2026 Sedona Yoga Festival: Full Schedule

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8:00am MST

Calling the Mind Home: An Introduction to Vishoka Meditation

Saturday April 25, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am MST

Oak Creek Ballroom

Rooted in the heart of the yoga tradition, Vishoka Meditation is an ancient practice thoughtfully distilled for the modern practitioner. Grounded in the teachings of the Yoga Sutra and the Lotus Sutra, and informed by the lived wisdom of sages such as Kapila, Patanjali, and Buddha, Vishoka Meditation offers a complete system of practice enriched by a deep philosophical foundation and expansive worldview.

This timeless meditation practice unites body, breath, and mind to awaken a profound state of self-awareness which is subtle yet unmistakably real. Through the skillful integration of breath training, breath-aligned asana, systematic relaxation, and meditative pranayama, Vishoka Meditation reveals a luminous state of consciousness that expresses our innate joy.

In this experiential workshop, we’ll explore the core principles and techniques of the Vishoka Meditation system through a dynamic blend of lecture, guided practice, and Q&A offering both insight and direct experience.

Suggested Reading: Vishoka Meditation: The Yoga of Inner Radiance, by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

Speakers

Ishan Tigunait

Executive Director, Himalayan Institute

Growing up at the Himalayan Institute, Ishan Tigunait received his earliest spiritual training from Swami Rama of the Himalayas and has spent decades immersed in the Himalayan Tradition under the guidance of his father, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. Rooted in a living tradition, Ishan... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am MST
Oak Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Meditation

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Meditation
CEUs YACEP, AYC
Track Meditation Track
What to expect 40% lecture/Q&A, 15% asana/breath training; 45% meditation
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Suggested items to bring: notebook, pen, yoga mat, and personal props for seated meditation

8:30am MST

Daily Rhythms for Vitality: Dinacharya Made Simple

Saturday April 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am MST

Palo Verde

Transform your daily grind into a rhythm of vitality, ease, and balance! In “Daily Rhythms for Vitality: Dinacharya Made Simple,” you’ll explore the playful side of Ayurveda as we break down morning, midday, and evening practices that energize the body, focus the mind, and soothe the spirit. From gentle movement and breathwork to self-care rituals and mindful pauses, you’ll see how small shifts create big results.

This interactive session invites you to try mini rituals in class, reflect on your own patterns, and discover how to weave Ayurveda into your modern life without overwhelm. Learn why each practice matters, how your dosha influences your energy and digestion, and fun ways to make these habits stick.

By the end, you’ll leave with a personalized daily rhythm blueprint, practical tips for integrating self-care into busy schedules, and a spark of inspiration to turn everyday routines into joyful rituals that keep you balanced, resilient, and thriving. Simple, playful, and powerful—this class shows how Ayurveda can be your daily superpower.

Speakers

Nicole Tierre

Everyday Wellness with Yoga & Ayurveda

Nicole Tierre is a seasoned yoga instructor and Ayurvedic practitioner with over two decades of dedicated study and practice. Her path into this work began through her own healing journey, navigating autoimmune challenges from a young age—an experience that continues to inform her compassionate... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am MST
Palo Verde 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Lecture / Talk, Ayurveda

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Ayurveda
Track Trauma Conscious Track, Energy Track, Meditation Track
What to expect 5% meditation/mindfulness, 95% lecture
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: bring your favorite journal, pens, and something cozy to sit on

4:00pm MST

Alchemy Sound Healing

Saturday April 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST

Oak Creek Ballroom

Experience the healing vibrations of crystal alchemy sound bowls as they support nervous system regulation and mind–body connection. In this practice, you are invited to settle into stillness, allowing the resonant tones to gently release tension, quiet the mind, and explore deeper states of rest. The soundscape creates space for balance, inner clarity, integration and wholeness.

Speakers

Alicea Reddy

Alicea, RYT 500, grew up in Colorado, where a love of nature, yoga, meditation, Buddhism and psychology became her guiding foundation. She was a first responder in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in crisis intervention, critical incident stress management and community mental... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Oak Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Sound Healing

Participant Level No experience required
Style Sound Healing
Track Meditation Track
What to expect 10% lecture, 90% sound immersion
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask.

5:30pm MST

Voices of Compassion: A Talking Circle of Connection

Saturday April 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:45pm MST

Palo Verde

In this experiential offering, we gather in circle — a timeless practice of equality and presence — to honor the power of listening (śravaṇa), not for the sake of being heard, but to truly seek understanding. This sacred shift — from the desire to be understood toward the intention to understand — opens a doorway to karuṇā (compassion) and sangha (community). Together, we create a container where trust (śraddhā) and presence can flourish.

The circle begins in silence, followed by an introduction to the theme of compassion and connection, including the obstacles that often prevent us from fully embodying these qualities. With the support of a talking stick passed hand to hand, participants are invited to share their reflections in turn, free of judgment, advice, or interruption. Each voice is honored, each story stands alone, and each contribution is received in collective presence — an expression of true satsang (gathering in truth).

Eva Maurice, spiritual counselor and enlightenment educator, has been guiding talking circles for over 16 years. She holds deep respect for this tradition and invites both seasoned practitioners and first-time participants to enter the circle with openness and reverence. We close with meditative silence, sealing the experience in gratitude and unity. Participants leave with a renewed sense of compassion, belonging, and the embodied wisdom that listening is itself an act of love.

Speakers

Eva Maurice

Enlightenment Educator, Eva Maurice

Eva Maurice, a celebrated keynote speaker and
transformational guide based in Sedona, Arizona, is renowned for her captivating and soulful approach to personal growth and leadership.
With a background in divinity, 20+ years of experience
as a spa professional, and a deep understand

... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:45pm MST
Palo Verde 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Sacred talking circle - listening/sharing/meditating

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Sacred talking circle - listening/sharing/meditating
Track Trauma Conscious Track, Energy Track, Meditation Track, Beginners Track, Seva Track
What to expect 25% lecture/ 50% "discussion" (sharing) 25% meditation
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Open Heart - Open Mind

7:00pm MST

Echoes of the Earth — A Yin & Yoga Nidra Journey

Saturday April 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:15pm MST

Canyon Ballroom

🌿 Echoes of the Earth — A Yin & Yoga Nidra Journey
This offering is a sanctuary of rest — a Yin and Yoga Nidra immersion inspired by Sedona’s elemental energy.
Through long, supported Yin holds and guided Yoga Nidra, we journey from the earth element (stability) to the sky element (expansion) — dissolving layers of tension and awakening the inner light of awareness.

Each breath becomes a thread connecting body, mind, and the sacred landscape — leading to profound stillness, grounding, and renewal.
As the body surrenders and the mind softens, consciousness expands into spacious presence — where silence itself becomes the teacher.

✨ Purpose:
To guide participants into deep energetic alignment and effortless awareness — where the body rests, the mind releases, and the heart remembers its luminous stillness.

Speakers

Sumedha Bhatia

IndianYogaGirl

Sumedha Khosla’s transformational journey began with earning her MBA in Cardiff, UK, before moving to Seattle and thriving in a successful corporate career at Microsoft. Though professionally rewarding, she felt a deeper calling—one that led her to discover yoga through Bikram... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:15pm MST
Canyon Ballroom

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Yin Yoga

Participant Level No experience required
Style Yin Yoga
CEUs E-RYT500, YACEP
Track Meditation Track
What to expect 50% Asana, 10% discussion 10% meditation, 30% Yoga Nidra
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Mat, Pillows

2026 Sedona Yoga Festival

8:00am MST

Ishan Tigunait

8:30am MST

Nicole Tierre

4:00pm MST

Alicea Reddy

5:30pm MST

Eva Maurice

7:00pm MST

Sumedha Bhatia

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