Festival Program
All classes included with entry.
Nelson Saturday 2025
Vinyasa is connection of breath and movement; each movement is synchronized to a breath, flowing from one pose to the next.The first half of the class we practice round after round of Sun Salutations, holding a variety of low lunges, high lunges and Warrior poses within them. This practice increases the vital energy in your body and is a good cardiovascular exercise. We then move to floor poses including; twists, forward bends, back bends, core strengthening. The class is concluded with a 10 minute guided relaxation, where all your stretching, strengthening and detoxifying will integrate into your body.
We will practise a variety of standing and seated asanas, concentrating on grounding and alignment. At the same time, we will open the chest to create space to breathe and allow the energy to flow freely.
Join Alex for a class infused with the intention to awaken your potential and align you with the infinite possibilities around you. Within this 60 minute class we’ll move through fluid, expansive flows that embody gratitude for all that you have; while creating space to welcome more of what you desire. Through intentional, embodied movements, you’ll connect deeply with the energy of abundance, cultivating an open heart and a receptive mindset. Leave feeling expansive, radiant, and ready to attract all the things you desire!
Kundalini Yoga, also known as the Yoga of Consciousness, is a transformative practice that integrates a full spectrum of yogic tools: asana (posture), mantra (sacred sound), mudra (hand positions), bandha (body lock), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation (conscious focus). This workshop offers an opportunity to dive deeply into the core practices of Kundalini Yoga, providing insights into the applied science of yoga and meditation. You will experience a special kriya (set of exercises), powerful pranayamas (breathing techniques), and a transformative meditation practice. The regular practice of these techniques can lead to profound inner shifts, awakening the kundalini energy dormant in each of us. Kundalini is especially beneficial for those facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma. This workshop is also beneficial for anyone seeking to uplift their spirit, strengthen their inner radiance, and expand their divine connection. Through these practices, you will experience a deeper sense of peace and vitality, guiding you toward a more grounded, joyful, and awakened state of being.
A unique method combining Yoga, Pilates, and Qi Gong to create mindful flowing movements that will enhance mind and body connection. With props or without, the session is tailored to improve concentration, learn isolation of muscle activation, mobilize joints, enhance balance and stability, and help with the rehabilitation process. This brings joy to the mind and activates qi/prana, the life force energy within us. This holds space to draw from different techniques and taking you deeper into your own body-mind connection. Main Bodylight® Principles: Mindfulness, Balance, Relaxation, Breathing, Centering, Balance, Coordination, Core Strengthening, Visualisation, Integration, Imagination, Flowing movement, and Energy Management.
Delve into the history, science, and spiritual capacity of the AUM Mantra. Experience different ways to chant this potent source sound and join in on a powerful collective sound meditation. Feel the change in your brain waves, the flow of energy within your body and experience the benefits of using mantra to clear the mind, support nervous system balance, enhance healing and activate a state of meditation.
Align Your Body, Mind, & Soul with Ancient Vibrations & Celestial Frequencies. Introducing Sound Healing & Light Language — where the power of sound meets the language of the stars for profound transformation.Whether you're seeking stress relief, emotional healing, or a deeper connection to your spiritual path, our unique combination of sound and light language will guide you to a place of profound peace and transformation.Please bring Pillows and blankets for your comfortCath Beattie - Intuitive sound alchemist and healer. Cath's profound ability to channel light language and movement and much more, allowing those to connect with their divine light /soul. Lovingly impacting crystalline dna, light body and sacred heart.Anna and Cath would love the opportunity to take you on a journey of sound/light consciousness.
This is a gentle practice for all bodies. This approach focuses on regulating, balancing and restoring the nervous system. To begin with an embodiment practice will be offered. From here, the facilitator will offer floor based shapes and options for you to explore and linger in. Shapes are generally held for 3 to 5 minutes and this is followed by a short rebound. There will be a savasana/rest at the end of the class.You may choose to bring an extra layer of clothing, a bolster or rolled up blanket and block(s).
One of the Vinyasa Krama Sequences designed by Matthew Sweeney. A slow flow with emphasis on alignment. This sequence stabilizes the hips and shoulders, strengthens the side body, and allows for great variation with asymmetrical alignment. We finish with one of the Vinyasa Krama Pranayama before relaxation. The class will leave you feeling, strong, open and grounded. Suitable for all levels.
Electric Flow is a high-energy power vinyasa class that will light you up from the inside out. Expect a dynamic blend of strength, rhythm, and creativity as you move through empowering sequences set to an energizing playlist. This class is designed to spark your energy, challenge your limits, and leave you feeling electrified and alive. Open to all levels, come as you are and let the electric vibes guide your flow. Beginners welcome.
Join me for a 60min Vinyasa Yoga Flow suitable for all levels of experience! I will guide you through a variety of ananas, focusing on balance, strength and heart openings. You are welcome to make this practice your own as I will give several options to modify the individual ananas, meeting you exactly where you are on your yoga journey. Your breath will lead you through your movements and bring a unique mind-body-connection that let you go about your day in peace and inner calmness. Let's fly together through this Vinyasa flow!
This workshop offers a transformative journey using the power of breath to bridge the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Through guided somatic breathwork practices, participants will release stored tension, access deeper states of awareness, and reconnect with their inner wisdom and divine essence. This experience is open to all levels and designed to leave you feeling aligned, centered, and empowered.
Mark will be facilitating a gentle-paced 90-minute yin yoga class suitable for everybody and every body – absolutely no experience necessary. At its best, Mark believes yin yoga should be a unique experience for every participant as you move mindfully into gentle shapes/asanas and rebounds of your choice. This is an opportunity to perhaps reconnect with your body, slow down and gently move your focus from the outside world to the one within.
Breathing & Yoga Classes include a wonderful balance of gentle somatic & yoga poses, breathing exercises and tools, and deep rest / mindfulness. The movements are simple yet profound yoga asanas & somatics helping you to release tightness & enhance your sense of inner awareness while enjoying & honouring your own uniqueness. Learn how breathing well transforms tension patterns & stress buildup while freeing your natural breathing with gentle, safe & scientific breathing methods. This class will finish with a deep rest in savasana or however you are most comfortable to nurture yourself through guided relaxation & stillness, deepening your inner peace & presence. All are welcome.
Love you yoga’ is a meditative flow combining mindful movements and asanas, with moments of stillness & restoration. The perfect antidote to enable us to connect within and guide us to open our hearts, pouring infinite divine love into ourselves so we can continue our journeys in the state of love. Expect your whole being to be vibrating on the divine frequency of love and let the magic unfold. The best gift that you can give to the world is to love yourself.
A class suitable for all levelsFor a majority of the class you will be sitting or lying down in various positions, some standing poses will be includedPoses are held for between 30 seconds and 2 minutes with a few variations in between to keep things interesting
Somatic yoga combines ancient yoga principles and philosophy with modern somatic movement approaches. This gentle way of practicing yoga works to nourish and nurture resilience in the body's nervous system. The principles of somatic yoga are; Mindfulness, Body awareness, Intention & Empowerment. My approach and intention for this practice to be used as a tool to support you in stress reduction and relaxation, restoring balance and energy to promote physical, mental and emotional health through a trauma - informed lens. I look forward to moving with you on the mat.
Journey through a mindful Vinyasa practice woven with the ancient wisdom of herbal plant medicine. In this gentle flow class, we'll explore the healing properties and spiritual essence of rosemary—a revered botanical known for supporting memory, clarity, and purification. Moving at a nurturing pace, you'll be guided through intentional sequences that embody the plant's qualities while learning to connect with the elemental energies of earth, air, fire, and water. This unique blend of plant wisdom and movement meditation offers a deeper dimension to your yoga practice, helping you cultivate a more profound connection with both nature and self.
In this session, we will dive into how Ayurveda and traditional yoga can be applied practically in everyday life by focusing on your unique constitution, whether you are Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. You will learn how to adjust your diet, lifestyle, and yoga practice to suit your body type and current season, enhancing your energy, digestion, and mental clarity. This session is perfect for anyone looking to better understand what works best for their constitution and how small changes can create big shifts in your wellbeing. Walk away with tools you can immediately apply for better health, balance, and vitality.
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Vinyasa Flow YogaJo Wilcox8:30 am - 9:45 am
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Dynamic hip and chest opening - IyengarMartin Hartman10:00 am - 11:15 am
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Open to Abundance - Expand and AttractAlex Ballagh11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Kundalini Yoga &Prem12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
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Bodylight® - a fusion of Yoga, Pilates and Qigong & Yoga NidraJana Sojka2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
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Power of AUM MantraSw. Karma Karuna3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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Sound Healing and Light LanguageAnna & Cath5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Restorative YinEmily Barnsley8:45 am - 10:00 am
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Lion Cub FlowTiffany10:15 am - 11:30 am
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Feel the Charge, Embrace the Flow!Kotte Aguilar11:45 am - 1:00 pm
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Flow and FlyLaura Marten1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
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Somatic Breathwork for Inner & Divine ConnectionLynn Tiang2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
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YinMark Russell4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Breathing & YogaChristinaseva8:30 am - 9:30 am
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Love You YogaAmy Gemma Ma9:45 am - 10:45 am
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Yin yoga for postureJeanie Robertson11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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YinsomaNicola Gill12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
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Root to Rise: Herbal Plant Medicine YogaAdrianne Jerrett1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Practical Ayurveda and Yoga: Tailoring Wellness to Your Unique DoshaBaru2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
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Yoga Nidra with Alignment of the ChakrasKate Fulton4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Nelson Sunday 9th March
Through mindful breathing techniques and gentle, intentional movements, we will create space to explore the sensations of the body, the flow of energy, and the quiet whispers of the mind. This class encourages you to release tension, foster awareness, and embrace curiosity, allowing you to deepen your understanding of yourself.Whether you're new to yoga or have an established practice, this class will support you in discovering a deeper connection to your body’s natural rhythms and the subtle language of your mind. Svadhyaya the practice of self-reflection, guides us to observe without judgment and to honour our personal journey on and off the mat.Join me for a restorative and introspective experience, and leave feeling grounded, centered, and empowered to continue your path of self-discovery.
Vinyasa Flow class, designed for students who already have some yoga experience. This dynamic session will help awaken your energy and deepen your connection to yourself. We’ll flow together with intention, explore the power of pranayama (breathwork) to harmonize your inner state, and conclude with a loving guided meditation to leave you feeling grounded, open-hearted, and renewed.
This 60-minute session is a powerful practice to align your energy, clear blockages, and cultivate a sustainable energy bubble to attract abundance into your life. Through intentional movement, breathwork, and a guided meditation focused on creating a field of positivity and receptivity, you’ll learn how to amplify your energy and magnetize opportunities, clarity, and prosperity. This session is open to all levels and will leave you feeling aligned, empowered, and ready to welcome abundance with an open heart. Come as you are—no prior experience needed.
Sacred dance has a rich history which stretches back to the earliest periods of human society, when ritual movement was part of our efforts to understand and control the natural world. This effort was a part of daily life, and, as such, evidence of sacred dance can be found in almost every ancient civilization. In this workshop we will meditate through Sacred Circular Dances, connecting with ourselves and with the whole.
In this restorative yoga class, we will focus on gently calming and resetting the nervous system through slow, intentional movement and breathwork. The class is designed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction. Through mindful practices such as Yoga Nidra and pranayama, I will offer techniques to release tension and cultivate a sense of calm and balance. This session is ideal for anyone who experiences stress, anxiety or fatigue. It helps reset your body’s natural equilibrium, reduce stress hormones, and restore mental clarity. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, centered, and rejuvenated, ready to approach life with greater ease and a renewed sense of inner peace. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is suitable for all levels and is particularly helpful for those in need of deep relaxation or recovery. Bring: blanket, socks, and any other supportive prop they might need to enjoy lying on their mat for an extended period of time (bolster, pillows, etc.)
A slow dynamic class that through the coordination of movement and breath with the circular feminine movements that activates your shakti prepares you to embody your real you!
Our workshop focuses on the importance of physical touch as a gateway to deeper connection and self-awareness. It includes a Partner Yoga sequence and a guided shiatsu massage class where participants will learn to both give and receive a massage. This practice encourages connection with one's body, fosters acceptance, and nurtures the ability to receive and give with intention.
This practice invites us to move dynamically to light our inner and outer fire. I like to take a playful curious approach exploring what our body needs in this moment. Designed as a moving meditation, uniting body, mind, and breath. Walking away feeling energized and happy. Open to all levels.
Blindfold Yoga is a deeply calming, all-floor yin and yoga nidra experience designed to help you explore your body and senses in a loving, supportive way. With your eyes covered, you’ll tune out the external world and dive into your inner landscape, cultivating stillness and self-awareness. This is a nurturing and restorative class perfect for anyone seeking relaxation, introspection, and a safe space to simply be. No experience is needed, just bring a blindfold or something to cover your eyes, and let yourself unwind in this beautiful practice.
In this combination hatha/vinyasa-style class we will enjoy hip openers and counter asana with a peak pose of Standing Figure of Four. You'll leave refreshed and energized!
Shamanic Breathwork is a profound ceremony that blends conscious connected breathing, a drum journey, body and energy work, and evocative chakra-attuned music. This powerful combination guides you on a safe and transformative journey into the deepest layers of your being, unlocking profound insights and healing. Your breath serves as a bridge to awaken your own inner guidance and healer, providing you an opportunity to uncover patterns that have you stuck, find inspiration for your soul’s next step, release emotions, and move energy. This is an active session where you are invited to tap into the deepest layers of yourself to feel, move and express all that arises in a safe space where all of you is welcome. No experience necessary, come exactly as you are.
Yoga Nidra is yogic sleep, the state between wakefulness and sleep induced by guided meditation. Finding Divinity within, calming nervous system, mind and body; and deep self-healing. Please bring mat, warm clothes, blankets any props needed for under knees when lying down and a flat pillow if needed.
Join a behavioural scientist and meditation facilitator for a wellbeing session—where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Discover daily practices to cultivate a growth mindset through guided meditations and science-based tools.
Natha Yoga is a practice that includes physical postures along with spiritual and intellectual advancement through a combination of asanas, breathing techniques, and meditation. In this class, you will have a safe space to connect with the body, emotions, and thoughts in the present moment. A true connection where we respect our bodies during the process and observe our emotions and thoughts.
Discover the therapeutic, energetic, and spiritual benefits of working with mudras, yogic gestures and pranayama, yogic breath techniques. Learn to activate, direct and conserve energy through mudras, and explore the influence of different pranayama techniques to energise, balance, and calm the mind and nervous system. Enhance your brain function, vitality, and meditative states, leaving you with practical tools to enrich your yoga practice and overall well-being.
Breathing & Yoga Classes include a wonderful balance of gentle somatic & yoga poses, breathing exercises and tools, and deep rest / mindfulness. The movements are simple yet profound yoga asanas & somatics helping you to release tightness & enhance your sense of inner awareness while enjoying & honouring your own uniqueness. Learn how breathing well transforms tension patterns & stress buildup while freeing your natural breathing with gentle, safe & scientific breathing methods. This class will finish with a deep rest in savasana or however you are most comfortable to nurture yourself through guided relaxation & stillness, deepening your inner peace & presence. All are welcome.
Heart Opening Class we’ll be working in postures like Anahatasana, Humble Warrior, Natarajasana, Dhanurasana, Ustrasana and others to help us open our Heart, expand Anahata chakra and bring love, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and each other.
Join me for an invigorating vinyasa yoga session that will leave you feeling grounded, strong, and uplifted. Through mindful movement and playful exploration, we'll awaken your inner fire and tap into your innate strength. We'll move with intention, balancing powerful core activation with lighthearted fun, so you leave feeling energized and empowered. This class welcomes all levels, offering a space to connect with your body and find your flow. Leave your worries at the door, and step onto your mat to discover the joy of movement!
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A Journey of Self DiscoveryLauren Catalano8:30 am - 9:30 am
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Vinyasa and Biomechanics YogaMarina9:45 am - 10:45 am
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Energetic Alignment & Abundance MeditationLynn Tiang11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sacred Dance - A connection with the whole through oneselfJeff Martins12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
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Nervous System NourishmentTina Fox Gonzalez1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
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Vinyasa Tantra Yoga FlowAngie3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Partner Yoga and Shiatsu MassageJose Ignacio and Anaïs4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
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Dynamic FlowChristine Gardiner8:45 am - 10:00 am
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A Gentle Journey InwardKotte Aguilar10:15 am - 11:30 am
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Healthy Hips and a Bit of BalanceHeidi Black11:45 am - 12:45 pm
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Shamanic BreathworkJane Anthony1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
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Settle into StillnessKelly Gill-Brydon2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
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Take it slow Restorative Yoga into Yoga Nidra.Mantradhara4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
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Growth mindset meditationsMithun & Vishal9:00 am - 10:30 am
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The Way Out Is Inward – Natha Yoga ClassChandra Loureiro10:45 am - 11:45 am
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Master Your Energy with Mudras and PranayamaSw. Karma Karuna12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
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Breathing & YogaChristinaseva1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Open Your Heart, love, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and each other.Maria2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
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Ignite Your Inner Fire and Find Your FlowChai4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Program subject to change by divine intervention.