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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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Saturday, June 13
 

7:00am PDT

Morning Rituals for Resilience
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Start your day with intention! This slow, powerful flow invites you to move with purpose and awareness. Together, we’ll hold postures longer to connect with what’s real and true in our bodies, minds, and spirits.

Expect reflection, breathwork, and movement that help you ground, focus, and step into your day with clarity.

Come as you are and be inspired!
Presenters
avatar for Nicole Beall

Nicole Beall

Co-Founder, 2C Yoga Studios

Saturday June 13, 2026 7:00am - 8:15am PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703
  Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

1:00pm PDT

Forest Bathing on the Deschutes River Trail ($)
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
ADD-ON TICKET REQUIRED. °°° BUY Add-on tickets HERE. °°° 

Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bath” and just means to take in the atmosphere of the forest through our senses. It is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness and remembering our connection to nature and each other. A forest bathing session starts off with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses, and then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the living world. We will come together for optional sharing and close the experience with wildcrafted tea.

The Deschutes River Trail is rated "easy" with some rocky points, no scrambling, and minimal elevation gain. Please wear appropriate footwear; hiking boots/shoes highly recommended.

BRING: water, a snack if you get hungry, something to sit on (mat, towel, etc.), journal and pen if desired, eyeshade, sunscreen, a pack to hold your stuff.
Presenters
avatar for Indy Lockhart

Indy Lockhart

Founder, Rooted Presence
Mindy (they/them) is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and EcoNIDRA facilitator whose mission is to help us remember that our natural state is ease and rest, and that the truth of who we are and how to live is uncovered when we are well rested and connected to the earth... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Farewell Bend Park — Horse & Wagon Scultpture 1000 SW Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702, USA

1:30pm PDT

Sauna + Cold Plunge hosted by Gather Sauna House ($)
LIMITED
Saturday June 13, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Add-On Ticket Required $59. °°° BUY Add-on tickets HERE. °°° 

Join Halina of Gather Sauna House at their year-round outdoor sauna spa nestled on 9 acres of beautiful Central Oregon desert landscape amongst a cultivated garden ambiance providing a private and tranquil thermal bathing experience. With two wood-fired saunas as well as cold plunges, rain and bucket showers for cooling, this is a must-do add-on for your festival experience, wellness and recovery.

Note that the add-on ticket includes a tip for your sauna attendant.

1) All guests must sign a Waiver of Liability before entering the sauna. We have made this form available electronically for your convenience. Please click to read, sign and submit your sauna waiver prior to your visit. Please ensure that everyone in your party has signed the wavier as soon as possible. Thank you!
2) Location and free Parking:
Hanai
62430 Eagle Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
If possible, please park at the far North end of the parking lot (opposite the Hanai building) and use the designated parallel parking spots before overflowing into the general lot. You will see a straight gravel road at that end of the lot that leads back to the sauna garden on that far North end of the property. You'll find the sauna garden there.

MAP it HERE

3) What to Bring -
Space for storage of personal belongings is limited. You are encouraged to arrive ready to sauna in your swimsuit under street clothes and limit your personal effects as much as possible.

BRING:
  • Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
  • Bathing suit
  • Waterproof Slip-on shoes (such a rubber flip flops to slip on and off between sauna rounds and protect feet on ground surfaces)
  • Water bottle – rehydration is key!!
  • Bathrobe (optional but highly recommended for maximum comfort between sauna rounds)
  • Hand towel (optional - to wipe sweat)
4) Please arrive to your appointment showered and lotion-free. Remove all jewelry before entering the sauna. Do not bring valuables; limit personal effects so you can be more fully present for this experience rather than anxious about your things. : ) 
5) Questions? Email [email protected] and they'll be happy to assist!
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Presenters
Saturday June 13, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Hanai 62430 Eagle Road Bend, Oregon 97701

3:30pm PDT

Calm the Mind Within | Regulating Anxiety & Inflammation
FILLING
Limited Capacity filling up

Anxiety is characterized by activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA)axis and increased sympathetic nervous system tone, leading to sustained cortisol secretion and prolonged stress signaling. When this activation becomes chronic, it disrupts immune regulation, promotes pro-inflammatory cytokine release, impairs epithelial barrier integrity, and contributes to disturbances in sleep, digestion, skin health, and mood.

Within the Ayurvedic framework, this pattern parallels Vata aggravation, which is marked by mental overactivity, instability, and depletion, combined with Pitta aggravation, characterized by heat, inflammation, and irritability. Together, these imbalances reflect a state of internal overactivation and dysregulated metabolic fire.

Yogic interventions, including pranayama (breath regulation), asana (mindful movement), and meditation, have been shown to modulate autonomic function, enhance vagal tone, and reduce inflammatory biomarkers. These practices directly influence stress physiology by shifting the body from sympathetic dominance toward parasympathetic regulation.

Expect:

**Grounding movement to reduce sympathetic overdrive
**Cooling pranayama to modulate stress chemistry and internal heat
**Guided meditation to support vagal tone and parasympathetic activation
**Integrated education (modern neurobiology and Ayurvedic dosha framework)
**Practical daily nervous system reset protocol

Bring your yoga mat and anything you need to be comfortable while seated (a block or meditation cushion may be helpful). No chairs provided.

Presenters
avatar for Usha Nagavarapu, Ph.D., AD

Usha Nagavarapu, Ph.D., AD

Founder, Surrasa
Dr. Usha Nagavarapu is a Doctor of Ayurveda with a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Neuroscience, and postdoctoral training in Dermatology from Stanford University. She has over 25 years of experience in translational research, cancer and clinical research and product innovation. 

Found... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703
  Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing, Ayurveda

7:30pm PDT

Sound Healing Yogic Journey with Cacao
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Limited Capacity filling up
BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE CUP FOR CACAO

Step into a sanctuary of sound and surrender to healing vibrations that gently restore balance within. Through the ancient art of sound healing, you are guided into a state of deep relaxation—where the mind softens, the body unwinds, and the spirit realigns with its natural rhythm.

Sacred instruments from around the world weave a living tapestry of sound, including handpan drum, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gong, flutes, drums, chimes, and the organic human voice expressed through mantras. Each session is an immersive journey designed to clear energetic blockages, calm the nervous system, and awaken a profound sense of inner peace, presence, and harmony.
Presenters
avatar for Shriman Ji

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 →
Saturday June 13, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703
 
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