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Thursday, July 25
 

8:00am EDT

Lyrical Spiritual ~ Yoga & Music

Join celebrated teacher, author and musician MC YOGI for a unique yoga and music immersion. This experience will include a joyful vinyasa practice, deep meditation and guided relaxation. After the class, enjoy an intimate performance featuring the lyrically gifted and spiritually uplifting music of MC YOGI & DJ DREZ. Guaranteed to be an inspiring, engaging and transformative way to start the festival together!  

Presenters
avatar for MC YOGI

MC YOGI

MC YOGI is a recording artist, author, and yoga teacher. He's taught yoga and performed at festivals across the globe including headlining at Wanderlust Festival in over 30 US cities as well as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Korea. His unique style of music and teaching is joy filled... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Drez

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ
DJ Drez’s music has been moving bodies for more than two decades. His sound is an organic blend of mystical hip-hop, reggae roots, and Indian raga that has been known to instigate an ecstatic dance party one instant and soothe a group into a meditative savasana the next. DJ Drez... Read More →


Thursday July 25, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

8:00am EDT

Wisdom Warriors™

By the time (or even before) we reach mid-life, most of us will have some physical issues that can feel like real limitations. This can cause us to feel disheartened or discouraged about our bodies and pull back from our yoga practice or other exercise programs.

Now 65 years of age, Desirée has been refining her practice and teaching since the late 1980’s. She has learned from both her own and her students' experiences how to dynamically practice yoga in a way that respects limitations while continuing to explore potential.

What we need are equal parts of willingness and curiosity. Desirée continues her studies with Physical Therapists and other movement professionals in order to stay informed so she can help students work skillfully with whatever they have going on at the moment.

Growing older gracefully is definitely not for sissies as the body and mind are deeply interconnected. Come and find out how Wisdom Warriors play the Game of Life. Bring a yoga strap and a block.

Presenters
avatar for Desiree Rumbaugh

Desiree Rumbaugh

Founder, Yoga by Desiree
Desiree Rumbaugh is an internationally recognized yoga teacher with unquenchable enthusiasm for life, love and healing. She blends playful humor with an authentic inquiry into the nature of being to bring the ancient teachings of wisdom into the asana practice and then into modern... Read More →


Thursday July 25, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

8:30am EDT

Joy-Ride ~ An Asheville Wellness Adventure $$

Embark on an unforgettable wellness journey through Asheville, NC!

A full day of exploration & rejuvenation as you pedal through the scenic landscapes of Asheville on Flying Bikes Pedego E-bikes. We'll stop at some of Asheville's most iconic wellness havens. Surround yourself with the tranquility of nature, revitalize your spirit, and leave feeling balanced, refreshed, and empowered.

Indulge in a series of pampering experiences including:

• A full-day guided tour on Asheville Flying Bikes Pedego E-Bikes led by Kim Drye.
• a 30-minute Sound healing with Billy Zanski inside his music room with padded mats, cushions & blankets.
• a 45-minute Guided Nidra Meditation inside the Asheville Salt Cave surrounded by 30 tons of pure pink salt.
• 2 hours of rejuvenating cold plunge and wood-fired hot sauna therapy, surrounded by nature at Drip Sauna.
• A fresh nourishing meal to revitalize your body and soul.


No biking experience is necessary, however, it is suggested that you have some biking experience and are comfortable riding on roads, sidewalks, and bike paths. Part of this tour will take you through downtown Asheville which can be busy with cars and pedestrians. We will do our best to use side streets but please keep this in mind when determining your comfort level.

What to bring:
• A small backpack to hold all of your items. The bikes have some storage but not much.
• Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Bring layers!
• Rain gear if the forecast calls for light rain. one-size-fits-all ponchos and a shoebox-sized bike bag with a waterproof cover provided.
• A phone or camera.
• Sunscreen and/or sunglasses.
• Helmets provided, fresh spring water available for filling water bottles ponchos, and state-of-the-art electric bikes!
• Restrooms are available at each location.
• A swimsuit to enter the sauna or cold plunge (towels and soap will be provided). Flip flops and a coverup are optional.
• Consult your healthcare provider before using these facilities, especially if you are pregnant, have cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions.
• Salt Cave FAQ can be found on their website: ashevillesaltcave.com.


This event requires a special ticket, please purchase a Joy-Ride Add On ticket here to add this to your schedule.


Presenters
avatar for Kim Drye

Kim Drye

Kim Drye (she/her) is a highly experienced and skilled yoga instructor with a passion for promoting alignment, therapeutic healing, and restorative practices. She is the proud owner of West Asheville Yoga, where she leads classes and fosters a welcoming environment. Kim’s teaching... Read More →

Sponsors

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT
The Flying Bike 1 River Arts Pl, Asheville, NC 28801

9:00am EDT

Unveiling Nature's Majesty ~ John Rock Hike ~ $$

Guided by the experts from Blue Ridge Hiking Company, join us for a full day hike to John Rock, one of our favorite hikes to see a wide range of what the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer - fantastic views, creekside hiking, and waterfalls. This is a moderately difficult 5-mile loop hike with 1,300ft of elevation gain. Some sections of this hike are narrow and on rocky/rooty trails, so participants should have a some previous hiking experience, but no technical skills are necessary. Your lunch break will be atop John Rock, with views of Looking Glass Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a favorite of guides and locals alike!

The John Rock Loop meanders along the Davidson River, climbs to fantastic views of Looking Glass Rock and the Great Balsams, and passes Cedar Rock Falls and Upper Cedar Rock Falls. It’s a win-win! This hike begins from the parking lot of the (now closed) Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, which suffered substantial damage during Hurricane Fred in 2021. You'll begin your hike on the side of the parking lot farthest from the building on the Cat Gap Loop Trail, the trail stays along the river for about 1 mile before beginning the climb up John Rock.

Around 2 miles in, there’s a short trail to the right which goes out to the rock outcropping for excellent views and a great spot to take a break. Once you continue hiking, you'll climb a short distance farther to the summit of John Rock before beginning your descent. About a mile before the end, you’ll pass the two waterfalls, taking a short side trail to the base of Cedar Rock Falls. This hike is a guide favorite every season, and after completing this hike, it's easy to see why!

Participants joining our hike should wear comfortable clothing (ideally hiking or athletic clothing) and shoes with good tread. We encourage hikers to pack an additional warm layer and a rain jacket year round - weather in the mountains can change quickly and it is important to be prepared. Hikers should pack 2 liters of water per person and any snacks they'd like (other than lunch). Hike itinerary may change based on weather, road or trail conditions, or participants needs and abilities.

This event requires a special ticket, please purchase a Thursday John Rock Hike ticket here to add this to your schedule. 


Thursday July 25, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

1:00pm EDT

Cultivating Resilience

It could not be a more fitting time to focus on building our resilience.

We will delve deep into the art of building a strong pranic (energy) body and cultivating resilience. Through practice, devotion, and commitment, we'll explore how yoga can help us find balance and inner strength, for whatever life's challenges come our way.

Throughout this immersive experience, we'll focus on nine key themes that actively support resilience in our entire being:
  • Gratitude
  • Conscious Consumption
  • Nature
  • New Pathways
  • Curiosity
  • Purpose & Meaning
  • Relationship
  • Service
  • Doing Hard Sh*t
Through a combination of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and introspective exercises, you'll learn how to harness the power of these themes to enhance your resilience and overall well-being. Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner or teacher, this workshop offers a supportive environment for your journey to return to your strength, flexibility, and inner balance.

Presenters
avatar for Janet Stone

Janet Stone

Founder, Janet Stone Yoga
Janet’s yoga journey began at 17 under Maharaji, her meditation teacher, whose reverence for simplicity and joy live on in her practice and teachings to this day. She shares from the depth of her own sadhana (sustained practice), her studentship in the eight-limbed path, her creative... Read More →


Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

1:00pm EDT

Radical Movement ~ Radical Joy for Uncertain Times ~ An Aerial Yoga Experience

This immersion is for those that want an intimate experience with the aerial hammock as well as those that have an interest in meeting their next best friend (Hammock and/or Human). If you want to learn about yourself and how you move in the world this is the place for you. If aerial yoga is the movement practice you want to know more about, join me.

What if your life and all Earth life depends on the way you move physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually? What if choosing to become Somatically and Soul aware is the greatest gift you can give yourself and our planet? What if your life matters more than you can imagine, in these uncertain times?

At this moment within our ecological and cultural time, finding beauty and joy can be elusive. What type of practice, and in this case movement, will make a difference during times of challenge and times of peace? Join me for some play and some reflection.

This immersion into Radical Movement (your unique authentic movement) and Radical Joy (your enduring radiance) begins to explore these questions and more as we move together. When you move we move. When you move we may begin to discover together, what type of movement is possible in and out of the aerial yoga hammock.

The aerial hammock primes your awareness through somatic movement in play, heart openness, twisting, inverting perception, and cocoon-like holding. Guided aerial yoga postures and other prompts will bring awareness to the ways your unique authentic movement informs the choices you make at a personal level, within your community, and in the world at large.

Pairing the aerial hammock with your unique and authentic movement is sure to reveal the gifts we all need in uncertain times. Pairing hammock movement with reflection and imagination exercises we will write, draw, and express the gifts we all need in uncertain times. While we may walk away from this immersion with more questions than answers, consider becoming a seed that renews and rejoices in a life that matters and in lives that matter. Come ready to move, to explore, to be in community.

Are you the one that will attend?
Building partnership happens as we move together.
Join me in building personal awareness.
Join me in building community.
If community regenerates you, find yourself here.

I can’t wait to meet you!

Style: Aerial Yoga that is Hatha Informed w/ Guided Imagination & Dialogue

A note about Class Space and Configuration:

Because this practice is unique in its approach and set up, I’m inviting you to participate within an individual and partnered setting. With one anchor as a common rigging framework, I’ll be adding a second anchor point to accommodate another person. Each rig will support two participants. The mobile aerial rigs are designed to accommodate up to 1,000 lbs of dynamic weight load which means you and your fellow yogi/yogini will feel supported in this two anchor configuration. Each person will have their own aerial hammock. For inversions and other suspended postures each person will take turns in their hammock to ensure safety.

No aerial yoga or yoga experience is necessary to participate in this immersion.

If you enroll in this immersion additional information will be provided prior to our gathering about the way of the aerial yoga hammock, what to wear, what to prepare for and what to expect.

Have questions?? Reach out to me personally at tanya@blueplanetlivininginsitute.org.

Presenters
avatar for Tanya Miller

Tanya Miller

Certified AIReal Instructor | Wilderness Doula
AIReal Yoga™ is recognized throughout the yoga community as an innovative leader in aerial yoga and is the backbone of practice with Tanya. As an ambassador of the AIReal Yoga™philosophy and method, Tanya is a lead AIReal Yoga™ teacher trainer that believes the aerial hammock... Read More →


Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

6:00pm EDT

The Light Within Sunset Hike ~ $$

Peace...breathe...be… Festival energy can be exhilarating, but can also leave us feeling ungrounded. Start your weekend with your feet rooted on the Earth. We will begin the evening with a meditative sunset hike, treading silently through the woods and towards a beautiful mountain bald. So often we look outward for the answers and forget that sometimes all it takes is the sound of silence.

As the sun sets in the night sky, gentle lunar energy, combined with poetry and guided meditation, will help us to practice the intention of letting go of what no longer serves us. We’ll sip in the moments and, finally, will hike down with new friends under the light of the moon.

Transportation will be provided by the LSP shuttle. Pick-up is at 6:00pm in downtown Asheville at the shuttle pick up near Mountain Air Market, see festival map. If you miss the shuttle, you are responsible for your own transportation. The shuttle will return the group to Asheville by 9:00pm.

This event requires a special ticket, please purchase The Light Within Sunset Hike ticket to add this to your schedule.

Presenters
avatar for Tara Eschenroeder

Tara Eschenroeder

Teaching was Tara’s dharma long before she realized it. She grew up with a bow and arrow in her hands, learning to pull back with just enough aim and control to send her arrow into the abyss, knowing and trusting it would hit its intended mark. And so she enters each class, each... Read More →


Thursday July 25, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Shuttle Pickup

7:00pm EDT

Kick-Off Concert with Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band ~ $$


"A joy to listen to for anyone who appreciates wildly creative music." - Yoga Journal

"A hybrid of East and West that will bring joy to your heart and get your body boogieing." - Yoga Chicago

We warmly welcome you to The Love Shine Play Festival with a night of interactive, soul-stirring music with Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band live at The Ayurprana Listening Room. Experience heart-expanding ancient mantras, given new voice through dynamic songs that merge conscious lyrics and New Orleans roots, rock, gospel, and world grooves.

The band includes Seán (vocals and harmonium); Alvin Young (6 string fretless bass & guitar); Gwendolyn Colman (percussion & vocals); Narada Wise (drums) and multi-instrumentalist Chris Rosser.

The concert will be held at The Ayurprana Listening Room at 12 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

This event requires an additional ticket. Please purchase a Kick-Off Kirtan ticket here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band

Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band

Wild Lotus Band
Seán is a respected musician, yoga teacher, and community leader who teaches at festivals and conferences around the country.Seán is the director of The Asheville Yoga Center and curator of AYC's "Teaching From The Heart" 200 Hour Teacher Training and "Kindling The Flame" 300 H... Read More →


Thursday July 25, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Ayurprana Listening Room 12 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
 
Friday, July 26
 

7:00am EDT

Morning Melodic Mantra Meditation

Presenters
avatar for Khaki Martin

Khaki Martin

Khaki Martin is a harmonic healer and spiritual teacher who guides ceremonies to nourish the nervous system, liberate the voice, and cultivate a harmonious mind, body, and spirit connection. Her signature approach blends music, ancient traditions, neurobiology, breathwork, and reiki... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801
  Free Community Event

8:00am EDT

Be Like Water ~ Standing Poses & Seated Bends

Water is strong when it’s frozen, adaptable at room temperature and transformational when it’s boiling. We can learn a lot from water and we can use the qualities of this element in our yoga practice. You are more powerful than you realize. Learn how to feel your power by always incorporating strength with stretching in your yoga practice.

Presenters
avatar for Desiree Rumbaugh

Desiree Rumbaugh

Founder, Yoga by Desiree
Desiree Rumbaugh is an internationally recognized yoga teacher with unquenchable enthusiasm for life, love and healing. She blends playful humor with an authentic inquiry into the nature of being to bring the ancient teachings of wisdom into the asana practice and then into modern... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Mojo Social
  Yoga

8:00am EDT

Vitality & Vision ~ The Art of Kundalini & Energetic Healing

This integrative workshop beautifully weaves the practice of Kundalini Yoga with the soul-soothing arts of guided meditation and Reiki healing.
Designed to enhance your inner and outer glow, this session draws upon the Magnificent Nine—a series that invigorates and balances your feminine energy while massaging your glands to alleviate stress. Alongside this dynamic practice, you will drift into a serene, guided meditation, allowing your mind to enter a state of profound peace and clarity.
To further enhance your journey towards wellness, Faith will share her years of energetic healing and the channeling universal energy to support emotional and physical healing while also aiding you in aligning your chakras and elevating your spirit.

Presenters
avatar for Faith Hunter

Faith Hunter

Founder/Author/Speaker, Spiritually Fly™
Faith Hunter is an esteemed global yoga and meditation instructor, wellness philanthropist, movement motivator, healing guide, and passionate music enthusiast. She is the creator of the Spiritually Fly™ philosophy, a life approach designed to awaken the inner brilliance of the soul... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

8:00am EDT

Yin-Yang Fusion ~ Balancing Effort & Surrender

Enjoy a dynamic exploration of light vinyasa interwoven with Kaiut elements, where we'll harmonize the interplay between effort and surrender.

This workshop offers a unique blend of dynamic movement and restorative practices, weaving together the fluidity of vinyasa with the grounding essence and joint care of Kaiut Yoga. Plan to flow through energizing postures to build strength and vitality, then drop into stimulating holds to cultivate deep release and strengthening. Discover how to find balance, both on and off the mat, as we journey through this holistic fusion of movement and mindfulness.

Presenters
avatar for Tucker Shelton

Tucker Shelton

Tucker Shelton has studied and taught yoga for over fifteen years. Tucker holds 780 RYT training hours in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Restorative, Bhakti Vinyasa, Vini, Senior, Therapeutic, Children's, Pre/Postnatal, Vinyasa Krama, Anusara, and Kaula Tantra Yoga forms and 475 training hours... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

8:00am EDT

Joy Embodied

This Vinyasa Flow class is a creative blend of classical and modern yoga philosophies. Elements of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Dharma, and Bhakti are uniquely fused together to create a transformative yoga practice that is challenging, healing, and fun. We will use pranayama, postures, music and meditation to create balance, strength, and flexibility in the body and mind. This specific sequence will maximize consciousness along the spinal column to enhance awareness of the nervous system. The body will feel strong, the mind calm, and the emotional system balanced; and with that, a sense of peace and JOY EMBODIED.

Presenters
avatar for Tymi Howard

Tymi Howard

International Yoga Teacher, Tymi Howard Yoga & James Island Yoga Studio
Tymi is an international yoga teacher, certified holistic coach, creator of Manifest Yoga International Teacher Trainings, founder of Guruv Yoga Studios, and just opened up her latest passion project, James Island Yoga in Charleston, SC. Pioneering the Vinyasa and Yin Yoga movement... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

8:00am EDT

Soma Nectar Flow ~ Hips, Mantra & Meditation

Shiva is the ground of pure awareness and Soma is the elixir of moonlight. Bathe in the nectar of yoga with deep hips, twists, and forward folds.This session turns more inward with self-acceptance, reflection, mantra and meditation. Hear the stories of Shiva transforming poison into nectar and chant the Shiva mantras.

Sianna and Masood will guide you in this Shiva Temple experience to support a sacred shift in your own mind and inner realms of consciousness. Go on a healing journey with the sonic alchemy of the hand pan and hypnotic states of consciousness with Sianna.

Rasa Yoga is a bhakti fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, Tantric yoga philosophy, shadow work, social justice advocacy and soul alchemy.

Presenters
avatar for Sianna Sherman

Sianna Sherman

Visionary & Founder, Rasa Yoga Collective
My pronouns are she/her. I’m an international yoga teacher, storyteller, speaker, and guide for transformative experiences through yoga, alchemy and collective ritual. I’m the visionary and founder of Rasa Yoga, Mythic Yoga Flow®, and RITUAL 13-Moon Mystery School.

Musicians
avatar for Masood Ali Khan

Masood Ali Khan

Musician
Hello my name is Masood Ali Khan, my pronouns are he/him.I am a pioneer of singing mantras with the hand pan for the benefit of humanity.I am a intuitive creative shadow work group facilitator, sound healer, men’s group,actor and devoted father and partner.As a musician and believer... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

8:00am EDT

SUP Yoga on the French Broad ~ $$

SUP Yoga is a great way to hone your skills in a new way and experience your practice as a soul revival on the water. And it’s a lot of fun!!

Whether a total beginner with a spirit of adventure or a seasoned pro who regularly takes practice to the water, SUP Yoga is available to nearly everyone. All classes begin with basic instruction and a thorough safety review with your experienced guides. We’ll hop on a pool-like section of the river, paddle out a short distance as a group, anchor in and begin practice with a guided meditation.

Through asana, static holds, and sacred breath, you’ll find your flow & zen in no time. The class will conclude with a floating savasana followed by an optional meditation paddle …and of course a bit of freestyle playtime and photo ops!

This class will be transported to the river by the LSP shuttle. Pick-up is at 8:00am near Mountain Air Market at shuttle pick up, see the Festival Map for location. If you miss the shuttle, you are responsible for finding transportation to the river. The shuttle will return the group to downtown Asheville by 11:00am.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Friday SUP ticket here to add this to your schedule.

Presenters
avatar for Andrea Morris

Andrea Morris

Co-owner, Sol Flow Yoga
Andrea Morris is a 20+ year Asheville resident, a licensed clinical social worker, dancer, yogiand hope dealer. Andrea founded Sol Flow Yoga in 2016 fueled 101% by her love for all typesof movement. Her passion lies in the simple, yet powerful human connection and the soulrejuvenation... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Shuttle Pickup

10:00am EDT

Bellydance Flow ~ Cultivating Presence & Grace

Immerse yourself in the fluid movements and mesmerizing rhythms of bellydance in this uplifting workshop focused on presence and grace. Through a fusion of bellydance techniques and mindfulness practices, participants will learn to cultivate a sense of presence, mindfulness, and inner peace as they flow through elegant movements and sensual rhythms.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with the body, quiet the mind, and experience a deeper sense of embodiment and grace.

Presenters
avatar for Lisa Zahiya

Lisa Zahiya

Lisa Zahiya travels nationally and internationally as a life coach, event facilitator, coach, and speaker. Lisa is based in Asheville, NC where she is the founder & owner of Studio Zahiya, four time winner of "Best Place to Take a Dance Class" in Asheville, NC.  She also owns Zahiya... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
The Venue (Balcony)
  Yoga

10:00am EDT

Discover Your Innate Power with Practical Astrology

Gain a foundational understanding of astrology and how it impacts human behavior and the human experience in this practical, informative, and playful workshop. Together, we’ll discover the
gifts and lessons of the zodiac signs, planets, and their elements with professional astrologer
and life coach, Mary Kathryn Jackson. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced astrology lover, this workshop will offer you a new, practical perspective with directives to navigate your life and to deepen your connections with the things and people that matter most! 
You can expect:
  • An interactive discussion on foundational astrology principles and how they can inform your
  • relationships, work, strengths and challenges, life purpose, life lessons, and more
  • Play and exploration of the astrology elements and planetary energies through contemplative practice
  • Expect to have some fun, too!

Presenters
avatar for Mary Kathryn

Mary Kathryn

Mary Kathryn Jackson is a professional astrologer, intuitive life coach, and a guide for transformative experiences through yoga, energy medicine, and earth-based wisdom traditions. She weaves these modalities together to cultivate evolutionary tools that help people support themselves... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

10:00am EDT

Core Catalyst

Dive deep with us into "Core Catalyst: A 360° Exploration of Inner Power," a journey that's all about unlocking the true potential of your core, far beyond the quest for the perfect six-pack. This workshop is your invitation to explore the real magic of core strength – it's the foundation that supports every inversion, the power behind every arm balance, and the guardian of your spine, all wrapped up in one. With a mix of dynamic asanas, mindful breathwork, and a little bit of bandha magic (hello, mula and uddiyana!), we're going to take a holistic dive into what makes your core tick, feeling it out from every angle and discovering how it supports your entire yoga practice.
Forget everything you thought you knew about "core work." This isn't about endless crunches or superficial gains; it's about tapping into the deep reservoir of strength that lies within you, improving your posture, and bringing a new level of resilience to your practice. As we flow through sequences that light up your core, you'll see how this central strength is key to your balance, your breath, and your ability to move with intention and integrity. Whether you're here to amp up your practice, level up your game in other sports, or just get really intimate with your inner power, "Core Catalyst" is where you want to be. All are welcome – from the yoga-curious to the seasoned practitioner – to join in and discover the core's critical role in our practice and in living our most vibrant lives.

Presenters
avatar for Danni Pomplun

Danni Pomplun

Danni is a Yoga Educator and Mentor. He is the fearless owner of Haum SF, an LGBTQ+ owned Yoga Studio in San Francisco, California. He has worked with One Love which raises funds for underserved youth populations. Danni has also been an inspiration for both mental health and HIV advocacy... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mojo Social
  Yoga

10:00am EDT

Poetry of Yoga: Soul Rememberings

Infused with poetry from her self-published collections “Collecting Feathers,” “Landing hOMe,” and “Sacred Details,” Tara will take you on a journey hOMe. While drinking in the sacred sounds of heartbeat and breath, we will take the ability to listen and feel even deeper within. We will tap into that intuitive sense of knowing; how and when to move and when to be still. Allow yourself to reconnect to that sacred animal within and the poetry that is your practice, ultimately reminding us how to simply be free both on and off of the yoga mat as we continue to author the most epic novel of all; our life.

Presenters
avatar for Tara Eschenroeder

Tara Eschenroeder

Teaching was Tara’s dharma long before she realized it. She grew up with a bow and arrow in her hands, learning to pull back with just enough aim and control to send her arrow into the abyss, knowing and trusting it would hit its intended mark. And so she enters each class, each... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for David Matters

David Matters

David Matters is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Asheville, North Carolina. He is also the frontman of the band, Life Like Water. His music has been described as earthy, hypnotic, uplifting, and even mystical. It has also been called a blending of worlds... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

10:00am EDT

Sacred Soundscapes

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Joe Falco (@joeroccofalco) and Jahidi (@jahidi.vibes). Immerse yourself in the captivating harmony of power flow Yoga intertwined with live music and percussion. Explore profound depths through guided meditation and elevate your spirit with a transformative sound healing encounter. Elevate your existence with this one-of-a-kind experience.

Presenters
avatar for Joe Rocco Falco

Joe Rocco Falco

Founder, House of Yoga
Joe Falco is a down-to-earth professor of the Vedic arts & sciences and the founder of House of Yoga. His diverse background spans classical music training, martial arts practice, CrossFit coaching, fronting a rock band, and even holding the title of one of the youngest Worshipful... Read More →
avatar for Jahidi

Jahidi

Jahidi studied Indian classical tabla with his guru, tabla master Pandit Sharda Sahai for more than 20 years.  A drummer since childhood, Jahidi explored shamanic sound healing for decades, creating his own modality of sound healing called Rhythmic Resonance Healing.  For the last... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

10:00am EDT

Summer of Love

Join Janet and DJ Drez for a joyful, groovy, and immersive practice. We’ll move with a backdrop of beats, to celebrate the expansiveness of summer and our collective aliveness. Our practice will open our hearts wide. This connection to hridayam (spiritual heart) invites us to glimpse behind the illusion of separation and melt into the community of living beings, all longing for joy, connection, and love.

Presenters
avatar for Janet Stone

Janet Stone

Founder, Janet Stone Yoga
Janet’s yoga journey began at 17 under Maharaji, her meditation teacher, whose reverence for simplicity and joy live on in her practice and teachings to this day. She shares from the depth of her own sadhana (sustained practice), her studentship in the eight-limbed path, her creative... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Drez

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ
DJ Drez’s music has been moving bodies for more than two decades. His sound is an organic blend of mystical hip-hop, reggae roots, and Indian raga that has been known to instigate an ecstatic dance party one instant and soothe a group into a meditative savasana the next. DJ Drez... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

12:00pm EDT

Rock N' Flow Yoga

The mission of Rock n Flow Yoga, an event-based non-studio business, is to offer impactful yoga experiences at venues throughout the U.S. that integrate movement, mindfulness, and music, positively uniting yogis of all levels.

Embark on a "Journey to Joy," through an all-levels invigorating practice that embodies the spirit of inclusivity and celebration.

Sponsors
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Kimberly Evering

Rock N' Flow Yoga


Friday July 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

12:00pm EDT

The Way of The Hammock ~ $$

Introducing the language of aerial yoga, this practice builds strength, increases flexibility and opens the doors to creativity and play.The aerial hammock is a looped fabric that is suspended from an anchor point above. The purpose of the aerial yoga hammock is to act as a supportive prop for the safe entrance/ exit into a variety of postures as well as a prop for changing posture accessibility.

Postures found in traditional Hatha Yoga provide the foundation for forward folds, arm balances, twists, standing balances, inversions, and reclined positions the hammock assists. Progressing through a variety of aerial yoga postures where the hammock becomes a partner in assisting body and breath movement, this practice deepens stretches, elongates muscles, opens the heart, decompresses the spine, and rejuvenates the Soul.

Discovering the Way of the Hammock, brings alternate ways of expressing and experiencing the body-breath-soul connection. The benefits to this practice go beyond body function reaching into the depths of psychological well-being and resilience. Come play with me!

No aerial yoga experience necessary.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase The Way of the Hammock on Friday here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Tanya Miller

Tanya Miller

Certified AIReal Instructor | Wilderness Doula
AIReal Yoga™ is recognized throughout the yoga community as an innovative leader in aerial yoga and is the backbone of practice with Tanya. As an ambassador of the AIReal Yoga™philosophy and method, Tanya is a lead AIReal Yoga™ teacher trainer that believes the aerial hammock... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for David Matters

David Matters

David Matters is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Asheville, North Carolina. He is also the frontman of the band, Life Like Water. His music has been described as earthy, hypnotic, uplifting, and even mystical. It has also been called a blending of worlds... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Magic Meadow Raised Terrace Lawn, Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

12:00pm EDT

The Power of Joy ~ Yoga, Pilates & Intentional Well-being

Join Dianne for a transformative experience The Power of Joy: Movement, and Intentional Well-being as a path to joy and liberation. We will weave Yoga philosophy, and Vinyasa flow, in conjunction with core connection/Pilates to express freedom in our bodies and enrich our minds. These practices teach us patience, perspective, and power, allowing us to navigate life with greater ease and clarity.

This class is rated E for EVERY BODY, whether you are a seasoned yogi or new to the practice.

Presenters
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Dianne Bondy

Speaker/Presenter, Dianne Bondy Yoga
Self-Love is a Revolutionary ActDianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher,and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

12:00pm EDT

Free Body Fascia Flow ~ Lower Body

Did you know that our achilles tendon is more like that tendon on a gazelle than anything else?
What? Yep. When it’s working well, you can jump REALLY far and high because of that thick strip of powerful fascia. Fascia comes in many forms throughout the body and needs certain kinds of attention to allow for the greatest mobility, stability, and ease in your body.

In this workshop, anatomy and pain expert, Cat Matlock of FreeBody, will teach you a little bit about fascia and how to keep it from getting bound and sticky in your body. We’ll use soft balls for rolling and hydrating the fascia in the lower body and buttocks, then go through a series of simple but profound yoga asana flows to keep your fascia nourished. Come play in your fascial bodysuit! Let’s free up the feet, calves, hamstrings, and hips!

Presenters
avatar for Cat Matlock

Cat Matlock

Cat Matlock expertly guides her students and clients through simple practices to regain control of their nervous systems, get out of pain, and take their lives back.  For 30 years, Cat has worked in the field of healing chronic pain and suffering as a Trauma Informed Yoga Therapist... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

12:00pm EDT

Powerful Play ~ Inversions & Partner Strength Drills

Play is how we best learn. It keeps us young in spirit and pliable in mind. We’ll explore practices for playing well with our strengths and our limitations. We'll begin with a focus on alignment for steadiness and ease, and continue the play through core work and dynamic partner drills, and finally support each other in taking flight and feeling more free in our inversions. No experience or partner necessary, all levels welcome.

Presenters
avatar for Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Acroyoga Program
From his early childhood in Haiti, Jean-Jacques Gabriel has been focused on seeing, shaping, and amplifying beauty, which he defines as “a mixture of what circumstance commands and infinity implores”. The son of painter Jacques Gabriel, he painted before he could walk and later... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Mojo Social

12:00pm EDT

Mantra is Joy

Kirtan is a traditional pathway to experience deep spiritual fulfillment and joy. The scientific proven benefits of singing are increased energy, relaxation, increased breath, capacity, oxygenation of the brain, happiness, excitement, laughter, and overwhelming sense of joy. This in combination with mantras will activate and nourish all the aspects of our life with the power and potential to serve humanity.

Join me for a joyful and deep healing bhakti handpan kirtan.

Presenters
avatar for Masood Ali Khan

Masood Ali Khan

Musician
Hello my name is Masood Ali Khan, my pronouns are he/him.I am a pioneer of singing mantras with the hand pan for the benefit of humanity.I am a intuitive creative shadow work group facilitator, sound healer, men’s group,actor and devoted father and partner.As a musician and believer... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

12:00pm EDT

Mountain Magic ~ Shiva Live Music Bhakti Flow

Shiva, whose mythical abode is the steep, mystic mountains, is regarded as the creator of yoga, and represents the power of transformation. Many asanas are associated with Shiva including Virabhadrasana (Warrior), Natarajasana (Dancer), and Savasana (Corpse). In this enchanting bhakti flow class, we'll tap into the mystic mountain energy of Asheville and invoke the potent transformational power within us that Shiva symbolizes through storytelling, chanting, and an imaginative vinyasa practice accompanied by a live soundtrack from The Wild Lotus Band (Alvin Young, Gwendolyn Colman, Narada Wise & Chris Rosser)

Presenters
avatar for Seán Johnson

Seán Johnson

Seán is a respected musician, yoga teacher, and community leader who teaches at festivals and conferences around the country.Seán is the director of The Asheville Yoga Center and curator of AYC's "Teaching From The Heart" 200 Hour Teacher Training and "Kindling The Flame" 300 H... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for The Wild Lotus Band

The Wild Lotus Band

Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band (Alvin Young, Gwendolyn Colman, Narada Wise & Chris Rosser) merge conscious lyrics, sacred chants from the spiritual traditions of yoga and beyond, and roots, rock, gospel, and global grooves to create a universal style of cross-cultural spiritual music. They are known for crea... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

2:00pm EDT

Arise & Awake to grow as a Yoga Professional for Self to Societal Transformation

An experiential session: Serve, Lead, Succeed the Yogic Way.

Also, learn about dignified careers at Vivekananda Yoga University from vocation to profession with an online MS/PhD.



Presenters
avatar for Prashant Joshi

Prashant Joshi

Prashant V. Joshi, B.E. (EE), M.A. M.Phil. (Computer Science), E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT is an electrical engineer, computer scientist, yoga teacher, therapist and a technology/management leader for the past 35 years in the US.Prashant has introduced Yogic-leadership-principles in... Read More →

Exhibitors

Friday July 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

2:00pm EDT

Skinny Beats Sound Healing

Allow your mind and body to be taken away by the mesmerizing sounds of singing bowls, drums, gongs, and more. Skinny Beats is equipped with soft cushions, meditation pillows, and blankets ~ so all you need is yourself. Become immersed in sound.



Presenters

Friday July 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Skinny Beats 4 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801

2:00pm EDT

Root to Rise ~ $$

Explored as a “power” practice, Rooting to Rise Up sees the aerial yoga hammock as a platform for invigorating postures that activate the core. The core of the body and its interaction with the breath becomes the place where strength and vulnerability come together. Through a series of postures, rooting to our centers in and out of the hammock will encourage personal growth. Rising up comes as postures reach for what is possible in the air. Rooting and Rising Up is about finding love in the air and bringing expansion to who and what we stand for. No aerial yoga experience necessary.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Friday Root to Rise ticket here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Tanya Miller

Tanya Miller

Certified AIReal Instructor | Wilderness Doula
AIReal Yoga™ is recognized throughout the yoga community as an innovative leader in aerial yoga and is the backbone of practice with Tanya. As an ambassador of the AIReal Yoga™philosophy and method, Tanya is a lead AIReal Yoga™ teacher trainer that believes the aerial hammock... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Magic Meadow Raised Terrace Lawn, Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

2:00pm EDT

A Badass is a Good Thing ~ Hips & Lower Back

It takes guts and glutes to be strong and free. If you suffer from chronic hip pain, it could be that you need more strengthening as well as stretching. We can only grow stronger and more open relative to how stable we are inside. Learn how you can use your yoga practice to build some support for your backside.

Presenters
avatar for Desiree Rumbaugh

Desiree Rumbaugh

Founder, Yoga by Desiree
Desiree Rumbaugh is an internationally recognized yoga teacher with unquenchable enthusiasm for life, love and healing. She blends playful humor with an authentic inquiry into the nature of being to bring the ancient teachings of wisdom into the asana practice and then into modern... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Qi Yin

Coming into stillness within, accompanied by our breath of life, our bodies journey through energetic pathways that open up the flow of prana. The sticks and branches are cleared in this inner river of blessings while we lie on the earth that holds us. Here we steep for a time in each pose bringing fresh new energy and a deep calm touching upon the breath of life.

Presenters
avatar for Gota Cebrero

Gota Cebrero

Gota resides in the majestic mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and has been sharing the beautiful path of yoga for over 20 years.  He teaches mindful flow, restorative and yin, weaving in pranayama and meditation and is a  E-RYT 500 YA certified .


Friday July 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Yin Yoga and Story Time

Nourish your body, mind and spirit in this deeply relaxing practice.
Listen to mythic stories from the Yoga and Buddhist traditions that will inspire your mind and open your heart while being guided to gently stretch and bring ease to your body with slow, deep floor stretches. All levels

Presenters
avatar for Amanda Giacomini

Amanda Giacomini

Creator, 10,000 Buddhas
Amanda Giacomini is an artist and yoga teacher who is best known for her 10,000 Buddhas project. Inspired by ancient Buddhist artwork in the Ajanta caves in India, Amanda set out on a mission to paint 10,000 Buddhas. After a decade of painting, 10,000 Buddhas is a worldwide art project... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

As Above, Psoas Below

Is it possible to initiate a conversation between self, earth, and cosmos through movement, breathwork and meditation? Absolutely!Join Joe and Sierra for a deep and delightful exploration of the mighty psoas muscle.

The psoas, often referenced as the muscle of the soul, is one of the deepest muscles in the human body. This extraordinary muscle links upper and lower body, holding both our wiring to survive as well as our yearning to thrive and so much more. From this concrete place of simple musculature, we seek the experience of source ~ infinity and divinity ~ right here, right now.

Presenters
avatar for Sierra Hollister

Sierra Hollister

Teaching since 1992, Sierra delights in the physical: yoga, running, digging into the soil, traversing curvatures, and chanting mantra. Here, she finds perpetual awakening, in love-struck wonder, to the deep interconnectedness of all life. Love, movement, gratitude and devotion coalesce... Read More →
avatar for Joe Taft

Joe Taft

JOE'S YOGA CLASSES ARE UNIQUE TO JOE'S STYLE OF TEACHING:Joe (E-RYT500 and YACEP) has been teaching yoga for two decades. He has spent thousands of hours on his mat as both the student and the yoga teacher, which is demonstrated in his acute attention to detail in creating a powerful... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mojo Social
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

This is Bliss

In this slow, deep, relaxing yoga practice MC YOGI alongside DJ Taz will guide us through a healing practice of melting stress, letting go of tension and relieving pressure, so we can drop into a deeper space of ease, grace and radiant beautiful bliss, all levels welcome.

Presenters
avatar for MC YOGI

MC YOGI

MC YOGI is a recording artist, author, and yoga teacher. He's taught yoga and performed at festivals across the globe including headlining at Wanderlust Festival in over 30 US cities as well as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Korea. His unique style of music and teaching is joy filled... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

4:00pm EDT

Y6 Sculpt & Flow
Strengthen Yourself. Y6 Sculpt & Flow classes are the perfect blend of yoga and weight training in a heated practice room. A dynamic warm-up will get your heart-rate up and muscles warm, before you dive into an intense, cross training workout that uses dumbbells, bands and body weight exercises to challenge muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular thresholds. Then cool down with some juicy yoga stretches to leave you in a puddle on the mat. Y6 Sculpt & Flow is the best of both worlds —a total body workout plus a killer yoga vibe. Expect a fun playlist and loud, high energy music throughout.

Sponsors

Friday July 26, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

4:00pm EDT

Lineage of Light ~ Embracing Ancestral Power Through Breath & Meditation

Lineage of Light: Embracing Ancestral Power through Breath and Meditation" is a transformative workshop led by Faith Hunter that invites you to connect with the enduring wisdom of your forebears. This session is a confluence of Faith's Spiritually Fly philosophy and ancestral veneration, designed to heal and infuse your soul with the strength of past generations. As you embark on this journey, Faith will guide you through powerful breathwork techniques, encouraging the flow of healing energy. With a journal in hand, you will explore the depths of your lineage, documenting insights and revelations and engaging in meditative practices that bring forth clarity and empowerment. The workshop is a blend of dynamic breathing practices, mindful intentions, and powerful energy shifts, meticulously aligned to stimulate and strengthen your chakras. Each aspect of the practice—from grounded awareness to breath connection that encourages ignites personal power, and fosters love and truth—aims to foster a deep connection with your inner self and the ancestral power that supports you. This holistic experience is more than a meditative breath experience; it's a ritual of emotional and spiritual awakening, inviting you to embrace your greatness and step into a life of balance and enlightenment.

Presenters
avatar for Faith Hunter

Faith Hunter

Founder/Author/Speaker, Spiritually Fly™
Faith Hunter is an esteemed global yoga and meditation instructor, wellness philanthropist, movement motivator, healing guide, and passionate music enthusiast. She is the creator of the Spiritually Fly™ philosophy, a life approach designed to awaken the inner brilliance of the soul... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Mojo Social

4:00pm EDT

Soul Groove ~ A Sound Journey for Inner Awakening

Experience how sound and healing music can be used to unlock many of our blocks and challenges we experience daily. Using Sound Off Experience headphones, DJ Taz Rashid shares his wisdom and path in sound healing as we meditate, tune inward, gain clarity and listen to the language of our spirit. We will open up the four directions and expect to hear healing deep relaxation sounds from all over the world such as singing bowls, didgeridoos, over-tone singing, percussion, Native American flutes, guitar and atmospheric soundscapes to guide the journey. This is the inner revolution your body has been looking for.

Presenters
avatar for DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

4:00pm EDT

Cacoa Ceremony ~ The Joy is in the Journey

“The purpose of life is to alleviate our own suffering through the discovery and practices of joy.” ~Dalai Lama. Many ancient cultures know that cacao (the pure essence of chocolate) opens the emotional center of our body - our heart chakra. In this session we will merge the medicine of cacao and the wisdom of yoga practices to explore and empower our relationship to the feeling of joy. Through a simple cacao ceremony, gentle asana, chanting, meditation and live music you will be sweetly surprised how you may easily find and feel JOY. When the heart, the voice, and the people around us are open and relaxed, JOY happens.

Presenters
avatar for Luna Ray

Luna Ray

Luna Ray is a yoga teacher, a workshop and retreat leader, kirtan musician and recording artist, and an activist for conscious and empowered community collaboration. She is P-SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) certified, a mother to two girls, and has traveled the world extensively... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
  Yoga

4:00pm EDT

Nourish | Restore

Drop into the healing meditation of the sound and body. We will create a space between effort and surrender, allowing the release and healing of our over exhausted system. Using the integrative power of sound, mantra, and postures designed to reset the nervous system and relax the places that hold tension and old hurts. We are all in need of individual and collective healing.

Presenters
avatar for Janet Stone

Janet Stone

Founder, Janet Stone Yoga
Janet’s yoga journey began at 17 under Maharaji, her meditation teacher, whose reverence for simplicity and joy live on in her practice and teachings to this day. She shares from the depth of her own sadhana (sustained practice), her studentship in the eight-limbed path, her creative... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

4:00pm EDT

The Dub Practice

Discover a balanced sense of connection, freedom, and joy as we explore the harmonious dance between our inner and outer worlds. Allow the deep bass and rhythmic beats of dub music to anchor us to the present moment and to the practice of feeling good. Let's make space for curiosity, adventure and joyful sacred movement. This will include asana, mantra, conversation, surrender and super dope music. See you there.

Presenters
avatar for Marti Nikko

Marti Nikko

The daughter of a jazz pianist, Marti Nikko spent her childhood in nightclubs, absorbing the art and wisdom of many great musicians. Enthralled by what she heard, she began to sing and perform her own music, infusing her innate grasp of jazz and soul into a warm, natural voice.Marti... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Drez

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ
DJ Drez’s music has been moving bodies for more than two decades. His sound is an organic blend of mystical hip-hop, reggae roots, and Indian raga that has been known to instigate an ecstatic dance party one instant and soothe a group into a meditative savasana the next. DJ Drez... Read More →


Friday July 26, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

5:30pm EDT

Drum Circle
Presenters

Friday July 26, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Umbrella Canopy Near the Fountain, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801
 
Saturday, July 27
 

7:00am EDT

Morning Melodic Mantra Meditation

Start your morning with a bhakti yoga practice of chanting sweet and simple mantras with Luna Ray and her acoustic guitar. 
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Musicians
avatar for Luna Ray

Luna Ray

Luna Ray is a yoga teacher, a workshop and retreat leader, kirtan musician and recording artist, and an activist for conscious and empowered community collaboration. She is P-SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) certified, a mother to two girls, and has traveled the world extensively... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

8:00am EDT

HeartFire Flow

Dive into the vibrant energy of Love Shine Play with this Heartfire Flow Yoga, a 75-minute journey designed to ignite your spirit, awaken your heart, and infuse your day with a playful, dynamic energy. Tailored for those with an intermediate practice, this class promises to be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Prepare to move through an invigorating flow sequence of heart-opening poses that build heat, strength, and flexibility. Heather will guide you through each transition, ensuring a practice that's both safe and exhilarating. These carefully selected poses will not only enhance your physical flexibility but also invite love, joy, and compassion to flow freely in your life. As you flow from pose to pose, you'll release stored tensions to leave you feeling lighter, more vibrant, and ready to fully embrace the festival experience. What to Bring: Your yoga mat, water bottle, and an open heart. Wear comfortable clothing that lets you move and breathe freely. Most importantly, bring your playful spirit and readiness to grow and glow!This is your invitation to step into a space of joy, freedom, and vibrant energy. Secure your spot now and get ready to transform your festival experience into an unforgettable journey of growth where you can Grow & Glow

Presenters
avatar for Heather Newman

Heather Newman

Instructor/Manager, Hot Yoga Asheville
Heather is a dedicated and experienced Hot Vinyasa yoga instructor who has been igniting the passion for power flow at Hot Yoga Asheville for the past 8 years and has two decades of personal practice. She has a passion for guiding students to extend the benefits of yoga beyond the... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

8:00am EDT

Rocking & Rhythm Thai Massage for Neck, Shoulders & Spine

There’s a wealth of therapeutic potential in Thai massage’s moments of rocking and rhythm. A subtle and continuous rocking, soft jiggling, and slow shaking can greatly advance us in softening, and surrendering resistance. We’ll focus on the neck, shoulder, and spine to build our capacity to share healing touch that is fluid with pleasant pockets of tender intuition. No experience in Thai massage necessary, please come with a partner you want to give and receive with.

Presenters
avatar for Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Acroyoga Program
From his early childhood in Haiti, Jean-Jacques Gabriel has been focused on seeing, shaping, and amplifying beauty, which he defines as “a mixture of what circumstance commands and infinity implores”. The son of painter Jacques Gabriel, he painted before he could walk and later... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

8:00am EDT

संयम saṃyama ~ Beginners Mind

Beginner’s Mind is a skill that comes from combining the last three limbs of Yoga and applying them to the first five. In this session you can learn how to develop automatically stable, clear and calm attention (śamatha), insight that interrupts the causes of suffering (vipaśyanā), an abundance of positive emotions for healthy relationships (mettā) and the skill to sort out your thoughts on a wide range of issues (vicāra) during a gentle all-levels practice.

Presenters
avatar for Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

I've been a full-time yoga instructor for over twenty years, a teacher trainer since 2003 and an advanced teacher trainer since 2007. After travelling to India to study in Mysore and sitting for three 10-day Vipassanā retreats, I studied Tibetan Buddhism and took the Jīvamukti Yoga... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Mojo Social

8:00am EDT

Peaceful Sanctuary

Allow this slow flow practice to be a peaceful sanctuary. We will move with intention and invite grace to wash over us through breath and body. Soothe the spirit as we let go together softening into a deep state of being. This will include asana, mantra, conversation, surrender and super dope music. See you there.

Presenters
avatar for Marti Nikko

Marti Nikko

The daughter of a jazz pianist, Marti Nikko spent her childhood in nightclubs, absorbing the art and wisdom of many great musicians. Enthralled by what she heard, she began to sing and perform her own music, infusing her innate grasp of jazz and soul into a warm, natural voice.Marti... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Drez

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ
DJ Drez’s music has been moving bodies for more than two decades. His sound is an organic blend of mystical hip-hop, reggae roots, and Indian raga that has been known to instigate an ecstatic dance party one instant and soothe a group into a meditative savasana the next. DJ Drez... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

8:00am EDT

Practicing From The Heart ~ Live Music Bhakti Flow

"Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction." — Rumi. Bhakti is a Sanskrit word and a path of yoga that points to the universal human experience of connecting to the mystery of life through the depths of the heart. Many of Bhakti's practices are devotional folk arts like singing, dancing, storytelling, poetry, and ritual that are meant to be accessible for all. In this special workshop— we’ll explore ways to cultivate more depth, imagination, and feeling in our life and yoga practice through a Bhakti-inspired journey integrating chanting, poetic language, self-inquiry, and an all-levels asana practice accompanied live by The Wild Lotus Band (Alvin Young, Gwendolyn Colman, Narada Wise & Chris Ross)

Presenters
avatar for Seán Johnson

Seán Johnson

Seán is a respected musician, yoga teacher, and community leader who teaches at festivals and conferences around the country.Seán is the director of The Asheville Yoga Center and curator of AYC's "Teaching From The Heart" 200 Hour Teacher Training and "Kindling The Flame" 300 H... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for The Wild Lotus Band

The Wild Lotus Band

Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band (Alvin Young, Gwendolyn Colman, Narada Wise & Chris Rosser) merge conscious lyrics, sacred chants from the spiritual traditions of yoga and beyond, and roots, rock, gospel, and global grooves to create a universal style of cross-cultural spiritual music. They are known for crea... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

8:00am EDT

Rasa Lila

We’ll invoke the essence of Radha and Krishna for a journey of self acceptance, love and returning to our hearts deepest longing.  With our bodies and voices we’ll create a ceremony and ritual, honoring sacred life. This will be an opportunity to embrace our divine nature through storytelling, yoga, chanting, movement and dance.

Presenters
avatar for Janet Stone

Janet Stone

Founder, Janet Stone Yoga
Janet’s yoga journey began at 17 under Maharaji, her meditation teacher, whose reverence for simplicity and joy live on in her practice and teachings to this day. She shares from the depth of her own sadhana (sustained practice), her studentship in the eight-limbed path, her creative... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for David Matters

David Matters

David Matters is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Asheville, North Carolina. He is also the frontman of the band, Life Like Water. His music has been described as earthy, hypnotic, uplifting, and even mystical. It has also been called a blending of worlds... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

8:00am EDT

SUP Yoga on the French Broad ~ $$

SUP Yoga is a great way to hone your skills in a new way and experience your practice as a soul revival on the water. And it’s a lot of fun!!Whether a total beginner with a spirit of adventure or a seasoned pro who regularly takes practice to the water, SUP Yoga is available to nearly everyone.

All classes begin with basic instruction and a thorough safety review with your experienced guides. We’ll hop on a pool-like section of the river, paddle out a short distance as a group, anchor in and begin practice with a guided meditation. Through asana, static holds, and sacred breath, you’ll find your flow & zen in no time. The class will conclude with a floating savasana followed by an optional meditation paddle …and of course a bit of freestyle playtime and photo ops!

This class will be transported to the river by the LSP shuttle. Pick-up is at 8:00am near Mountain Air Market at shuttle pick up, see the Festival Map for location. If you miss the shuttle, you are responsible for finding transportation to the river. The shuttle will return the group to downtown Asheville by 11:00am.

Presenters
avatar for Andrea Morris

Andrea Morris

Co-owner, Sol Flow Yoga
Andrea Morris is a 20+ year Asheville resident, a licensed clinical social worker, dancer, yogiand hope dealer. Andrea founded Sol Flow Yoga in 2016 fueled 101% by her love for all typesof movement. Her passion lies in the simple, yet powerful human connection and the soulrejuvenation... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Shuttle Pickup

9:00am EDT

Nature’s Canvas Mandala Hike ~ $$

The mountains of North Carolina offer breathtaking, ineffable scenery. This did not come from a script or an instruction manual. Nature has a divine way of knowing how to create the most exquisite beauty. As we hike along the trails, we will collect treasures ranging from pine cones to rocks to sticks to feathers to whatever else nature has to offer.

At the culmination of our hike, we will gather to make an offering to our loving Mother Earth by piecing together a mandala with the treasures that we have found along the way. This will be a celebration of the natural artistic ways of this planet and of the beauty of recognizing it. A daypack or bag of sorts is encouraged for your treasure collection along the way.

Transportation will be provided by the LSP shuttle. Pick-up is at 9:00am in downtown Asheville at the shuttle pick up near Mountain Air Market, see festival map. If you miss the shuttle, you are responsible for your own transportation. The shuttle will return the group to Asheville by 12:00pm.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Saturday Nature's Canvas Mandala Hike here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Tara Eschenroeder

Tara Eschenroeder

Teaching was Tara’s dharma long before she realized it. She grew up with a bow and arrow in her hands, learning to pull back with just enough aim and control to send her arrow into the abyss, knowing and trusting it would hit its intended mark. And so she enters each class, each... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Shuttle Pickup

10:00am EDT

SAFE Yoga
  • This class will be led by four SAFE Yoga instructors offering a blend of yoga styles into one experience.  SAFE being an acronym for sharing, accessible, free-flowing, energy.  This program seeks to educate and engage BIPOC communities about the benefits of yoga and wellness practices. The goals of this program include expanding students' views of yoga and providing knowledge of how to integrate yoga into their everyday lives. We'll begin with easeful movement, build up to vinyasa flow, and end with sound bowls and guided visualization.  A few chairs will be accessible to practice seated.

Presenters
avatar for Kiesha Battles

Kiesha Battles

Board President, You Call This Yoga
Kiesha first connected with You Call This Yoga (YCTY) as a yoga practitioner in 2018, and has increased her service to the organization over the years through the development and teaching of key programming, both virtually and in-person.  Most of these programs were key contributions... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

10:00am EDT

The Way of The Hammock ~ $$

Introducing the language of aerial yoga, this practice builds strength, increases flexibility and opens the doors to creativity and play. The aerial hammock is a looped fabric that is suspended from an anchor point above. The purpose of the aerial yoga hammock is to act as a supportive prop for the safe entrance/ exit into a variety of postures as well as a prop for changing posture accessibility.

Postures found in traditional Hatha Yoga provide the foundation for forward folds, arm balances, twists, standing balances, inversions, and reclined positions the hammock assists.Progressing through a variety of aerial yoga postures where the hammock becomes a partner in assisting body and breath movement, this practice deepens stretches, elongates muscles, opens the heart, decompresses the spine, and rejuvenates the Soul.

Discovering the Way of the Hammock, brings alternate ways of expressing and experiencing the body-breath-soul connection. The benefits to this practice go beyond body function reaching into the depths of psychological well-being and resilience. Come play with me. No aerial yoga experience necessary.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Saturday The Way of the Hammock ticket here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Tanya Miller

Tanya Miller

Certified AIReal Instructor | Wilderness Doula
AIReal Yoga™ is recognized throughout the yoga community as an innovative leader in aerial yoga and is the backbone of practice with Tanya. As an ambassador of the AIReal Yoga™philosophy and method, Tanya is a lead AIReal Yoga™ teacher trainer that believes the aerial hammock... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Magic Meadow Raised Terrace Lawn, Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

10:00am EDT

Discover The Delight, Defy The Dread ~ Inversion Encounter

Encounter your anxieties, and master the perfect alignment to soar. This workshop dares you to embrace the unknown, promises to ignite your core, and get your adrenaline racing. After a gentle warm-up session, we'll deconstruct the fundamentals of the handstand and crow - the primary gateways to an inversion practice. After a thorough investigation of these forms, we'll delve into other arm balances, inversions, and flows. We'll also equip you with techniques to comprehend and conquer fear. This class will push your boundaries, inviting you to unlock the staggering potential in your practice. You'll leave with a resourceful video and information sheet to continue your exploration at home.

Presenters
avatar for Danni Pomplun

Danni Pomplun

Danni is a Yoga Educator and Mentor. He is the fearless owner of Haum SF, an LGBTQ+ owned Yoga Studio in San Francisco, California. He has worked with One Love which raises funds for underserved youth populations. Danni has also been an inspiration for both mental health and HIV advocacy... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

10:00am EDT

Liberate Your Voice ~ A Sacred Sound Meditation Ceremony

Discover the profound power of your own voice as a healing modality and surrender into a blissful state of peace in a reiki-infused crystal alchemy sound bath.

It’s very easy to find yourself running on autopilot in day-to-day life. Feeling stuck in an anxious and reactive state that keeps you playing small, disempowered in your sense of Self. When you lose that connection with the sacred spirit of Self, it can be difficult to speak your needs and wants to others, or even admit what you truly desire to yourself.
By activating your own voice with intention in a ceremonial space, your spirit wakes up within the physical body, creating a portal for your unlimited human potential to shine through.

In this 90-minute ceremonial workshop, you’ll be guided through a journey of vocalization for opening up your energy channels to increase vitality and magnetism while deepening your understanding of your innate authentic power.

This one-of-a kind ceremony will include:

· An overview of the science behind vocalization and sacred sounds, and how these frequencies affect your brain and nervous system
· Light breathwork into an intention-setting meditation
· Vocal toning to clear the energy centers and activate the energetic channels in the body
· A guided melody meditation designed to raise the frequency of your intentions and amplify your personal power
· A reiki-infused crystal alchemy sound bath to relax, rejuvenate, and anchor your newly energetic state in the body as you go back out in the world

The resonance of your own voice is the most powerful healing sound in the universe. Come experience the wonder and expansiveness on a sonic journey that guides you home to the sanctuary within.

Presenters
avatar for Khaki Martin

Khaki Martin

Khaki Martin is a harmonic healer and spiritual teacher who guides ceremonies to nourish the nervous system, liberate the voice, and cultivate a harmonious mind, body, and spirit connection. Her signature approach blends music, ancient traditions, neurobiology, breathwork, and reiki... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

10:00am EDT

Bless Your Heart

Touch upon the beautiful gift of blessings and gratitude then you’ve touched upon the heart. To open those portals of light and blessing, we need to allow the flow of shakti through us. Let’s embark on this journey together where we can bathe in a river of blessings woven through a Mindful Flow Vinyasa Class.

Presenters
avatar for Gota Cebrero

Gota Cebrero

Gota resides in the majestic mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and has been sharing the beautiful path of yoga for over 20 years.  He teaches mindful flow, restorative and yin, weaving in pranayama and meditation and is a  E-RYT 500 YA certified .


Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mojo Social
  Yoga

10:00am EDT

Cats, Camels & Cobras ~ Backbends

In this class you will learn how to make the mind-body connection more conscious and therefore helpful in your backbend poses. Any type of pain we feel during our practice is meant to be a guide to help us strengthen our weak parts and soften the tight ones. Gradually we can feel less limited and more empowered. Let’s explore these poses with curiosity and discover possibilities together.

Presenters
avatar for Desiree Rumbaugh

Desiree Rumbaugh

Founder, Yoga by Desiree
Desiree Rumbaugh is an internationally recognized yoga teacher with unquenchable enthusiasm for life, love and healing. She blends playful humor with an authentic inquiry into the nature of being to bring the ancient teachings of wisdom into the asana practice and then into modern... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
The Venue (Balcony)
  Yoga

10:00am EDT

Rhythm of Resilience ~ Do it Scared, Dance it Scared

Embrace Lisa's motto: "Do It Scared: Courage before Confidence" as you explore the healing power of movement as a tool for resilience and self-discovery. Participants will learn to navigate life's challenges with grace and strength, using movement as a vehicle for emotional release and empowerment. Through rhythmic expression and guided reflection, you'll uncover your innate resilience and cultivate a sense of inner fortitude to face any obstacle with courage and grace.

Presenters
avatar for Lisa Zahiya

Lisa Zahiya

Lisa Zahiya travels nationally and internationally as a life coach, event facilitator, coach, and speaker. Lisa is based in Asheville, NC where she is the founder & owner of Studio Zahiya, four time winner of "Best Place to Take a Dance Class" in Asheville, NC.  She also owns Zahiya... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

10:00am EDT

Spiritually Fly ~ Root to Rise

Awaken to the radiant energy of a new day with "Root to Rise," a uniquely empowering Spiritually Fly™ session curated by Faith Hunter that infuses your morning with a mindful flow designed to warm the body, stimulate the mind, and kindle the spirit. This all-encompassing practice invites you to plant your feet firmly on the ground, establishing a rooted connection with the earth that serves as the foundation for your day's journey. As Faith guides you through a creatively woven tapestry of soulful movement, your body begins to generate a nurturing heat, each movement flowing into the next, heralding the day's vibrant potential. The incorporation of breathwork propels every cell, electrifying your presence in the here and now, while sankalpa, the art of intention setting, casts a visionary light onto your path, anchoring you in purpose and direction. This practice, accessible to yogis of all levels, promises not just a sequence of poses, but a transformative experience that resonates beyond the mat, leaving you feeling grounded and uplifted, ready to rise and embrace the day's endless possibilities.

Presenters
avatar for Faith Hunter

Faith Hunter

Founder/Author/Speaker, Spiritually Fly™
Faith Hunter is an esteemed global yoga and meditation instructor, wellness philanthropist, movement motivator, healing guide, and passionate music enthusiast. She is the creator of the Spiritually Fly™ philosophy, a life approach designed to awaken the inner brilliance of the soul... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

12:00pm EDT

Slow Beauty & Acupuncture ~ $$

A clay mask facial bar and a class introducing the slow beauty movement, emphasizing the importance of connecting with nature, and our bodies to regulate the nervous system as well as learning the techniques of dry brushing and gua sha and using plant-based oils.

This event requires a separate ticket. Please go to our ticketing page and purchase in order to sign up.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica goukas

Jessica goukas

Jessica lives in western NC with her husband (owner and operator of JAG Construction) and 3 young boys. She is passionate about making change on this planet through the way we eat and how we connect with one another and the natural world around us.Growing up on the coast of... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

12:00pm EDT

Happy Knees ~ Cultivating Strength and Mobility

Let's show our knees some love! In this specialized workshop, we'll dive deep into nurturing and strengthening the often-overlooked joints of the knees. Whether you're recovering from an injury, seeking preventative measures, or simply want to enhance your overall knee health, this session is for you. Through a blend of gentle movement, targeted exercises, and mindful awareness, we'll explore techniques to alleviate pain, increase flexibility, and build resilience in our knees. Join me in creating a supportive space for our knees to thrive!

Presenters
avatar for Tucker Shelton

Tucker Shelton

Tucker Shelton has studied and taught yoga for over fifteen years. Tucker holds 780 RYT training hours in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Restorative, Bhakti Vinyasa, Vini, Senior, Therapeutic, Children's, Pre/Postnatal, Vinyasa Krama, Anusara, and Kaula Tantra Yoga forms and 475 training hours... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)
  Yoga

12:00pm EDT

Root to Rise ~ $$

Explored as a “power” practice, Rooting to Rise Up sees the aerial yoga hammock as a platform for invigorating postures that activate the core. The core of the body and its interaction with the breath becomes the place where strength and vulnerability come together. Through a series of postures, rooting to our centers in and out of the hammock will encourage personal growth. Rising up comes as postures reach for what is possible in the air. Rooting and Rising Up is about finding love in the air and bringing expansion to who and what we stand for. No aerial yoga experience is necessary.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Saturday Root to Rise ticket here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Tanya Miller

Tanya Miller

Certified AIReal Instructor | Wilderness Doula
AIReal Yoga™ is recognized throughout the yoga community as an innovative leader in aerial yoga and is the backbone of practice with Tanya. As an ambassador of the AIReal Yoga™philosophy and method, Tanya is a lead AIReal Yoga™ teacher trainer that believes the aerial hammock... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for David Matters

David Matters

David Matters is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Asheville, North Carolina. He is also the frontman of the band, Life Like Water. His music has been described as earthy, hypnotic, uplifting, and even mystical. It has also been called a blending of worlds... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Magic Meadow Raised Terrace Lawn, Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

12:00pm EDT

Awaken the Lakshmi Codes

Awaken the Lakshmi Codes and activate your heart fire in this uplifting practice of backbends, mantra, mudra, and pranayama.

Sianna will weave the alchemical practices of yoga with the Lakshmi Codes through her signature storytelling and anchor it into the body and psyche with symbols, codes, teachings, asana flow, and powerful breath work. Backbends untie the knots of the heart and free up stuck energy to enhance the whole bioenergetic system. This intelligent sequence pulses with symmetrical and asymmetrical backbends to build healthy alignment for practice and everyday posture. This sequence increases vitality, strengthens the posterior chain of muscles, cultivates a growth mindset, and grounds the codes of abundance, dharma and liberation into your life and practice.

The key practices of Rasa Yoga include: asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), mantra (healing sound vibration), mudra (energy seals created by the hands), meditation (expanded states of awareness), and vichara (self-inquiry). When you activate the Lakshmi Codes in a balanced way, your whole life shines! You become an agent of dharma, peace, abundance, and liberation for All Beings. Rasa Yoga is a bhakti fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, Tantric yoga philosophy, shadow work, social justice advocacy and soul alchemy.

Presenters
avatar for Sianna Sherman

Sianna Sherman

Visionary & Founder, Rasa Yoga Collective
My pronouns are she/her. I’m an international yoga teacher, storyteller, speaker, and guide for transformative experiences through yoga, alchemy and collective ritual. I’m the visionary and founder of Rasa Yoga, Mythic Yoga Flow®, and RITUAL 13-Moon Mystery School.


Saturday July 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

12:00pm EDT

Slow Your Roll ~ Yin Yoga & Deep Relaxation

This class will explore self-care as a necessary part of our access to joy and well-being. Together, we will unwind and stretch with yin yoga, finish with yoga nidra and meditation. The focus of this class will be about making peace bodies, quieting our minds and feeling the joy of connection between mind and body!

Presenters
avatar for Dianne Bondy

Dianne Bondy

Speaker/Presenter, Dianne Bondy Yoga
Self-Love is a Revolutionary ActDianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher,and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)
  Yoga

12:00pm EDT

Nourishing the Reservoir of Joy

Joy is a source within you, the limitless connection to what is true and enduring. Joy is sustenance for the spirit, grander than happiness; joy speaks to our true selves. We can find joy present, in each moment ~ so long as we know where to look. Together, we’ll seek wild and feral joy with a beautiful flow of vinyasa to warm and prepare the body for kundalini kriya. All aspects of the practice are mindfully articulated for immersion into the waters of joy within as well as learning / remembering the ways in which to sustain joy.

Presenters
avatar for Sierra Hollister

Sierra Hollister

Teaching since 1992, Sierra delights in the physical: yoga, running, digging into the soil, traversing curvatures, and chanting mantra. Here, she finds perpetual awakening, in love-struck wonder, to the deep interconnectedness of all life. Love, movement, gratitude and devotion coalesce... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Mojo Social

12:00pm EDT

Love, Shine, Play!

Join MC YOGI and friends including DJ Drez, Marti Nikko and Jean-Jacques for a fun celebratory vinyasa practice. Gathering together to enjoy an upbeat class with live music, Acro yoga and an ecstatic dance party! It’s going to be fun, freaky, weird and awesome!

Presenters
avatar for Marti Nikko

Marti Nikko

The daughter of a jazz pianist, Marti Nikko spent her childhood in nightclubs, absorbing the art and wisdom of many great musicians. Enthralled by what she heard, she began to sing and perform her own music, infusing her innate grasp of jazz and soul into a warm, natural voice.Marti... Read More →
avatar for Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Acroyoga Program
From his early childhood in Haiti, Jean-Jacques Gabriel has been focused on seeing, shaping, and amplifying beauty, which he defines as “a mixture of what circumstance commands and infinity implores”. The son of painter Jacques Gabriel, he painted before he could walk and later... Read More →
avatar for MC YOGI

MC YOGI

MC YOGI is a recording artist, author, and yoga teacher. He's taught yoga and performed at festivals across the globe including headlining at Wanderlust Festival in over 30 US cities as well as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Korea. His unique style of music and teaching is joy filled... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Drez

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ
DJ Drez’s music has been moving bodies for more than two decades. His sound is an organic blend of mystical hip-hop, reggae roots, and Indian raga that has been known to instigate an ecstatic dance party one instant and soothe a group into a meditative savasana the next. DJ Drez... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

12:00pm EDT

Shakti Embodied

Join us for an educational and deeply embodied journey exploring the divine feminine power that the Yogis call Shakti. Shakti lives within and around each of us. This session will open your inner eyes to sense and feel her. Valerie and Luna create an energetic alchemy that intentionally weaves shakti mantras, spiritual teachings, stories, a live music soundscape, and sophisticated asana sequences that will leave you feeling empowered and connected to your inherent power.

Presenters
avatar for Luna Ray

Luna Ray

Luna Ray is a yoga teacher, a workshop and retreat leader, kirtan musician and recording artist, and an activist for conscious and empowered community collaboration. She is P-SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) certified, a mother to two girls, and has traveled the world extensively... Read More →
avatar for Valerie Midgett

Valerie Midgett

Owner, Neighborhood Yoga
After years of collaborating with Luna Ray, Valerie is excited to be co-teaching with Luna at Love Shine Play this year. Valerie seeks to create a soulful class inspired by her deep love of movement, mindful awareness of breath, yogic philosophy, music, and embodied bhakti, all unfolding... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

2:00pm EDT

Skinny Beats Sound Healing

Allow your mind and body to be taken away by the mesmerizing sounds of singing bowls, drums, gongs, and more. Skinny Beats is equipped with soft cushions, meditation pillows, and blankets ~ so all you need is yourself. Become immersed in sound

Presenters

Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Skinny Beats 4 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801

2:00pm EDT

Restore & Rejuvenate ~ Discover Love in the Air ~ $$

Delve deeper into the way the hammock can enhance passive and active postures that restore the body. A slow flow into a range of motion and postures, this class is designed to maximize the therapeutic effects of the aerial hammock as an assist. The hammock helps decompress the spine and reduce stress and pain. The integration between surrendering and softening and active restoration will move you towards self-awareness and self-healing.

Sealing our practice with an extra-long and well-deserved floating Savasana, this class is crafted to relax and restore you so that you can return to your day more alert, more creative, with greater clarity and less stress. Let the breath flow.

Aaahhh…No aerial yoga experience necessary.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Saturday Restore & Rejuvenate ticket here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Tanya Miller

Tanya Miller

Certified AIReal Instructor | Wilderness Doula
AIReal Yoga™ is recognized throughout the yoga community as an innovative leader in aerial yoga and is the backbone of practice with Tanya. As an ambassador of the AIReal Yoga™philosophy and method, Tanya is a lead AIReal Yoga™ teacher trainer that believes the aerial hammock... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for David Matters

David Matters

David Matters is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Asheville, North Carolina. He is also the frontman of the band, Life Like Water. His music has been described as earthy, hypnotic, uplifting, and even mystical. It has also been called a blending of worlds... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Magic Meadow Raised Terrace Lawn, Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

2:00pm EDT

Art as a Spiritual Path

Expressing our creativity is both relaxing and fun. During this session, Amanda will first share what she learned on her journey of making art as a spiritual practice with her 10,000 Buddhas project. Then you will be guided through a visual meditation to discover your own inspiration and mystical nature. Afterward, we will take time to draw, color, and journal what we experienced. No experience is necessary.

Presenters
avatar for Amanda Giacomini

Amanda Giacomini

Creator, 10,000 Buddhas
Amanda Giacomini is an artist and yoga teacher who is best known for her 10,000 Buddhas project. Inspired by ancient Buddhist artwork in the Ajanta caves in India, Amanda set out on a mission to paint 10,000 Buddhas. After a decade of painting, 10,000 Buddhas is a worldwide art project... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Deep House Flow

Get ready to dive into the rhythm of your soul with "Deep House Flow," where the freedom of yoga meets the heart-thumping vibes of deep house music. This isn't just a class; it's a celebration of what it means to be alive, to love deeply, and to embrace the present moment with every fiber of your being. Picture this: the beats are dropping, the energy is rising, and you're about to embark on a journey that promises to shake off everything holding you back. "Deep House Flow" is your invitation to let go, to connect with a tribe that's all about lifting each other up, and to truly believe in the magic that you bring to the mat.

Guided by the rhythm, we'll flow together, sweat together, and maybe even lose ourselves in the music together. This session is more than just moving; it's about expressing yourself, rediscovering your strength, and finding genuine connections. It's a time to play, to glow in your uniqueness, and to celebrate the sheer joy of being you. So come as you are, leave your doubts at the door, and join us in this space where we all vibe high and remember: we are enough, just as we are.

Presenters
avatar for Danni Pomplun

Danni Pomplun

Danni is a Yoga Educator and Mentor. He is the fearless owner of Haum SF, an LGBTQ+ owned Yoga Studio in San Francisco, California. He has worked with One Love which raises funds for underserved youth populations. Danni has also been an inspiration for both mental health and HIV advocacy... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

2:00pm EDT

Reimagining Wellness ~ Crafting a New Narrative for Health and Well-being
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion about revolutionizing the way we perceive and prioritize health and well-being. In a world where the definition of wellness is constantly evolving, these trailblazers are shaping a new narrative that encompasses holistic approaches, inclusivity, and empowerment.
Through their unique perspectives and experiences, they will challenge conventional notions of health and offer innovative solutions for cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life.
this panel promises to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful conversations about the future of wellness. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the movement towards a healthier, happier world.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica goukas

Jessica goukas

Jessica lives in western NC with her husband (owner and operator of JAG Construction) and 3 young boys. She is passionate about making change on this planet through the way we eat and how we connect with one another and the natural world around us.Growing up on the coast of... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Zahiya

Lisa Zahiya

Lisa Zahiya travels nationally and internationally as a life coach, event facilitator, coach, and speaker. Lisa is based in Asheville, NC where she is the founder & owner of Studio Zahiya, four time winner of "Best Place to Take a Dance Class" in Asheville, NC.  She also owns Zahiya... Read More →
avatar for Nishita Shah

Nishita Shah

Nishita is a passionate Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga teacher & trainer, and a certified yoga therapist. While studying at the Ayurvedic Institute (AI), Nishita had the great fortune to learn Ayuryoga® with Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, and received her 500-hr Ayuryoga® certification... Read More →
avatar for Dianne Bondy

Dianne Bondy

Speaker/Presenter, Dianne Bondy Yoga
Self-Love is a Revolutionary ActDianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher,and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne... Read More →
avatar for Faith Hunter

Faith Hunter

Founder/Author/Speaker, Spiritually Fly™
Faith Hunter is an esteemed global yoga and meditation instructor, wellness philanthropist, movement motivator, healing guide, and passionate music enthusiast. She is the creator of the Spiritually Fly™ philosophy, a life approach designed to awaken the inner brilliance of the soul... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

2:00pm EDT

Lakshmi Mantra Meditation

Looking to manifest your best life yet? Of course! And you’ll need some Lakshmi to help. Lakshmi is the Goddess energy associated with all kinds of wealth and abundance: financial prosperity, community, dance parties, belonging, love, and joy. In this workshop you will learn and chant a Lakshmi mantra stack for wealth and prosperity.

We will practice using the 3 Stages of Mantra Meditation which assists to focus the attention, reign in the monkey mind, and bring your full presence into welcoming that abundance. Bring your own mala or purchase a simple wooden bead mala from Cat at the workshop. You’ll learn how to hold and chant your mala properly. Recordings of the mantras will be available for free to all participants to continue the practice after the festival. Jai Ma Lakshmi!

Presenters
avatar for Cat Matlock

Cat Matlock

Cat Matlock expertly guides her students and clients through simple practices to regain control of their nervous systems, get out of pain, and take their lives back.  For 30 years, Cat has worked in the field of healing chronic pain and suffering as a Trauma Informed Yoga Therapist... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mojo Social

2:00pm EDT

Jubilation Bhakti Flow

Jubilation is a feeling of great and extreme happiness and joy!. It is to be glad. It is to rejoice. It is to celebrate. This non dogmatic Bhakti Inspired Flow class is a celebration of love, service, and devotion; artfully sequenced to both contemporary and Bhakti beats.

Be prepared to dive into quad, psoas, hamstring and hip releases, cultivating opening and stabilization in the lower body. Transitioning into intelligently unwinding the shoulders, chest, and spine to experience the power of the anahata (heart) chakra. As the heart opens we are able to experience the flow of unconditional love and pure joy. You will most definitely sweat, sing, laugh and when the spirit moves dance!

Presenters
avatar for Tymi Howard

Tymi Howard

International Yoga Teacher, Tymi Howard Yoga & James Island Yoga Studio
Tymi is an international yoga teacher, certified holistic coach, creator of Manifest Yoga International Teacher Trainings, founder of Guruv Yoga Studios, and just opened up her latest passion project, James Island Yoga in Charleston, SC. Pioneering the Vinyasa and Yin Yoga movement... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Love Your Shoulders

As much as the constant use of technology has made our life easier—it has also offered us some new problems. Since it is not going away any time soon, let’s upgrade our knowledge about how we care for our bodies. The stress and tension we often experience with the constant use of these hi-tech tools does not have to cause our neck and shoulders any more suffering. Please bring one yoga strap.

Presenters
avatar for Desiree Rumbaugh

Desiree Rumbaugh

Founder, Yoga by Desiree
Desiree Rumbaugh is an internationally recognized yoga teacher with unquenchable enthusiasm for life, love and healing. She blends playful humor with an authentic inquiry into the nature of being to bring the ancient teachings of wisdom into the asana practice and then into modern... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

My Best Playlist ~ Yoga Music Workshop

Join DJ Taz Rashid for a workshop on how to build a yoga music playlist. Learn how to breakdown your classes in a simple way, and easily build your favorite music into any practice whether it’s a high intensity vinyasa, or a mellow yin, restorative class or to your personalized yoga style.

Presenters
avatar for DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

4:00pm EDT

Yoloha Yoga

Join the Yoloha Yoga team for a one-hour vinyasa flow incorporating creative sequences that will guide you into a peak pose. Expect powerful bursts of movement combined with periods of rest for a rejuvenating experience for both the body and mind. This class will offer advanced options as well as plenty of modifications, perfect for all levels!

Presenters
avatar for Julie Kemp

Julie Kemp

Yoloha
A movement practice has been a constant in Julie's life from a young age. As a young runner, she first discovered that meditation in movement could provide a deep feeling of peace and acceptance. Eventually, running led her to yoga as a way to support recovery and balance out her... Read More →
avatar for Nicole Lennox

Nicole Lennox

Yoloha
With a 200 hour certification in Vinyasa Yoga and a background studying Eastern Philosophy and Transpersonal Psychology, I aim for my teachings to create a sense of inner connection and mindfulness that can be taken off of the mat into our everyday lives. Influenced by my travels... Read More →

Sponsors

Saturday July 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

4:00pm EDT

Meditation with Janet

Let’s awaken to our splendid inner world, sit with the fullness of our mind, body, spirit and return back to the world with clearer seeing, actions, and grounded from the inside out.

Presenters
avatar for Janet Stone

Janet Stone

Founder, Janet Stone Yoga
Janet’s yoga journey began at 17 under Maharaji, her meditation teacher, whose reverence for simplicity and joy live on in her practice and teachings to this day. She shares from the depth of her own sadhana (sustained practice), her studentship in the eight-limbed path, her creative... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

4:00pm EDT

Chakra Radiance ~ Alchemical Wisdom for the 7 Chakras

Learn the wisdom of the 7 chakras and how each chakra is meaningful for your life. Each chakra has specific asanas, pranayama, mantras, mudras and visualizations for activation. From root to crown, you will be transformed and bring greater radiance and balance into your life. This practice will finish with a Chakra Radiance visualization and meditation. These alchemical practices will guide you with themes of support, worthiness, love, sensuality, healing, confidence, vitality, and prosperity.

Journey through the seven chakras uniting the mystical and physical forces to create a radiant power through your whole being. This is a tantric quest through the portals of the chakras and each one will unlock gifts within your body, psyche and life. Rasa Yoga is a bhakti fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, Tantric yoga philosophy, shadow work, social justice advocacy and soul alchemy.

Presenters
avatar for Sianna Sherman

Sianna Sherman

Visionary & Founder, Rasa Yoga Collective
My pronouns are she/her. I’m an international yoga teacher, storyteller, speaker, and guide for transformative experiences through yoga, alchemy and collective ritual. I’m the visionary and founder of Rasa Yoga, Mythic Yoga Flow®, and RITUAL 13-Moon Mystery School.

Musicians
avatar for Masood Ali Khan

Masood Ali Khan

Musician
Hello my name is Masood Ali Khan, my pronouns are he/him.I am a pioneer of singing mantras with the hand pan for the benefit of humanity.I am a intuitive creative shadow work group facilitator, sound healer, men’s group,actor and devoted father and partner.As a musician and believer... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

4:00pm EDT

The 6 Tastes of Ayurveda

Learn about the basic principles of Ayurvedic nutrition and how it applies to your health and wellness. In this class, we'll explore what it means to eat with an Ayurvedic diet, along with basic tools for you to go home with and apply to your own life. We'll also be showcasing a food demo of some nutritious Ayurvedic foods along with DIYing your own Spice Blend! Join Nishita as she brings the science of Ayurveda to align with your perfect state of health!

Presenters
avatar for Nishita Shah

Nishita Shah

Nishita is a passionate Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga teacher & trainer, and a certified yoga therapist. While studying at the Ayurvedic Institute (AI), Nishita had the great fortune to learn Ayuryoga® with Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, and received her 500-hr Ayuryoga® certification... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Ayurprana Institute

Ayurprana Institute

AyurPrana provides a modern approach to personal wellness. Inspired by the ancient sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga, we offer practices specific to your mind/body type and in support of your personal health - so you can flourish into your full self-expression!This is how we raise consciousness... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

4:00pm EDT

Shakti Session: Embodying The Goddess- Fluid Flow

We all contain superpowers within us-flavors of the divine that want nothing more than to move through you, as you. Together in this fluid aligned yoga flow, we will explore what it feels like to embody the life-affirming qualities of the Divine Feminine; filled with Love, Ferocity & Wisdom. 
Together we will share practices that support a rekindling of the relationship with this fluid, creative, vibrant, powerful energy known as Shakti.  Inspired by teachings on the Divine Feminine, we will reconnect to our forgotten powers through aligned yoga asana, breath work, mantra, and mediation.  Leave feeling connected to the pulse, nature, each other, and especially that unique flavor and flare that resides within-Embodying The Goddess that is You.
* This class is All Levels while providing room to play with more advanced variations as well as modifications.

Presenters
avatar for Raphaela Fritz

Raphaela Fritz

Raphaela's journey through yoga and healing arts spans over three decades of dedication andgrowth. Her unique blend of movement, breath, alignment, and energetic anatomy forms aholistic approach to yoga and body work. Starting at the age of 19, her journey led her tocomplete her hot... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

4:00pm EDT

Twist & Traction ~ Partner Yoga & Therapeutic Flying

We can find so much more opening in our bodies when we leave the ground. And what starts as physical opening can blossom in deeper and subtler ways as we explore therapeutic flying poses (suspended bodywork). We'll explore asana and calibrate our connection in partner pose-assists.Then working with spotters, we'll build progressions to support someone in finding new sensations in poses that center space and rotation of the spine . All levels welcome, No Partner Necessary

Presenters
avatar for Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Acroyoga Program
From his early childhood in Haiti, Jean-Jacques Gabriel has been focused on seeing, shaping, and amplifying beauty, which he defines as “a mixture of what circumstance commands and infinity implores”. The son of painter Jacques Gabriel, he painted before he could walk and later... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)
  Yoga

4:00pm EDT

Awakening Sorrow-less Joy

Join Joe Rocco Falco (@joeroccofalco) and Nichole Falco (@NicholeFalco) for a unique practice that integrates Live Guitar & Mantra, Gentle exercises for joint health and vitality with the transformative practice of Vishoka Meditation. Drawing from the teachings of Swami Rama and insights from Pandit Rajmani Tigunait of the Himalayan Institute, this class offers a holistic approach to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Through Vishoka meditation participants are guided to transcend pain, sorrow, and fear, awakening their inner healing potential and cultivate courage and serenity in their lives.

Presenters
avatar for Joe Rocco Falco

Joe Rocco Falco

Founder, House of Yoga
Joe Falco is a down-to-earth professor of the Vedic arts & sciences and the founder of House of Yoga. His diverse background spans classical music training, martial arts practice, CrossFit coaching, fronting a rock band, and even holding the title of one of the youngest Worshipful... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Mojo Social

5:30pm EDT

Acro Jam

Presenters
avatar for Micah Ellinger

Micah Ellinger

Micah Ellinger has been immersed in the world of partner acrobatics since 2008, starting with an intensive circus program for 9 months at New England Center for Circus Arts in Vermont, and in 2016 completed 3 years training hand to hand at École Nationale de Cirque in Montreal.  Since... Read More →
avatar for Christine Moonbeam

Christine Moonbeam

Christine is the founder of Christine Moonbeam Acro, co-founder of Colorado Acro Fest, Coach at Pitch Catch Circus: School of Acrobatics, a RYT 200 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Iowa. Christine was first introduced to partner acrobatics in 2010 while... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Umbrella Canopy Near the Fountain, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

8:00pm EDT

Rhythm of the Soul ~ A Celebratory Dance Journey with DJ Taz $$

Join DJ Taz as he lays down some serious beats to the setting sun in downtown Asheville.

Immerse yourself in a transformative evening with renowned musical artist DJ Taz Rashid as he guides you through a unique blend of dance, meditation, and heart-centered music. The experience begins with a grounding meditation, tuning into the rhythm of your breath, igniting your inner voice and setting a personal intention. As the atmosphere shifts, invigorating beats will lead you on a dance journey through the five elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Ether. Each element connects with qualities we embody daily, fostering a sense of peace and unity through your own expressive movement. Embrace this deeply personal yet immersive musical journey enveloping you in the resonance of DJ Taz's original music, enchanting visuals, light-guided journeys, songs, and poetry. This is an opportunity to spotlight the story of YOU, unearthing your dreams, desires, and personal truth. No dance experience necessary – all you need is an open heart and a willingness to explore.

All ages are welcome to this super fun, unforgettable event.

Concert will be held in the gorgeous Solarium at The Restoration Hotel.

This session requires a special ticket, please click here to purchase an Rhythm of the Soul ticket.

Musicians
avatar for DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →


Saturday July 27, 2024 8:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
 
Sunday, July 28
 

7:00am EDT

Morning Meditation Gota

Set your intention, pause before the bustle. Our Sunrise Meditation sessions are an opportunity to center, ground, and find stillness during your festival weekend. Please arrive before 7am so as not to disturb the group.

Presenters
avatar for Gota Cebrero

Gota Cebrero

Gota resides in the majestic mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and has been sharing the beautiful path of yoga for over 20 years.  He teaches mindful flow, restorative and yin, weaving in pranayama and meditation and is a  E-RYT 500 YA certified .


Sunday July 28, 2024 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

8:00am EDT

5 Elements Superfood Coffee Bar

A make your own superfood coffee bar with superfood snacks provided and a class on intuitive eating, 5-Elements food therapy and incorporating superfoods into your daily diet.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica goukas

Jessica goukas

Jessica lives in western NC with her husband (owner and operator of JAG Construction) and 3 young boys. She is passionate about making change on this planet through the way we eat and how we connect with one another and the natural world around us.Growing up on the coast of... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

8:00am EDT

The Return to You ~ Meditation & Journaling Practice

This immersive experience is crafted to complement the soul-enriching affirmations and journal prompts found within the pages of Faith Hunter's new journal "The Return to You." In this session, you will engage with mindful reflections that encourage self-discovery and affirmations that foster a deep-seated love for oneself. The workshop is a sanctuary where mindfulness meets self-compassion. Faith’s guidance helps you unlock your emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, and embrace the fullness of your being. You'll cultivate inner peace through intentional breathing practices and meditation, setting the tone for introspective journaling sessions where your thoughts and affirmations take flight. This workshop is not just a class; it's a transformative process that gifts you the clarity and courage to return to your truest self. Join us to honor your path, illuminate your spirit, and write the story of your heart's revival.

Presenters
avatar for Faith Hunter

Faith Hunter

Founder/Author/Speaker, Spiritually Fly™
Faith Hunter is an esteemed global yoga and meditation instructor, wellness philanthropist, movement motivator, healing guide, and passionate music enthusiast. She is the creator of the Spiritually Fly™ philosophy, a life approach designed to awaken the inner brilliance of the soul... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

8:00am EDT

Harmony of the Nadis ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

Our channels are the key to our wellness. Long considered sister sciences, Ayurveda and Yoga both share the principles of deep cleansing to bring about radical healing of the body. In this class we'll explore principles from both practices to support clearing of our channels to bring clarity and healing in our bodies. We'll use practices of pranayama, sun and moon salutations to bring cleansing and harmony to our physical and subtle channels to experience true bliss and joy.

Presenters
avatar for Nishita Shah

Nishita Shah

Nishita is a passionate Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga teacher & trainer, and a certified yoga therapist. While studying at the Ayurvedic Institute (AI), Nishita had the great fortune to learn Ayuryoga® with Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, and received her 500-hr Ayuryoga® certification... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Ayurprana Institute

Ayurprana Institute

AyurPrana provides a modern approach to personal wellness. Inspired by the ancient sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga, we offer practices specific to your mind/body type and in support of your personal health - so you can flourish into your full self-expression!This is how we raise consciousness... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

8:00am EDT

Dance Your Dreams ~ A Fusion of Movement & Manifestation

Embark on a transformative journey where movement becomes a catalyst for personal growth and manifestation. Through a blend of dance techniques and life coaching principles, participants will explore their dreams, desires, and innermost aspirations while expressing them through the language of movement. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to tap into the wisdom of the body, harness the power of intention, and dance your way towards your most authentic self.

Presenters
avatar for Lisa Zahiya

Lisa Zahiya

Lisa Zahiya travels nationally and internationally as a life coach, event facilitator, coach, and speaker. Lisa is based in Asheville, NC where she is the founder & owner of Studio Zahiya, four time winner of "Best Place to Take a Dance Class" in Asheville, NC.  She also owns Zahiya... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Mojo Social
  Yoga

8:00am EDT

Luminous Soul, Radiant Life

When you know, you know. The sacred trine of Sun, Moon, Earth create our experience of time and space. Each of us have been uniquely etched in relationship to these cycles. Aligning our practice to the great and universal cycles of the sacred trine allows us the ability to cultivate a meaningful relationship with divinity as embodied in nature. Through this alignment, we can experience a deep and sustaining vitality ~ we become radiant. Lecture, movement and meditation coalesce around the path of the moon and the wisdom and harmony of the lunar.

Presenters
avatar for Sierra Hollister

Sierra Hollister

Teaching since 1992, Sierra delights in the physical: yoga, running, digging into the soil, traversing curvatures, and chanting mantra. Here, she finds perpetual awakening, in love-struck wonder, to the deep interconnectedness of all life. Love, movement, gratitude and devotion coalesce... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Venue (Balcony)
  Yoga

8:00am EDT

BHAKTI ~ Yoga of the Heart

Bhakti—yoga of the heart—is a reminder to feel deeply into the powerful rhythm that moves through everything we do, that sets the tempo of our every action. Chanting is like a love letter to our life. We’ll gather in community to fortify the nervous system through the vibration of chanting. We’ll activate our voices, and Bring alive and learn the ancient mantras, purāṇas (myths),and deities all while chanting from the heart.

Presenters
avatar for Janet Stone

Janet Stone

Founder, Janet Stone Yoga
Janet’s yoga journey began at 17 under Maharaji, her meditation teacher, whose reverence for simplicity and joy live on in her practice and teachings to this day. She shares from the depth of her own sadhana (sustained practice), her studentship in the eight-limbed path, her creative... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

9:00am EDT

Nature’s Canvas Mandala Hike ~ $$

The mountains of North Carolina offer breathtaking, ineffable scenery.This did not come from a script or an instruction manual. Nature has a divine way of creating the most exquisite beauty.

As we hike along the trails, we will collect treasures ranging from pine cones to rocks to sticks to feathers to whatever else nature has to offer. At the culmination of our hike, we will gather to make an offering to our loving Mother Earth by piecing together a mandala with the treasures that we have found along the way.

This will be a celebration of the natural artistic ways of this planet and of the beauty of recognizing it.
A daypack or bag of sorts is encouraged for your treasure collection along the way.

Transportation will be provided by the LSP shuttle. Pick-up is at 9:00am in downtown Asheville at the shuttle pick up near Mountain Air Market, see festival map. If you miss the shuttle, you are responsible for your own transportation. The shuttle will return the group to Asheville by 12:00pm.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Sunday Nature's Canvas Mandala Hike here to add this to your schedule.

Presenters
avatar for Tara Eschenroeder

Tara Eschenroeder

Teaching was Tara’s dharma long before she realized it. She grew up with a bow and arrow in her hands, learning to pull back with just enough aim and control to send her arrow into the abyss, knowing and trusting it would hit its intended mark. And so she enters each class, each... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Shuttle Pickup

10:00am EDT

Surrender Into ~ A Sound Journey Meditation

Join Sound Healer Khaki Martin in an active listening sound journey designed to soothe the senses and cultivate deep inner peace. Journey through the subtle realms of vibration as you’re serenaded by the powerful sounds of overtone-omitting resonant instruments and otherworldly vocal melodies. You’ll float away into a space of expansion as you are gently and expertly guided into meditative brainwave states that are associated with deep rest, rejuvenation, and intuition.

In this 60-minute sound bath meditation you can expect: An overview of the science behind sacred sounds, and how these frequencies affect your brain and nervous system, A guided visualization meditation to ease you into a deep active listening state, A symphony of sound, including instruments such as crystal alchemy bowls, harp, chimes, drum, and channeled vocal melodies, A reiki-infused experience to lovingly support and refresh your mind, body and spirit. These intentional frequencies reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, and help improve overall mood and mental processing. This unique Sound Journey experience will leave you feeling balanced, relaxed, and at peace.

Presenters
avatar for Khaki Martin

Khaki Martin

Khaki Martin is a harmonic healer and spiritual teacher who guides ceremonies to nourish the nervous system, liberate the voice, and cultivate a harmonious mind, body, and spirit connection. Her signature approach blends music, ancient traditions, neurobiology, breathwork, and reiki... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

10:00am EDT

Back Repair

After a few years of lower back instability I found an inner strength and some self empowerment with the Foundation Training movements. These unique postures combined with ‘Connection to Creation’ prana focus and ‘Breakthrough Shadow Work’ to illuminate the potential inner wisdom of the body bring us on a path of repair and healing.

Presenters
avatar for Masood Ali Khan

Masood Ali Khan

Musician
Hello my name is Masood Ali Khan, my pronouns are he/him.I am a pioneer of singing mantras with the hand pan for the benefit of humanity.I am a intuitive creative shadow work group facilitator, sound healer, men’s group,actor and devoted father and partner.As a musician and believer... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

10:00am EDT

The Way of The Hammock ~ $$

Introducing the language of aerial yoga, this practice builds strength, increases flexibility and opens the doors to creativity and play. The aerial hammock is a looped fabric that is suspended from an anchor point above. The purpose of the aerial yoga hammock is to act as a supportive prop for the safe entrance/ exit into a variety of postures as well as a prop for changing posture accessibility.

Postures found in traditional Hatha Yoga provide the foundation for forward folds, arm balances, twists, standing balances, inversions, and reclined positions the hammock assists. Progressing through a variety of aerial yoga postures where the hammock becomes a partner in assisting body and breath movement, this practice deepens stretches, elongates muscles, opens the heart, decompresses the spine, and rejuvenates the Soul.

Discovering the Way of the Hammock, brings alternate ways of expressing and experiencing the body-breath-soul connection. The benefits to this practice go beyond body function reaching into the depths of psychological well-being and resilience. Come play with me. No aerial yoga experience necessary.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Sunday The Way of the Hammock ticket here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Tanya Miller

Tanya Miller

Certified AIReal Instructor | Wilderness Doula
AIReal Yoga™ is recognized throughout the yoga community as an innovative leader in aerial yoga and is the backbone of practice with Tanya. As an ambassador of the AIReal Yoga™philosophy and method, Tanya is a lead AIReal Yoga™ teacher trainer that believes the aerial hammock... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Magic Meadow Raised Terrace Lawn, Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

10:00am EDT

Make a Joyful Sound Kirtan

A Kirtan with Friends!

Presenters
avatar for Luna Ray

Luna Ray

Luna Ray is a yoga teacher, a workshop and retreat leader, kirtan musician and recording artist, and an activist for conscious and empowered community collaboration. She is P-SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) certified, a mother to two girls, and has traveled the world extensively... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

10:00am EDT

Joyful Mindful Movement

This Vinyasa / Free form dance inspired class is a blend dynamic asana and booty shaken vibes to get out of our heads and into our bodies. The goal is unfettered joy! Together, we will build strength and flexibility while cultivating a sense of joy, fun and well-being. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this class is for you. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Let’s have some fun!

Presenters
avatar for Dianne Bondy

Dianne Bondy

Speaker/Presenter, Dianne Bondy Yoga
Self-Love is a Revolutionary ActDianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher,and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)
  Yoga

10:00am EDT

Hips & Forward Folds ~ Partner Yoga & Therapeutic Flying

We can find so much more opening in our bodies when we leave the ground. And what starts as physical opening can blossom in deeper and subtler ways as we explore therapeutic flying poses (suspended bodywork). We'll explore asana and calibrate our connection in partner pose-assists.Then working with spotters, we'll build progressions to support someone in finding new sensations in poses that center hip opening and forward folding . All levels welcome, No Partner Necessary

Presenters
avatar for Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Jean-Jacques Gabriel

Acroyoga Program
From his early childhood in Haiti, Jean-Jacques Gabriel has been focused on seeing, shaping, and amplifying beauty, which he defines as “a mixture of what circumstance commands and infinity implores”. The son of painter Jacques Gabriel, he painted before he could walk and later... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mojo Social

10:00am EDT

Mellow Fun Flow

Let’s enjoy the last day of the festival together with a fun, relaxing and uplifting class creating amazing memories as we send each other off on a wave of love, joy and good vibes! This class is a great way to decompress and rest before heading back home.

Presenters
avatar for MC YOGI

MC YOGI

MC YOGI is a recording artist, author, and yoga teacher. He's taught yoga and performed at festivals across the globe including headlining at Wanderlust Festival in over 30 US cities as well as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Korea. His unique style of music and teaching is joy filled... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

12:00pm EDT

Wellness Unveiled: Navigating the Realm of Cannabis with Otherside Hemp

Join Otherside Hemp to learn about the health benefits of incorporating CBD and hemp into your wellness routine. Explore the differences between hemp and cannabis, as well as the distinctions between CBD and THC. Discover the importance of organic growing practices and how Otherside Farm integrates them.

Sponsors

Sunday July 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

12:00pm EDT

Shifting Perspectives ~  Inversions with the Aerial Hammock ~ $$

Inversions become accessible in this practice as the aerial yoga hammock safely suspends your body. Defying the confines of gravity, arm balances, forward folds, and inverted poses take on new meaning. The possibility of holding inversions longer, anchoring in alignment, and exploring the ways air opens the door to previously unattainable postures, is what makes this practice playful and fascinating.

Practice your yoga in the air to move freely, release fear, and float into a deeper understanding of your well-being as the blood reverses itself. Improve circulation, traction the spine, detoxify and increase immunity, and shift your energy with this practice. See the world from a shifted perspective and feel held in its infinite potential.

This session requires a special ticket, please purchase a Sunday Shifting Perspectives ticket here to add this to your schedule. 

Presenters
avatar for Tanya Miller

Tanya Miller

Certified AIReal Instructor | Wilderness Doula
AIReal Yoga™ is recognized throughout the yoga community as an innovative leader in aerial yoga and is the backbone of practice with Tanya. As an ambassador of the AIReal Yoga™philosophy and method, Tanya is a lead AIReal Yoga™ teacher trainer that believes the aerial hammock... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Magic Meadow Raised Terrace Lawn, Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

12:00pm EDT

Mindscapes & Meditation

Dive deep into the essence of being with "Mindscapes & Meditation," a soulful sojourn into the art of mindfulness and the power of self-reflection. This isn't just another meditation class; it's an intimate exploration of the inner workings of our minds, designed to demystify the practice of meditation and illuminate its transformative potential. With each guided session, we'll journey together through various meditation techniques, embracing the gentle flow of mindfulness and the warmth of loving-kindness, all while uncovering the profound impact of inner stillness on our mental and emotional well-being.

Woven into our practice are heartfelt discussions that delve into the philosophy and science behind meditation. These conversations are about sharing insights and experiences, making meditation accessible and deeply relevant to our daily lives. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just beginning to explore the realm of inner peace, this space is for you. It's about coming together in authenticity and openness, ready to dive deep and connect with the very core of our existence.

Join me in "Mindscapes & Meditation" for an authentic exploration of mindfulness, crafted with love and intention. As we part ways, you'll not only carry with you the tranquility and clarity gained from our time together but also the tools and understanding to weave mindfulness into the fabric of your daily life. This is more than just a practice; it's a journey to the heart of what it means to live fully, mindfully, and with profound intention. Let's embrace this adventure together, discovering the boundless tranquility and joy that await within.


Presenters
avatar for Danni Pomplun

Danni Pomplun

Danni is a Yoga Educator and Mentor. He is the fearless owner of Haum SF, an LGBTQ+ owned Yoga Studio in San Francisco, California. He has worked with One Love which raises funds for underserved youth populations. Danni has also been an inspiration for both mental health and HIV advocacy... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

12:00pm EDT

Abiding In Flow

Practicing self-control without attachment to outcomes is the method described in Patańjali's Yogasūtra (1.12). It is a way to not only find the flow state (where we are completely focused in the present, creative, productive, happy and in control), it is a way to abide in it day and night. Come for a gentle all-levels practice that integrates Patañjali’s Yoga Philosophy and the research of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

Presenters
avatar for Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

I've been a full-time yoga instructor for over twenty years, a teacher trainer since 2003 and an advanced teacher trainer since 2007. After travelling to India to study in Mysore and sitting for three 10-day Vipassanā retreats, I studied Tibetan Buddhism and took the Jīvamukti Yoga... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

12:00pm EDT

Deeps Roots & Radiant Fruits

Concealed within our DNA resides the seed that contains everything we need. Together we will nurture and tend to its flourishing, through a practice of yoga asana, meditation, and Yoga Nidra, sequentially opening and centering the body, stabilizing the nervous system, liberating the shoulders and hips, while also supporting increased flow of energy throughout your body.
Focusing on the inspiring metaphor of the tended seed and the nascent tree, we will embody the simple teaching that reminds us that we already contain limitless potential within us. Come connect to yourself and Nature and leave feeling grounded in your body, and in your life, so that you can thrive and generate majestic fruits.
Closing beautiful beats and chant with Jessica Zoller
This class is All levels with available modifications & variations

Presenters
avatar for Raphaela Fritz

Raphaela Fritz

Raphaela's journey through yoga and healing arts spans over three decades of dedication andgrowth. Her unique blend of movement, breath, alignment, and energetic anatomy forms aholistic approach to yoga and body work. Starting at the age of 19, her journey led her tocomplete her hot... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Mojo Social
  Yoga

12:00pm EDT

FreeBody Therapeutics ~ Release your Neck and Shoulders

Got some chronic neck tension? Shoulder pain or dysfunction? Maybe some radiating numbness or tingling down the arms into the hands? Rotator cuff issue? Well let’s fix it! In this workshop you will learn about the muscles that Cat calls “The Big 3” and why they MUST be released before attending any other parts of the neck and shoulders.

After a short anatomy presentation, we’ll do some therapeutic rolling with Cat’s signature Self Trigger Point Release to soften the fascia and release tension in muscles that cause neck and shoulder pain. (Neck pain almost never comes from neck muscles!) You’ll gain the skills needed to liberate this area of the body. You’ll leave with greater pain free mobility and the confidence to continue this work yourself. Balls provided and available for purchase, or bring your own! Videos to follow after the workshop will be available for free to all participants.

Presenters
avatar for Cat Matlock

Cat Matlock

Cat Matlock expertly guides her students and clients through simple practices to regain control of their nervous systems, get out of pain, and take their lives back.  For 30 years, Cat has worked in the field of healing chronic pain and suffering as a Trauma Informed Yoga Therapist... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

12:00pm EDT

Illuminate ~ Yin & Nidra

We will begin with a yin practice centered around positive intentions, grace, joy, and love that will hold you through the most challenging moments. You will receive hands on energy work and Reiki throughout the entire practice. Ending with a Yoga Nidra body scan, that is perfect for anyone looking to ILLUMINATE their body and soul with love and pure joy!

Presenters
avatar for Tymi Howard

Tymi Howard

International Yoga Teacher, Tymi Howard Yoga & James Island Yoga Studio
Tymi is an international yoga teacher, certified holistic coach, creator of Manifest Yoga International Teacher Trainings, founder of Guruv Yoga Studios, and just opened up her latest passion project, James Island Yoga in Charleston, SC. Pioneering the Vinyasa and Yin Yoga movement... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Embodied Gratitude Flow ~ Community Yoga
Come enjoy a vinyasa flow that combines fun and challenging sequences coupled with restorative postures. This session will allow you to fully integrate and appreciate the community that is Love, Shine, Play. I hope to end your weekend by creating space to for us to embody gratitude.

Presenters
avatar for Amanda Blair

Amanda Blair

As lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, I am thrilled to welcome yogis from all over to my Appalchian Mountain home. I hope these ancient mountains offer a peaceful retreat for a transformative weekend of yoga. After practicing yoga for many years at Hot Yoga Asheville(HYA... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

2:00pm EDT

Skinny Beats Sound Healing

Allow your mind and body to be taken away by the mesmerizing sounds of singing bowls, drums, gongs, and more. Skinny Beats is equipped with soft cushions, meditation pillows, and blankets ~ so all you need is yourself. Become immersed in sound

Presenters

Sunday July 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Skinny Beats 4 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801

2:00pm EDT

Sound Bath ~ Ritual of Release

This is your invitation to lay down, let go and deeply receive. Lay down that beautiful body, lay down effort and striving, lay down all that you carry ~ if only for an hour. To intentionally empty ourselves and relinquish the perpetual nature of grasping is how we summon healing. In empty openness we receive deep and vibrational restoration. Sierra offers a conduit to frequencies of rest and renewal through a 36” Earth Gong, renowned for its harmonic resonance with the orbital properties of the cosmos and mysterious sound color. Release, restore and renew in the depth of your being.

Presenters
avatar for Sierra Hollister

Sierra Hollister

Teaching since 1992, Sierra delights in the physical: yoga, running, digging into the soil, traversing curvatures, and chanting mantra. Here, she finds perpetual awakening, in love-struck wonder, to the deep interconnectedness of all life. Love, movement, gratitude and devotion coalesce... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

2:00pm EDT

Grow & Glow Flow ~ Dive into Inspiration Station

Foundations of Flow: Align & Shine at Love Shine Play Festival. Dive deep into the essence of yoga with our "Foundations of Flow" class, a core offering at the Love Shine Play Festival, designed for yogis of all levels who wish to refine their practice and move with intention.
In this transformative 75 min session, we'll journey back to the basics, focusing on foundational postures and the critical importance of alignment. Heather's aim is to guide each participant toward achieving the maximum benefits from every pose, ensuring a harmonious blend of strength, flexibility, and inner peace. Under the guidance of precise instruction, you'll explore the subtleties of your body's alignment in a supportive and uplifting environment. This class is not about perfecting poses; it's about opening your heart to the experience, allowing the love and joy of yoga to shine through every movement. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or a seasoned practitioner aiming to deepen your understanding, this class will offer you valuable insights into how proper alignment can unlock the full potential of your yoga practice.
Expect to leave feeling more grounded, aligned, and connected to your practice and the vibrant Love Shine Play community. Embrace this opportunity to tune into your body, align your posture, and playfully explore the transformative power of yoga. Let's come together to align our bodies, elevate our spirits, and let our inner light shine!

What to Bring: Your yoga mat, water bottle, and an open heart. Wear comfortable clothing that lets you move and breathe freely. Most importantly, bring your playful spirit and readiness to grow and glow!

Presenters
avatar for Heather Newman

Heather Newman

Instructor/Manager, Hot Yoga Asheville
Heather is a dedicated and experienced Hot Vinyasa yoga instructor who has been igniting the passion for power flow at Hot Yoga Asheville for the past 8 years and has two decades of personal practice. She has a passion for guiding students to extend the benefits of yoga beyond the... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Mojo Social
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Deep Peace Sunday Sanctuary ~ Live Music Bhakti Chill Out

Indulge yourself, relax, recharge, with this slow, spacious, all levels practice. This session includes calming seated and reclining poses, peaceful chants and serene lullabies to support deep rest, sweet closure, and integration to your festival experience. Accompanied by the soothing live sounds of The Wild Lotus Band (Alvin Young, Gwendolyn Colman, Narada Wise & Chris Ross)

Presenters
avatar for Seán Johnson

Seán Johnson

Seán is a respected musician, yoga teacher, and community leader who teaches at festivals and conferences around the country.Seán is the director of The Asheville Yoga Center and curator of AYC's "Teaching From The Heart" 200 Hour Teacher Training and "Kindling The Flame" 300 H... Read More →

Musicians
avatar for The Wild Lotus Band

The Wild Lotus Band

Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band (Alvin Young, Gwendolyn Colman, Narada Wise & Chris Rosser) merge conscious lyrics, sacred chants from the spiritual traditions of yoga and beyond, and roots, rock, gospel, and global grooves to create a universal style of cross-cultural spiritual music. They are known for crea... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

2:00pm EDT

Liberate the Voice~Embody Authenticity

This session is designed to explore pathways that build more authenticity and creativity in your yoga practice, yoga teaching and in all aspects of your life. Our voice is a powerful tool, and a direct expression of our intimate self. It changes significantly with different nervous system states. Due to life’s circumstances, many of us lose the ability to authentically utilize one of the greatest tools we have been given, our voice. We will utilize skillful asana sequencing, bhakti yoga, somatic practices, and sangha to guide our time together. You will leave inspired, informed, and aware of how to find more authentic ways of practicing and/or teaching and being in life.

Presenters
avatar for Luna Ray

Luna Ray

Luna Ray is a yoga teacher, a workshop and retreat leader, kirtan musician and recording artist, and an activist for conscious and empowered community collaboration. She is P-SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) certified, a mother to two girls, and has traveled the world extensively... Read More →


Sunday July 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)
 
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