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Bhakti Yoga: A Heart-Centered Path for Our Times - A Free Online Yoga Summit

with Carlos Pomeda, Jeanie Manchester, Benjy + Heather Wertheimer

Sunday , March 8 • 11:00am–1:30pm PT

Bhakti Yoga is a heart-centered path that offers a way to meet life with greater compassion, reverence, and care. More than a set of devotional practices, Bhakti Yoga is an orientation toward living—choosing to respond from the heart, to honor the preciousness of life, and to relate to ourselves, others, and the world with kindness and respect.

Rooted in the yogic wisdom tradition and illuminated by teachings from the Bhagavad Gita, Bhakti Yoga reminds us that love itself can be a spiritual practice. In times of complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change, this path helps us steady the mind, soften the heart, and stay connected to what truly matters.

This free online summit explores how practices such as meditation, mantra, chanting, prayer, yogic study, and hatha yoga all serve as gateways into lived devotion. Through these practices, we cultivate inner steadiness while learning how devotion naturally expresses itself through compassion, ethical action, and service in the world.

Together, we will explore Bhakti Yoga not as an abstract ideal, but as a practical and embodied way of showing up—one that supports resilience, deep listening, and a more loving relationship with life itself.

Summit Schedule

Sunday, March 8 • 11:00am–1:30pm PT

11:00–11:30am — The Heart of Bhakti Yoga - Carlos Pomeda
An accessible introduction to Bhakti Yoga as a lived spiritual path. Drawing from classical yogic philosophy and the Bhagavad Gita, this session explores devotion as an inner attitude that shapes how we think, act, and relate—transforming everyday life into spiritual practice.

11:30–12:00pm — Compassion in Action Benjy Wertheimer
Bhakti Yoga naturally expresses itself through kindness, service, and care for others. This session explores how devotion becomes visible in daily choices and relationships, helping us meet the world with generosity rather than reactivity.

12:00–12:30pm — Devotion in a Changing World Heather Wertheimer
An exploration of how inner spiritual practice supports outer engagement. Learn how Bhakti Yoga cultivates clarity, resilience, and grounded compassion—offering a steady foundation for meaningful action in complex times.

12:30–1:30pm — Bhakti Hatha Yoga: Movement, Mantra, and Prayer Jeanie Manchester
A gentle, embodied practice weaving hatha yoga, breath, mantra, and intention. Experience how movement and sound can become expressions of devotion, allowing the body itself to participate in prayer.

Bringing Bhakti Yoga into Daily Life

Throughout the summit, you’ll learn practical ways to integrate Bhakti Yoga into everyday living, including:

· Establishing a simple home practice or sacred space

· Beginning a mantra or meditation practice

· Using chanting and prayer to support emotional balance

· Meeting challenges with humility and devotion

· Relating to others with greater compassion and presence

· Cultivating gratitude, reverence, and care for life

Bhakti Yoga teaches that nothing is separate from the path. Every experience—joyful or difficult—can become an opportunity to return to the heart.

You’ll Walk Away With

· A clear understanding of Bhakti Yoga as a way of life

· Insight into teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and yogic tradition

· Simple, accessible devotional practices

· Direct experience of mantra, chanting, meditation, and movement

· Tools for living with more compassion, steadiness, and purpose

· A sense of connection and shared practice

Presenters

Carlos Pomeda brings more than forty years of immersive study and practice of the yoga tradition, including eighteen years as a monk in the Saraswati order under the name Swami Gītānanda. He completed nine years of traditional training in India and taught meditation and philosophy to tens of thousands of students worldwide. Carlos combines this lived experience with a strong academic foundation, holding master’s degrees in Sanskrit from UC Berkeley and Religious Studies from UC Santa Barbara. Renowned for his depth and clarity, he presents yoga philosophy with rare accessibility and scholarly integrity.
Website: https://www.carlospomeda.com

Benjy Wertheimer is a master musician, award-winning composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges Eastern and Western musical traditions. A founding member of Shantala, The Hanumen, and Ancient Future, Benjy has toured and recorded with artists including Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, Jai Uttal, and Carlos Santana. He has produced eighteen albums since 2000, with his CD Circle of Fire reaching #1 on the New Age charts. With over forty years of study in Indian classical music, Benjy’s performances evoke devotion, depth, and awe.
Website: https://www.benjywertheimer.com

Heather Wertheimer is a kirtan artist, singer-songwriter, and guitarist who leads devotional chanting internationally with depth, grace, and heart. Known for her soulful presence and ability to sing directly from lived experience, Heather integrates her background as a therapist, meditation teacher, and yoga practitioner into the healing practice of kirtan. She has toured extensively with Shantala, Benjy Wertheimer, Deva Premal & Miten, and others. Her debut album Church of Sky was named one of the top ten albums of the year by New Age Retailer.
Website: https://www.shantalamusic.com

Jeanie Manchester is the founder of Anjaneya Yoga Shala in Boulder, Colorado, and an Anusara-certified E-RYT 500 teacher with more than thirty years of experience. She is the creator of Sacred Flow and the Shakti Rise Immersion, weaving meditation, bhakti, storytelling, mantra, and ritual into heart-centered vinyasa practices. A devoted student of Neelakantha Meditation and the Sri Vidya Goddess tradition, Jeanie leads teacher trainings and retreats worldwide, inspiring students through intuitive mentorship and embodied devotion.
Website: https://www.jeaniemanchester.com

Saraswati Clere E-RYT 500 is an award-winning filmmaker, founder of Yoga Kula in Berkeley, and a Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher with over two decades of teaching experience. A longtime student of Iyengar Yoga, she is known for weaving precise alignment with heart-centered philosophy and humor. Saraswati is a senior teacher trainer and mentor who offers comprehensive yoga education programs worldwide, guiding students to explore asana as a powerful path of self-discovery, empowerment, and inner freedom.
Website: https://www.yogakula.com

Free to attend. No prior experience needed—just an open heart and curiosity.

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Yoga Conference – San Francisco 2026

The Yoga of Equanimity — Finding Steadiness in a Turbulent World

April 28 – May 3, 2026 | Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco
Hosted by Anusara Yoga + Yogakula

A Global Gathering for These Transformative Times

As our world undergoes rapid shifts and collective change, yoga offers us a powerful pathway toward grounded presence, clarity, and resilience. We invite you to immerse yourself in a transformational week of practice, wisdom teachings, and community as we gather in the heart of San Francisco.

Inspired by the timeless teaching from the Bhagavad Gita— “Samatvam yoga ucyate” — Equanimity is Yoga—

This conference invites you to explore how integrated practices of asana, meditation, philosophy, and sacred sound can help us remain steady, open-hearted, and awake during complex times.

This is more than a conference. It is a global convergence of yogis, teachers, scholars, and musicians dedicated to living yoga as a force for peace, healing, and collective wellbeing.

Why This Gathering Matters

In an age of distraction and division, this conference offers a return to presence, connection, and inner resourcefulness. Through immersive yogic practices rooted in Anusara Yoga’s heart-centered approach, you will:

• Cultivate calm and resilience through asana, breathwork, meditation, and nervous-system-supportive practices.
• Deepen your understanding of yoga as a path of embodiment, discernment, and sacred relationship.
• Experience how integrated practices—movement, mantra, philosophy, and community—strengthen your capacity to stay grounded and open in everyday life.
• Connect with a global community of practitioners and teachers from around the world who share a vision of compassion, wisdom, and unity.

Whether you are a dedicated student, a teacher seeking inspiration, or a practitioner ready to deepen your path, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to expand your practice and rediscover what steadiness feels like from the inside out.

World-Renowned Faculty & Visionary Musicians

The Yoga Conference brings together an international lineup of master teachers, scholars, and artists, including:

Carlos Pomeda, Noah Mazé, Christina Sell, Desiree Rumbaugh, Madhuri Martin, Adam Ballenger, Denise Hatch, Jeanie Manchester, Jackie Prete, Julia Pearring, Judyth Hill, Suzanne Zuber, Saraswati Clere, Stephanie Lopez, Jayendra Hanley, Benjamin Finnerty, Masumi Yoshida, Dr. Dacher Keltner, and many others.

We’ll explore:

• Therapeutic & sustainable alignment
• Dynamic, strength-building asana
• Subtle body practices: pranayama, bandhas, energetic alignment
• Philosophy that awakens the heart
• Functional Anatomy & Yoga Therapy
• Skillful Teaching Methodology

Evenings overflow with inspiration, featuring concerts and sacred sound experiences with MC YOGI, Shantala (Benjy & Heather Wertheimer), and other special guests—offering the heart-opening magic of mantra, rhythm, and collective vibration.

Conference Overview

Pre-Conference Teacher Training Intensive - April 28–30, 2026
Deepen your practice with a 16-hour immersion led by renowned yoga educators, Noah Mazé & Christina Sell, focused on sustainable alignment, strength, and refined awareness.

Main Conference - April 30–May 3, 2026
Each day includes multiple tracks of asana, meditation, philosophy, therapeutics, subtle body work, and kirtan—culminating in a powerful collective finale practice on Sunday. Evenings include satsang, concerts, and community gatherings for reflection and renewal.

The Venue: Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco Nestled in the vibrant Fillmore District, Hotel Kabuki blends Japanese-inspired calm with modern elegance. With its serene courtyard, quiet nooks, and beautifully designed practice spaces, it offers the ideal setting for deep practice and rest. Just steps away, you’ll find tea houses, parks, artisan shops, and some of the most soulful corners of San Francisco. The city itself becomes part of your yogic adventure—alive, diverse, creative, and conscious.

The Yoga Conference is a collective offering—a prayer for steadiness, compassion, and a more loving world. Together we affirm a vision where:

• All beings are treated with dignity and respect.
• Our actions support healing for the Earth.
• Community becomes a source of resilience and hope.
• Love, authenticity, and mindful presence guide the way forward.

Every practice, every breath, every chant becomes an act of remembering.

Special Discounts

Holiday Discount. - Use promo code: Holiday25 at checkout Valid through January 31

Group Discounts Perfect for studios, friends, or travel groups.

• 10-Pack: Pay for 8 registrations, get 2 free. 25% savings — $110 off per person
• 6-Pack: Pay for 5 registrations. 20% savings — $90 off per person

To register go to the yogakula website www.yogakula.com