic self.
– Let the gentle, harmonious sounds carry you into a state of deep peace and tranquility
Each session is designed to awaken joy, foster connection, and deepen spiritual practice—whether you’re new to chanting or a seasoned kirtan lover. Through call-and-response chanting, mythic storytelling, and guided reflection, Seán and the band create an atmosphere where song becomes prayer, and community becomes sanctuary, in a celebration of the heart’s capacity to open, heal, and sing.
Offered as 3 satsangs and 3 workshops (subject to change).
The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 8pm satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with a 90-minute noon workshop on the last day of the program. Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.
Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band (Alvin Young, Narada Wise, Chris Rosser, and Shannon Reilley) merge conscious lyrics, sacred chants from the spiritual traditions of yoga and beyond, and New Orleans roots, rock, gospel, and global grooves to create a universal style of cross-cultural spiritual music. They are known for creating interactive, soul-stirring songs to dance and sing along with as well as to grieve and heal. Their music has appeared on several Putumayo World Music albums, and they are the first mantra music band to play The New Orleans Jazz Festival. Their latest album Mystery was named one of the best albums in Louisiana music by Offbeat Magazine.
Seán relishes creating a playful, tender, brave space for people to open their hearts and voices, and embrace their innate creativity. Seán is also a respected yoga teacher and community leader who teaches at festivals and conferences around the U.S,. He is the director of The Asheville Yoga Center and curator of AYC’s “Teaching From The Heart” 200 Hour Teacher Training and “Kindling The Flame” 300 Hour Program.r-yoga series, and co-facilitates Celtic Spirituality retreats in Ireland each year.
“The much-beloved band evoke, conjure and celebrate that universally felt yet impossible-to-define essence that lies at the heart of all things, what Bob Marley once called “a natural mystic, flowing through the air.” — Alan DiPerna (Rolling Stone)
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