Apr 13, 2017 | Sedona Yoga
Hello, Bright Lights! As a Yoga Instructor and a Photographer of Sedona Yoga Festival, I feel so blessed and honored with this Aumazing experience. As a Yoga Instructor, giving, receiving and sharing the knowledge of YOGA is just the highlight of my trip. I thank you Sedona Yoga Festival specially to all the staff and of course Heather and Marc for this opportunity. It has been nothing short of illuminating! Everyone has given me so much to think about and after this that weekend consider you all my “teachers” and “students” for yoga and mentor in life.
Sedona Yoga Festival is always will be my home. This is truly the first yoga festival that I attended and just fell in love with everything. It gives the sense of blissfullness and feeling the vortex inside me which is a funnel shape created by a whirling fluidlike a vortex of spiritual energy which resonates within and strengthens the inner being of each and every person at the festival. To be inspired! learning new perspectives from a variety of geographically diverse teachers boosts our collective energies. You can’t help but feel the life-enhancing power of being a part of the creative process. It was truly MAGICAL!
As a Photographer, going back again and wearing a different hat is an honor! Photography is my love as to teaching yoga and I just love “Capturing the Moments”. Working and be part of the Sedona Yoga Festival is not only partly a retreat but also a kind of yoga vacation. Just the location alone is just is amazing. What better way to spend your time away from work than doing something you love and investing in your own personal growth.
There is this grace and divine to all – thank you Sedona Yoga Festival for teaching us more heaven and less earth. Thank you Heather, Marc and all the staff for the commitment to this magical art and the effect it's having around the world…for how it has affected me. This is a once in a lifetime experience of sharing the love of YOGA.
Thank you to all for your love, hugs and support. I look forward to being of service to each one of you in the future – SEDONA YOGA FESTIVAL 2018!
Peace and Love, Alan
Apr 12, 2017 | Sedona Yoga
The magic, the vibe, the community, the views, the connections, the vendor village, the spiritual mecca … there are so many reasons to love the Sedona Yoga Festival. It’s our favorite festival and we always look forward to heading to this unique yoga conference.
5 Reasons Why We Love the Sedona Yoga Festival:
There are lot of reasons to love the Sedona Yoga Festival, but here are our top five reasons why we love the Sedona Yoga Festival.
1. IT TAKES PLACE IN ONE OF THE MOST SPIRITUALLY CHARGES LOCATIONS IN THE ENTIRE WORLD
The magical city of Sedona has several energy vortexes scattered around town that bring the vibrant community together. Not to mention, the scenery is unbelievably beautiful. The festival was held at the Hilton Sedona with a perfect view on the majestic Bell Rock, one of the most popular energy vortexes in Sedona. Experiencing the sunset everyday on the red rocks was unforgettable and a top reason why we love the Sedona Yoga Festival.
2. THE SWEETEST PEOPLE YOU WILL EVER MEET ARE THERE
We couldn’t be more grateful for all the smiles, hugs and support we received at the Sedona Yoga Fesitval. Everyone we met we greeted with a hug and after spending four days at the festival, we had so many new friends from around the world! The mood was very welcoming and inviting. Yogis let their guard down and everyone we met had an open mind and open heart. If you think a one day yoga festival is amazing, think of how you will feel at the end of a four day yoga festival. We came back home feeling like we were on Cloud 9, ready to go back again next year!
“My daughter stopped by earlier and bought a pair!”
– Jane Sanders
3. IT IS THE MECCA OF YOGI INFLUENCERS
From Tao Porchon-Lynch, the 98 year old yoga guru to Mark Whitwell, who took us on a journey into the heart of yoga, we can learn so much from these experienced yogis. A special workshop was also organized to provide useful and unique training when teaching yoga to those affected by PTSD.
4. THE FULL MOON RISING
We were lucky enough to be in Sedona for the full moon rising! It rose the last night of the Sedona Yoga Festival. It is a tradition in Sedona to gather at the Catheral Rock, one of the famous landmarks, for sunset and to celebrate life with a full moon drum ceremony.
This was an intergalactic experience and life lovers of all ages made the hike to participate. Not only were we able to experience one of the most magical natural events but we also made great connections with like-minded people dancing into the night. A memorable experience makes it a sure reason why we love the Sedona Yoga Festival.
The next morning some of our new friends from the drum circle took us to climb Bell Rock with the one and only Vortex Jumper, Peter Gertsen. Best. Hike. Ever. He’s very organized and offers free tours everyday around Sedona, you can contact him HERE if you are ever in the area.
5. IT’S THE ULTIMATE YOGI SHOPPING SPREE
The diversity of unique yoga apparel from around the world in the entryways to the classes at the Sedona Yoga Festival had us on a shopping spree! You know those kids in candy shops who go goo-goo-ga-ga for all the different color candies? That was us in Sedona. With so many cute pants, jewelry, and new yogi fashion trends it was shop till you drop. Make sure to spend a few hours in town to go window shopping too. Sedona is a spiritual mecca with the fashion trends to match. When you’re in town make sure to stop by Urban Gypsies Boutique for their bohemian apparel and to find Pi Yoga Pants on the racks!
We Love the Sedona Yoga Festival – How About You?
There you have it! The top five reasons why we love the Sedona Yoga Festival. What’s yours?
The Sedona Yoga Festival was a first for us and before it ended we knew all too well that we would be here again next year. We cannot wait to see all those beautiful and smiley faces again and go explore more this amazing part of Arizona. We highly recommend that you join us next year and we know you will love the Sedona Yoga Festival too.
by Larissa Miller
Mar 4, 2017 | Sedona Yoga
This year, at the 2017 Sedona Yoga Festival, we have so many NEW offerings of both night-time, conscious entertainment and soul elevating music!
Enjoy our ALL NEW WAKE UP DANCE PARTY with Kate Swarm and Mixtress Hava, Crystal Sound Healing Meditation with ASHANA & the crystal singing bowls, Satsang with Mohanji, Dixon’s Violin followed by Max Ribner Band, and Yogi Talks—a night of inspiration,Tao Porchon Lynch, Molly Birkholm, David Rodwin, Robert Sturman!!
Come join us, of these special offerings NOW OPEN to the LOCAL community! Check out our single priced tickets, priced for you to have the best experience yet!
FULL SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS:
Thursday, March 9
7:30pm
Merging with the Infinite: A Crystal Sound Healing Meditation with ASHANA & the crystal singing bowls
Ashana, Three Trees
Friday, March 10
6:00 – 7:30pm
Healthy Happy Hour
The Terrace
8:00 – 10:00pm
Yogi Talks—a night of inspiration, 20 minutes at a time…
Tao Porchon Lynch, Molly Birkholm, David Rodwin, Robert Sturman
Vista Hall
8:00 – 10:00pm Sanjali Kirtan
Oak Creek Canyon Ballroom
7:30 – 9:30pm Satsang with Mohanji
Canyon Ballroom A
8:30 – 10:30pm
Secret Sessions Dance Party
Tequa Ballroom
Saturday, March 11
6:30 – 7:30am
Wake Up Sedona Yoga
Mixtress Hava, Kate Swarm
Tequa Ballroom
6:00 – 7:30pm
Healthy Happy Hour
The Terrace
8:00 – 10:15pm
Dixon’s Violin followed by Max Ribner Band
Vista Hall
8:00 – 9:30pm
Love Tribes Vibe Kirtan
Oak Creek Canyon Ballroom
9:30 – 11:00pm
Dance Party TBD
Tequa Ballroom
Mar 4, 2017 | Sedona Yoga
Livestream NOW AVAILABLE at the 2017 SEDONA YOGA FESTIVAL! 3 DAYS OF CLASSES LIVESTREAMED LIVE FROM SYF2017, A CONSCIOUSNESS EVOLUTION CONFERENCE!
Can’t make it to the festival? Wait-listed for a class? Have no worries friends, we have livestreaming packages available for purchase! Everything available in Vista Hall is available to you for your transformational experience!
The best part of attending a yoga festival, is all of the fabulous class options happening simultaneously throughout the day. A smorgasbord of yogi-perfection, ranging from the physical, to the meta-physical.
As a yogi festival attendee, you can literally, custom create ANY experience for yourself that serves your highest purpose or intention! As festival producers, we do our absolute best, to offer you a “sushi-style-yoga-menu” that covers the broad spectrum; ranging from Spirit guided nuggets of wisdom that will serve in your transformation process year-round- to breaking up that stubborn facia, or learning to float by engaging new muscles (you didn’t even know you had), to adopting a well-balanced, year-round life, on and off the mat after hearing an inspirational talk from Tao (who has been doing it 98 years!).
We understand, that with so many options, we find many reporting a kind-of, “sticker shock”, when choosing between two classes at the same time, that you equally desire to attend. After much thought of how to accomplish this light-travel and telepathy conundrum …. the lightning bolt of inspiration hit us … and we are so excited to share!
SYF now offers, AWESOME live-streaming packages of EVERYTHING happening in our Vista Hall throughout the fest! Now attendees can pre purchase the bundle of classes, for a heavily discounted price and re-watch at your leisure for years to come! Purchase the bundle now to save tremendously and free yourself up for other amazing class offerings!
Use Promo Code “PRESALESYF” to register for $88
Event Details
ALL TIMES IN MST which is UTC-7
Thursday March 9th, 2017
- 6:45pm – 7:30pm Reveal your Superpower! Sarah McLean
- 7:30pm – 9:00pm Merging with the Infinite: A Crystal Sound Healing Meditation with ASHANA & the crystal singing bowls Ashana with Three Trees
Friday March 10th, 2017
- 6:15am – 7:15am Loving Yourself & Others Sarah McLean
- 8:00am – 9:30am Ayurveda Psychology for a Luminous Mind and Understanding Mental Personality Types for Improved Relationships Acharya Shunya Pratichi Mathur
- 10:00am – 12:00pm Hridaya Shakti ~Awakening the Power of the Heart?Saul David Raye with Jim Beckwith
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Coffee Time with Rion Isabella Greene, Alexander Mazzone, Rion DeRouen
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm Chakra Perceptions- Radical Awareness of the Subtle Body Kristen Eykel CHt
- 4:30pm – 6:00pm Scientific Vortex Information Pete Sanders, Jr.
- 8:00pm – 10:00pm Yogi Talks – a night of inspiration, 20 minutes at a time…?Tao Porchon Lynch, Molly Birkholm, David Rodwin, Robert Sturman
Saturday, March 11th
- 6:00am – 7:15am Love Kriya Meditation Yashoda Devi Ma
- 8:00am – 9:30am Master Class: Power Love Flow Gina Garcia
- 10:00am – 12:00pm The Story of Yoga – The Fascinating Journey of Yoga Through Time Arundhati Baitmangalkar
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Power Yoga for Sports: Shoulders & Back Gwen Lawrence
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm Yoga Nidra Sara Ivanhoe
- 4:30pm – 6:00pm Laya: Lighting the Fire and Melting the Obstacles Katie Silcox
- 7:30 – 9:00pm Journey Into the Heart of Yoga with Mark Whitwell
Sunday, March 12th
- 6:15am – 7:15am Self-Love Meditation Workshop Kathryn Remati
- 8:00am – 9:30am Live From Your Core: Tapping Into the Power of Your Body’s Wisdom Shyla Stewart
- 10:00am – 11:30am HOLY Hanuman!/ Hamstring, Hips & Heart with Tymi Howard and Mental Physix
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm Core and Stretch for Back Health Mimi Solaire
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm The Business of Yoga Retreats: Success and Sustainability Silvia Mordini
Feb 9, 2017 | Sedona Yoga
On March 9-12, 2017, Sedona Yoga Festival will celebrate it’s 5th annual 3 day weekend event- in one centralized walkable location in Sedona, Arizona. SYF2017 provides the platform for personal evolution with a focus on yoga and the expansion of consciousness in the undisputed spiritual center of the American West.
With 108 Presenters and over 250 sessions to choose from, ranging from quiet meditation to rockin’ vinyasa, performances, experiential journeys, conscious conversation varying from “your multi-dimensional selves” to “body positive teaching techniques”, to handstand inversion courses, Acro Yoga, Healthy Eating Workshops and so much more…..no two attendees’ weekends will be the same at SYF2017. A fully customizable class scheduling experience creates the opportunity for attendees to truly choose their own adventure.
SYF’s Presenters are deeply committed to the consciousness evolving, and have been carefully selected to set the stage for an unparalleled experience for the conference attendee. Sedona Yoga Festival has an unfailing authenticity that resonates with its community – both within Sedona’s spiritually charged environment and beyond.
SYF’s dedication to providing the platform to inspire unique transformations has helped put Sedona on the map as a yoga destination now receiving wandering yogis, internationally acclaimed teachers, workshops and personal yoga retreats monthly at various locations and studios in town.
SYF has always led the way in recognizing the power of yoga to heal, and has offered specific training events as a way to give back to the larger community. This year, SYF Presents: Traumatic Stress, Healing and Resiliency with Yoga, an integrated optional 20 hour training for Yoga Teachers and Service Providers.
The annual SYF Gives Back program, provides integral tools to share with those suffering from PTSD and severe trauma or those serving this population. In years past, SYF Gives Back has provided successful trainings to hundreds of teachers and service providers to support veterans, first responders and those with PTSD, TBI and other trauma-related illnesses with yoga, meditation and energy medicine.
“Once we recognized the festival’s reach, we decided that we would use the SYF platform to enrich the lives of many by creating awareness & providing training to serve populations affected by trauma. Myself, suffering from PTSD from my service as a wild-land firefighter, I have come to know the benefits of these practices and the horrible impact this affliction has on family, business and community. To date, our humble efforts have affected 1000’s of peoples lives for the better. That has been our aim all along and we are grateful to be in our Dharma… Service in Action. Namaste.”
Along with the rich tapestry of classes and workshops, SYF2017 will also feature a vibrant vendor experience, where participants and the public alike can enjoy food, beverage, and a wide variety of conscious businesses sharing their gifts & wares, arts & culture, goods & services… There will be much, much joy to be shared together throughout the weekend. SYF2017 will be the 2nd year that a kids yoga experience is on the schedule, so don’t hesitate to bring the entire family!
The mystical and magical backdrop of Sedona, Arizona is perfect for the Annual Signature Sedona Yoga Festival, a consciousness evolution conference. Presenting Sponsor and premier venue partner The Collective Sedona is a stunning and recently renovated event venue. Featuring more than 31 shops, art and culture galleries, wineries, breweries, and dining experiences that celebrate modern Sedona and honor its rich heritage, being right next to host properties the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock & the Sedona Golf Resort allows for a truly walkable, cohesive festival experience with a community vibe. SYF2017 will be held March 9-12, 2017.
For more information or to purchase tickets go to sedonayogafestival.com
Marc Titus & Heather ShereÈ at Sugarloaf, Sedona
