Join Joan and her partner Gary for a transformative sensory experience. This 90- minute sessions combine traditional components of a sound healing (gong, singing bowls, shamanic drum, wooden flutes, harmonium, hand pans) and modern song crafting (guitar, synthesizer, original beat compositions) with sacred songs, lights and aromatherapy.

From Madison, WI, Joan Herzing of Root Song Yoga and Sound started her yogic journey over two decades ago. What began as an hour of refuge from the stresses of career and family turned into a path of self-discovery, spirituality and education, including a 200-hour yoga school certification through 21st Century Yoga on the Mat and a 500-hour training through the RajaHatha School of Yoga. She a Reiki Master Teacher, and has completed additional coursework in Sound Healing, Aromatherapy, Pranayama, Meditation, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra.

By facilitating connections with body, self and others in a safe, loving container, Joan feels that modern yoga is a powerful healing agent in our world. In her classes, expect dynamic movement, breathwork, guided meditations, energy visualizations, and for flow classes, a physical challenge. Her goal is for students to leave feeling lighter and stronger physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Avian Aura

Based in Madison, WI, husband and wife duo Joan Herzing and Gary Flesher, Jr. first began creating music together in early 2014, when the pair were involved with various lineups, garnering experience in studios and on stage, and becoming players in the regional Upper-Midwest music scene.

Expect to hear a mix of original music with a healthy dose of tasteful covers, an array of Joan's instrumentation (saxophone, keys, cajon, accordion, etc) and soaring vocals, and Gary contributing on acoustic guitar, vocals, hand pan (and working the mixer.) Avian Aura is a fresh presentation on a classic concept, hoping to be present and connected, to express what it means to be human in an otherwise distant existence, and on track to continue producing content, contact and mileage.