DUCK RIVER EVENTS
TEACHERS
Discover inner peace and rejuvenation at Duck River Events. Immerse yourself in nature, meditation, and holistic wellness practices. Nourish your body and soul with our delicious vegetarian food, and experience the joy of festivities and concerts of meditative music.
GAYATRI DASA
BHAKTI- YOGA
KIRTAN
Gayatri Dasa is a dedicated practitioner of Bhakti Yoga with over fifty years of experience, hailing from Nashville, TN. He has generously shared his passion for Song Kirtan—a blend of call-and-response mantra music alongside his spiritually inspired compositions—through the USA. Through his journey of Bhakti Yoga, he has discovered deep inner peace and harmony, and he warmly shares his insights and realizations with his students. Join him in exploring the transformative power of Bhakti Yoga and experience the joy of Kirtan.
Kirtan, a call-and-response chanting of sacred mantras, fosters devotion,joy, and connection. It offers refuge in difficult times, using sound to restore love, courage, and spiritual harmony.
CHANT RAM
SOUND THERAPY WORKSHOPS
Join us for transformative sound therapy workshops that promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Explore the profound effects of sound on the mind and body.
Chant Ram is a Nashville-based kirtan band blending groove-driven, percussive
bhakti rock. Featuring Kenneth Robinson, Michelle Hall, James Weinberg, Mary Beth
Cysewski, and Ed Hunsberger, they lead kirtans at yoga events and sacred
gatherings. Kirtan, a call-and-response chanting of sacred mantras, fosters devotion,
joy, and connection. It offers refuge in difficult times, using sound to restore love,
courage, and spiritual harmony.
CINDY LUNSFORD
NOURISHING YOGA CLASSES
Embark on a journey of physical and spiritual wellness with our invigorating yoga exercise classes. Cultivate strength, flexibility, and mindfulness in a serene and supportive environment.
Cindy Lunsford is a renowned Yoga teacher known for blending strength and grace. She excels in making advanced poses accessible, empowering students to cultivatepower with ease. As students grow in their practice, she offers wisdom, precision,and unwavering support. Cindy has found practising Yoga has given her strength of
mind and body. She is eager to guide students to their fullest potential in locations
throughout Nashville TN and at her studio, YogaSoul, that she owns with herhusband.
VICKIE MARTIN
KUNDALINI &
HATHA YOGA
Vickie Martin is a certified Kundalini RYT and Hatha Yoga instructor and owner of
Happy Go Yogi in Nashville. She specializes in Awareness Yoga, blending Hatha,
Kundalini, and Vinyasa practices, along with Children's Yoga and addiction recovery
work. As a teacher trainer and Reiki Master, she offers Sound Healing, Ceremonial
Cacao, and private Reiki and Sound Healing sessions. Her approach focuses on
self-awareness, healing, and personal growth.
JOHN PAUL
SOUND THERAPY WORKSHOPS
Join us for transformative sound therapy workshops that promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Explore the profound effects of sound on the mind and body.
John Paul is a sound healing practitioner and professional musician in Nashville, TN.
For John, sound, healing and spirituality are deeply intertwined. He weaves music
and spirituality together in a tapestry of healing through music.
CHRISSY
KIRKWOOD
DRUMMING
Discover the vibrant energy that Chrissy Kirkwood brings to Music Monastery in East Nashville, TN. With over fifteen years of experience leading drum circles, she inspires students of all levels to connect with the rhythm of their hearts through soulful drumming. Join us and experience the joy of making music in a supportive and uplifting environment!
EKACHAKRA
YOGA & MANTRA
Ekachakra Prana – Teacher & Kirtan Leader
Ekachakra Prana is a yoga teacher, musician, and author dedicated to the path of bhakti yoga. He will guide participants through a transformative weekend of chanting, yoga, and self-reflection, helping them deepen their connection to devotion, inner peace, and purpose.
With years of experience leading kirtan, teaching yoga, and sharing bhakti wisdom, Ekachakra brings an authentic, heart-centered approach to spiritual practice. Having traveled the world performing at kirtan festivals and immersing in ashram life, he shares timeless teachings in a way that is both accessible and deeply inspiring.
At this retreat, Ekachakra will lead:
Soulful kirtan sessions to awaken the heart
Guided journaling workshops for self-reflection and inner clarity
Yoga classes that integrate asana, breathwork, and mantra
Discussions on service and devotion to bring bhakti into everyday life
His warm presence and engaging style make the practice of Bhakti Yoga a joyful and transformative experience. Whether through music, movement, or meditation, Ekachakra Prana helps seekers align with their highest self and live with greater love, purpose, and connection.
SUBHADRA
ODISSI DANCE
& MARTIAL ARTS
Subhadra excels in Odissi dance, choreography, and martial arts. Born in the Himalayas and raised in the US, she started training in classical Indian dance at age 3. At 20, Subhadra pursued professional training in Odissi dance, yoga, and Kalaripayattu martial arts.
At the Nāṭyaśāla Dramaturgy and Psychotherapy Institute, Subhadra focused on student development with a training program refined over 25 years. Her methods provide lasting mental and bodily benefits rooted in Indian traditions.
MORE TEACHERS COMING
SOON
Embark on a journey of physical and spiritual wellness with our invigorating yoga exercise classes. Cultivate strength, flexibility, and mindfulness in a serene and supportive environment.
