ENJOY THESE ONLY-AT-ANANDA EXPERIENCES
SPECIAL EVENTS
In addition to over twenty-five yoga offerings at Ananda Yoga Festival, these special events offer unique opportunities for connection - with ourselves, others, and nature.
9AM MAIN STAGE GAZEBO
CACAO CEREMONY
Experience the heart-opening effects of cacao ceremony guided by Vania Bernal. Cacao is more that just the chocolate seed. There’s something transcendent about it that’s hard to describe until you’ve experienced cacao for yourself. The cacao ceremony with Vania is an opportunity to feel into the impact of ceremonial cacao and how it can help you connect deeply with yourself and others.
10AM, 11AM, 12PM UNDER THE GIANT MAGNOLIA TREE
AUDACITY TO REST (A2R)
In a world driven by grind culture, the Audacity to Rest (A2R) container offers an invitation to slow down and turn inward. Through the A2R formula - intentional pause, root-in, rest, reflect - you connect with the inner wisdom that affirms your innate right to rest and renew. This practice becomes a grounding rhythm - a way to reset, restore, and meet each moment with calm clarity, and care whenever it calls. Explore the revolutionary power of rest with Cherie Robinson.
10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM LITTLE YOGI ZONE
YOGA FOR CHILDREN
Join us in the Little Yogi Zone where children can enjoy art making and explore movement and mindfulness in a playful way. Interactive yoga games like yoga memory, musical mats, and yoga bingo to make learning fun and engaging. Breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and guided visualizations help children learn to focus and explore emotions. These are special opportunities for families to connect in an inclusive environment.
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COMMUNITY MURAL
Make art from the heart with arts advocate Marianne Hamilton, exploring the ways art unites and inspires us. Everyone is welcome to contribute their creativity and collaborate in this community project. Marianne will guide participants of all ages through an artistic process that develops skill and confidence to express creatively while contributing to the whole.
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MANIFEST STATION
Set your intentions and align with you dreams at the Manifest Station with Christina Szekely.
1PM BACK Patio
YOGA SCHOOL GRADUATION
Celebrate the Class of 2025 graduates from Community Yoga Center’s teacher training programs. Each graduate will be honored for their: (i) study of yoga history, philosophy, art, science, and language, (ii) practice of yoga techniques, ethics, and service, and (iii) ability to share yoga with others. You’re invited to join us in congratulating the graduates and celebrating the momentus occassion.
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EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Be part of the festival legacy through the moments captured in photos and film by Dobbsty Photography. Ty Dobbs is an artist whose passion is pausing life’s little moments, and capturing them to fully appreciate the many gifts the world gives us every day. He’s a sought-after photographer for yoga and community events.