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

1:00pm MST

Master the Nervous System, Master Your Life

Friday April 24, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Village Yoga Sedona - Event Space

Master the Nervous System, Master Your Life is the culmination of my life's experience and work. It utilizes polyvagal theory, breathwork, and yogic knowledge to take control of ones life. What sets this apart is the practical application work and integration that takes place.

Part 1 is the basics of the Nervous System, going deeper than just Fight or Flight/Rest and Digest. We start with the basics and move into Polyvagal Theory. Breaking the nervous system down into 3 parts, ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal. Ventral Vagal means safe and social. In this section we describe the benefits, symptoms, and how to shift into this system. We also learn about play in this section as well. Then we do the same for sympathetic, and dorsal.

Part 2 is how to shift in and out of each state. Utilizing the symptoms from part 1, we learn what state we are in. Next, we dive into how to shift between them, all the levers we can pull, and why a flexible nervous system is better than an optimized one.

Part 3 is YogaLand. This is where we bring parts 1 and 2 into the yoga space utilizing the elements and maha gunas. We apply the elements and sattva, rajas, tamas to polyvagal theory, the breath, and more. Finally, we practice and integrate. Utilizing scenarios, participants create programs for themselves and for example "clients".

Speakers

Tim Appelbaum

Fox Company Yoga

My name is Tim Appelbaum, I am a 500YTT YACEP from Anna Welsh and Yoga Alliance. I also hold certifications in The Art of Breath from Brian Mackenzie (Shift Adapt), Wim Hof lvl 1, and am currently taking trainings from Mindful Tactical with Mel Marie. I have lived a full and diverse... Read More →

Friday April 24, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Village Yoga Sedona - Event Space

Experiential Workshop / Training, This class is a deep dive into polyvagal theory and the tools to shift your state. It includes breathwork

Participant Level No experience required
Style This class is a deep dive into polyvagal theory and the tools to shift your state. It includes breathwork
CEUs YACEP
Track Trauma Conscious Track
What to expect 50% lecture, 20% activity and discussion, 10%breathwork, 10% play, 10% application
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Just bring a pen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8:00am MST

Somatic Flow for Mindful Presence w Sol Rising

Sunday April 26, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am MST

Canyon Ballroom

Somatic Flow for Mindful Presence is a movement-first session using adaptive asana, trauma-informed principles, and somatic yoga techniques to explore how tension, stress, and habitual patterns show up in the body. The practice includes movement titration, orienting, and sensation tracking, concluding with seated meditation and breath-centered reflection. Accessible for all levels, participants leave with practical tools for clarity, presence, and ease in both personal practice and teaching.

Speakers

Sol Rising

Niki Saccareccia

Light Inside Yoga

Sunday April 26, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am MST
Canyon Ballroom

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Trauma Sensitive Yoga

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Trauma Sensitive Yoga
CEUs Yes, YACEP, eRYT500
Track Trauma Conscious Track, Yoga for Teachers Track, Beginners Track
What to expect 60% somatic movement / adaptive asana 20% breathwork / pranayama 10% meditation / mindfulness 10% discussion
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Bring your yoga mat and any props you need.

9:00am MST

Yoga as Remembering: Indigenous Perspectives on Embodied Healing

Sunday April 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Village Yoga Sedona - Event Space

Yoga, at its core, is a practice of remembering—remembering who we are beneath habit, trauma, and disconnection. Drawing from her lived experience as a member of Cochiti Pueblo, Kate invites participants into an embodied exploration of yoga as relationship rather than performance. This session offers accessible asana, breath work, and guided reflection, grounded in an Indigenous worldview that honors balance, listening, and responsibility to self and community.

Participants will experience movement and stillness as pathways to nervous system regulation and integration, with storytelling woven throughout as a form of medicine and meaning-making. Kate shares how ancestral wisdom and modern yoga philosophy naturally align through shared values of presence, reverence, and connection—without appropriation or romanticization. The practice emphasizes intuitive pacing, and space for personal insight.

Designed for both yoga practitioners and teachers, this session offers practical tools alongside deeper reflection. Attendees will leave with a renewed understanding of yoga as a living practice—one that supports healing, ethical leadership, and authentic service in a complex, modern world.

Speakers

Kate Jenkins

Founder, Native Strength Revolution

Sunday April 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Village Yoga Sedona - Event Space

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Hatha Yoga

Participant Level Beginner
Style Hatha Yoga
CEUs YACEP
Track Beginners Track, Bhakti Track
What to expect 80% asana, 20% storytelling
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Mat

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

1:00pm MST

Long, Slow, Delicious Yin for the Experienced Yin Yoga Practitioner with DTO

Sunday April 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST

Canyon Ballroom

Have you ever wanted a long, gooey class with less interruptions and more time for you? Enjoy this Yin Yoga class that's especially supportive of the experienced Yin Yoga practitioner.

Create deep awareness while down-regulating your nervous system through long-held shapes. This practice is especially supportive of those with experience practicing Yin Yoga.

Speakers

DTO

Musician, DTOmusic.com

DTO, also known as Dave the Organism, is an award-winning music producer and multi-instrumentalist dedicated to crafting inspirational soundscapes that elevate global consciousness. Holding a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, his mentorship programs seamlessly merge technical... Read More →

Tamika Caston-Miller

Founder, Ashe Yoga Collective

Sunday April 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Canyon Ballroom

Guided Class / Session / Healing, Yin Yoga

Participant Level Open to all Levels
Style Yin Yoga
CEUs E-RYT500, YACEP
Track Trauma Conscious Track, Energy Track
What to expect 100% asana
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: Bring any yoga props that you have. If you don't have any, please bring a few pillows and an eye covering.

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