Mountain Flow & Sound Bath
Nature, Yoga Asana, & Crystal Singing Bowls
In Yoga philosophy, the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—are the building blocks of the natural world. When these elements come into balance, they create a foundation for well-being in both mind and body.
Join yoga instructor Lori Hansen and sound healer Christina Sommers for a practice that invites awareness of the elements within and around us. We will begin with a guided hike to a quiet spot on the Mount Madonna campus, where we will engage in gentle yoga asana (postures), followed by meditation and a crystal bowl sound bath among the redwoods.
Please note: This program is weather-dependent and may be adjusted accordingly.
The day’s program will also include:
- A guided tour of the Mount Madonna campus (weather permitting)
- Lunch & dinner in the shared community dining hall
- Personal time
- Option to stay for arati (ritual of light) after dinner at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Option to book a wellness treatment at Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center (fees additional, advance reservations recommended)
To participate in this special class, please register for a Mountain Experience day visit or an overnight Personal Retreat.
Sample Schedule
| Saturday, September 13 | |
| 10:00am | Arrival & Check-in | 10:00 - 11:00am | Brunch | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Guided campus tour to Sunset Ridge | 12:30 - 3:00pm | Personal time | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Hike, yoga asana, and sound bath | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Dinner | 6:00 pm | Arati | 7:00 pm | Program Concludes |
Presenters
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Lori HansenLori has been teaching Yoga for seven years and completed 300-hour Advanced Yoga Training with Mount Madonna Institute in April 2024, during which she deeply explored how Yoga provides support for living in alignment with nature. As a nature lover, Lori prefers to spend her free time outdoors – walking her dog, working in the garden, hiking, rock climbing, and backpacking in the mountains.
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Christina SommersChristina Sommers is a sound practitioner who has been playing crystal singing bowls for over a decade. With a deep reverence for the healing power of sound, she weaves together tones that calm the mind, open the heart, and restore energetic balance.
Christina’s bowls are unique—crafted from pure crystals and precious metals—creating a rich, high resonance that carries deep into the soul. Her sessions invite listeners into a space of inner stillness and spiritual connection, while remaining grounded and nurturing.
Rooted in nature and guided by love, Christina holds space for transformation through sound, offering an experience that is both elevated and profoundly human.
