2026 Sedona Yoga Festival: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2026 Sedona Yoga Festival!
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1:30pm MST

Mantras for Yoga

Friday April 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm MST

Oak Creek Ballroom

Using mantras, Ancient Indian syllables, Joss leads singers on a yogic journey through their own voice in a safe encouraging environment of self-discovery. Joss believes in the power of healing through your own voice and the voices of others. The practice of Mantra chanting (kirtan) and recitation (japa) can quiet the mind, relax the body, and create a feeling of love in the heart. Come experience this ancient practice of Mantras. All levels are welcome!
What Person Takes Away: An experience of using mantras that are relevant to yoga practice.

Joss has developed a unique style of teaching that encourages students to experience the joy of their own voice in a safe and supportive environment. He draws from his own experiences and wisdom, as well as the techniques developed by master music teachers including Montino Bourbon. He works with all levels, helping each individual find their own voice and dive into the ocean of sound. Joss has taught in the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Hawaii and the United States including at retreat centers Esalen, Heartwood, Pema Osel Ling and Harbin Hot Springs.

“Joss Jaffe gives a joyful, powerful workshop that allows students to experience the beauty of their voices - even those of us with fears and insecurities about singing! The vibration was so high we practically floated out, feeling as if we could sing with Krishna’s gopis, making beautiful music. Joss is truly a gifted teacher.” --Renée Tillotson, owner, Still & Moving Center Honolulu Hawaii.

Speakers

Joss Jaffe

Joss Jaffe’s music is rooted in his desire to unite people through spirit, love, joy, community and consciousness. Joss creates innovative songs that bring international artists from different cultures and languages into a nexus where new music is discovered. His music invites the... Read More →

Friday April 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm MST
Oak Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Mantra

Participant Level No experience required
Style Mantra
Track Meditation Track, Bhakti Track
What to expect 50% Experience, Participation / 50% Lecture
Partner practice or touching? No

3:30pm MST

The Science of Stillness- Finding Calm in a World of Motion

Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST

The Collective Sedona - DECK

In a culture that prizes productivity and constant motion, stillness can feel elusive—or even uncomfortable. Yet both yoga philosophy and modern neuroscience affirm that stillness is not passive. It is an active state that restores balance to the nervous system, replenishes energy, and allows clarity and creativity to emerge.

This session explores the profound impact of stillness on the body, mind, and spirit. Through the lens of neuroscience, we will look at what happens in the brain and nervous system when we pause, rest, and turn inward. Drawing on yogic teachings, we will remember that stillness is a practice of returning home to ourselves, reconnecting with presence and inner wisdom.

Participants will be guided through experiential practices that make stillness accessible in daily life: breath awareness, micro-meditations, and gentle pauses that can be integrated into even the busiest schedule. Along the way, we will reflect on the barriers that keep us in motion and discover how small shifts toward stillness can transform stress into spaciousness.

You will leave with both a renewed appreciation for stillness and a toolkit of simple practices to ground, restore, and reconnect. Stillness becomes not just a practice on the mat, but a science-backed pathway to resilience and joy.

Speakers

Stefanie Hingley

BS, MBA, NBC-HWC, Stefanie Coaching

Stefanie Hingley, BS, MBA, NBC-HWC, is a coach, former scientist and global business leader with more than two decades of experience across the U.S. and Europe. An adventure-seeker at heart, she began her career at the CDC before pivoting to business, earning her MBA, and spending... Read More →

Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
The Collective Sedona - DECK 7000 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86351, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, science and mindfulness

Participant Level No experience required
Style science and mindfulness
Track Business Track, Energy Track, Meditation Track, Beginners Track
What to expect 50% lecture / 35% activity / 15% discussion
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: notebook and pen!

7:00pm MST

Stillness as Medicine: Yoga Nidra and Ancestral Ways of Knowing

Friday April 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm MST

Oak Creek Ballroom

In a world of constant stimulation and urgency, the nervous system often remains in a state of heightened alert. This session invites participants into deep rest through a yoga nidra practice that integrates breath awareness, guided imagery, and storytelling. Drawing from her background as a board-certified music therapist and her lived Indigenous lineage as a member of Cochiti Pueblo, Kate Herrera Jenkins offers rest as both medicine and remembrance.

Story is woven gently throughout the practice as a regulating and integrative force, honoring Indigenous traditions where story serves to orient, teach, and restore balance. You will be guided through accessible practices and prolonged stillness designed to support safety and nervous system regulation. Rather than bypassing experience, the session emphasizes presence, listening, and connection—allowing the body to process and integrate without effort or performance.

Designed for yoga practitioners, teachers, and wellness professionals, this offering bridges science and soul. You will leave with a deeper understanding of breath as regulation, story as integration, and stillness as resilience, along with practical tools you can incorporate into personal practice or professional settings.

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 →

Friday April 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm MST
Oak Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Lecture / Talk, Yoga Nidra

Participant Level Beginner
Style Yoga Nidra
CEUs YACEP
Track Energy Track, Meditation Track, Beginners Track
What to expect 10% lecture 90% meditation/ nidra
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: mat, pillow, blanket if cool, eye covering

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

10:30am MST

Revealing Pranic Awareness: A Guided Yoga and Vishoka Meditation Experience

Sunday April 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MST

Tequa Ballroom

Prana, the dynamic power of life force expressed through the subtle face of breath, is revered as a profound yet elusive principle for modern yogis. While many are familiar with the concept, experiencing prana in a tangible, embodied way can often feel just out of reach.

In the Himalayan Tradition, cultivating pranic sensitivity through breath training and breath-aligned asana is considered a foundational skill. As this sensitivity deepens, it unfolds into a refined awareness of prana itself. This experience becomes the gateway to more advanced yogic practices, including Vishoka Meditation.

In this guided all-levels class, you’ll explore how breath training, breath-aligned asana, systematic relaxation, and foundational pranayama practices naturally awaken pranic awareness. You’ll also learn how this awareness is refined and applied through the transformative practice of Vishoka Meditation.

Speakers

Ishan Tigunait

Executive Director, Himalayan Institute

Sunday April 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MST
Tequa Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Himalayan Tradition Yoga and Meditation

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Himalayan Tradition Yoga and Meditation
CEUs YACEP, AYC
Track Meditation Track
What to expect 40% asana, 20% breath training/relaxation; 40% meditation
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Suggested items to bring: yoga mat, and personal props for seated meditation

1:30pm MST

Desert Sound and Spirit: A Vinyasa Flow with Harp Sound Bath

Sunday April 26, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST

Tequa Ballroom

A unique yoga experience that combines vinyasa yoga with live harp music, designed to create a fully immersive, sensory-based practice rooted in movement and sound. Each class invites you to connect breath, body, and vibration in harmony.

We close every session with a deep-relaxation sound bath savasana, allowing the harp’s tones to guide you into calm and restoration. This class is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners.

Speakers

Bri Schlaeger

Yoga Teacher, RYT-200, Desert Sound and Spirit

Bri Schlaeger is a RYT-200 yoga teacher with over 15 years of practice and a renewed, deeply personal approach to yoga. After stepping away from teaching to explore her spirituality, she returned to the mat with fresh perspective and purpose. As a medical professional, Bri integrates... Read More →

Brayana Jeannet

Desert Sound and Spirit

Brayana began playing the harp at a young age and, after years of classical training, began blending her music with yoga in 2018. Starting with live accompaniment for vinyasa classes in Minneapolis, she has since evolved her offerings into immersive sound experiences.Set within the... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
Tequa Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Vinyasa flow yoga accompanied by Sound Healing

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Vinyasa flow yoga accompanied by Sound Healing
Track Meditation Track, Beginners Track
What to expect 67% vinyasa yoga and 33% savasana 100% harp sound bath
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: bring mat and blanket

2:00pm MST

Free Your Soul’s Voice: A Trauma-Informed Singing & Energy Playshop

Sunday April 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Oak Creek Ballroom

Step into a playful, safe space where your voice, body, and energy can move freely. This trauma-informed playshop combines Yoga of Sound, improvisational singing, and expressive movement to help you reconnect with your authentic voice and release stored tension.

Through guided improv, energy movement, and soulful vocal exercises, you’ll explore the joy of expressive freedom, strengthen your presence, and cultivate emotional resilience. No prior singing experience is required—just your willingness to play, explore, and feel.

Come ready to laugh, vibrate, move, and free your soul’s voice!

Workshop Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants will:

Connect with their authentic voice through playful improvisation and sound exploration.

Use body-based energy movement to support vocal freedom and emotional release.

Cultivate presence, grounding, and nervous system regulation through sound and movement.

Experience a joyful, community-based approach to healing through voice and vibration.

Take home simple tools for daily self-expression and soulful release.

Duration:

90 minutes

Speakers

Johanna Beekman

Yoga Sound Bath

Johanna Beekman is an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, chant/kirtan artist, yoga teacher, vocal teacher, recording artist, and event producer. Johanna is loved for her rich, soulful voice, her radiant spirit, and her inspiring songs and chants that tap deeply into our... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Oak Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Yogic Voice /Trauma informed

Participant Level No experience required
Style Yogic Voice /Trauma informed
Track Energy Track, Yoga for Teachers Track, Meditation Track, Beginners Track
What to expect 25% DISCUSSION, 25% LECTURE, 50% EMBODIED PRACTICE
Partner practice or touching? optional interactive games that normally don't require touching
Instructions to participants: Notebook, pen, and an open mind, water, clothes you can move in.

3:30pm MST

Salutations to the Moon

Sunday April 26, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm MST

Tequa Ballroom

Experience a soothing and restorative practice based on a fusion of Ayurveda & Tantra. Learn how asana, pranayama, bandha & mudra combined, create an integral and transcendence into the heart of Divine Mother (Shakti).

Speakers

Mas Vidal Maheshananda

Director & Founder, Dancing Shiva

Director and founder of Dancing Shiva School, Ph.D. candidate and Practitioner of Ayurveda, Mas has become an influential global teacher, speaker, and author of Ayurveda, Yoga culture, and Vedantic philosophy. His diverse background includes therapeutics, athletics, dietetics, ecology... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm MST
Tequa Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Tantra Yoga and Ayurveda

Participant Level No experience required
Style Ayurveda, Tantra
Track Meditation Track
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: bolsters and blankets, blocks

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