meet the facilitators
Carla Wiessing
Founder of Yoga & Soul
Carla has been practicing yoga for more than half of her life. She realized the profound impact that yoga beyind just the poses can have on one's life and has since made it her dharma to share yoga in all of its depth with the community. Carla is a safe, welcoming light in this world and she can't wait to wrap you in one of her famous hugs.
"I may not always be the fun one, but I am the one who makes sure we have everything we need on a road trip and everyone feels welcome! While you are here this weekend, know that you are being cared for, cheered on and the outside world can wait until you decide to return. Enjoy your community, you are a vibrant thread in this tapestry we are weaving together. Let me watch over the big stuff, I got you."
Kim Meuller
Team Lead
Grandma to six, and a safe person you can come to. Whether you have questions, concerns, or just need someone to listen—I’m here. At the festival, my role is all-encompassing. I’m here to help wherever I’m needed, and to make sure everyone feels supported, seen, and safe.
Haley Jansen
Yoga Teacher
Haley completed her 200-hour Teacher Training in 2015 at Power Life Yoga in Des Moines, IA. In 2022, her family relocated to WI and she fell in love with the small town community of Lodi! Being an endurance athlete who enjoys pushing her body to its limits, Haley found yoga to be the perfect compliment to running. Yoga has not only increased her strength and flexibility, but has also improved her mental focus and resilience during physically demanding challenges. Haley loves teaching at Kingfisher and Devil’s Lake during the summer. She is passionate about helping students explore their full potential and achieve success on their mat.
“I’m looking forward to spending the weekend in nature, deepening my practice, and connecting with many beautiful souls!”
Stephanie McCutchin
Yoga Teacher
Stephanie began her yoga journey in 2021 when she completed the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and since then, her practice has evolved into a spiritual home—one where movement and breath come together. Through her classes, Stephanie holds space for others to explore not only the body, but the spirit. She believes that yoga is not just a practice of movement, but a path of remembrance—of who we are, where we come from, and how we connect to the earth and each other.
Kiara Flowers
Yoga Teacher | Team Lead | Plant Based Chef
My name is Kiara. I'm a yoga teacher originally from Milwaukee with a background in dance and performance. Yoga became a personal anchor after six years of performing and working at Walt Disney World, leading me to complete my 200-hour training in 2018.
My teaching is shaped by my explorations into Eastern philosophy, Ayurveda, and alignment-focused hatha yoga. I've journeyed in my personal practice through vinyasa and Ashtanga, and now appreciate the balance of dynamic flow and restorative stillness in my classes. With me you can expect community connection, a gentle build, ambient music, and an invitation to explore your own inner wisdom.
This festival is such a labor of love for community and our shared practice. I am always available for a chat, space holding or questions anytime you need me!
Diane Sing
Yoga Teacher
Diane is a certified yoga instructor in both Vinyasa Flow and Kundalini. She initially came to her yoga practice through a desire for the physical benefits and stayed because of the emotional and spiritual connection found on the mat. After practicing for many years, she was called to obtain her Vinyasa certification and found a deep love for bringing yoga to others. Diane founded Madison Outdoor Yoga with the hope that yoga and mindfulness practices could become accessible to everyone. Her classes are taught in an all levels flow style that are good for all body types and shapes with a focus on listening to your own body.
Angela Whelan
Yoga Teacher | Essential Oils Expert
In 2012 my husband and I moved our young family from inner city Las Vegas to the rolling hills of Western Wisconsin in search of a more peaceful way of being. Since then, I have received formal training in the art and science of essential oils, and created my own brand of plant-based personal care products that are inspired by our homestead life. I became a certified yoga instructor in 2017 with an emphasis on vinyasa and restorative styles. I currently offer my products and donation-based yoga classes in the historic downtown district in our home community of Ellsworth, WI. I feel so blessed to be a part of this festival!
Kelsey Shea Welch
Yoga Teacher
Kelsey Welch is a Madison, WI-based yoga teacher originally from Albuquerque, NM. With a 200-hour RYT certification, specialized training in Yin Yoga and a masters degree in vocal performance, Kelsey brings a unique fusion of breath, movement and sound to her classes. Her background in gymnastics and mindfulness informs a practice that’s both grounded and expansive– inviting students to explore physical challenges while staying rooted in presence. Kelsey’s classes emphasize breath awareness, intentional transitions and the art of letting go, often closing with sound healing in savasana to support deep rest, integration and self-connection.
Morgan Hunter
Yoga Teacher, Somatic Practitioner
Morgan Hunter is a sound healer, yoga instructor, and somatic practitioner walkiing the path of healing through her work at Sat Nam Grounding in Prairie du Sac. Rooted in Sauk County yet shaped by travels and training with communities from all walks of life, Morgan’s practice is a woven tapestry of wisdom, presence, intuition, deep listening, and is ever-expanding.
For the past 15 years, Morgan has devoted herself to studying interpersonal connection. Her approach is grounded in yoga philosophy, the mind–body connection, shadow work, energy health, and Parts Work (IFS). She draws from a wide range of techniques—including frequency and energy work, acupressure, and sadhu practice—allowing each session to be uniquely responsive to the individual or group she is supporting.
A lifelong seeker, she feels honored to walk alongside others on their journeys. Beyond her work, Morgan is a devoted single mother of two radiant young souls, finding joy, inspiration, and art in the profound beauty of everyday life.
Nora Grace
Professional Hooper
Nora discovered her love for hooping at just six years old, performing in her third-grade talent show and sparking a lifelong passion for movement and performance. Hooping eventually led Nora to Wild Rumpus Circus camp in 2017, where she caught the circus bug. There, she was introduced to stilts, aerials, unicycling, juggling, and more. She continued expanding her skillset and later attended camp at Circus Smirkus, where she expanded her skills with club juggling, two-high acrobatics, unicycling, and collaborative show creation. Now based in Wisconsin, Nora is part of a vibrant circus community rooted in rich tradition. She teaches full-time during the summers as a clownselor and coach with Wild Rumpus Circus, and spends the rest of the year sharing the joy of circus through teaching and performing wherever she goes!
Nora is joining us for two pop-up hula hooping workshops on Saturday!
Avian Aura
Musicians, Yoga Teacher (Joan)
Based in Madison, Avian Aura is husband and wife duo Joan Herzing and Gary Flesher, Jr. They first began creating music together in early 2014.
A fresh presentation on a classic concept, they hope to be present and connected, to express what it means to be human in a sometime distant existence. You’ll hear them perform an indie folk set of originals and covers on Saturday night, and facilitate a sound journey through the chakras on Sunday morning.
Lindsey Martin
Yoga Teacher
A Lodi native, Lindsey Martin's journey with yoga started young, watching her mother practice at home. She is now a certified teacher, with 200 hours of training in hatha-style, heart-centered yoga. Lindsey's classes are an inclusive and safe space for every body. Each session begins with a connection to breath and community before easing into movement with an indie-acoustic soundtrack. She encourages students to use props and ends class with a relaxing 15-minute savasana. As a mom of four she understands the challenges of finding time for self-care and is always there to hold space for you.
Crystal Lea Glenn
Yoga Teacher
Crystal has a decade of nursing experience, specializing in functional medicine and women's health, but her yoga journey began by teaching at-risk youth in the Utah mountains. She helped her students find personal growth and emotional release through the practice, which inspired her own formal training in Anusara Yoga. At Kingfisher Yoga, Crystal now fuses her nursing knowledge with her yoga background to help students strengthen their core, release tension, and find pain relief. Each class is designed to empower, release, and calm the individual, using myofascial release and a focus on props to support every body.
Sarah Robinson
Yoga Teacher
Sarah completed her Softening of Self Yoga Teacher Training in Spring 2025, embarking on a journey to share the transformative power of yoga. Among the limbs of yoga, Sarah finds a particular resonance with Niyama—positive duties or observances. She believes that focusing on cultivating positive attitudes, personal investment, and mindful behavior is a gift we can offer ourselves every day. Sarah emphasizes the incredible power that comes from self-examination and surrendering our ego to a higher power.
Sarah is also a psychotherapist and loves to incorporate therapeutic concepts and creative expression in her offerings. Her intention is to hold space for internal examination and growth, both for herself and for practitioners who practice alongside her.
Sanne Kelly
Yoga Teacher
Bio coming soon!
Thea Vorass
Musician
Bio coming soon!
Amy Lee
Yoga Teacher
Bio coming soon!