2026 Sedona Yoga Festival: Full Schedule

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10:30am MST

Awakening Abundance: An Introduction to the Mantras of Sri Sukta

Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm MST

Dry Creek Ballroom

Authentic tantra is the living legacy of an ancient tradition that viewed life and the world as a sacred gift of the Divine. These sages dedicated their lives to seducing the forces of nature—the manifest world of matter and energy, as well as the subtle world of consciousness—and discovering tools and means of unimaginable potency, capable of granting us lasting fulfillment and the experience of the Divine within. This is the source of the Sri Sukta.

The Sri Sukta is an ancient cluster of sixteen Vedic mantras dedicated to the Divine Mother Sri. Embraced as a master practice within the tantric tradition, these awakened mantras unfold as a sacred dialogue between Jatavedas Agni, the omniscient, sacred fire, and the seer. Together, they invoke the forces of abundance, nourishment, and lasting fulfillment to walk into our lives.

In this experiential workshop, we’ll explore essential principles of tantric philosophy through an introduction to the mantras of the Sri Sukta. While we’ll touch on the overarching themes of all sixteen mantras, our focus will center on the ninth mantra, which embodies the indomitable power of will and the healing potential of the Divine. Participants will learn traditional call-and-response pronunciation of this mantra and engage in a guided recitation of the complete Sri Sukta, deepening both understanding and practice.

Suggested Reading: Sri Sukta: Tantra of Inner Prosperity, 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 →

Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
Dry Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Mantra

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Mantra
CEUs YACEP, AYC
What to expect 60% lecture/Q&A, 40% mantra pronunciation & recitation
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Suggested items to bring: notebook, pen

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

10:30am MST

The Power of Thought: Crafting a Personal Mantra for Daily Life

Sunday April 26, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm MST

Palo Verde

We live in a constant swirl of thoughts, many of them critical, repetitive, or unhelpful. Left unchecked, these patterns can shape our inner state in ways that drain energy, cloud clarity, and limit possibility. Both yoga philosophy and modern neuroscience affirm what ancient sages intuited long ago: our thoughts matter. They influence our emotions, our physiology, and ultimately, our actions in the world.

This workshop is an exploration of the power of intentionally chosen thought. Participants will be guided through a process of reflection, awareness, and gentle reframing to uncover the thought patterns that most often drive their daily lives. With this awareness, we will turn toward the yogic tradition of mantra and the modern science of neuroplasticity to craft a personal mantra—an anchor for presence, resilience, and alignment.

The session will weave together teaching, journaling, and embodied practice. Through guided meditation, breath, and simple repetition, participants will learn how to “charge” their mantra and integrate it into both their spiritual practice and everyday life.

You will leave not only with a mantra designed uniquely for you, but also with a deeper understanding of the link between thought, feeling, and action—and a practical tool you can return to in moments of stress, transition, or self-doubt.

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 →

Sunday April 26, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
Palo Verde 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Mantra

Participant Level No experience required
Style Mantra
Track Business Track, Energy Track, Beginners Track
What to expect 40% lecture / 10% discussion / 35% activity / 15% guided meditation
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Bring a notebook and pen

2026 Sedona Yoga Festival

10:30am MST

Ishan Tigunait

1:30pm MST

Joss Jaffe

10:30am MST

Stefanie Hingley

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