SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: LOVE SHINE PLAY

Looking for something to do this July? 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 Sara LaStella, Founder and Director of Love Shine Play who we are thrilled to partner with! Complimentary copies of our magazine will be available at this festival!

What are you most excited about for this year’s festival?
2025 is a special year because our city is emerging from its most difficult season yet, having been torn through by hurricane Helene. We are back and better and ready to bring some good energy into the city. We are welcoming some incredible new presenters, like Seane Corn, and bringing back some of our favorites for a lineup that is filled with love. We’ll be offering moments of Seva, reflection, nature immersion, bhakti, play and so much more!

What is unique/special about the festival location?
Love, Shine, Play is an urban setting festival, located right in the middle of vibrant downtown Asheville. Our classes take place in historic and new venues that embody the eclectic vibe of our city, all while being surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, just a stones throw away.

Is there a theme to this year’s festival?
We know that life can sometimes feel overwhelming and challenging, we are here for all of it, The Mess & The Magic.

The theme of our issue is “celebrating age.” If you could share a message or piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be? 
Take big leaps, move and use your body to its full capacity, make mistakes without regret, choose to find the beauty in every moment.