Live music is an integral part of the yoga festival experience, adding creative heart and soul celebration to the day. This year’s Sound Arts Odyssey invites you to immerse and elevate —  join us for our uniquely interactive concert experiences happening all day at the Main Stage and Gathering Grasses.

Sound Arts Odyssey 2026 — an epically immersive experiential sonic journey to elevate, uplift, and respark the soul — LIVE, co-creatively dynamic, and danceably divine!

The Experience — flow in … immerse … flow through … follow your bliss

Throughout the day, journey into ceremonial sounds, ambient atmospheric awakening and ancient yogic mantra magic — flow with world fusion sonic delight and into heart expanding lyrical soul grooves — and soar into an ultra-high-vibe collab jam of co-creation and celebration of the human spirit.

Inspired movement, dance, drumming, and flow arts will further enhance our Sound Arts Odyssey experience all day long in the Gathering Grasses in front of the Main Stage. Feel free to join in — dance, express, sing your heart open wide, or find a comfy spot in the grass to relax and bask in the sounds and vibes.

Be sure to wander through, shop, and connect with the amazing vendors surrounding the Sound Arts Odyssey experience!

This Year’s Sound Arts Odyssey is Co-Creatively Designed by: 

Being Collective | a visionary collaborative community of creatives
music | song | art | dance | story | imaginal expression

Sound Arts Odyssey Origin + Intro —

Festival Sound Arts Coordinators Savi and Mark Gehrke have put their vision, hearts, and energy into generating a fresh new sound arts experience inspired by the yogi’s journey for the main stage and gathering grasses at the 2026 Mandala Yoga Festival.

We’re excited to announce this year’s sound artists — a co-creative group of gifted musicians who love the inspired synergy and magic of collaboration, while each bringing their own unique expressions, energy, and appeal.

Sound Arts Odyssey —

Schedule, Sound Experience Description, Artist Bios

Opening Ceremony | 9:00 Main Stage
Join us as we open the festival with high vibration energy, intent, gratitude, and love — enter into a ceremonial sound meditation featuring Ace Champion ‘Good Buffalo’ on Flute with shaman drumming and guided breathing meditation with Savi and friends.

Relaxatone | 9:30 Main Stage

Bliss out with Relaxatone’s ambient atmospheric awakening sound journey — For this special performance, Jason is joined by his wife, Kate Voss, on keyboards and ethereal vocals, adding warmth and melodic beauty to Relaxatone’s signature cosmic sound.
Relaxatone with Jason Goessl and Kate Voss

Artist Bio:

Relaxatone is an immersive ambient music experience led by guitarist Jason Goessl, blending soothing electric guitar soundscapes with medicinal frequencies, lush reverbs, and meditative textures designed for deep relaxation and inner exploration. For this special performance, Jason is joined by his wife, Kate Voss, on keyboards and ethereal vocals, adding warmth and melodic beauty to Relaxatone’s signature cosmic sound. Together, they create a calming and uplifting musical journey perfect for yoga, meditation, and mindful connection.

Brilliant Bliss Band | 10:45 Main Stage
Brilliant Bliss returns to the festival with their interactive, participatory mantra music journey that expands the collective field with more Love, Peace, Harmony, and Unity. Come ride the mantra waves, let these ancient sounds wash the mind, clarify the heart, sooth and uplift the soul. This is Bhakti Yoga — chant with us!

Artist Bio:
Brilliant Bliss Band creates sacred sound medicine for heart & soul, weaving high vibe lyrics with ancient mantras, and earthy-cosmic grooves that embrace, uplift, empower & elevate. Soulfully etheric vocal harmonies layer with harmonium and the rhythmic dance of drums,  guitar, and more! Brilliant Bliss Mantra Music Journeys led by Mark + Savi Gehrke are participatory vibe-raising experiences — everyone present is ‘in the band’!

Brilliant Bliss Band: Savi Gehrke (lead vocals, guitar), Mark Gehrke (rhythm), Deann Kelley (response vocal lead, harmonium), Karli Reisdorf (vocal harmonies, cello), Denise Dietz (harmony vocals), Eliana, Kelley (harmony vocals), and Jorene Ziebell (rhythm)

World Duo | 12:30 Main Stage
Jason and Ryan bring world fusion rhythms and intricate guitar loops alive, creating magically woven meditative waves with sonic flavors inspired by India, Brazil, and West Africa.
Feel the music, let it move you!
World Duo with Jason Goessl + Ryan Thomas

Artist Bio:
World Duo is a world fusion ensemble from Wisconsin’s Fox Valley featuring guitarist Jason Goessl and percussionist Ryan Thomas. Blending nylon-string and fretless acoustic guitars with expressive world percussion, the duo creates immersive instrumental music inspired by West African rhythms, Indian classical ragas, Brazilian grooves, and meditative improvisation.

Natural Satellite | 1:45 Main Stage
Journey into your soul’s happy place with returning festival artists, Natural Satellite — Jason’s saxophone weaves in and out of verses harmonizing beautifully with Karli’s angelic voice. Their lyrics center on themes of self-love, reflection, and personal growth—offering listeners both comfort and inspiration.
Natural Satellite with Karli + Jason Reisdorf  — Mile of Music and local favorites!

Artist Bio:

Natural Satellite is an indie duo blending vocals, finger-style cello, and saxophone into a sound that is emotionally rich and uniquely captivating. With their seamless mix of lush melodies and intimate harmonies, Karli and Jason Reisdorf create a sonic experience that is as reflective as it is inspiring. Their music, often compared to acts like Morphine and Portishead, explores themes of self-love, growth, and personal reflection, drawing listeners into a space of both comfort and connection.

BEing Collective Collab Jam | 3:00 Main Stage
Featuring: Jason Goessl, Ryan Thomas, Karli & Jason Reisdorf, Savi & Mark Gehrke

Immerse! Dance! Sing! Raise the Vibrations! Empowering, ancestral, elevating!
Our Sound Arts Odyssey musicians come together for an epic interactive sound journey that weaves sonic looping waves of cello, sax, guitar, drums, percussion, singing bowls, harmonium, and human voices — while opening and empowering the human spirit, affirming our voice and expression matter. Featuring & journeying from Natural Satellite’s Karli Reisdorf’s song, “Do You”. Dive deep, expand wide, dance wild, sing strong, express YOUrself!

Festival Closing Ceremony | 4:15 Main Stage

Be with us as we bring this year’s Mandala Yoga Festival to a close, celebrating the inspired magic of the the day and all who gathered, as we offer honoring gratitude to all the hearts, hands, and energies that were infused into it — featuring Ace Champion ‘Good Buffalo’ on Flute and guided breathing meditation with Savi, followed by celebratory drumming, dancing, and gratitude with the festival creation team. 

Sound Arts Odyssey | Flow Arts + Dance + Rhythm

Inspired movement, dance, drumming, and flow arts will further enhance our Sound Odyssey experience all day long in the Gathering Grasses in front of the Main Stage.
Feel free to join in — dance, express, sing your heart open wide, or find a comfy spot in the grass to relax and bask in the sounds and vibes.

Meet Our Festival Flow + Dance Artists & Creatives —

Empower Bellydance Troupe | Oshkosh

Empowered Belly Dance Troupe is an eclectic group of dancers from all over the Fox Cities area and have danced their way throughout Wisconsin and into Michigan. From flow festivals to castles and the Great Lakes Belly Dance Convention, they are a dynamic group of not only dancers but also friends who aim to change the world and empower others through dance, creativity, compassion, and play.

Special thanks to Andrea Sunshine for being our Flow + Dance Arts Volunteer Team Lead!

Additional Flow Artists:
Fox Valley Flow Jams

Rhythm + Drumming Artists:
Oshkosh Rhythm Institute

Sound Arts Odyssey Artist Bios —

Ace Champion — Good Buffalo | Featured in Opening (9AM) + Closing Ceremony (4PM)

Ace Champion-A.K.A. “Good Buffalo” is an Ancient Native Tree Flute “Air Bender”/musician who also plays a variety of over 60 flutes from over 30 countries from around the world. Good Buffalo also plays a large variety of over 20 meditation instruments like Lyre Harp, Harmonica, Djembe, Quartz Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls, Shakers/Rattles, Steel Tongue Drum, and more. He shares his love and passion directly from his soul through each instrument played. There is no script nor cover, just mind, body, and spirit.

Ryan Thomas | Featured in World Duo (12:30), Collab Jam (3:00)
Ryan Thomas is a Fox Valley, Wisconsin-based percussionist and composer known for a dynamic playing style that bridges deep rhythmic sensitivity with absolute versatility. Rooted in groove yet fiercely improvisational, he seamlessly transitions between genres—bringing a nuanced touch to jazz, global depth to world music, pocket groove to funk, and blistering double bass to metal, to everything in between. Thomas brings a vibrant energy to every performance, shaping rhythmically intricate spaces and elevating the sonic landscape of every group he plays with.

Jason Goessl | Featured in Relaxatone (9:30), World Duo (12:30), Collab Jam (3:00)
Jason Goessl is a Wisconsin-based guitarist, composer, and producer known for his deeply expressive playing and genre-spanning musical career. From jazz and Brazilian music to ambient soundscapes and experimental improvisation, Jason brings a thoughtful and meditative approach to every performance. As the creator of Relaxatone, he crafts immersive healing music using alternate guitar tunings, lush effects, and medicinal frequencies designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Jason is also the co-founder of Sun Goose Records and an active performer throughout the Midwest and beyond.

Kate Voss | Featured in Relaxatone (9:00)
Kate Voss is a Wisconsin-based vocalist, keyboardist, and melodica player known for her warm stage presence and versatile musical style. Drawing from jazz, Americana, vintage pop, and ambient music traditions, Kate creates soulful performances that encourage relaxation, connection, and joy. A nationally touring musician and 2026 WAMI Award winner for Free Reed Instrumentalist of the Year, she brings a calming and uplifting energy perfectly suited for yoga and mindful spaces.

Karli Reisdorf | Featured in Natural Satellite (1:45), Brilliant Bliss (10:45), Collab Jam (3:00)
Karli Reisdorf is a cellist, songwriter, and educator based in the Fox Valley. She is best known for her band Natural Satellite, a WAMI Award-winning original project she shares with her husband, Jason Reisdorf. Karli has collaborated with dozens of other artists, composing, recording, and performing alongside their music. She is passionate about sharing the joy of music with others and teaches private lessons, toddler group classes, and creative songwriting workshops throughout her community.

Jason Reisdorf | Featured in Natural Satellite (1:45), Collab Jam (3:00)

Jason is a dynamic force in the local music scene, freelancing and recording while also launching his own experimental venture, Son Reis Project. Together, Karli and Jason lecture at universities, host songwriting workshops, and raise their two children in a home filled with music, creativity, and love.

Savi and Mark Gehrke | Featured in Brilliant Bliss Band (10:45), Collab Jam (3:00)

Sound Arts Coordinators for Mandala Yoga Festival
Savi and Mark have been creating conscious heart gatherings, events, & retreats for nearly twenty years, bringing people together to connect, express, and empower through sound, breath, and voice.  Known for their intuitive ability to tap into the heartbeat of this earth and the etheric nature of the great beyond, Savi and Mark bring ancestral roots and interdimensional realms alive within every sonic wave. Whether through sound alchemy experiences or interactive mantra music journeys, their evocative music and Savi’s cosmic-ethereal voice reach the soul directly, creating a unique immersive soundscape for upliftment, balance, and inner transformation.