Schedule your sessions.
Sign up for the entire Yoga Bliss Festival with 19 sessions, plus 7 meals $670!
You may purchase a single session or package of sessions.
Please sign up for your first selection for a practice at the festival.
Then purchase the number of sessions you would like for the entire festival.
Next, after completing the purchase, add yourself to each and every session you plan to attend, as class sizes are limited.
Meals count as a session, please keep this in mind when you choose your package and sign up.
If you need assistance please call Kathy Kessler 314-369-6804 or Halcyon Spa 636-228-4110.
We encourage you to also make it a full day or weekend experience with hiking and mountain biking in Klondike Park and Matson Hill Park nearby. Ride a bike or take a leisure walk on the beautiful Katy Trail State Park. Enjoy the shops in town or visit a local winery or the brewery after yoga. You may like to make reservations at Root Food +Wine for a foodie experience with fine dining. Stay the night at a local B&B in Augusta, or near by towns such as Washington, Defiance, Marthasville, or New Melle. Create your BLISS!
2025 Schedule is in development and subject to change!!!
Thursday, July 31
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Exploring Chakra 1-4 - Soña Hernandez (Sedona, AZ) - Harmonie Verein
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM - Akashic Record Workshop & Guided Meditation Emphasizing Insights and Guidance - Grace Lindsay (Kansas City, KS) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - Join Grace Lindsay to connect with the realm of the soul for a deep and meaningful experience in the dimension of Light called the Akashic Records. Grace will explain what the Akashic Records are, how to access them, and how to receive information from this sacred resource. She will lead the audience in a guided meditation in the Records so they can experience being in the energy of the Akashic Records themselves, and receive guidance, messages, or insights that may come to them during our time together in the Records. After the guided meditation, Grace will answer audience questions and invite participants to share their experiences in the Records.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Roll and Renew Yoga with Myofascial Therapy Balls - Jill Dunlap (Wildwood, MO) - Harmonie Verein - Give your body the care it deserves with a deeply revitalizing practice that releases tension, builds strength, and restores balance from the inside out. This 2-hour Hatha Yoga class blends traditional asana, breathwork, and modern self-care into a grounded, therapeutic experience. The practice begins with pranayama to regulate the nervous system and cultivate awareness to the breath, then moves through a strength-focused sequence designed to build stability and balance. Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls are interwoven throughout the class to target areas of tension and restriction and help improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance body awareness. Class will wind down with restorative poses to support deep relaxation and integration. Come explore the intersection of yoga and embodied self-care.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch at the Harmonie Verein Basement - Menu TBA
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - TBA - (Oaks Crossing Conference Center)
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Heart and Soul: Bridging Jesus’ Teachings with Yoga Philosophy - Regan Caruthers (Washington, MO) - Harmonie Verein - Explore the profound harmony between the teachings of Jesus Christ and the timeless wisdom of yoga in this heart-opening flow. Through movement, breath, and a Dharma talk, we will journey into the essence of divine love and spiritual alignment. Drawing inspiration from Paramahansa Yogananda’s The Second Coming of Christ, this workshop illuminates how yoga can deepen our connection to God and reflect Jesus’ call to love with all our heart, soul, and mind. Open to all faiths and backgrounds, this experience invites you to cultivate unity, compassion, and inner peace. This workshop offers a sacred space for reflection and healing, bridging traditions to celebrate the universal truth of divine love.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Heart Body & Soul Retreat Participants Only - Finding Sanctuary Within: A Journey Home to Your Soul - Jenna Angeleigh (Sedona, AZ) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Vinyasa Flow - Deconstructed - Melissa Duchatschek (Washington, MO) - Harmonie Verein - The Sanskrit word "vinyasa" translates to "to place in a special way" or "linking," emphasizing the connection between the breath and movement. This practice will begin by exploring different options/modifications for flowing through Surya Namaskar A/B (Sun Salutation A/B). The intention is for participants to leave with more confidence in their ability to move safely through these sequences. Expect to learn how to use props to help build the strength necessary to perform Chaturanga and step through to Warrior, to learn how to modify both A and B series to make them accessible to you, and how to become more comfortable linking movement to breath in a faster paced flow. After the workshop portion of this session, you will be led through an all levels vinyasa flow practice where you will be encouraged to incorporate what you learned. The session will conclude with a relaxing Savasana.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at the Harmonie Verein Basement-Menu TBA
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Myo Yin Yoga and Crystal Singing Bowls with Kathy Kessler (Sedona, AZ) and Ananda Das (Sedona, AZ) lullabies - Harmonie Verein
Click here to register for Thursday!
Please purchase your first selection for a practice at the festival, purchase the number of sessions you would like for the entire festival, after completing the purchase, add yourself to each and every session you plan to attend, as class sizes are limited. Meals count as a session, please keep this in mind when you choose your package and sign up. If you need assistance please call Kathy Kessler 314-369-6804 or Halcyon Spa 636-228-4110.
Friday, August 1
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Exploring Chakra 4-7 - Soña Hernandez - Harmonie Verein
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Arise, Awake! Bliss is Who You Are! Classical Yoga in the Modern Age – Theory, Principles and Practice - Swami Sankarananda (West Virginia) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - Who wants to be Happy? Who wants to be Loved? It is amazing that in this hectic and constantly changing modern time each of us still seek exactly what we have always sought. Love. Peace. Joy. These are real, though we learn that they are not where we think that they are. Yoga shows the way. This workshop is for all ages and all levels. We will explore through discussion and practice the pre-ancient Yoga and Vedanta as these relate to this modern life and see together how it can enliven and awaken us. How we, together with the aid of the sages of Yoga and the Universal, through our own practice, can find and live in the fullness that we seek. We’ll discuss the human experience – the universal nature of it in addition to all of our apparent differences. What is it? Why do we suffer? Is there a way to end suffering, and what is the way? We’ll bring into our discussion wisdom from the Raja Yoga Sutras (Patanjali or Ashtanga Yoga) and the Bhagavad Gita, along with some of the Upanishadic sharing. And we will, through our discussion and time together, see how it works, how it fits together with our lives. Finally we’ll explore keys to successful and continuous practice while we live our lives.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Inspiration Activation Breath Work - Shenee Alexa Booth (Illinois) - Harmonie Verein - This unique self-embodiment journey blends awareness, intention, movement & sound within a conscious connected breathing practice. Commonly known as transformational breathwork, this active guided meditation uses diaphragmatic breathing in a circular pattern to energize your entire being, increasing vitality, joy + bliss! Your breath is your life force, therefore the quality of your breath directly relates to the quality of your life. Breathwork is a powerful tool for readjusting the lens through which you are experiencing your life and bringing you back into alignment with your truest self. This is an integrative practice which affects all facets of your being, returning you to your most natural state of self healing and harmony. Many people experience palpable release of creative blocks and undesired patterns in the nervous system, along with an energetic rebirthing that leaves them with less anxiety, better sleep and feeling more clarity with their true purpose. Other benefits of Breathwork include improved immune functioning, release of toxins, easier focus and concentration, release of stored trauma, elimination of habits, ability to self regulate under strong emotional states, deeper meditation and inner peace. Props: Yoga mat or pilates mat, Minimum 2 Blankets per person; 1 for under body, 1 for over, 1-2 Pillows or bolsters per person; 1 under knees while laying on back & optional behind head, Eye Mask (bandana or strip of cloth works fine), Journal & writing utensil, and Water bottle.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch at the Harmonie Verein Basement - Menu TBA
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Akashic Record Workshop & Guided Meditation Emphasizing Energetic Healing - Grace Lindsay (Kansas City, KS) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - Join Grace Lindsay to connect with the realm of the soul for a deep and meaningful experience in the dimension of Light called the Akashic Records. Grace will explain what the Akashic Records are, how to access them, and how to receive healing as well as information from this sacred resource. She will lead the audience in a guided meditation in the Records that focuses on energetic healing, including emotional, mental, or spiritual healing, as well as physical healing. Everyone in the room will experience something different and unique to their situation, and it has the potential to be a rich experience for attendees. After the guided meditation, Grace will answer audience questions and invite participants to share their experiences in the Records.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Slow Flow, Deep Stretch, Long Savasana with Kathy Kessler (Sedona, AZ) and opening and closing live music by Damiyr (Sedona, AZ) - Harmonie Verein
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - SoulCollage: A Path to Wholeness - Jenna Israel (Sedona, AZ) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - Step into a creative and intuitive journey of self-discovery. Join us for a transformative workshop where we will explore the light and shadow within, welcoming all parts of ourselves home through the powerful practice of SoulCollage. What to Expect: Creative Self-Exploration – Tap into your soul’s wisdom through imagery, intuition, and reflection. Using the SoulCollage process, you’ll create at least two unique cards that offer insight into your inner journey. Guided Meditation & Movement – Deepen your connection to yourself with gentle movement and meditation, creating space for reflection and self-discovery. Honoring All Parts of You – Through this deeply expressive practice, we’ll embrace both the seen and unseen aspects of ourselves, finding wholeness in the process. Come as you are, and leave feeling more connected to your heart, soul, and creative spirit.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Journey from Yang/ Yin/Nidra Bliss with Gong - Dhyanashanti (St. Louis, MO) - Harmonie Verein
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Somatic Intuition: Exploring the many aspects of your intuitive nature - Jessica Caimi (St. Louis, MO) - Halcyon Spa - Step into a transformative experience that reconnects you with the deepest layers of your inner knowing. This workshop is a guided journey into embodied intuition—exploring all aspects of your internal guidance. Together, we’ll explore the multidimensional nature of intuition: Physical: Learn to listen to the wisdom of the body through sensation, posture, and movement. Emotional: Understand how feelings act as intuitive messengers and how to discern their guidance. Mental: Quiet the noise of the mind to tune into inner clarity and spontaneous insight. Energetic: Sense and work with subtle energies to expand intuitive sensitivity. Spiritual: Open to guidance from beyond the personal— symbols, synchronicities, and the collective field. Through somatic practices, guided meditation, embodied movement, intuitive exercises, and group reflection, this workshop helps you trust the intelligence that lives beneath the surface—an intelligence that is whole, embodied, and deeply connected. Whether you’re newly awakening to your intuition or ready to deepen your relationship with it, this space invites you to reclaim your inner authority and rediscover what it means to know from within.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at the Harmonie Verein Basement-Menu TBA
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Breathing Art Viewing & Creation, and Breathing & Gentle Yoga Practice - Angela Lamb (St. Louis, MO) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - Angela will take you on a breathing art immersive and meditative experience as you view her work. She will then help you practice the breathing exercises featured while also offering a gentle yoga practice. Lastly, you will learn from the artist, her creation techniques to unleash your inner creativity and imagination. Angela's immersive meditative breathing art and practice will leave you nourished, grounded, calm, and creative.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - An Evening of Kirtan Bliss - Ananda Das (Sedona, AZ) - Harmonie Verein - Let the rhythm of your heart align with the captivating melodies and healing vibrations as Ananda Das, the internationally acclaimed musician, takes center stage. His music is a catalyst for healing hearts and inspiring joy and devotion. Through a magical blend of kirtan, devotional melodies, soulful ballads, and energetic rock and reggae songs, Ananda Das invites you to join him in a sacred community where your heart can open and your spirit can soar.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for Friday!
Please purchase your first selection for a practice at the festival, purchase the number of sessions you would like for the entire festival, after completing the purchase, add yourself to each and every session you plan to attend, as class sizes are limited. Meals count as a session, please keep this in mind when you choose your package and sign up. If you need assistance please call Kathy Kessler 314-369-6804 or Halcyon Spa 636-228-4110.
Saturday, August 2
7:45 AM - 9:45 AM - Communing with Nature: Exploring the Sacred Connection Between You and Mother Earth - Jenna Angeleigh (Sedona, AZ) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - Step into the embrace of the natural world and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Join us for a transformative retreat as we explore our deep connection with Mother Earth and uncover the wisdom and renewal she offers. What to Expect: Healing Power of Nature – Immerse yourself in the restorative energy of the natural world. Through guided practices and contemplative experiences, learn to attune to nature’s rhythms and harness its healing potential for your body, mind, and soul. Silent Walk on the Katy Trail – Experience the tranquility of a mindful, silent walk through nature. Open your heart and senses to receive the subtle messages and guidance the earth has to offer. Exploring Your Personal Connection with Nature – Through reflective exercises and group discussions, deepen your awareness of your unique relationship with nature. Explore how the natural world has shaped your journey and continues to nurture your soul.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Sunrise Flow - Elaine Blackmur (Washington, MO) - Harmonie Verein -Expect Sun Salutations (and Sun Salutation variations), chest openers (opening the heart), twists, safe inversions, balance, all the bends (forward, side, & back), and a few strength postures as well (side planks, including on hand and forearm, dolphin), and more. There will opportunities throughout the practice for reflection and medtiation. She states, "When I lead Yoga, I always offer options and modifications so everyone feels content and successful after Savasana. The breath and staying in the present moment are the focal points of my classes."
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Japa Yoga – from Sound to Silence - Swami Sankarananda (West Virginia) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - This workshop is 2/3 practice and 1/3 theory and principles. It is for all ages and all levels. Japa Yoga consists of chanting a Divine word or phrase repetitively. Those who practice know it as the best purifier of thought, word and deed in this Kali Yuga. It is widely known that meditation rewires the brain in deeply beneficial ways. It is less widely known that repeating sacred mantra does the same in even less time. The better the practice the faster the transformation. Join us as we explore the relationship between mind, thought, mantra, and happiness. This workshop focuses primarily on practice, with discussion of the science of sound through our program.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Blissful Union: Embodying Radha & Krishna in Sattva Yoga - Ananda Das (Sedona, AZ) - Harmonie Verein - Immerse yourself in the divine love story of Radha and Krishna with a special Sattva Himalaya Kundalini Yoga class. This session is a celebration of love, devotion, and the harmonious union of the divine feminine and masculine energies within us all. Embark on a heartfelt journey through specially curated kriyas, asanas, and meditative practices that embody the essence of Radha's devotion and Krishna's divine love. This class is an invitation to explore the depths of your heart, to open to unconditional love, and to experience the joy and bliss that comes from a deep connection with the divine.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch at the Harmonie Verein Basement - Menu TBA
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Ripples: Light, Water & Sound - Angela L. Chostner (St. Louis, MO) and Eileen Wolfington (St. Louis, MO) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - Tap in to your inner light with joy, creativity and intention! Learn how to structure water with intention, followed by a meditative painting session accompanied by a crystal bowl sound bath. **There is a $10 supply fee per person that you pay at the venue the day of the session.**
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - A Journey of the Heart - Damiyr (Sedona, AZ) - Harmonie Verein - Join Damiyr for an acoustic journey into the heart. Refill yourself with love and ignite your passion. Damiyr’s music will open up your emotional body and remind you who you are. His stories will touch you to the core. He utilizes classical guitar, a voice like honey, incredibly touching lyrics, audience participation and call and response to create an unforgettable experience.
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Free Your Voice through Mantra and Bhakti - Ananda Das (Sedona, AZ) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - Do you ever feel like your voice is stuck — held back by fear, self-doubt, or the belief that you're “not a singer”? You’re not alone. So many of us silence our own expression, afraid to be heard. This masterclass is here to change that. Through powerful vocal techniques, sacred mantra, and the heart-opening path of Bhakti Yoga, you’ll learn to break through blocks, release your voice, and sing with freedom and soul. If your heart longs to express, to connect, and to feel more alive — this is your invitation.
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Pelvic Floor MFR Yoga - Sarah Helle, PT, PhD, LMT, CHNC, RYT-500 (Glen Carbon, IL) - Harmonie Verein - The Pelvic Floor MFR yoga class will integrate gentle movement, meditation, and MFR yoga to create health and balance for the pelvic floor. This class is appropriate for any beginners to advanced yogis that want to create balance in the pelvis and develop connection to the deep root of the body.
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Guided Meditation Sound Journey (small group 6 maximum) - Eileen Wolfington (St. Louis, MO) - Halcyon Spa - Your body is a finely tuned instrument designed to respond to frequencies that can calm your mind, soothe your soul, and revitalize your entire well-being. Backed by research, sound baths have been proven to melt away stress, tension, and anxiety leaving you feeling refreshed, balanced, and at peace. Embark on this transformative journey and be enveloped in the vibrational sounds of crystal quartz and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, an ocean drum, a rain stick, and more. Whether you choose to sit or lie down, allow yourself to be transported to a place of inner tranquility. Your sound journey awaits!
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at the Harmonie Verein Basement-Menu TBA
6:30 - 8:30 PM - Restorative Bliss: A Journey into Deep Rest and Renewal - Allison Chrisman (Roberstville, MO) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - In a world that often emphasizes constant productivity, restorative yoga presents a rare chance to simply exist. It’s about releasing tension, embracing stillness, and allowing both the body and mind to recover and rejuvenate without the pressure to perform. This practice invites a surrender into peaceful quiet, letting the earth provide support. The class begins with a guided meditation to help center attention, encouraging a deep breath to ground into the present moment. As external distractions fade, the body softens, preparing for a restful experience that fosters complete relaxation. Following this, gentle, mindful movements allow the body to open and release built-up tension. These deliberate, slow motions guide the body into a state of tranquility, inviting a deeper sense of calm and ease. Next, the focus shifts to restorative yoga — a practice centered on stillness, support, and deep relaxation. Props are used to help fully release into each posture, offering support and allowing the breath to flow naturally. Unlike more active forms of yoga, this practice emphasizes surrender, creating space for healing on both physical and emotional levels. As the body rests deeply in each supported posture, the nervous system is given a chance to reset and begin its natural process of self-repair. The class concludes with Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation that brings the body and mind into a state of profound rest, often described as "yogic sleep." This deeply restorative practice leaves you feeling revitalized, at ease, and peacefully restored.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Meditations and Drum Circle - Roger and Amelia Williams (Marthasville, MO) - Harmonie Verein - We will gather in circle to help you release old patterns of behavior that no longer serve your highest good. Please join us for a one-of-a-kind unique experience of sound and rhythm. First, we will meditate with the Zen Labyrinth Meditation Boards. The labyrinth is a tool for spiritual expansion and growth with over 5000 years of history. As totems symbolize certain powerful energies in the world, the labyrinth is a symbol and practice reflecting an internal spiritual journey. You will experience how grounding and sacred a Zen Labyrinth Meditation Board is in this meditation. The boards allow any level of meditator to bring depth to their practice. Second, get ready to drum! No drumming experience is necessary and we have 30 plus drums and rattles to share. We will gather in a circle and feel the rhythm of Mother Earth and our heartbeats combine to create an experience you won't soon forget. The healing drum pattern projects onto the body a supportive resonance or sound pattern the body can attune to. This sympathetic resonance forms new harmonic alignments that opens the body's various energy meridians and chakras, releases blocked emotional patterns, promotes healing, and helps reconnect us to our core. This experience sets you on a new energetic journey. We can't wait to meet you.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for Saturday!
Please purchase your first selection for a practice at the festival, purchase the number of sessions you would like for the entire festival, after completing the purchase, add yourself to each and every session you plan to attend, as class sizes are limited. Meals count as a session, please keep this in mind when you choose your package and sign up. If you need assistance please call Kathy Kessler 314-369-6804 or Halcyon Spa 636-228-4110.
Sunday, August 3
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Walk with a Grateful HeART (Labyrinth Walk) - Angela L. Chostner (St. Louis, MO) and Eileen Wolfington (St. Louis, MO) - Harmonie Verein - Find peace within by walking the labyrinth, and engage in heart opening, playful creative activities that release blocks and nurture a deep sense of gratitude within.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Yin/Yang Yoga with a Restorative Sound Healing with Kathy Kessler (Sedona, AZ) and Eileen Wolfington (St. Louis, MO) and special guests assisting - Harmonie Verein
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch at the Harmonie Verein Basement - Menu TBA
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - MFR Yoga - Sarah Helle, PT, PhD, LMT, CHNC, RYT-500 (Glen Carbon, IL) - Oaks Crossing Conference Center - The MFR Yoga class will integrate gentle movement, meditation, and JFB Myofascial Release Principle to create health and balance for the body. We will explore the concepts of John F. Barnes (JFB) Myofascial Release and apply them to yoga postures, along with integrating self care tools to enhance the experience. This class is appropriate for any beginners to advanced yogis that want to create balance in the body, and release deeply held tension patterns and restrictions and develop connection to the deepest parts of your being.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Cacao Ceremony - Ananda Das (Sedona, AZ) - Harmonie Verein - Experience a sacred Cacao Ceremony guided by Ananda Das, featuring Guatemalan ceremonial cacao—a revered plant medicine known for its heart-opening and healing properties. Cacao gently supports emotional release, deepens meditation, enhances clarity, and fosters a profound sense of connection to self and spirit. In this intimate circle, participants gather to honor the directions, spirit, and sacred plant medicines. As the rich, earthy cacao is shared, Ananda offers healing heart songs to guide the journey inward, creating a soundscape for reflection, release, and renewal. The ceremony invites deep connection and authenticity. Each participant is welcome to share from the heart, be witnessed, and feel held in a supportive community. This is a space for emotional healing, spiritual alignment, and awakening to deeper love and presence. Come as you are. Leave feeling nourished, connected, and renewed—aligned with the wisdom of the heart.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Heart Body & Soul Retreat Closing Ceremony - Retreat Participants Only (Oaks Crossing Conference Center)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Embodied Bliss: A Restorative Sound Journey - SiriAtma Kaur (St. Louis, MO) - Harmonie Verein - Bliss lives beneath the noise—quiet, steady, always waiting. This two-hour journey invites you to return to that inner stillness through restorative yoga, guided hypnotherapy, and healing sound. As your body melts into supported rest, your mind is gently guided inward. Crystal singing bowls and the Mercury planetary gong create a soundscape that soothes the nervous system, clears mental fog, and awakens deep inner peace. Come to soften. Come to receive. Come to remember the bliss that’s already yours.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for Sunday!
Please purchase your first selection for a practice at the festival, purchase the number of sessions you would like for the entire festival, after completing the purchase, add yourself to each and every session you plan to attend, as class sizes are limited. Meals count as a session, please keep this in mind when you choose your package and sign up. If you need assistance please call Kathy Kessler 314-369-6804 or Halcyon Spa 636-228-4110.