Mantra & Sound Bath on the Mat w/ Heather Irene Smith & Paul Gaeta

Discover the profound connection between sound, movement, and consciousness in this mantra and sound bath-infused Bhakti Yoga class. Mantras, powerful sound vibrations originating from ancient traditions, can be used to cultivate inner peace, enhance focus, and deepen your connection to Source and Self.

  • Discover the profound connection between sound and consciousness in this mantra-infused All-Levels Slow Flow Bhakti Yoga class.

    Mantras, powerful sound vibrations originating from ancient traditions, can be used to cultivate inner peace, enhance focus, and deepen your connection to the divine or Source. Heather Irene and Paul Gaeta will weave sound through voice and instruments with movement to create a source of medicine for the body, mind, and spirit. 

    This workshop will be experiential and guide you through:

  • A mantra-themed All-Levels Bhakti Yoga class, guided by Paul’s live music of ​20 different instruments including Native American flutes (that he makes himself), bowls, gongs, shakers​, percussion instruments, and other indigenous instruments from South America

  • Singing/chanting together with others, guided by Heather Irene on the harmonium

  • Yoga philosophy in relation to mantra

    You will leave with:

  • A powerful experience of voice, live music and movement

  • An introduction to Sanskrit mantras and their holistic power

  • Knowledge of local kirtan (musical mantra) artists and future opportunities to chant with others

  • Inner attunement- leave feeling rested, attuned, aligned


    Cost: $45-     Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org.

For more information on Heather Irene, please see her teacher profile here!
She teaches weekly donation-based Gentle flow on Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm and Vinyasa Flow on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am. For more information on Paul, please see his Instagram here.

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Refund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:

  • A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
  • If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

Please create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Late Policy: Doors will close at the workshop start time. We encourage you to arrive at least 15 minutes before the workshop start time to ensure there is ample time to park, check in and settle in to your space. We do have a 10 minute grace period, and we encourage you to call the studio to let us know if you are running behind. If you are later than 10 minutes after the start of the workshop, there is a chance you will not be able to enter and no refund will be given. 
Capacity: Please note: Some workshops will fill to capacity of 28 students.

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