Kirtan with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band sponsored by The Evergreen Yoga Club and Common Bread.
Madrona MindBody is ecstatic to host Sean Johnson and his talented Wild Lotus Band. For one night only, Port Townsend's hottest dance and movement space will sway to inspirational kirtan as well as a prana flow yoga class taught by Cosetta Romani (trained by Shiva Rea). Join us for a delightful evening of yoga, kirtan, and devotional chanting.
SCHEDULE
5:00 – 6:30pm All Levels Prana Yoga Class with Cosetta Romani - accompanied by Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band
7:00 – 8:30pm Kirtan Concert with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band
Class and Kirtan: $30 advance, $35 day of
Kirtan only: $20 advance, $25 day of
Class only: $15 advance, $20 day of
Advance registration recommended. Advance registration closes at noon on Friday, March 12th.
BHAKTI-FEST PRE-PARTY
8 Limbs welcomes guest teacher & kirtan musician Sean Johnson and his talented Wild Lotus Band back to Seattle for an evening of inspirational hatha yoga and kirtan. Come and experience a special live music class taught by Melina Meza, help 8 Limbs director Anne Phyfe Palmer blow out some candles for her 40th birthday, and then join Sean and band for kirtan, devotional chanting.
SCHEDULE
5:00 – 6:30pm All Levels Flow Yoga Class with Melina Meza accompanied by Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band
6:30 – 7:00pm Cut the Cake for Anne Phyfe’s 40th Birthday
7:00 – 8:30pm Kirtan with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band
Class and Kirtan: $35 advance, $40 day of
Kirtan only: $25 advance, $30 day of
Class only: $20 advance, $25 day of
Note: Last time Sean and band visited 8 Limbs the yoga class to live music filled to capacity. Advance registration recommended (plus, it’s cheaper!). Advance registration closes at noon on Saturday, March 13.
THE BIG SOAK in New Orleans
Friday April 2- Sunday April 4
A Soul Soaked Weekend Of Yoga, Singing, and Community in New Orleans
Join visiting yogis from all over the country for a down-home weekend of soulful vinyasa yoga with our dear friends Dana Flynn and Ali Kramer from Laughing Lotus Yoga- SF and NYC, chanting and live music with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band, rhythm play with Gwendolyn Colman, and lagniappe garden parties and excursions. The Big Soak was founded by Dana as a way to gather yoga family together in beautiful New Orleans to celebrate life.
$108
Sean and the band are the first kirtan band to ever be invited to play the world renowned New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Headliners include: Simon and Garfunkel, Pearl Jam, Van Morrison, Widespread Panic, BB King, Gipsy Kings, Elvis Costello, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker, Allman Brothers Band, My Morning Jacket, Dr. John, The Black Crowes, Steel Pulse, Baaba Maal, George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic, Blind Boys of Alabama, Wayne Shorter, The Neville Brothers and many more......
May 29-30 Sean and the band return to Cologne where they played the 2008 German Yoga Conference. Sean will also be teaching a special chanting workshop for teachers.
Wild Lotus Yoga and Celtic Journeys Ireland present:
June 3-9th
A Spiritual Journey to Ireland
Guided by Mary Meighan, Irish native and founder of Celtic Journeys;
Sean Johnson, musician and founder of Wild Lotus Yoga and Soul School.
Joined by traditional musicians, singers and storytellers.
An invitation to nourish your soul and step into the ancient and living tradition of Celtic spirituality in its native land. Journey through the enchanting countryside, stand on storied sacred sites and experience the sense of presence and natural beauty. Savor the contemplative spirit of this magical island, as well as taste the joyful spirit of Irish culture through ritual, story-telling, poetry, music, and more. Center, meditate, roam, journal, sing, dance, feed your spirit. Let the Celtic imagination coax you on an inner journey.
Double Bill Of Kirtan with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band and Wah!
July 8-11th. Gathering in the gorgeous mountains of Colorado with world class instructors Aadil Palkhivala, Chandra Easton, Mark Whitwell, Tias Little, Amy Ippoliti, Alanna Kaivalya, Diego Del Sol, Scott Blossom, Richard Freeman, and more. Kirtan sponsored by Bhakti Fest. Date and time TBA
September 9-12. Bhakti Fest is a four day music festival celebrating devotion through chanting, yoga, meditation and community. Other kirtan artists playing include Jai Uttal, Krishna Das, Deva Premal, Dave Stringer, Wah!, Donna DeLory, David Newman, MC Yogi, Gaura Vani and As Kindred Spirits, Girish, Wade Morissette, Dasi Karnamrita, Shantala, and many, many more. Visit website for all the details!
The Ojai Yoga Crib is a sweet festival of yoga and a yoga pilgrimage. Built on the rich Spiritual Tradition of the Ojai Valley, the yoga sessions, meditations, and evening events take place in some of the most historically significant and sacred spots in the Valley. 2009 teachers included Sarah Powers, Sean Johnson, Jill Miller and Chandra Easton, Uma Goswami, Saul David Raye, Patricia Sullivan, Jason Crandell, Katchie Ananda, Laura Tyree and Erich Schiffmann. 2010 lineup to be announced soon.
November 12-14th. Details TBA