BHAKTImmersion

8 Day Bhakti Celebration in Asheville, NC

March 20 - 27, 2026

 

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Enhance your connection to Life through Bhakti yoga and kirtan. 

Sing your heart out, rekindle your soul, awaken the gods and goddesses within you, tap into your inner poet, dance like a child, feel your fingers tickle the harmonium, get your hands on a drum and find your rhythm, explore the mountain beauty of Asheville, and rejoice in the awakening of your unique voice and creativity. This 8 Day Immersion is for anyone who wants to deepen their life and steep in bhakti- the yoga of the heart.
 

Seán and the band’s 8 Day BHAKTImmersion attracts people from around the region, country, and abroad who wish to experience the inspiration of bhakti yoga in a deep, fun, integrated way. After many years in New Orleans, this year's BHAKTImmersion will take place in beautiful Asheville, NC with an opening concert at The AyurPrana Listening Room and daily sessions at Asheville Yoga Center. The sessions are educational, experiential, and help participants to empower their creativity through the arts of bhakti yoga: singing, dance, storytelling, poetry, basic music lessons, and more.

 
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Mantra Music Concert at AyurPrana Listening Room
 
The BHAKTImmersion kicks off Friday with a special mantra music concert at The AyurPrana Listening Room.
 
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Daily storytime from the mythological world of yoga told in a fun and entertaining way by Seán with live music from Alvin and Narada. Includes coloring and drawing to help awaken your intuitive connection to the stories.
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The week includes two all-levels Bhakti On The Mat classes guided by Seán with storytime and live music with Alvin & Narada. If you’d rather not practice asana, you can just rest and take in the music.
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Beginning and Intermediate Harmonium Lessons! If you don’t already have a harmonium, we will have a selection on site for sale.
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Bringing the myths to life. As adults, we sometimes lose touch with our creative spirit. The BHAKTimmersion is a place to re-ignite your playful, expressive nature.
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There will be a midweek evening gathering including buffet dinner followed by a candlelight kirtan. 
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Listen to New World Kirtan Podcast Documenting One Day at the BHAKTImmersion

A Day in New Orleans: Sean Johnson’s Bhakti Immersion!
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This Immersion is for You If...

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You’re craving time to rest, reset, and reconnect with yourself

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You’re drawn to bhakti and devotional practices like chanting and sacred ritual
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You’re seeking a heart-centered experience that blends movement, music, stillness, and joy
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You’re ready to build friendships and be part of a supportive community

Registration Information

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Spaces are limited. The BHAKTImmersion has sold out in years past, so early registration is highly recommended.

Investment: $1,295. 

*Need based partial scholarships available! Please email grace@youryoga.com to inquire.

Price includes BHAKTImmersion experience plus extensive guidebook and daily snacks. Price does not include housing and other meals. Click here for discounted lodging options.

For questions, email AYC ambassador Grace at grace@youryoga.com.

BHAKTImmersion Schedule

Friday, March 20th

Concert at the AyurPrana Listening Room

 

Saturday, March 21st

Starting on Saturday at Asheville Yoga Center, mornings are focused on self-exploration and satsang through singing meditation, interactive chanting, exploration of the archetypes of the gods and goddesses, guidance on how to bring more bhakti into your life; dancing, storytelling, mythology, journaling, and love poetry from the Bhakti tradition. 

At the Saturday morning orientation you will receive a guidebook binder which will include bhakti resource materials we’ll be working with during our time together including articles by Seán; singing, harmonium and rhythm exercises; a list of other bhakti resources, and more. This book will be a great resource to support your bhakti practice once you return home as well.

9:30am: doors open: snacks, tea & settling in

10am-12:30pm: BHAKTIMMERSION morning session - orientation, opening community altar ritual, kirtan & storytelling

12:30-2pm: Lunch Break

2-4pm: BHAKTIMMERSION afternoon session - harmonium, drum & guitar lessons + closing jam

Sunday, March 22nd

9:30am: doors open: snacks, tea & settling in

10am-12:30pm: BHAKTIMMERSION morning session - singing, storytelling, live music all levels yoga practice

12:30-2pm: Lunch Break

2-4pm: BHAKTIMMERSION afternoon session - harmonium, drum & guitar lessons + closing jam

Monday, March 23rd

9:30am: doors open: snacks, tea & settling in

10am-12:30pm: BHAKTIMMERSION morning session - singing, storytelling, journaling, bhakti poetry

12:30-2pm: Lunch Break

2-4pm: BHAKTIMMERSION afternoon session - basic harmonium, drum & guitar lessons + closing jam

Tuesday, March 24th

9:30am: doors open: snacks, tea & settling in

10am-12:30pm: BHAKTIMMERSION morning session - singing, storytelling, live music all levels yoga practice

12:30-2pm: Lunch Break

2-4pm: BHAKTIMMERSION afternoon session - harmonium, drum & guitar lessons + closing jam

Wednesday, March 25th

Free Day to explore Asheville

Wednesday Evening Gathering:

6-7:30pm: Buffet Dinner 

7:30-9pm: Candlelight Kirtan

Thursday, March 26th

9:30am: doors open: snacks, tea & settling in

10am-12:30pm: BHAKTIMMERSION morning session

12:30-2pm: Lunch Break

2-4pm: BHAKTIMMERSION afternoon session - harmonium, drum & guitar lessons + closing jam

7-8:30pm: Open Mic Kirtan

Friday, March 27th

9:30am: doors open: snacks, tea & settling in

10am-12:30pm: BHAKTIMMERSION morning session - singing, storytelling, journaling, kirtan

12:30-2pm: Lunch Break

2-4pm: BHAKTIMMERSION afternoon session - closing ceremony

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Seán Johnson

Seán is passionate about inspiring people’s spiritual journeys. Through imaginative yoga, music, chanting, storytelling, and ritual —he relishes creating a playful, tender, loving space for people to open their hearts and voices, and embrace their innate creativity. Seán is the director of Asheville Yoga Center and founder of Wild Lotus Yoga in New Orleans, voted "Best Place To Take A Yoga Class" 22 years in a row. He leads the “Teaching From The Heart” program at AYC and co-curates Putumayo’s yoga music series. With a Master’s from The Naropa Institute focusing on chant and devotional music, he apprenticed with sound Indian musician and teacher Russill Paul, author of The Yoga of Sound. Seán also co-leads Celtic Spirituality retreats in Ireland and Celtic gatherings online with Mary Meighan, founder of Celtic Journeys. Since 2005, he and The Wild Lotus Band have blended sacred chants with global music to inspire hearts worldwide through their albums and live concerts.