2026 Sedona Yoga Festival: Full Schedule

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9:00am MST

Beyond the Mat: Yoga, Leadership, and Community Care

Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Dry Creek Ballroom

As yoga continues to expand globally, teachers are increasingly called to examine not just how they teach, but why. In this experiential and discussion-based session, Kate Herrera Jenkins invites participants to explore yoga as an act of service rather than performance. Drawing from her lived Indigenous experience, leadership coaching background, and over many years of teaching, Kate offers a grounded framework for teaching that centers humility, responsibility, and relationship.

The session blends gentle movement, guided inquiry, and group reflection to explore key questions facing modern yoga professionals: How do we teach from lived experience rather than borrowed narratives? What does cultural humility look like in contemporary yoga spaces? How can we move beyond aesthetic-driven practices and toward teaching that truly serves diverse communities? Participants are encouraged to reflect honestly on their role as leaders, educators, and stewards of the practice.

Designed for yoga teachers and seasoned practitioners, you'll leave with renewed clarity around your teaching purpose, tools for cultivating integrity in your offerings, and a deeper understanding of how embodied leadership on the mat can translate into meaningful service within your community.

Speakers

Kate Jenkins

Founder, Native Strength Revolution

Kate Herrera Jenkins (Shu-wih-mitz, “Turquoise”) is a member of the Pueblo of Cochiti in New Mexico and the founder of Native Strength Revolution (NSR), an Indigenous wellness nonprofit dedicated to helping Indigenous communities heal one breath at a time. Through NSR’s Yoga... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Dry Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Dharma Yoga

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Dharma Yoga
CEUs YACEP
Track Yoga for Teachers Track
What to expect 30% asana, 30% discussion, 20% journaling, 20% meditation
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Notebook, Pen, Mat

9:00am MST

Tuning Fork Self-Attunement & Energetic Clearing: A Nervous System Reset

Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm MST

Village Yoga Sedona - Event Space

Sound is medicine — and you can apply it to yourself. In this workshop, we explore how tuning forks deliver precise frequencies through bone, fascia, and the subtle body to release tension and support deep nervous system balance. You’ll learn the basics of resonance, frequency, and subtle-body energetics, combined with simple breathwork and gentle movement to prepare your system for sound.

Participants will then practice self-administered tuning fork attunements — placing vibration at key bony and energetic points to dissolve stagnation, reset the nervous system, and invite clarity. We close with a guided integration to maintain balance and energetic hygiene.

Speakers

Toure` Akela

Founder, Southwest Atlanta Yoga

Toure` Akela Ra is the founder of Southwest Atlanta Yoga, LLC, the Strength Within Aligning Yoga (SWAY) Foundation 501(c)(3), and creator of Metaphysical Hatha Yoga® (MHY®) — an alignment-based practice that integrates sound, subtle-body awareness, and breath to support healing... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Village Yoga Sedona - Event Space

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Energy Medicine

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Energy Medicine
CEUs E-RYT 500 YACEP®
Track Energy Track, Yoga for Teachers Track
What to expect 15% gentle movement & breath preparation 25% lecture / science & metaphysics of sound 45% self-applied tuning fork practice & guided clearing 15% integration meditation / journaling
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Bring a yoga mat, bolster, light blanket or shawl, and a journal/pen if desired.

10:30am MST

Harnessing Energy and Movement to Transform the Self

Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Juniper Room

This session blends storytelling, yoga philosophy, and evidence-based movement science to explore how yoga and Pilates serve as vessels for resilience, recovery, and self-discovery. I’ll share how my practice carried me through a devastating trimalleolar ankle fracture—an injury that required 14 screws—and how mindful movement not only rebuilt my body but rewired my mindset. We’ll examine how yoga and Pilates literally “turn on” the body in times of injury or challenge, building new neural connections, enhancing cognition, and strengthening our ability to bounce back.

Participants will walk away with both inspiration and practical insight: how to set process and outcome goals, how intrinsic and extrinsic cues can motivate long-term change, and how consistent practice creates resilience that extends far beyond the mat. This is a talk designed for teachers and practitioners alike—anyone ready to explore how energy, movement, and mindset weave together to transform the self.

Speakers

Nick Venuti

Nick Venuti is an Exercise Physiologist, yoga teacher, and founder of The Healthy Yinzer, a wellness platform blending functional strength, yoga, Pilates, mindset coaching, and nutrition into accessible solutions for rebuilding health. But before coaching clients worldwide or teaching... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Juniper Room 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Lecture / Talk, Yoga Philosophy

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Yoga Philosophy
Track Energy Track, Yoga for Teachers Track
What to expect 100% discussion
Partner practice or touching? No

10:30am MST

The Radical Act of Integration: Democratizing Rest & Building Sustainable Self-Efficacy for Community Stewards

Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MST

Tequa Ballroom

"Everyone gets free" is the vision. But for those traditionally from marginalized groups, the path to freedom is often blocked by "wellness" spaces that don't reflect our lived realities. This workshop, led by Tamika Caston-Miller, is a sanctuary for social justice-centered practitioners to move beyond the aesthetic of wellness and into the tools of rest and release.

We will dismantle the barriers to wellness by examining the role of the Trifecta of Belief, practicing processes of somatic noticing, learning how to "call in" the energy needed to sustain community tending without burning out. This is yoga as a tool for sustainable, collective liberation.

Participants will:

Enjoy interactive discourse on democratizing the Practice, and how to move away from exclusionary wellness imagery toward a practice that is "for everyone".

Learn about the Science of Self-Efficacy, and understand how our belief in our own capacity is bolstered by role modeling and community.

Practice Somatic Processing for Activism; utilize the Move → Notice → Pause cycle to process the emotional toll of our work.

Implementing a scalable "Rest Practice Integration" toolkit that fits into a life of service

Speakers

Tamika Caston-Miller

Founder, Ashe Yoga Collective

Tamika Caston-Miller is yoga educator living the life of urban farmer florist and conscious community builder in Houston, Texas. Founder of The Ranch Houston and Ashe Yoga Collective, regular contributor to Yoga Journal, and former board member of Accessible Yoga, she curates accessible... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm MST
Tequa Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Yoga Nidra

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Yoga Nidra
CEUs E-RYT500, YACEP
Track Trauma Conscious Track, Business Track, Yoga for Teachers Track
What to expect 50% interactive workshop, 25% Yoga Nidra, 25% integration
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Bring journaling materials and creature comforts for Yoga Nidra, including an eye covering.

1:00pm MST

Prāṇāyāma That Actually Works in Asana Classes

Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Oak Creek Ballroom

Simple, Intelligent Breath Practices That Actually Work

Prāṇāyāma does not need to be intimidating, esoteric, or reserved for seated workshops.

And yet, many yoga teachers either skip it entirely in asana classes or overcomplicate it to the point where students feel confused or disconnected.

This session is about practicality and discernment.

In this applied workshop, Arundhati B shares the exact prāṇāyāma practices she weaves into her movement-based classes — intelligently, safely, and with clear purpose.

You will learn:

• Which breath practices integrate naturally into asana sequences
• How to layer prāṇāyāma without disrupting class flow
• When to stimulate, when to settle, and how to read the room
• How to cue simply without diluting depth
• The difference between teaching technique and cultivating experience

This is not about adding complexity. It is about adding clarity.

Whether you are a newer teacher or seasoned educator, you will leave with practical tools you can use immediately — and a deeper confidence in guiding breath within dynamic classes.

Speakers

Arundhati Baitmangalkar

Host Of Let's Talk Yoga Podcast, Yoga educator, studio owner & content creator., Aham Yoga

Arundhati Baitmangalkar describes herself as a lifelong yoga enthusiast, yet her impact transcends mere passion. As the visionary behind the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast, she has crafted a timeless platform for yoga teachers and enthusiasts alike, offering invaluable continuing education... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Oak Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Hatha Yoga

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Hatha Yoga
CEUs E-RYT500, YACEP. Level 3 AYC
Track Yoga for Teachers Track
What to expect 50% practical and 50% theory
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: NA

1:00pm MST

Somatic Tools for Pain & Nervous System Regulation

Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Dry Creek Ballroom

This teacher-focused workshop equips instructors to safely support students experiencing pain, tension, and mobility limitations. Emphasizing anatomy-informed strategies (including the core, spine, deep front line, and vagus nerve) participants learn to observe, cue, and guide students with comfort, alignment, and self-awareness.

Common conditions such as lower back pain, limited range of motion, disc herniation, and chronic tension are addressed. Using somatic techniques, movement titration, and subtle breathwork, teachers gain practical tools to help students regulate their nervous system and engage with their bodies as allies, fostering empowerment and accessibility in their practice.

Speakers

Niki Saccareccia

Light Inside Yoga

Niki Saccareccia is a trauma-informed yoga therapist, retreat leader, and founder of Light Inside Yoga. She is the co-author of From Stressed Out to Stress Wise (ASCD, 2023). Her writing and teaching alike aim to make yoga a practical, evidence-based, and empowering tool for resilience... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Dry Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Accessible Yoga

Participant Level Yoga Teachers Only
Style Accessible Yoga
CEUs Yes, YACEP, eRYT500
Track Yoga for Teachers Track
What to expect 50% asana / somatic movement – guided adaptive sequences, movement titration, and sensation tracking 25% lecture / discussion – anatomy, nervous system theory, and pain science 15% discussion / activity – interactive teaching applications, cueing practice, and group problem-solving 10% meditation / guided reflection – integrating insights, breathwork, and embodied awareness
Partner practice or touching? There could be during the technique practices and if teachers want to practice on one another
Instructions to participants: Bring notebooks, pens, yoga mat

3:30pm MST

The Missing Piece in Yoga: Internal Rotation & SI Joint Health

Saturday April 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST

Dry Creek Ballroom

Many yoga practitioners..and teachers—unknowingly overemphasize external rotation, creating chronic instability in the SI joint and low back. This workshop unpacks the biomechanics of hip health and teaches corrective drills, yoga/Pilates-based activations, and accessible sequences to restore balance. Participants will leave with a new understanding of internal rotation, pelvic stability, and how to integrate these lessons into their teaching or practice.

Speakers

Nick Venuti

Saturday April 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST
Dry Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Yoga Therapy

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Yoga Therapy
Track Yoga for Teachers Track
What to expect 40% asana / 40% lecture & discussion / 20% drills & activation work
Instructions to participants: Notebook, mat

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