Love♡Shine♡Play Festival 2024: Full Schedule

Welcome to the beautiful Appalachian Mountains!

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

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

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)

Immersion

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Bhakti, Vinyasa

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

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)

Yoga

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Kaiut

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

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

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)

Yoga ~ Live Music

STYLE Vinyasa, Pranayama, Meditation

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

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

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Mantra, Meditation

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

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

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa

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

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

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music None
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Bhakti

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

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
Asheville Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

Yoga

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Pliates

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

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

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)

Yoga ~ Live Music

STYLE Bhakti, Vinyasa

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

MC YOGI

Musicians

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music None
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa

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

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

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Bhakti, Vinyasa

8:00am EDT

Heart Flow

Through the potent practices of asana, pranayama and mantra, we'll build heat and cultivate a strong center. We'll turn back to our heart—to connect with our own inner knowing and and allow that wisdom to radiate outward. Join Janet for a fluid, embodied exploration of our heart center. Bring your heart, and be ready to open.

Presenters

Janet Stone

Founder, Janet Stone Yoga

Musicians

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
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Bhakti

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

Marti Nikko

Musicians

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Bhakti

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

Seán Johnson

Musicians

The Wild Lotus Band

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music None
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Bhakti, Vinyasa

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

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

Free Community Event

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Meditation, Vinyasa

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

Danni Pomplun

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

Yoga

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Inversions

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

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

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music Playlist
LEVEL Intermediate
STYLE Vinyasa, Meditation

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

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

Yoga

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Hatha, Kundalini

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

Marti Nikko

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 →

MC YOGI

Musicians

DJ Drez

Sound Ambassador, DJ

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Bhakti, Vinyasa

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

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 →

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Bhakti, Vinyasa

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

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

Sound Healing/Meditation

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa

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

Tymi Howard

International Yoga Teacher, Tymi Howard Yoga & James Island Yoga Studio

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

Yoga

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa

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

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 →

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

Yoloha Yoga

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

Free Community Event

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow

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

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

Yoga

STYLE Vinyasa

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

Sierra Hollister

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

Yoga

Music None
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Kundalini, Vinyasa

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

Janet Stone

Founder, Janet Stone Yoga

Musicians

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Bhakti

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

MC YOGI

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

Yoga ~ Live Music

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Meditation

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

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)

Yoga

STYLE Vinyasa, Sutras

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

Raphaela Fritz

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

Yoga

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa

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

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
Asheville Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Yoga

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa