Bend Yoga Festival 2026: Full Schedule

Where you belong. The Bend Yoga Festival is an inclusive, multi-day celebration of yoga, wellness, and outdoor experience rooted in the landscape of Bend, Oregon. Expect sessions led by internationally respected educators, alongside community ritual, specialty offerings, and adventures that invite you directly into Central Oregon’s rivers, trails, and wide-open sky.

This year’s theme: Making Space for Joy.

And yes — you’ll feel it.

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This year, you can filter the schedule by "Pathway" — there are six, based on what you might be looking for. It’s a way to navigate the schedule and easily find what you seek. The pathways are:

Movement & Practice
Explore Bend
Restore & Regulate
Tradition & Lineage
Empowered Aging
Arts & Performance

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6:30am PDT

Awaken Your Soul | A Sunrise Practice

FULL

Friday June 12, 2026 6:30am - 7:45am PDT

Meet at The Commons, then Walk Together to the Riverside @ 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Experience the transformative power of sunrise yoga as we flow through a vinyasa warmup, syncing breath with movement. Dive deep into powerful breathwork techniques to invigorate your being and cultivate inner peace. Then, immerse yourself in the sacred repetition of the Gayatri mantra, chanting it 108 times to connect with divine energy. Feel uplifted and inspired as the sun rises, awakening your soul and setting the tone for a day filled with purpose and joy.

Join us as we greet the dawn and embrace the magic of each moment together!

Note: This session is acoustic, and therefore limited in capacity. Just the sunrise, the flowing river, and Kia to guide practice. Nothing to get in the way. 🕉️

MEET AT THE COMMONS BY 6:30AM; WE WILL WALK TOGETHER DOWN TO THE RIVER. THE COMMONS ADDRESS: 875 Brooks Street, downtown Bend. Sorry, we cannot wait for latecomers.

Presenters

Kia Miller

Founder, Radiant Body Yoga

Kia Miller is an internationally celebrated yoga instructor and founder of Radiant Body Yoga (RBY), a holistic practice rooted in Kundalini and Tantric traditions. Designed to awaken each practitioner to their higher nature, RBY effectively integrates breathwork, movement, and meditation... Read More →

Jaya Lakshmi

Musician, Producer, Teacher, Jaya Lakshmi Music

Jaya Lakshmi began leading kirtan and writing devotional songs on the guitar, harmonium and piano in the early 1990?s shortly after receiving harinam initiation from Srila Govinda Maharaj, a spiritual teacher of bhakti (devotion) from West Bengal, India. As a singer/songwriter she... Read More →

Volunteers

Servesh Deswal

Stacy Peterman

Friday June 12, 2026 6:30am - 7:45am PDT
Meet at The Commons, then Walk Together to the Riverside 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703

Community Session | Open to Non-passholders by Donation

Pathway Movement and Practice, Tradition and Lineage

8:30am PDT

Akhanda Yoga | A Path of Wholeness

FULL

Friday June 12, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Pine & Prism Wellness Collective @ 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

With Shriman Wellbeing, yoga is an invitation to remember your innate wholeness. Rooted in the Akhanda Yoga tradition of the Adi Nath Shiva Lineage, these classes offer a deeply integrative and transformative experience that honors the full spectrum of your being.

Each session is guided with care and intention, weaving together asana, pranayama (breathwork), mantra, meditation, and yogic philosophy. Through conscious movement and mindful awareness, you are supported in aligning the physical, energetic, emotional, mental, intuitive, and spiritual layers of self.

Whether you arrive seeking strength, clarity, grounding, or inner stillness, this practice creates a sacred space for self-discovery, balance, and deep well-being, guiding you home to your true essence, whole and indivisible.

Presenters

Shriman Ji

Yoga with Shriman

Shriman, a passionate yogi and dedicated teacher, has spent years honing his craft under the guidance of his teacher and Himalayan Yoga Master (Phd) Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu from Akhanda Yoga Wellbeing in India, embracing the transformative power of authentic yoga.

Hailing from Brazil, Shriman brings with him a rich heritage of musical talent passed down through generations of his family. Immersed in the vibrant culture of India for several years, he has delved deep into the realms of yoga, honing his practice and teachings to integrate the... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

Pathway Movement and Practice, Tradition and Lineage
Production Notes: Acoustic

8:30am PDT

Festival Kick-Off | Move Well, Age Well

LIMITED

Friday June 12, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom @ 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Limited Capacity seats available

Move with greater fluidity by reconnecting to your center. Through a satisfying spectrum of postures designed to cultivate mobility and integrated strength, movement becomes more centered and supported from the pelvis. Feel your entire body respond with a lighter, more effortless experience both on and off the mat. With accessible, therapeutic-informed variations, this class fortifies the body while encouraging resilience and long-term ease of movement. Walk away feeling strong, open, uplifted, and supported.

Presenters

Amy Ippoliti

Founder, Yoga Educator, Amy Ippoliti Yoga

Amy Ippoliti is a yoga teacher, author, and advocate for human health and environmental stewardship. Her deep passion for yoga philosophy breathes life into ancient teachings, guiding students toward more purposeful lives. Known for her intelligent sequencing, clear instruction, and... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

Pathway Movement and Practice
Production Notes: BYF PA + wireless headset mic

10:30am PDT

Festival Kick-Off | Somatic Slow Flow — Yoga For Self-Regulation

LIMITED

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom @ 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Limited Capacity seats available

This mindful, unhurried vinyasa practice blends traditional yoga asana with sensation-based movement and nervous system awareness. We’ll move slowly and deliberately, with time to feel transitions, explore subtle variations, and notice how your body responds in real time. Instead of striving for precision or intensity, the emphasis is on internal feedback, choice, and ease. This class supports regulation and embodied awareness to feel grounded, spacious, and at home in your body.

Presenters

Gina Caputo

Founder, WHOL: Whole Health One Life

Gina Caputo is an international Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with decades of experience in making the mystical feel practical and the challenging feel accessible. She is known for her down-to-earth and playful vibe as well as her depth and... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

Pathway Movement and Practice, Restore and Regulate
Production Notes: BYF PA + wireless headset mic

10:30am PDT

Thai and Fly!

FILLING

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Pine & Prism Wellness Collective @ 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

Limited Capacity filling up

This workshop will focus on safe and effective techniques from Thai Massage & therapeutic Acro Yoga to release tension from the body and mind. It is a feel good class that will inspire, empower and nurture. We’ll harness the energy of Metta-loving kindness, while building trust and connections. Learn to give and receive a gentle Thai massage sequence and experience the magic of inversion therapy. All levels welcome, no experience or partner necessary. Come in comfortable clothes and bring a mat and blanket to lay on. No experience needed! Just warm hands, an open heart.

Presenters

Lotsie Cash

Founder, Tula Movement Arts

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

Pathway Restore and Regulate, Movement and Practice
Production Notes: Acoustic

1:30pm PDT

Hover Into Handstand

FILLING

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Pine & Prism Wellness Collective @ 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

Limited Capacity filling up

Ahh, the overly celebrated yet wildly elusive Handstand!

Also known as Inverted Tree Pose, or Adho Mukha Vrksasana in Sanskrit, this posture is one of the most challenging poses in the yoga game. But, fear not, because it can be achieved with a consistent practice combined with a few tricks of the trade.

Come for a fun and functional yoga workshop to help you stand on your hands and ultimately, hover in your handstand. We’ll enjoy a dynamic Vinyasa flow to prepare the body to invert and practice a few key drills to get you set up for success.

LEVEL: Experienced, for asana progress.

Presenters

Denelle Jarro Numis

Numis Yoga International

With over two decades of study, Denelle offers an authentic and intentional perspective to the yoga community, on and off the mat. As an avid practitioner of yoga and meditation, Denelle enjoys sharing the gift of the practice through teaching, writing and content creation. Movement... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

Pathway Movement and Practice
Production Notes: Acoustic

1:30pm PDT

Yoga, Brain Health and Glymphatics

FILLING

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom @ 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Limited Capacity filling up

Ever wonder how yoga can support cognitive function? Perhaps you’ve sensed it already and wondered how it works, or maybe you’re looking to get more out of your practice to support your brain? This class looks at how your glymphatic system, the lymphatic or waste clearance system in your brain, supports brain health and how yoga can support that.

We’ll start with a short lecture then we'll look at practices supported by both scientific research & clinical experience to enhance the glymphatic clearance system in the brain.

This will be an all-levels practice for those with a basic understanding of yoga.

No props needed but block & blanket would be great if available.
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Before the session begins, as you check in and settle into your space, enjoy a mini-sound bath experience from Lisa Tynan of Settle into Stillness.

Presenters

Tiffany Cruikshank

Founder, CEO, Yoga Medicine®

Tiffany Cruikshank, L.Ac, MAOM, is the founder of Yoga Medicine®, a community of yoga teachers focused on fusing science & research with traditional yoga practices to help people thrive and live their best lives. Tiffany is also an acupuncturist with over 22 years of practice and... Read More →

Exhibitors

Lisa Tynan

Founder, Step into Stillness

Lisa is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Sound Healer, Montessori Teacher and Kids Yoga Instructor.
Her business, Step Into Stillness, brings affordable and accessible Yoga and Sound Bath classes, Guided Sound Meditation, and Chakra Balancing to the Central Oregon commun... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing