Kula Yoga Fest

7:00am EDT

Be Still My Heart Morning Meditation, Breathwork & Intention setting on the Lake

Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT

Laura and Andrea met on retreat just two and a half years ago and were instant Besties! Take a seat by the majestic Lake Ogontz and feel the power of being gently held and guided as we move through intention setting, guided breathwork, and a grounding presence & peace meditation.

Presenters

Andrea Baker

Licenced Mental Health Councelor, National Certified Counselor, New Dimensions Alchemy

I am a kind, empathetic, and creative individual with a deep passion for helping others. Nature is my sanctuary, and I am happiest when I am outdoors, whether it's skiing down mountains, riding the waves while surfing, or exploring the trails on my mountain bike. I find solace and... Read More →

Laura Erickson

Festival Director, Theta Healer, 500 hr. YogaTeacher, Heart Centered Leader, Mountain Kula Yoga

Laura is the founder and owner of Mountain Kula Yoga & Director of the Annual Kula Yoga Fest. After a 20 year career in apparel design in the outdoor & ski industry, her love of yoga, ayurveda, and holistic healing led her to launch Mountain Kula Yoga in 2021.
Laura was first introduced to yoga in 2005 while designing technical outerwear at Eastern Mountain Sports in Peterborough, NH. It was there that she learned the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga from former employee and co-worker, Robert Moses. Continuing to deepen her Ashtanga practice... Read More →

Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
Boathouse Deck

Meditation, Meditation

Level All Levels
Inclement Weather Location Ogontz Hall

9:30am EDT

Still Waters — The Pause Morning Meditation on the Lake Deck

Saturday July 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am EDT

Boathouse Deck

There is nowhere else you need to be right now.
Join us on the deck overlooking the lake for a gentle guided morning meditation to ease you into your Saturday at Camp Kula. Let the stillness of the water, the morning air, and the sounds of nature hold you as you drop in, clear your mind, and open your heart for the beautiful day ahead.
The pause is where the magic lives. This is traditional meditation stripped back to its purest form, posture, breath, presence. No noise, no effort, just you finally getting out of your own way and remembering how grounded and powerful you already are.
All levels welcome. Just bring yourself.

Presenters

Megan Mackenzie

Certified Hypnobreathwork® Specialist, Author, The Connected Woman

Megan Mackenzie has spent over 20 years navigating a profound inward journey toward emotional healing and identity upgrades, a path sparked by the tragedy of losing both of her parents to suicide. This early life challenge forced her to face the delicate balance of life and emotions... Read More →

Saturday July 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Boathouse Deck

Meditation, Meditation

Inclement Weather Location Boat House

7:00am EDT

Bhakti by The Lake Mantra Meditation

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

Boathouse Deck

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