The Om Festival

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.

“In this 75 min class we will explore the depths of our inner landscape and where there is unprocessed and unexpressed e-motion (energy in motion). Giving opportunities to experience active choice throughout the class, and notice how we respond to discomfort and where we can deepen into self kindness and grace.

Join us for a rejuvenating and invigorating yoga experience right on the tranquil waters of the lake. Our Vinyasa-style class combines the serenity of nature with the fluidity of movement. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this class is suitable for all levels.
Class Details

• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Location: Lake Shaftesbury , surrounded by lush greenery and bathed in the soft morning light
• Equipment Provided:
  • SUP Boards: We’ve got you covered! We provide sturdy stand-up paddle (SUP) boards that offer stability and balance.
  • Anchors: Our boards come equipped with anchors, ensuring you stay centered during your practice
• What to Expect:
  • Sunrise Bliss: As the sun rises, enjoy the gentle warmth and the breathtaking view. The water reflects the sky, creating a magical ambiance. Please wear sunscreen!
  • Flowing Vinyasa: Our skilled instructors will guide you through a Vinyasa flow. Connect your breath with movement as you transition from one pose to another.
  • Balancing Act: SUP yoga challenges your balance and engages your core. Feel the gentle sway of the water beneath you as you find stability in each pose.
  • Nature Immersion: Listen to the sounds of birds, feel the breeze, and let the natural surroundings enhance your practice.

What to Bring if class is full but you’re on the Waitlist:

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  • Your Own Board: If you have your own SUP board, feel free to bring it! We have additional space for students who prefer their personal equipment.
  • Anchor System: Students with their own boards have to bring their anchor system for stability.

Schedule:

• Time: 8am-9.30am , please arrive 15 minutes earlier to fill out a waiver

Come experience the magic of Morning Glow SUP Yoga as you flow, breathe, and connect with nature.

Dharana Flow is a yoga class that is a disciplined spiritual practice, or sadhana, that purifies the body and mind of anything that prevents or blocks connection with the higher Self or God by moving through the practice, concentrating on the values of the first six limbs of Patanjali’s eight-limb path.

Meet at the check in desk.

This interactive workshop is for children and their caregivers! Learn how to use your magical powers of Kindness, Gratitude, and Energy through Yoga, Songs, Breath, Story, and Positive Mantras. Kimberly weaves asana, pranayama, and intuitive creative movement into her original nature centered kid songs! She comes dressed in her full faery finery, bringing her instruments, sound system, and whimsical energy! Children learn tools for self regulation, social emotional learning, and self love, all while singing, moving and having fun. The show features music from Kimberly’s 2nd album, Dream Sequence! It’s geared towards ages 3-9 yet all are welcome

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 is a wonderful opportunity to share the healing energy of cacao, meditation, and yoga as a community. Cacao is a natural heart opener, it is pure chocolate unprocessed. We will do an open level yoga practice to open our hearts physically, set an intention mentally, to then mediate and drink Mother cacao to open us up spiritually.

Bhakti yoga is the practice of devotion and offers an opportunity to add depth and dimension to your asana practice. A dynamic Vinyasa flow is the core of this class, inviting students to move with intention and in rhythm with the breath. This soulful style of yoga is rooted in yogic philosophy and wisdom, and infused with mantras and insights on how to expand your yoga practice beyond the mat and into everyday life. Class begins and/or ends with live harmonium music and beautiful kirtan (melodic Sanskrit chanting) to set the tone for an uplifting journey into mind, body, and spirit. Bhakti is a celebration of and surrender to the divine within each and every being. Come with an open mind and heart, and leave feeling revitalized and re-inspired.

“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.

“Join us for special teachings on the embodied, householder path of spirituality, making relevant some of the highest Reality principles that ground and support the journey of the modern practitioner – into self-discovery, and authentic purpose and divine creativity. We’ll bring alive these teachings through the magic of mantra music (kirtan) and meditation to experientially dive into the Heart.
(with a variety of topics possible)
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“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!”

Join Lululemon Ambassador Mark Longnecker in his Primal Flow yoga class which is focused on the re-awakening of our primal nature. This works by releasing our blocked energy and uniting our sacred masculine energy wit hour divine feminine energy

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.

Treat yourself to an experience to enrich your spirit and promote self-healing. You are invited to join us for 75 minutes of breathwork, guided meditation and a sound/gong bath. Sound healing is designed to release stress and anxiety, increase mental clarity and deepen inner peace. Come with the intention to expand and transform your mind.

"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."

“Sound Journey, through “Sound Baths,” conveys ancient rhythms and vibrations to heal mind, body, and spirit. Music therapy and chanting further our inner transmutation by employing “vibrational changes” in the central nervous system, which plays a role in the time-tested and science-backed brain, cognitive and mood benefits. Instructor Cassia transmits healing sound waves using singing quartz crystal bowls, a large, 28″” hand-crafted womb drum, a 34″” GONG, whimsical chimes, ancestral rattles, singing and chanting, and an energetic feather fan.
There are multiple benefits of a Sound Journey which provide the following:
~Facilitate deeper sleep & aid in pain management
~Find balance, quiet the mind & reduce stress
~Release blocked energy & past traumas
~Ignite creativity & connect to your higher self”