SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: NY STATE YOGA FEST

by iana velez | Sep 23, 2024 | ARTICLES, Festivals 2024, FRONT PAGE POSTS, Profiles

SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: NY STATE YOGA FEST

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Looking for something to do this Sept? We are thrilled yoga festivals are back and can’t wait to check out all the amazing events taking place around the world. This week we had a chance to connect with Nicole Kazimer the founder of NY State Yoga Fest who we are thrilled to partner with! You will be able to get complimentary copies of our magazine at this festival!

What makes this year’s festival unique?
This year’s festival is truly special with a lineup that’s designed to captivate and inspire. We are thrilled to host Kevin Paris, who will be performing live all the way from Hawaii, adding a unique vibe to the event. We’re introducing a new class, EDM Yoga, for those who want to experience yoga with an electrifying twist. Our sound immersion session will beautifully close the day, offering a serene and meditative experience. Attendees can enjoy hiking throughout the day and participate in various nature workshops. This festival perfectly embraces nature and community, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

Share with us what you love about your festival location.
The festival’s location at Letchworth State Park is simply unparalleled. Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” it provides a breathtaking backdrop for this special day. Our Hikyoga classes will lead participants right to the gorge, offering stunning views of the water. We have dedicated areas for families, and we’re excited to introduce a portable sauna to enhance the experience. It’s a place where nature’s beauty meets community spirit, making it an ideal setting for our festival.

The theme of our issue this year is JOY. How do yoga festivals inspire joy?
Joy is at the heart of what we do, and yoga festivals are a perfect embodiment of that. The attendees, teachers, staff, and vendors all radiate joy throughout the day. Over the past seven years of leading the NYS Yoga Festival, we’ve consistently heard from participants that it was their “happiest day of the year.” We are so grateful to create a space filled with love, happiness, and connection for the community. This festival is a place where joy is not just experienced but also shared, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.

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NATURE ALWAYS INSPIRES

by Ingrid Baquero | Sep 8, 2024 | ARTICLES, Festivals, Festivals 2024, FRONT PAGE POSTS

NATURE ALWAYS INSPIRES

By: Ingrid Baquero

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Nature is a gift connecting us to the divine, and divine it was at Kula Yoga Fest in North Conway, NH the weekend of Sept 6-8. Kula Yoga Fest was a sweet, sensorial experience filled with mindful movement, thought-provoking, soul-enriching moments, and deep connection with nature.

Each yoga festival the Yoga Love Magazine team attends has its own magic. At Kula Yoga Fest, the standout gem is how nature always inspires. Some standout moments from our weekend in the mountains of New Hampshire:

GANESHA 🐘

Ananda Das led a Ganesha-inspired Sattva Yoga journey celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, the birth of the deity Ganesha, remover of all obstacles. Ananda’s creative flow honored Ganesha through visualization and movement, conveying the powerful messages of Karma and Kriya. We were inspired to practice letting go of what no longer serves us, moving out of the hamster wheel of routine to evolutionary action, creating space for meaningful, positive change.

SUP YOGA 💦

Yoga teaches us that we are all connected. I had the pleasure of floating along with Erika and Domenic, founders of Rooted Rose Recreation , who led us through SUP Yoga, a paddleboard yoga experience in the pond. The practice emphasized gratitude to the land, the trees, the sky, and the sounds of Earth around us. Mindfulness on water provides a sense of tranquility and a strong connection to this element. We are 80% water—let it flow.

MINDFUL WALKS 🌲

Have you ever walked quietly into a forest and just listened, observed, and activated your senses? This was the experience with Nature & Mindfulness Wellness Walk led by Kaitlin from Taking Root Education. It was a moment to practice being present, savoring every droplet on the leaves, the colors of mushrooms on the moist ground, and the soft earth that cushioned each step. From the light shower sounds to the peeking sun rays and the curious thoughts about our surroundings, nature has a way of embracing and replenishing us. This was a reset for my nervous system.

UNIVERSAL SOUNDS 🎶

Travel to the sweet space between conscious and subconscious—that’s the beauty of vibrational sound. Ashera took us on a healing journey. At the beginning of the session, I had a vision of falling off a cliff but quickly returned to my body. What is my subconscious trying to tell me? Sound baths offer an opportunity to surrender and allow the mind to drift to a deeper space, connecting us to our inner truth.

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SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: SOL HARMONY FEST

by iana velez | Aug 24, 2024 | ARTICLES, Festivals 2024, FRONT PAGE POSTS, Profiles

SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: SOL HARMONY FEST

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Looking for something to do this Sept? We are thrilled yoga festivals are back and can’t wait to check out all the amazing events taking place around the world. This week we had a chance to connect with Kat Harmon the founder and festival director of Sol Harmony Fest in NC who we are thrilled to partner with! You will be able to get complimentary copies of our magazine at this festival!

What makes this year’s festival unique?
Sol Harmony Fest stands out for several reasons:

Holistic Healing Focus: The festival places a strong emphasis on holistic healing arts, offering a diverse range of experiences that cater to the mind, body, and spirit. This includes yoga, meditation, sound healing, and workshops on self-awareness and personal growth.

Community-Centered: The festival fosters a sense of community and connection, bringing together like-minded individuals who are passionate about wellness and personal transformation. It’s a space where people can feel supported and encouraged in their journey towards self-love and healing.

Unique Offerings: In addition to traditional wellness practices, Sol Harmony Fest embraces creativity and fun with activities that encourage participants to step outside their comfort zones. This could be through laughter yoga, dance, or other outside-the-box experiences that are both healing and joyful.

Founder’s Vision: Kat Harmon, the founder, brings her personal philosophy and extensive experience in teaching self-love and self-awareness to the festival. Her unique approach to healing, which includes nervous system support and rewriting self-defeating patterns, is woven into the fabric of the event.

Beautiful Setting: The festival takes place in Huntersville, NC, providing a serene and natural environment that enhances the overall experience. The location allows attendees to immerse themselves in nature, which complements the holistic healing practices offered at the event. 6

Inclusive Atmosphere: Sol Harmony Fest is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, creating a safe space for everyone, regardless of their background or level of experience in wellness practices.

Share with us what you LOVE about your festival location?
We love this location because it’s intertwined with Pine Trees and beautiful wide open spaces. So you can tuck away in the beautiful trails or lay out in the September sun.

The theme of our issue this year is JOY, how do yoga festivals inspire JOY?
Joy is what our event is all about! Sol Harmony Fest will inspire joy by bringing people together in a supportive, uplifting environment where they can reconnect with themselves and others. For me, the joy comes from creating a space where the community can experience shared laughter, movement, and connection. At Sol Harmony Fest, joy is found in the simple moments—dancing at sunrise, sharing a smile in yoga, or feeling the collective energy in a group meditation. We have also added an inner child parade this year, as well as a Creation Station, Community Stage, Variety Show, Kids Camp, Teen Meetup and more. These experiences not only lift spirits but also strengthen the sense of community, reminding everyone of the joy that comes from being together and fully present.

Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/solharmonyfest/

THE YOGA EXPO SOUTH FLORIDA 2024

by iana velez | Feb 8, 2024 | ARTICLES, Festivals, Festivals 2024, Profiles

SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: THE YOGA EXPO SOUTH FLORIDA 2024

ORGANIZER: THE YOGA EXPO
MARCH 9TH, 2024

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JOIN US! At the 10th Anniversary Edition for The Yoga Expo | “Grow 2024”

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The Yoga Expo- Fort Lauderdale: North America’s LARGEST Indoor Yoga Event. 7 INDOOR Stages. Live Music. Meditation

Classes. Mindfulness Workshops. UNLIMITED Classes Dozens of Styles. Explore our Yoga Marketplace. Food Court. Acro

Yoga Shows. See you at the Broward County Convention Center! #TheYogaExpoFL

Attendees will connect with impactful educators, yoga and meditation experts, internationally and nationally recognized schools, healing arts academies, CEUs, workshops and hands-on training, all combining efforts to share real-growth strategies, along with more than 100 conscious-exhibitors, local, with fun and exciting activities for ALL AGES – ALL SKILL LEVELS, live music, dance, culture, art, wholesome foods, holistic pet care, and so much more!

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SEDONA YOGA FESTIVAL

by iana velez | Feb 2, 2024 | ARTICLES, Festivals, Festivals 2024, FRONT PAGE POSTS, Profiles

SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: THE SEDONA YOGA FESTIVAL

MARCH 14TH – 17TH, 2024

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Looking for something to do this March? We are thrilled yoga festivals are back and can’t wait to check out all the amazing events taking place around the world. This week we had a chance to connect with Heather Sanders, Founder & Producer and Lisette Cheresson, Director of Communications of Sedona Yoga Festival taking place in Sedona, AZ who we are thrilled to partner with! You will be able to get complimentary copies of our magazine at this festival!

What makes this year’s festival unique?
HEATHER: After years of seeing people network with one another organically and go on to do amazing things together, we are putting some intentions behind growing that network. As such, we’re actively exploring what purpose-driven collaboration looks like, in what is being shown to us as a new way of doing things. We will have more spaciousness in the schedule and more intentional time all together to spark these relationships, as well as fun activities that support people creating with one another to collaborate both at the festival and beyond.You will find our presenter roster here!

Share with us what you LOVE about your festival location?
HEATHER: Our venue, the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, is located in an area of Sedona that has very grounded and healing energy. With everything being walkable from the venue, we expect it to be very relaxed. There are many trails easily accessed near our venue, so folks can take time between classes to really find themselves on the land. There couldn’t be a better place for us to celebrate all together now and really connect with this sacred land.

In that vein, SYF is unique in that it takes place in one of Earth’s well-known power points. Sedona has an energy of transformation and amplification. When we practice together in large numbers in this environment — with shared intention and an attitude of gratitude and love — it resonates and ripples out to the world at large.

The theme of our issue this year is JOY, how do yoga festivals inspire JOY?
LISETTE: There’s a lightness of being that happens when we share in yoga and chant and celebration. It’s not just about coming together in community — though it’s that too — it’s the inspiration of possibility. When we come together in the shared goal of recognizing our interconnectedness, we break the barriers we set for ourselves. We’re able to step into our true, authentic, shared humanity and remind ourselves what is actually possible.

The joy comes from that reminder — the tapping back into what’s really important, and creating the connections we need to shift out of stagnancy and hopelessness and into our divine power once we leave the event.

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SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: LITTLE ROCK YOGA FESTIVAL

by iana velez | Feb 1, 2024 | ARTICLES, Festivals, Festivals 2024, FRONT PAGE POSTS, Profiles

SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: LITTLE ROCK YOGA FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 8TH, 2024

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Looking for something to do this Oct? We are thrilled yoga festivals are back and can’t wait to check out all the amazing events taking place around the world. This week we had a chance to connect with Cassandra Benning the founder of Little Rock Yoga Festival at the Wildwood Park for the Arts, AR who we are thrilled to partner with! You will be able to get complimentary copies of our magazine at this festival!

Share with us what you LOVE about your festival location?

Wildwood Park for the Arts is the most perfect and beautiful backdrop for the Little Rock Yoga Festival. Wildwood Park is home to Little Rock’s unique botanical gardens and the Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre. A center for the arts located in west Little Rock’s Chenal Valley, Wildwood’s 105-acre park, gardens and 625-seat theater complex make Wildwood one of our state’s most valuable natural and cultural resources. We strive to be the foremost partner for the state’s wellness community so we can create safe and welcoming spaces for Arkansans to UNITE, GROW & EXPLORE.

The theme of our issue this year is JOY, how do yoga festivals inspire JOY?
We have conducted several Meet & Greets with our teachers/presenters and the one thread that they have expressed to us is that the Joyful & Good Vibes are the reason they want to teach or just be a participant at the Little Rock Yoga Festival each year!

Why Attend the Little Rock Yoga Festival?

Unite: Meet and connect with fellow wellness enthusiasts, local artisans, and community leaders.
Grow: Enhance your self-awareness and well-being through a variety of yoga classes, wellness discussions, and meditation sessions.
Explore: Experience the natural beauty of Wildwood Park and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of our local artisan vendors and popular area food trucks.

Festival Highlights:

15 Yoga and Wellness Classes: Participate in sessions led by esteemed local yoga studio owners and teachers from surrounding areas, including Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Sound Baths: Immerse yourself in the healing power of sound with two mesmerizing sound bath sessions.
Artisan Vendors and Food Trucks: Discover unique, handcrafted goods and savor delicious offerings from local food trucks.

Learn More:

Facebook: LRYogaFest
Instagram: @lryogafest

www.lryogafestival.com

Contact: grow@lryogafest.com

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