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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

Elixology 101 | The Art of Elixir Curation
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available

This workshop dives into the world of elixirs. From history and traditional uses, to modern twists, learn the ins and outs of crafting these delicious and nourishing herbal libations to support your well-being, physically, mentally and emotionally. Plus, receive a guide to craft your own elixirs at home. Each participant will be able to enjoy an elixir we craft together.
Presenters
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 →
Volunteers
Thursday June 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

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

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

6:00pm PDT

Candlelit Music Meditation with Cacao Ritual
FILLING
Limited Capacity filling up
BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE CUP FOR CACAO

Using her signature blend of original piano music, improvisation, classical repertoire, and intricate covers, Paula creates an atmosphere of inspiration, inclusion, and connection. Guests will feel awakened and transported by the sound filling the Oxford Hotel, a venue renowned for presenting world-class musicians in Central Oregon.

Following the performance, attendees will be guided into a cacao ceremony led by Shriman Ji — a ceremonial journey rooted in ancient tradition and living presence. Cacao, the sacred heart medicine, supports us in opening to love, clarity, and gratitude.

If you’re ready to feel calm, uplifted, and deeply regulated through exquisite live piano music and a guided cacao ritual, this is an experience not to miss.
Presenters
avatar for Paula Dreyer

Paula Dreyer

Pianist, Paula Dreyer Music
Paula Dreyer is a concert pianist, composer, and educator whose genre-blending music draws from classical, Spanish, cinematic, and improvisational traditions. Based in Bend, Oregon, she leads the immersive concert series Piano Flow Live, performing in settings from lavender fields... Read More →
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 →
Thursday June 11, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

7:30pm PDT

The Liminal Lounge — A Creator & Community Space

THIS IS OUR FESTIVAL's REIMAGINED VENDOR SPACE.

We invite you to connect with these woman-owned small businesses — the creators — who've been carefully vetted to ensure alignment with both our festival's core values and the beauty of the festival experience itself. If you choose to purchase, it supports small creators, your festival journey, and your wellbeing.

Meet these wonderful creators below!
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Step into The Liminal Lounge: A thoughtfully curated space created for Bend Yoga Festival participants to pause, explore, and reconnect between sessions.

This isn’t a workshop and it isn’t a lecture. It’s an open, welcoming environment where you can drop in, experience something meaningful, and move at your own pace.

Offerings include:

Aura Photography + Intuitive Insights — with Rach Huff of Pine & Prism
A colorful snapshot of your energetic landscape in the moment, paired with gentle, grounded reflection to help you better understand what you’re holding and expressing right now.

Build-Your-Own Altar Kit Station — with Pine & Prism
Create a personalized altar kit using intentionally sourced objects designed to support ritual, intention, and connection at home — simple, meaningful tools for everyday grounding.

Gentle Intuitive Readings — with Sarah Noble
Clarifying, heart-centered guidance designed to offer perspective and help you reconnect with your own inner knowing.

Tarot Readings — with Kati of Three Deer Tarot
Insightful, practical tarot sessions that bring clarity to what’s unfolding in your life — grounded, empowering, and designed to help you move forward with greater confidence and trust.

Herbal Self-Care Station — with Root & Ritual Herbals
Craft an intentional candle and create your own herbal bath sachet, blending thoughtfully selected plants to carry restoration and care back home with you.

Botanical Elixir Bar — with Aela Kascak of Rose Rooted Elixirs & Apothecary
A curated menu of herbal elixirs crafted to nourish, uplift, and support your festival experience. Cost: sliding scale between $8-$15.

➡️ Drop in for five minutes or stay awhile. The Liminal Lounge is designed to be approachable, calming, and restorative — a place to land in the midst of a full, vibrant weekend.

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Exhibitors
avatar for Rach Huff

Rach Huff

Founder, Pine and Prism Wellness Collective
Rach Huff is the founder of Pine & Prism, a Bend-based ritual and community studio offering Reiki, microdosing coaching, weekly ritual classes, aura photography + readings, and intentional community gatherings. She sees herself as a facilitator and space holder — not a healer... Read More →
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 →
Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA
 
Friday, June 12
 

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

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

3:30pm PDT

Nature Paddle on the Deschutes River ($)
FILLING
Limited Capacity filling up

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 →
Friday June 12, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Paddleboard Oregon Truck at Riverbend Park 799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702

3:30pm PDT

A Cloth of Light — Make Your Own Altar Cloth ($)
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available

ADD-ON TICKET REQUIRED $99. °°° BUY Add-on tickets HERE. °°° 

Join Rach of Pine & Prism and Lauren of Vive Textiles for a hands-on natural dye workshop rooted in seasonal reflection. Together, we’ll create plant-dyed altar cloths using natural materials, then gather in a simple ceremony honoring the abundance and brightness of early summer.

June invites us to notice what’s blooming — in the natural world and within ourselves. As your cloth takes shape, you’ll have space to reflect on what you’re tending this season and what you want to nourish moving forward.
No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to create something meaningful with your hands.
Presenters
avatar for Rach Huff

Rach Huff

Founder, Pine and Prism Wellness Collective
Rach Huff is the founder of Pine & Prism, a Bend-based ritual and community studio offering Reiki, microdosing coaching, weekly ritual classes, aura photography + readings, and intentional community gatherings. She sees herself as a facilitator and space holder — not a healer... Read More →
Friday June 12, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective 856 NW Bond St Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701, USA

3:45pm PDT

Sauna + Cold Plunge hosted by Gather Sauna House ($)
LIMITED
Friday June 12, 2026 3:45pm - 5:15pm 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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THIS VENUE IS AN 11-15 MINUTE DRIVE FROM DOWNTOWN BEND.
Address: 
Hanai Foundation
62430 Eagle Rd, Bend, OR 97701



Presenters
Friday June 12, 2026 3:45pm - 5:15pm PDT
Hanai 62430 Eagle Road Bend, Oregon 97701
 
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!
________________________________________________________
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
FILLING
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
 
Sunday, June 14
 

7:00am PDT

The Power of Pause — Rest Practices for Real Life
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Led by Teresa Crowley, this restorative experience invites you to slow down and reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm. Through supported postures, mindful stillness, and breath awareness, Teresa helps you explore rest as an active practice for healing and resilience. Expect deep calm, nervous system reset, and a renewed sense of energy for the rest of your weekend.
Presenters
avatar for Teresa Crowley

Teresa Crowley

Co-Founder, 2C Yoga Studios

Sunday June 14, 2026 7:00am - 8:15am PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703

7:15am PDT

Guided Cold Plunge on the Deschutes River ($)
ADD-ON TICKET REQUIRED $29.  °°° BUY Add-on tickets HERE. °°° 

In this guided cold plunge session on the Deschutes River, you’ll use the cold as a tool to dive inward and self-generate serenity.  

You won’t muscle through it.
Or brace and grit your teeth.
You'll slow your breathing.
And settle into calm clarity.

Cold exposure is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen your nervous system.When paired with intentional breathing, it becomes a practice of strength and surrender.

Expect clear instruction, science-backed guidance, and a grounded approach that blends the best of yoga philosophy and nervous system studies.

You’ll leave invigorated, empowered, and grounded in your body and breathing. 

IMPORTANT NOTES:
  1. Wear a swimsuit under your street clothes, or go into the water in yoga pants and sports bra.
  2. Water shoes can help with comfort on sandy/rocky parts of the river.
  3. Bring a big towel, water, and any other items in a small day pack. There are large restrooms for changing at the picnic shelter at Riverbend Park.
  4. This activity is subject to river flows, snowpack and may involve very cold water temperatures. It's the participants responsibility to ensure he/she/they are well enough for this and any activity. Consult your doctor.


Presenters
avatar for Alison Starr

Alison Starr

Founder, Yoga Educator, Alison Starr Yoga


Sunday June 14, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am PDT
Riverbend Park | Meet at Picnic Shelter 799 SW Columbia Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97702

8:00am PDT

Forest Bathing on the Deschutes River Trail ($)

ADD-ON TICKET REQUIRED $39  °°° 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 →
Sunday June 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:15am PDT
Farewell Bend Park — Horse & Wagon Scultpture 1000 SW Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702, USA

8:30am PDT

Myofascial Release Techniques for Resilience and Recovery
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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
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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 →
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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

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.
Presenters
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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 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

1:00pm PDT

The Nervous System at Midlife: Stress, Recovery, and Resilience
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Hormonal changes in perimenopause and postmenopause significantly affect the nervous system, altering stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, pain perception, and emotional regulation. This session explores how shifting hormones influence the stress response—and why practices that once felt restorative may no longer be sufficient—while offering practical insights into nervous system regulation, recovery capacity, and sustainable resilience.

Note: this is a 60 minute lecture-based session with 15-minute audience Q&A afterward. Chairs are provided; no mats necessary.


Presenters
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Dr. Marsha Hamilton, ND

Founder, Flow Natural Healthcare
A naturopathic physician, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) and a lifelong athlete, Dr. Hamilton's focus is keeping perimenopausal and menopausal women strong, healthy and empowered.
Sunday June 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
The Oxford Hotel — Minnesota Ballroom 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703
 
Bend Yoga Festival 2026
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