2026 Sedona Yoga Festival: Full Schedule

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8:30am MST

Happier & Healthier: Building Your Sadhana

Friday April 24, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am MST

Palo Verde

Happier & Healthier: Building Your Daily Sadhana is a 60-minute workshop for anyone ready to align their lifestyle with yogic wisdom and inner joy. Together, we’ll explore how to weave breathwork, movement, meditation, and simple rituals into your daily rhythm — creating a practice that truly serves you. This session is both practical and heart-centered, guiding you to build consistency without rigidity, and discipline that feels like devotion.

Your sadhana doesn’t have to be long or complicated, it just needs to be yours. Through guided self-inquiry and reflection, you’ll leave with a clear, personalized framework for a daily routine that keeps you grounded, glowing, and connected. Because when your practice supports your happiness and health, every day becomes a sacred one.

Speakers

Mark Berger

New Orleans Yoga Festival

Influencing health has been not only Mark's passion but also his life's work. Over the past two decades in Louisiana, he has actively been a leader in health and wellness events, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts, while also competing as an athlete in the USA and internationally... Read More →

Friday April 24, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am MST
Palo Verde 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Lecture / Talk, Yoga Philosophy

Participant Level No experience required
Style Yoga Philosophy
What to expect 90% Lecture 5% Chanting 5% Pranayama
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Notebook/journal & Pen or notes on phone works too

10:30am MST

Awaken Shakti - The Goddess Archetype in your Heroine’s Journey

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

Palo Verde

This class is suitable for men and women. Manoj will bring statues of yogic Goddesses and relate them to your personal archetypes. The pinnacle of the Goddess archetype is the Wisdom Goddess with side archetypes of the Mother and the luminous Devi. Discover the archetypes of the slumbering Goddesses or Shakti within us as Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kali, Durga, Tara and Kwan Yin. Unleash this Shakti, within you as the creative power of the One. This Shakti archetype guides us through all aspects of life transitions such as adulthood, relationships, marriage, parenting, profession, mentoring and finally enlightenment. With Shakti's guidance, we are able to fully express the heroine’s journey to Self Actualization.Manoj will help you find your personal deity Goddess archetype

Speakers

Manoj Chalom

Unique Arts

Manoj (people call him a spiritual standup comedian) uses an uniquely entertaining, interactive story telling style using Hindu/Buddhist deities in his workshops to illuminate Bhakti practices as well as deep non dual philosophy. He teaches at festivals, yoga events, his ashram and... Read More →

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

Lecture / Talk, Yoga Philosophy

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Yoga Philosophy
What to expect This workshop is 80% lecture, 10% meditation, 5% Mantras and 5% light spiritual stretches.

3:30pm MST

Embracing Higher Reality: Yoga Sutra’s Essential Teachings on the Divine Within

Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST

Juniper Room

Modern yoga is recognized as the quintessential path for personal growth and wellbeing through personal practice. We excel in our identity as the practitioner, and celebrate the sense of the agency which yoga helps us regain. A classical understanding of yoga, however, celebrates the intersection of self-effort and divine grace. It encourages us to recognize how the profound insights revealed by yoga are glimpses of a Higher Reality which surrounds us, and boldly inspires us to embrace that Higher Reality.

In this lecture and discussion inspired by the wisdom of the Yoga Sutra, explore the nature of Higher Reality known as Ishvara (Yoga Sutras 1:23-29), the relationship between self-effort and divine grace, and how we can reconcile yoga’s focus on self-effort with the notion of trustful surrender to the divine.

Suggested Reading: The Secret of the Yoga Sutra, 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 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST
Juniper Room 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Lecture / Talk, Yoga Philosophy

Participant Level Intermediate
Style Yoga Philosophy
CEUs YACEP, AYC
Track Yoga for Teachers Track
What to expect 80% lecture; 20% Q&A/discussion
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Suggested items to bring: notebook, pen

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

Form & Formless: Yogic Deities & Enlightenment

Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm MST

Palo Verde

Join renowned storyteller, COMEDIAN and Vedanta scholar Manoj Chalam for a captivating journey into the heart of Yogic symbolism, where ancient deities become living archetypes and gateways to self-realization.
In this immersive talk, Manoj uses sacred statues (Murtis) of Hindu and Buddhist deities—like Ganesh, Lakshmi, Shiva, Buddha, and Tara—to illuminate the path of enlightenment. Through myth, humor, and deep insight, he reveals how these divine forms represent aspects of our own psyche and spiritual evolution.
Expect to explore:

The difference between form and formless in Yogic and Vedantic philosophy
How to discover your Isthadevata—your personal deity archetype
Five practical ways to work with deity archetypes for spiritual growth
A blend of science, psychotherapy, and mythology to make ancient wisdom accessible

Whether you're a seeker, a yogi, or simply curious about the deeper meaning behind sacred symbols, this talk offers profound tools for awakening, healing, and connecting with the divine within.
Come with an open heart. Leave with a deeper understanding of your Self.

Speakers

Manoj Chalom

Unique Arts

Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
Palo Verde 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Lecture / Talk, Yoga Philosophy

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Yoga Philosophy
What to expect This workshop is 80% lecture, 10% meditation, 5% Mantras and 5% light spiritual stretches

1:00pm MST

Saraswati: Key to the Treasure Trove of Tantra

Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST

Tequa Ballroom

At the heart of the tantric tradition stands Saraswati, the radiant embodiment of knowledge, intuition, and the hidden currents of wisdom that guide every seeker. In the esoteric teachings of the Durga Saptashati, she is revealed as the gatekeeper to the vast treasury of tantra vidya, and the one who holds the key to unveiling the deeper nature of reality. Known as maha maya and yoga nidra, Saraswati illuminates the many layers of human experience, from the most ordinary to the most sublime, and shows us how to move skillfully between them.
In this transformative session, you will explore this multifaceted divinity not as a symbol, but as a living force that unlocks access to the true heart of tantra. You will also learn the meaning and practice of a rare and sacred Saraswati mantra, preserved in both the Vedic and tantric traditions, and discover how this mantra opens the doors to clarity, creativity, and inner awakening.
From this vantage point, this session expands into the wider world of tantra itself—a tradition that, for millennia, has offered a priceless trove of techniques to support and accelerate our spiritual growth. Yet today it is often overshadowed by confusion and sensationalism. Some encounter rituals, mantras, kundalini, and chakras; others become absorbed in deities and mystical practices.
Pandit Tigunait, drawing on a thousand-year lineage of tantric masters, will cut through this modern jungle of misunderstanding to reveal the rich and sublime essence of tantra. You will learn how to discern which aspects of the tantric tradition resonate most deeply with you, how to navigate common pitfalls with confidence, and how to follow a path that leads directly to inner fulfillment and true freedom.

Speakers

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait

Chairman and Spiritual Head, Himalayan Institute

Spiritual head and chairman of the Himalayan Institute, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait is the successor of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Lecturing and teaching worldwide for over 40 years, he is the author of 19 books, including the groundbreaking commentary on the third chapter of the Yoga... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Tequa Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Yoga Philosophy

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Yoga Philosophy

6:00pm MST

Sutras to Super Consciousness: Mindset Reset using Yoga Philosophy

Saturday April 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST

Dry Creek Ballroom

Discover how ancient wisdom can guide modern minds toward high states of awareness. In this session, we'll explore the profound teachings of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and how they map the journey from mental turbulence to profound clarity and ultimate liberation. Through practice, you'll experience how these timeless principles can elevate your daily life, enhance focus, and awaken super-conscious states. This session blends lecture with chanting, meditation, and discussion, making it accessible to all levels.
Testimonial
I want to commend you on the energy and quality of your teaching, and how practical you are about using Sutras in real life.
Because of a sensitive work situation, I surrounded myself with so much mental and moral cruft over the last 2 days. I had shut off from my regular mode of communication and was just processing it, and it was eating me from the inside. Your practical wisdom, your can-do attitude and the knack to make ancient sutras relevant even today made me get out of my shell, and I resolved this situation in 2 hours - right after your session! I'll have consequences, but I'll believe in the Karma bank as you correctly said.
I'm so happy I attended your class, and I will make sure I pay it forward. In the meanwhile, I thought I'd write a testimony.
Sorry again for heading out early from class.

Much love and gratitude,
Ashwin

Speakers

Lisa Faremouth Weber

Founder, Heaven Meets Earth

Lisa Faremouth Weber E-RYT500 MA (Satinder Kaur) graduated from the Loyola Marymount University Master of Yoga Studies and Advanced Yoga Therapy Program. She has traveled internationally, leading fitness and wellness training; she owns and founded Heaven Meets Earth Yoga & Wellness... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST
Dry Creek Ballroom 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, Yoga Philosophy

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Yoga Philosophy
CEUs E-RYT500 YACEP
What to expect 50/50
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Bring a yoga sutra book although will provide handouts

1:00pm MST

The Yoga of Relationships with Manoj Chalam

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

Dry Creek Ballroom

Exploring the Divine Mirror in Every Connection
Join symbolic mythologist and teacher Manoj Chalam for a transformative talk on the Yoga of Relationships—a journey into how our human connections serve as sacred mirrors for awakening and growth.Manoj will bring in statues of Hindu and Buddhist deities to illustrate the ancient wisdom for modern times. Drawing from Vedantic philosophy, Hindu mythology, and practical wisdom, Manoj weaves humor, storytelling, and insight to reveal how every relationship—whether romantic, familial, or communal—is an opportunity to deepen our self-awareness and align with higher consciousness.
In this engaging and accessible session, participants will explore:
• How relationships reflect the unresolved or enlightened aspects of the self
• Archetypes of divine love and union through the lens of deities and symbolism
• Tools for turning friction into fuel for evolution
• The path of devotion (bhakti) in human connection
With warmth and wit, Manoj invites us to see love not just as emotion, but as a spiritual practice—a yoga. Come ready to laugh, reflect, and leave with your heart a little more open and your relationships a little more sacred.
Manoj will help you find your personal deity Goddess archetype
(This workshop is 80% lecture, 10% meditation, 5% Mantras and 5% light spiritual stretches.)

Speakers

Manoj Chalom

Unique Arts

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

Lecture / Talk, Yoga Philosophy

Style Yoga Philosophy
What to expect (This workshop is 80% lecture, 10% meditation, 5% Mantras and 5% light spiritual stretches.)

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