Daniel Stewart

Co-owner of Rising Lotus Yoga in Sherman Oaks, CA and an holistic Mind/Body Psychotherapist in private practice in Santa Monica and Sherman Oaks, Daniel Stewartis dedicated to the practice of being fully awake and alive in each moment.

Daniel’s kirtan is a unique blend of western soul and jazz style improvisation with authentic Sanskrit mantras.  The joy he feels singing is evident in the energy that grows in the room and the heart opening and Self awakening often experienced by participants.  He believes that together, the musicians and the audience find union as they create an ecstatic experience of blissful music, deep meditation and expansive consciousness.

In his classes,workshops and national retreats, Daniel incorporates music, eastern philosophy, depth psychology, poetry and laughter to create a healing and stimulating environment where students can quiet their minds to release physically and rediscover a deep sense of wellbeing, wholeness and joy.

At the Ahimsa Festival, Daniel and a band of amazing musicians will lead an ecstatic kirtan to end the evening of teaching. He will focus on oneness and the crown chakra, which represents our spirituality, selflessness, empathy and humanitarianism.

He promises that the music will rock the roof off, feed our souls and crack open our hearts.