2026 Sedona Yoga Festival

Experience mind-body meditation using The Tristhana Method, a central practice in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. This holistic approach emphasizes the integration of three key elements: breath (Ujjayi Pranayama), posture (Asana), and gaze (Drishti). This method aims to cultivate a deep, meditative state by uniting these three aspects of practice, leading to a profound mind-body connection and spiritual awakening.

Breath control helps regulate the nervous system, calm the mind, and create a rhythm for physical movements. The Tristhana Method emphasizes proper alignment within each posture, ensuring stability and the engagement of the inner body/subtle body (bandhas). Drishti is the specific point of focus for the eyes during each asana, which helps to stabilize the mind and deepen the experience of pratyahara or one-pointed focus and concentration.

By consciously coordinating these three elements, the practitioners gain outer strength and inner equanimity.

Master the Nervous System, Master Your Life is the culmination of my life's experience and work. It utilizes polyvagal theory, breathwork, and yogic knowledge to take control of ones life. What sets this apart is the practical application work and integration that takes place.

Part 1 is the basics of the Nervous System, going deeper than just Fight or Flight/Rest and Digest. We start with the basics and move into Polyvagal Theory. Breaking the nervous system down into 3 parts, ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal. Ventral Vagal means safe and social. In this section we describe the benefits, symptoms, and how to shift into this system. We also learn about play in this section as well. Then we do the same for sympathetic, and dorsal.

Part 2 is how to shift in and out of each state. Utilizing the symptoms from part 1, we learn what state we are in. Next, we dive into how to shift between them, all the levers we can pull, and why a flexible nervous system is better than an optimized one.

Part 3 is YogaLand. This is where we bring parts 1 and 2 into the yoga space utilizing the elements and maha gunas. We apply the elements and sattva, rajas, tamas to polyvagal theory, the breath, and more. Finally, we practice and integrate. Utilizing scenarios, participants create programs for themselves and for example "clients".

This immersive workshop blends three powerful modalities—Yin Yoga, binaural sound, and Brainspotting—to guide you into deeper states of rest, release, and renewal.

Through the long, supported postures of Yin Yoga, you’ll soften into stillness and open subtle pathways in the body. Layered with the soothing frequencies of binaural beats, your nervous system is gently invited into balance, supporting a meditative and restorative inner state. Complementing these practices, Brainspotting offers a simple yet profound way of accessing the body’s innate wisdom, helping to release held patterns and invite emotional integration.

Together, these practices create a container for slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and experiencing nervous system embodiment in a safe and supported way. Whether you are seeking relaxation, inner clarity, or a deeper mind-body connection, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to journey inward for nervous system embodiment.

Why Am I So Tired?

Nearly one-third of Americans are sleep deprived according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other studies have linked the lack of sleep to depression, a weaker immune system, memory and cognition issues, as well as obesity, high blood pressure and fatigue. The CDC calls this pervasive lack of sleep a "public health epidemic”.

The first part of the workshop, “Why Am I So Tired?” will cover the following topics:
• Rest as resistance
• Are naps necessary?
• Getting better sleep for the best life
• Listen to you body

The second part of the workshop will include an embodied practice of somatics, restorative yoga, and yoga nidra.

In the Art of Dreaming + Living Workshop, Suzanne Toro guides participants through education with lucid dreaming, sound and electromagnetic therapy, storytelling through song, pranayama, and light asana, rooted in ancient dreaming yoga traditions. These practices unlock the subconscious mind and biofield, harnessing Sedona’s sacred energy to liberate karma and refine objective awareness across waking, dreaming, and sleeping states. Reflective journaling and mindful observation techniques empower attendees to integrate dream insights, fostering lasting spiritual growth.

During this workshop, Suzanne Toro will guide you through the Art of Dreaming + Living, drawing on her 25 years of holistic wellness expertise, with a robust foundation in education that informs her approach to dreaming yoga and spiritual transformation. Her studies in Psycho-Spiritual Therapy, Dream Analysis, PTSD & Human Psychology Therapy, Meditation, Karma, Mind Training, and Self-Love, cultivated over decades, equip her to lead participants in refining objective awareness across all states of being—waking, dreaming, and sleeping—liberating karmic patterns for profound growth. Additional training in Ayurveda, Meditation, Spiritual Laws of Yoga, Tibetan Dreaming Yoga, 200-Hour Yoga Certifications with Thai Yoga Therapy (2008, 2014), Psycho-Spiritual Chinese Medicine Counseling, Medical Nutrition Therapy (Lincoln University College, Malaysia, 2022), and Theta Healing (2004), alongside her Bachelor of Science (Arizona State University, 1994), provides a comprehensive foundation to foster spiritual clarity and freedom from karmic cycles.

The Lucid Dreaming Journey, the heart of the workshop, immerses participants in lucid dreaming, sound and electromagnetic therapy, storytelling through song, pranayama, and light asana, seamlessly woven from over 30 years of yoga practice. Guided dream journeys, rooted in ancient dreaming yoga traditions, unlock the subconscious mind and biofield, cultivating heightened awareness in waking and dreaming states to release karmic imprints. Sound therapy, pranayama, and soulful storytelling through song, amplified by Sedona’s sacred energy, empower participants to navigate life’s transitions with clarity and purpose, fostering a liberated presence across all states of being.

Integration Practices ensure lasting transformation by equipping participants with practical tools to anchor dream insights in daily life. Through reflective journaling, dreaming practices, and tailored observation techniques, attendees will develop a personal practice to sustain objective awareness and spiritual growth beyond the workshop. This immersive experience invites festival participants to awaken their infinite potential in Sedona’s sacred landscape, liberating karma and refining conscious awareness in this dynamic era of transformation.

A musician is playing live music in my class, Cadre Scott
https://hyperboloid-swan-f55c.squarespace.com/