Love♡Shine♡Play Festival 2024

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Love♡Shine♡Play Festival 2024

Welcome to the beautiful Appalachian Mountains!

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

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

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Anusara

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Kundalini, Meditation

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Kaiut

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Dance

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

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa

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
The Venue (Balcony)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Pliates

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Therapeutic Flow

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

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

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Partner Yoga

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Anusara

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Yin

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

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

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Yin

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

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 →

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

LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Yoga

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

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

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Breathwork, Meditation

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

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

Music None
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Ceremony

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Restorative, Bhakti

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

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

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa Flow

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Thai Massage

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

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

STYLE Restorative, Bhakti

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Inversions

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

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

Music Dance
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Mindful Flow

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Anusara

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

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

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

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)

LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Kaiut, Yin

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

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)

Music Playlist, Gong
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Rasa Yoga

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Yin

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

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa, Hatha, Kundalini

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE art

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

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

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa Flow

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Anusara

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

STYLE Vinyasa

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE AcroYoga

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Meditation

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

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

STYLE Dance

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

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)

Music None
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Kundalini, Vinyasa

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Therapeutic

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Dance

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

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

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE AcroYoga

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)

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

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

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa

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

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)

Music Playlist
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Therapeutic Flow

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

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)

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Yin, Nidra

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
Mojo Social

Music Live Music
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Vinyasa