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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
Thursday, June 11
 

10:00am PDT

Thai and Fly!
FULL
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

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 that will withstand being upside down, and bring a mat and blanket to lay on. No experience needed! Just warm hands, an open heart.
Presenters
avatar for Lotsie Cash

Lotsie Cash

Founder, Tula Movement Arts

Volunteers
Thursday June 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

1:00pm PDT

Festival Kick-Off | Downriver — Soulful Flow and the Blues
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available

This slow, sublime practice is shaped by the rhythm and lineage of blues music that grew along rivers, carrying stories and sound downriver through time. We’ll flow at an unhurried pace, letting movement unfold gradually. The practice emphasizes yielding to rhythm, trusting transitions, and settling into what is already here rather than striving for change. This soulful, embodied experience invites you to move with the current, feel the music in your body, and rest in the rhythm that guides the practice.
Presenters
avatar for Gina Caputo

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 →
Volunteers
Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

3:00pm PDT

Renewing the Inner Light — Healing Movement & Breath
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Prepare to be transported to a state of bliss, connection, and radiant awareness in this class! Begin with a light warm-up into a breath and mudra sequence to initiate a powerful healing flow of energy throughout your being. This is followed by a special Yoga Nidra practice to plant seeds of love and compassion that will nurture your heart and soul.

If you have been feeling stuck on any level lately, or simply seeking a profound shift, take this class!

Don't miss out on this transformative experience, a festival favorite!
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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
avatar for Kia Miller

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 →
avatar for Jaya Lakshmi

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 →
Exhibitors
avatar for Lisa Tynan

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 →
Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703
 
Friday, June 12
 

6:30am PDT

Awaken Your Soul | A Sunrise Practice
FULL
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
avatar for Kia Miller

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 →
avatar for Jaya Lakshmi

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
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

8:30am PDT

Akhanda Yoga | A Path of Wholeness
FULL
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
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 →
Friday June 12, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

8:30am PDT

Festival Kick-Off | Move Well, Age Well
LIMITED
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
avatar for Amy Ippoliti

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

10:30am PDT

Festival Kick-Off | Somatic Slow Flow — Yoga For Self-Regulation
LIMITED
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
avatar for Gina Caputo

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

10:30am PDT

Thai and Fly!
FILLING
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
avatar for Lotsie Cash

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

1:30pm PDT

Hover Into Handstand
FILLING
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
avatar for Denelle Jarro Numis

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

1:30pm PDT

Yoga, Brain Health and Glymphatics
FILLING
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
avatar for Tiffany Cruikshank

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
avatar for Lisa Tynan

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
 
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

8:30am PDT

Balancing the Winds of Change
FULL
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Together, through asana, breath, intention, and sound, we’ll explore what it means to find balance in a world that is always moving and changing.

This all-levels vinyasa practice is inspired by the sacred cardinal directions, the elements, and their corresponding chakras as a way of orienting ourselves — within the subtle body and in relationship to the natural world around us. Balance here is not static; it’s responsive, lived, and relational.

The first portion of class will be a thoughtfully sequenced, embodied flow — grounding into earth, moving with the adaptability of water, awakening inner fire, and cultivating prana through the breath and air we share. Throughout the practice, optional hands-on support will be offered as gentle, nurturing touch — never corrective — for those who choose it.

The final 20 minutes will unfold as a luxurious sound bath savasana, with bowls, chimes, and gongs supporting deep rest and integration. During this time, Jill Knouse and Tracey Coleman will offer optional hands-on support and reiki, while Melanie Meherin guides the sound journey.

This experience is an invitation to soften, receive, and attune — reconnecting with nature, intuition, and the quiet intelligence already within you.

Jill will be assisted by Tracey Coleman, providing hands-on assists, and Melanie Meherin, with sound healing.
Presenters
avatar for Jill Knouse

Jill Knouse

Founder, Jill Knouse Yoga

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Drake Park — Stage 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
  Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

8:30am PDT

Unapologetic Joy — A Heart-Centered Flow
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
This is a SoundOFF™ Headphone Experience. Come early to collect and get comfortable with your headphones.

Joy is complicated right now, but your joy matters! This uplifting class explores heart-opening postures designed to create space and awareness across the chest and shoulders. Through a strong vinyasa warm-up and intelligent, accessible sequencing, you’ll improve your posture, expand the front body, and encourage greater freedom and ease through the front hips and pelvis. Expect to leave feeling lighter, brighter, more connected, and joyously at home in your body.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Ippoliti

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 →
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

10:30am PDT

Acro Yoga FUNdamentals
LIMITED
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this class, we’ll blend together elements of feel good partner yoga and playful acrobatic techniques. Explore fun ways to build strength, make connections and get upside down! Discover how good it feels to support and be supported. You’ll be amazed at what is possible.  All levels welcome, no experience or partner necessary.  Bring a smile and a curious attitude. 
20% discussion & explanation 
80% practice & discovery

Presenters
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Drake Park — Stage 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA

10:30am PDT

Flight 108 — Stand on Your Hands
FILLING
Limited Capacity filling up
Inversions are an essential component of our asana practice. They increase blood flow and empower us to flip our perspectives! Weight-bearing exercises also improve bone health.

In this fun and functional inversion workshop, you will learn to refine your inversion skills, better understand these complex poses, and play upside down! Prepare the body with a dynamic Vinyasa flow and practice a few key drills to invert your body in common inversions like headstand, handstand and/or forearm balance. We will also explore a few commonly practiced backbends (i.e. wheel pose) that are classified as inversions as well.

Please have some familiarity with Vinyasa yoga (specifically downward-facing dog, bridge and plank) and an ability to bear some weight on your hands and wrists. Come with an open mind, an adventurous spirit and a dose of humility and get ready to explore the world upside down!

Are you ready to take flight?

NOTE: This workshop advances your asana practice by exploring a variety of hand-balanced inversions, not only handstand.
Presenters
avatar for Denelle Jarro Numis

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 →
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA
  Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

10:30am PDT

The Unsung Hero | Connective Tissue and Physical Resilience in Yoga Practice
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Resilience is a word that gets thrown around a lot but what I love about this word is that it implies a state of health that is adaptable to the pressures of life and allows us to be more injury resistant. The muscles get a lot of spotlight, and rightfully so, but when it comes to physical resilience the connective tissues are the unsung hero. This class will start with a short lecture on how & why the connective tissues are so critical for our resilience as we go through the decades of our lives, then we’ll focus in on how that applies to a yoga practice with some accessible practices for all levels with some yoga experience.

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
avatar for Tiffany Cruikshank

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
avatar for Lisa Tynan

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 →
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703
  Yoga | Holistic Wellbeing

1:00pm PDT

Queer Bodies, Sacred Spaces
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
A class that celebrates authenticity, embodiment, and belonging. Through breath, movement, and mindful connection, we honor our bodies as sacred vessels - alive, resilient, and beautifully our own.

This practice is a homecoming, a space to move freely and feel deeply. Rooted in joy, strength, and curiosity, we’ll explore the edges of our expression while creating room for softness and release. Together we remember that queerness itself is sacred, an ever-evolving dance of truth, courage, and love.

All are welcome.
Presenters
avatar for Axel Watts

Axel Watts

Axel Watts Yoga

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

1:00pm PDT

Tattva Balance to Awaken Joy
LIMITED
Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Our inner space is a living reality, made up of fire, air, earth, and water (the tattvas). Each element defines our life challenges and at the same time gives us the power to meet them. When imbalanced we struggle. When in balance our joy is unstoppable. Join Kia to understand the significance of creating elemental balance through  yoga, and a curated experience of vinyasa, kriya, breathwork, and mantra designed to bring you into a coherent and elevated state. This is where pure joy exists!
Presenters
avatar for Kia Miller

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 →
avatar for Jaya Lakshmi

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 →
Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Drake Park — Stage 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA

1:30pm PDT

Nature Paddle on the Deschutes River ($)
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
ADD-ON TICKET REQUIRED $39. °°° BUY Add-on tickets HERE. °°° 

Join Lori of Paddle Board Oregon at Riverbend Park for a self-guided paddle on the slow-moving waters of the Deschutes River. After a brief on-land orientation and safety overview, you’ll launch into a relaxed, steady exploration of one of Bend’s most beloved natural spaces.

Designed for all experience levels, this outing uses stable boards that allow you to move with confidence — freeing your attention to settle into the rhythm of the river, the sound of water against your board, and the expansive high desert sky overhead.

This is not a race or a workout — it’s an invitation to experience movement in conversation with the natural world. Expect gentle effort, fresh air, and a new perspective on Bend from the waterline.

All gear, including safety gear and life-preserver, are included in the price of the add-on ticket.

Recommended: Water shoes may be helpful. Layers in the event of cool temps are important.
Presenters
avatar for Lori Skiles

Lori Skiles

Founder, Base Camp Adventures
Meet Lori, the founder of Paddle Board Oregon, an experienced certified SUP Guide/outfitter and instructor. She has spent much of her life in//on the water and divides her time between Bend and Hawaii, residing part-time on a sailboat, sailing and SUPing off the shores of Oahu. She’s... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Paddleboard Oregon Truck at Riverbend Park 799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702

8:00pm PDT

Ecstatic Dance | An Inclusive Music & Movement Experience
Bend Ecstatic Dance is a large, attractive and radiant space for free-form, expressive movement with divinely organized music. Designed to invite you on a profound and embodied quest without shoes and without talking.

The lights are low, the music is amazing, consent and safety are highly emphasized and honored. No steps are taught and there's no expectation of how to move. Whatever is authentically coming through you is yours to explore on a playful mix of hardwood floors and soft gymnastic mats.

Ages 12+. Non-judgemental space, open to all bodies and all paths.

With Botanical Elixir Bar & Lounge — with Aela of Rose Rooted Elixir Bar & Apothecary
A curated menu of herbal elixirs crafted to nourish, uplift, and support your festival experience and a comfy spot to land and connect with others off the dance floor.  Cost for elixirs: sliding scale between $8-$15.


Presenters
avatar for Bend Ecstatic Dance

Bend Ecstatic Dance

Head Facilitator, Bend Ecstatic Dance
Ryza Re is director and head facilitator at Bend Ecstatic Dance since 2017. His aim is to cultivate a genuinely nourishing community experience every week. Helping create a vessel where freedom of expression is balanced with group harmony and amplified by a shared intention of mutual... Read More →
Exhibitors
avatar for Aela Kascak

Aela Kascak

Rose Rooted Elixir Bar & Apothecary
Aela believes in the power of bridging mind, heart and earth through intentional living, earth-based practices, community and connection. She is a vitalist herbalist, herbal mixologist and elixir connoisseur sharing elixir bar experiences, workshops and other intentional offerings... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
The Glo Pad | Inside the Boys & Girls Club 500 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon
 
Sunday, June 14
 

8:30am PDT

Agile, Not Fragile — Yoga for Sustainable Mobility
LIMITED
Sunday June 14, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This is a SoundOFF™ Headphone Experience. Come early to collect and get comfortable with your headphones.

This mobility-focused yoga class supports you building strength, confidence, and functional range of motion. We start with dynamic movement to warm tissues and take joints through active ranges then shift into slower, static shapes to consolidate mobility and downshift, mirroring how your body moves in daily life. The focus is on developing range of motion you can access, control, and trust. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to move well, stay resilient, and keep doing what you love.
Presenters
avatar for Gina Caputo

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 →
Sunday June 14, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Drake Park — Stage 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA

8:30am PDT

Myofascial Release Techniques for Resilience and Recovery
FILLING
Limited Capacity filling up
Myofascial release has been a life-changing tool for both myself and the thousands of patients, teachers, & students that I’ve worked with. It can be used for tissue resilience, pain regulation, recovery, nervous system regulation, and just feel-good embodiment to name a few.

This workshop will briefly look at the what, why, & how behind these techniques then dive into protocols for the legs, hips, back, & shoulders. A great way to get a scan of what’s going on in the major areas of your body as well as a potent tool to quickly shift your experience in your body. You’ll leave with a basic understanding of how to apply this work and some areas to focus in on in your own body.

No prior experience necessary. You’ll need 2 tennis balls or 2 similarly sized myofascial balls for this class.

REQUIRED Props: must have 2 balls of the same size to participate (tennis balls are great or bring your own myofascial balls

RECOMMENDED Props: block & blanket are helpful, bring your own.
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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
avatar for Tiffany Cruikshank

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
avatar for Lisa Tynan

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 →
Sunday June 14, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

8:30am PDT

Thai Massage
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Thai massage is an ancient, holistic bodywork practice that combines passive yoga, energy work, muscle compression and gentle movement of joints through range of motion.  This technique helps to improve flexibility, reduce pain and relax the body.  In this nurturing and gentle workshop, you will give and receive a delightfully therapeutic sequence.  

Thai massage is practiced wearing comfortable clothes on, using no oils or lotions. Anyone can do it!  

Come with a partner or find one there!

Presenters
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Lotsie Cash

Founder, Tula Movement Arts

Sunday June 14, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

10:30am PDT

Herbal Materia Medica & Embodied Movement | A Plant Inspired Movement Practice
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In this workshop we will explore one of our plant kin in depth through their materia medica (a body of knowledge that outlines plants medicinal uses, estoteric properties, lore and more). Then we will use that knowledge to inspire an embodied movement practice guided by the wisdom of this plant kin to support us in moving through our own internal landscape of emotions. The plant kin we will be working with will be intuitively chosen a few days before this workshop based on collective themes and the season. Some examples of herbs we may work with include wood betony, rose, damiana, yarrow or mugwort. This is a somatic movement experience that supports us in fostering deeper relationship with the Earth, our plant kin, ourselves and those around us. A tea made of the plant kin of choice will be provided to support in building connection and communication with that plant.

Example: Autumn is the season of turning inward and grounding. Our plant kin can support us during this seasonal shift. Discover the essence of Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) to support your internal seasonal shift and embody the wisdom of this plant kin through an inspired movement practice.
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Aela Kascak

Rose Rooted Elixir Bar & Apothecary
Aela believes in the power of bridging mind, heart and earth through intentional living, earth-based practices, community and connection. She is a vitalist herbalist, herbal mixologist and elixir connoisseur sharing elixir bar experiences, workshops and other intentional offerings... Read More →
Sunday June 14, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

10:30am PDT

Closing & Integration | A Radiant Heart and Mind
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Embark on a journey with Kia to harness the transformative power of tapas (correct effort), svadhyaya (self-reflection), and ishvara pranidhana (awareness of a higher reality) in overcoming the 5 mental afflictions. Through a dynamic practice of vinyasa, kriya, breath and mantra, unlock the keys to dissolve these barriers, cultivate inner harmony, and ignite the radiant light of your heart and mind.
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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 →
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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 →
Sunday June 14, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

10:30am PDT

Closing & Integration | The Anatomy of Expansion — Backbends as Anatomy and Alchemy
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Explore backbends as anatomy and alchemy, expanding your capacity to give and receive love

Backbends are invitations into expansion, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this workshop, we’ll explore the anatomy that supports safe, sustainable backbending: activating the spine, shoulders, and core, while creating space through the hips and quads. With this foundation, we’ll flow into a variety of heart-opening shapes, practicing them with both strength and freedom.

Beyond the physical, backbends ask us to embody vulnerability and courage. As we expand the chest and lift the heart, we expand our capacity for presence, connection, and joy.

Expect a mix of thoughtful alignment, playful drills, and guided practice that will leave you not only with new tools for your body, but also with a felt sense of openness and awe
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Axel Watts

Axel Watts Yoga

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
Meet at The Commons, then Walk Together to the Riverside 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703

10:30am PDT

Closing & Integration | The Sweet Spot — Yoga for This Moment
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Sunday June 14, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
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Yoga teaches us that the real magic happens in the sweet spot—the place between too much and not enough, between pushing and pulling back. It’s where effort meets surrender, discipline meets freedom, and true growth unfolds. Explore this edge and learn how this tuning transforms both your practice, your life, and even changes the world.

Expect deep recovery stretches and seated poses, balanced by moments of stillness. Come ready to experiment, explore, and find your own sweet spot as we bring the festival to a close.


Presenters
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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 →
Sunday June 14, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
Drake Park — Stage 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
 
Bend Yoga Festival 2026
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