There is a serenity that Sedona offers, a serenity that is rarely found away from the sea, one that draws people from all over the world to our doorstep, including yogis whose vibes match that of our red rock village. The Sedona Yoga Festival, held in the spring of every year (some years it is held in April, and in others the event occurs in May), is another draw for our serene and graceful friends, encouraging those who are so inclined to explore all that makes Sedona the perfect yoga studio. And because we at Sedona.Org want all our guests to feel comfortable and at home, many of our homes will offer quiet areas in which they can practice their yoga, letting the peace of “home” add another layer of wonderful to their Sedona yoga adventures. This guide will showcase all that makes our properties and this spring festival popular.
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Billed as an “a consciousness evolution conference,” the Sedona Yoga Fest has been an important part of our event landscape for over 10 years, attracting yogis of all ages to our red rock village. Offering classes, demonstrations, music and so much more, every year it just seems to keep getting better, and because yogis can be of any age, the festival offers free kids’ yoga classes, introducing the next generation to a new obsession—er, we mean activity—that is beneficial to both mind and body.
Four Days of Connection, Community, and Chakras
This festival is a longer one, lasting four days in total, and offers a variety of activities and events on each day it is open. Below, we have listed a few of the events, offering our guests a sneak peek into what they can expect from their Sedona adventures at the festival, taking place in various venues all over the Sedona area.
- Yoga & Meditation – It is probably redundant to mention the yoga part of this yoga festival, but the meditation classes cover the gambit of experiences, including the dynamics of Asana sequences and tranquil meditation sessions.
- Ayurveda – Ayurveda is a holistic branch of natural medicine, a practice that may appear new to you but has actually been in use for over 5000 years, and the Sedona Yoga Festival will provide an in-depth exploration of the practice.
- Keynotes & Conversations – The best yogis in the world come together during the Sedona yoga fest, offering keynote speeches that explore metaphysics, yoga philosophy, and so much more. Feel your heart rate begin to slow, your shoulder muscles begin to loosen as you explore the depth of our existence.
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The joy of yoga can be found in all its aspects, and this life-changing festival covers all those amazing sides, even offering a selection of conscious vendors selling wares that will be of use in your journey. Choosing vendors for their “clear commitment to evolving consciousness,” (their words) the products being sold include books, tools, and class offerings that will change your world. Also offering yoga and street clothing (because everyone loves to look pretty), spending some time exploring the vendors’ wares will aid in your enjoyment of this wonderful event. Below, we have listed even more activities that will show the entirety of this compelling spring festival.
- On the Land Immersions – This part of the festival usually ends up being our favorite, as it involves classes and demonstrations that take place in the shadow of the red rocks. Why would anyone want to practice their art in a room with walls and ceiling when the breathtaking landscape of Sedona can be their backdrop and the blue skies can be their ceiling? Offering workshops and excursions to the vortexes, utilizing the energy therein, the on the land immersions are definitely joyful experiences.
- Trauma Conscious Yoga Training – Life can be traumatic, and whether it is the general kind of trauma (angry bosses, children failing in school, financial woes) or a more specific traumatic experience, yoga can lead to healing and offer a safe place for all involved and this segment of the festival trains the trainers on how to provide both for their students.
- Music, Kirtan, & Sound Healing – Music can be an important part of life and yoga, and this portion of the festival heals as it uplifts your spirit.
Follow Your Soul to Our Peaceful Sedona.Org Retreats
As fun as this four-day festival will be, it will also be exhausting, mindful, and life-changing, and having a soft place to land at the end of each day will allow all the good gained to continue on. Our Sedona sanctuaries will bring you peace, joy, and comfort, as well as night’s filled with deep sleep that will have you awakening the next morning feeling rested, recharged, and ready for a new day of yoga festival activities. Reserve your favorite serene Sedona escape today!