Kula Yoga Fest

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7:00am EDT

Sunday July 26, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT

Mantra meditation is a simple practice with real depth. It works through repetition, attention, and relationship with sound. At its core, it is less about effort and more about returning to something steady and familiar.
In this meditation, I introduce mantra in a way that is practical and accessible, grounded in lived experience rather than abstraction. We approach the practice with a sense of curiosity and openness, allowing it to feel less like something to master and more like something to return to.
Participants experience a guided mantra meditation, using repetition as a way to settle the mind and reconnect with a quieter, more natural rhythm. The practice is simple, steady, and approachable, creating space to unplug from constant input and return to direct experience.
This session is less about refining technique and more about rediscovering a way of being with attention that feels intuitive and sustainable. Students often leave with a quieter mind, a clearer understanding of mantra, and a practice that feels both grounding and accessible in everyday life.

Presenters

Jack Utermoehl

Founder & Owner, Asivana Yoga

I'm Jack Utermoehl, an E-RYT 200 yoga teacher and YACEP with a foundation in vinyasa yoga, bhakti yoga, and kriya yoga. My journey through yoga began with a search for answers to my depression. Dedicated to the study of yoga, my practice has also led me through Advaita Vedanta and... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
Boathouse Deck

Meditation, Meditation

11:00am EDT

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT

Boathouse Deck

Immerse yourself in a unique and rejuvenating experience with our paddleboard yoga class. At the heart of this class is a strong foundation for all levels, where participants are provided with board rentals, an opening paddle talk to set the intention for the session, and detailed instructions to ensure confidence on the board.Once on the water, you will anchor down to create a serene environment for a 60-minute playful and restorative yoga asana and meditation practice. After the session, you will leave feeling empowered, refreshed and connected to the waters, ready to take on the rest of the amazing festival!

Presenters

Sharon Akers

500hr YTT, 30hr. Paddleboard Instructor, Sup Yo Adventures

Sharon is addicted to yoga and loves the outdoors and water. Yoga on a paddle board follows naturally. Her personal practice of choice on land is a vigorous Vinyasa with challenging poses. However she prefers to keep it low and slow when teaching yoga on the SUP using the paddle and... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Boathouse Deck

Nature Immersion, Nature Immersion