The Om Festival

“This dynamic and immersive workshop invites participants to explore the liberating world of dance and improvisation. Through guided exercises and free movement, we will explore the physical qualities of presence, attention, and connection to our bodies, encouraging a deeper understanding of movement’s potential to express and release our inner selves.
In this session, we’ll focus on:
-Exploring Levels of Movement: From grounded, earthy movements to light, elevated expressions, we will experiment with shifting our energy and body position, discovering how different levels can alter our emotional and physical experience.
-Physical Qualities of Presence: By paying attention to our breath, posture, and energy flow, participants will be guided to deepen their awareness and cultivate a state of heightened presence in their movement.
-Breaking Barriers & Overcoming Inhibitions: With a focus on improvisation, we will embrace spontaneity and creativity, encouraging participants to step outside their comfort zones and dissolve self-imposed limitations.
-Dancing to Let Go and Have Fun: This workshop emphasizes joy and freedom, allowing movement to be a playful and therapeutic release. Whether you are an experienced dancer or a complete beginner, the focus will be on letting go of judgment and simply enjoying the experience of moving.
This is for anyone interested in exploring the expressive potential of dance. The focus is on self-expression and fun, so no prior experience is necessary!”

“In this class, participants will learn the fundamentals of Reiki Energy work and how to work with it in themselves and with others.
You will learn the basics of working with your own chakra system and energy body through the use of light touch, and you will also have the opportunity to practice on a partner.
Please bring a mat and wear loose fitting clothing.”

This will be a mobile workshop that will move throughout the venue teaching about all of the edible and medicinal plants that surround us everyday. Learn ways to incorporate these helpful plant and mushroom allies into food you already make at home.  

Join Allie for a Kundalini yoga workshop that will awaken the dormant shakti energy that lives within all of us. Using pranayama (breath), asanas (postures), mantras (sacred Sanskrit words), and Mudras (hand postures), we will go DEEP into meditation using this powerful technology called Kundalini yoga. The goal of Kundalini is to balance the glandular system, strengthen the nervous system, and harness the energy of our mind and emotions to control ourselves and not be controlled by our thoughts and feelings. If you’re ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey, this class will get you there!  

This could be a combo of yoga and Pilates or just a gentle yoga flow. TBD

This will be a mobile workshop that will move throughout the venue teaching about all of the edible and medicinal plants that surround us everyday. Learn ways to incorporate these helpful plant and mushroom allies into food you already make at home.

“Join Kat for a powerful workshop designed to aid practitioners on their arm balance journey. This workshop will cover the strength, balance, and technique needed to master arm balances and arm balance transitions. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this workshop will offer something for everyone.
Through targeted drills, the use of props, and expert guidance, you will learn how to properly stack and align your body for a solid arm balance foundation. Different arm balances will be broken down step by step, and for those more familiar with arm balances, different transitions will be broken down.
All levels are welcome. This workshop will meet you where you are. Come prepared to learn, grow, and lift

“YouMeWe Ecstatic Vocal Yoga Experience with Cornflower. This experience assists the individual to uncover and harness their authentic voice in a “mistake-free zone” and developing more inspiring, conscious, heart-centered relationships with themselves and their Community.
“One of the simplest and most direct ways of praying and meditating is through singing and singing in community is exceptionally powerful.”
~ Bobby McFerrin”

This workshop teaches all of the basics of fermentation for health and vitality. Learn how to make kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, Hard cider, and vinegar. This workshop will help you learn how simple these processes are and teach you how to incorporate these fermented foods into your regular diet.

“Join Kate for a Visualization and Journaling Experience that will help reflect, release and align you with your higher calling. Do you ever ask yourself if this is really what you want in life? If where you are and what you are doing is really for you? Come take some time to visualize and write down your dreams and thoughts and start to realize what it is that truly calls to you.
This experience will begin with some grounding, centering breath work, followed by small movements to help us tune in to our “internal” world. You’ll then be guided through a series of visualizations that ask you to examine yourself, your life and dream about all the potential there is.
You’ll come away having a clearer vision of what it is you’re seeking and some actionable items to help you on the path to get there.
No experience required, just come with an open mind and open heart!
Journals and Small Gift Included.

“Step into the world of Qigong with ‘How to Be a Grasshopper’, a joyful and accessible workshop designed for beginners. Led by seasoned Qigong teacher and certified Medical Qigong Practitioner Paul Moore Chaves, this experience blends movement, meditation, and mindfulness to cultivate balance, vitality, and inner harmony.
Participants will explore ancient foundational Qigong movements, engaging the body’s natural energy pathways to enhance circulation and relaxation. The ‘Subconscious Awareness Meditation Technique’ will guide attendees into deeper states of presence, helping to unlock stored tension and reconnect with intuitive flow. Through meridian and channel meditations, we’ll harmonize the body’s energetic systems, promoting resilience and clarity.
To support ongoing practice, participants will receive written materials, offering key insights and guidance beyond the workshop. The session will culminate in the Immune Enhancement Qigong long form, a powerful sequence designed to strengthen the body’s natural defenses and boost vitality.
With a lighthearted approach and a spirit of exploration, ‘How to Be a Grasshopper’ invites you to rediscover the joy of movement and the wisdom of stillness. No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to play!”

"Kundalini Flow or SUP & Soul: Practices to Elevate and Reconnect
Join Jessica Otieno for a powerful, soul-centered yoga experience—on land or on water. Whether you’re called to the uplifting energy of Kundalini or the fluid serenity of Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga, this class is designed to help you reconnect with your body, breath, and subtle energy system.

In Kundalini Flow, you’ll explore rhythmic movement, dynamic breathwork, and meditative stillness to awaken your inner energy and expand your awareness. This practice is rooted in traditional yogic wisdom and infused with Jessica’s intuitive approach to energy, trauma-informed guidance, and somatic insight.

In SUP & Soul, you'll float into presence with a water-based vinyasa flow that nourishes the nervous system, challenges balance, and invites joy. This all-levels class combines gentle movement, mindfulness, and the healing element of water for a truly blissful experience.

Jessica is a subtle energy expert, yoga educator, and Reiki Master who integrates aura and chakra awareness into all of her offerings. Her teaching supports a deeper connection to your authentic self—whether you're grounding into the earth or flowing with the current.

No prior experience in Kundalini or SUP Yoga is required—just an open heart and a willingness to explore."

Laughter Yoga is a unique kind of mind-body exercise, which combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Anyone can laugh without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. Laughter is initially simulated as a physical exercise while maintaining eye contact with others in the group and promoting childlike playfulness. In most cases this soon leads to real and contagious laughter. Science has proven that the body cannot differentiate between simulated and real laughter. Laughter Yoga is the only technique that allows adults to achieve sustained hearty laughter without involving cognitive thought. It bypasses the intellectual systems that normally act as a brake on natural laughter.
Scientifically, it has been proven that twenty minutes of laughter is sufficient to develop full physiological and psychological benefit. Some of the proven health benefits of Laugher Yoga include: Reduced stress levels; Boosting of the immune system; Reduced pain; Elevated mood; Happy brain chemistry; Improved circulation; & Greater feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love.
Laughter Yoga is an easy, fun and super-effective way to release stress while inviting more joy into one’s life. It is appropriate for children of ALL ages and all levels of fitness. No prior experience is necessary. Come see for yourself why there are over 10,000 Laughter Clubs in over 120 countries around the world!
 
Yin Yoga offers a profound journey into relaxation and rejuvenation. Focused on holding passive poses for extended durations, Yin targets the deep connective tissues. In this workshop, we will focus on the hips and back. This deliberate approach cultivates flexibility, releases tension, and stimulates a profound sense of well-being.
Deep stretches held for an extended period go beyond the superficial muscles, delving into the fascia and ligaments. As the body settles into each shape, the breath becomes a guide, fostering mindfulness and a tranquil connection between mind and body. The sustained postures encourage surrender, inviting practitioners to explore the edges of comfort with patience and acceptance.
The magic of Yin lies in its ability to unlock stored energy and promote the free flow of life force throughout the body. This not only alleviates physical discomfort but also nurtures a serene mental landscape.
Embrace the stillness, invite serenity into your hips and back, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal through the beautiful practice of Yin Yoga.

“This workshop will focus on exploration of the central energy pillar in our spine known as Sushumna. This nadi or meridian is a conduit for energy from Heaven to Earth and back again that runs down the middle of the spine, connecting all chakras from root to crown.
The workshop will combine traditional tantric techniques, Qi-Gong, somatic experiencing, and ecstatic/intuitive dance to support practitioners in gaining more pranic awareness, clearing energetic blockages, developing more somatic intelligence, find stability and awaken to the luminosity within. ”

"Join Mountain Flower for a profoundly connective ceremony weaving the energies of West Mountain, the ancestors, celestial beings, and heart-centered participants together as one cosmic family.

Through intentional breath, movement, and meditation, we'll call forth your spirit guides to join and illuminate us.
Experience the sensations of felt sense, an intuitive knowing you now have no words for and can only explain with a soft gaze and your hand on your heart.

Together, we'll channel ancestral wisdom, and then, in service to the land and our global tribe, we'll send unconditional love and support wherever it wants to go. Collectively, we create a unique space of infinite possibility.

The ceremony culminates in celebratory drumming with handcrafted sacred instruments made by Mountain Flower and her uncle, third and fourth-generation drum makers. Imagine the drum rhythm feeding cell memory to empower you to rekindle your connection to your tribe and Earth Mother long after the festival."

Come learn how to use todays most commonly available tea herbs to create blends to help gently treat a number of common health issues. Learn about how powerful our plant allies are and learn to connect with their energies and power.

Gershone and Gina are a dynamic duo that bring a unique sound to their high energy mantra music offering, sharing the power of mantra as medicine with ecstatic devotion. Fusing elements of traditional kirtan with improv trance, rockin’ grooves, with sweet harmonies and deep spaces that move energy and uplift the heart in the collective experience of Bhakti Yoga. Together Gershone and Gina weave a tapestry of sound, love, and wisdom. Come as you are – lay back and journey in the vibrations, or chant and move with us!

Let’s explore body awareness through slackline!

Unwind and reset in this soothing class using foam rolling* techniques to release tension, ease muscle soreness, and promote deep relaxation. Through mindful movements and gentle pressure, you'll experience a full-body reset that calms the nervous system and melts away stress. Ideal for anyone needing relief from tightness or looking to simply relax, this session will leave you feeling refreshed, restored, and ready for a peaceful evening ahead. No experience whatsoever is needed. *Rollga® foam rollers will be provided for use during this class.

Wood Fired Pizza Night RSVP in advance.  ($)

Laughter Yoga is a unique kind of mind-body exercise, which combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Anyone can laugh without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. Laughter is initially simulated as a physical exercise while maintaining eye contact with others in the group and promoting childlike playfulness. In most cases this soon leads to real and contagious laughter. Science has proven that the body cannot differentiate between simulated and real laughter. Laughter Yoga is the only technique that allows adults to achieve sustained hearty laughter without involving cognitive thought. It bypasses the intellectual systems that normally act as a brake on natural laughter.
Scientifically, it has been proven that twenty minutes of laughter is sufficient to develop full physiological and psychological benefit. Some of the proven health benefits of Laugher Yoga include: Reduced stress levels; Boosting of the immune system; Reduced pain; Elevated mood; Happy brain chemistry; Improved circulation; & Greater feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love.
Laughter Yoga is an easy, fun and super-effective way to release stress while inviting more joy into one’s life. It is appropriate for children of ALL ages and all levels of fitness. No prior experience is necessary. Come see for yourself why there are over 10,000 Laughter Clubs in over 120 countries around the world!
 
Yin Yoga offers a profound journey into relaxation and rejuvenation. Focused on holding passive poses for extended durations, Yin targets the deep connective tissues. In this workshop, we will focus on the hips and back. This deliberate approach cultivates flexibility, releases tension, and stimulates a profound sense of well-being.
Deep stretches held for an extended period go beyond the superficial muscles, delving into the fascia and ligaments. As the body settles into each shape, the breath becomes a guide, fostering mindfulness and a tranquil connection between mind and body. The sustained postures encourage surrender, inviting practitioners to explore the edges of comfort with patience and acceptance.
The magic of Yin lies in its ability to unlock stored energy and promote the free flow of life force throughout the body. This not only alleviates physical discomfort but also nurtures a serene mental landscape.
Embrace the stillness, invite serenity into your hips and back, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal through the beautiful practice of Yin Yoga.