Transformation

2-3:15pm

Devi Flow Workshop: Performance, Kirtan and Dance Workshop | Nilanjana Banerjee of RDM Studio | Theater Stage (Inside)

Blending yoga, Sanskrit mantra, and Odissi dance, Devi Flow is a transformative experience that awakens the body’s wisdom and deepens self-expression. Through breath, movement, and storytelling, participants explore the sacred balance of Shiva and Shakti restoring harmony and inner radiance. Nilanjana accompanied by Kirtan singer Katia has been performing and offering this workshop since 2022 at BigBear Yoga Festival. 

Being the Magic: When Your Vibration Becomes Reality | Ashley Yau | Front Hall (Inside)

This class is an invitation to recognize that you are already the magic. Your voice is not just sound, it is vibration. Your words are not just communication, they are creation. In this space, we explore the throat chakra not as expression, but as creation itself, being you true self, where being, voice, and vibration align, and reality naturally responds. And… what would you like to be?

13 Moons, a Yin & Hatha Flow | Reina Prado | Wagon Wheel Atrium (Inside)

13 Moons is a slow, grounding yoga class inspired by the natural rhythm of the lunar cycle. The class blends deeply restorative Yin Yoga with gentle Hatha flow, offering a balanced practice that supports an unwinding and rejuvenation of your nervous system. Expect mindful movement, longer-held postures, and intentional pauses that invite students to slow down and reconnect with the body. The class offers yoga practitioners how to include reflects of the current phase of the moon to create space for reflection, release, and renewal without requiring any prior knowledge of lunar practices. All levels welcomed. Bring your props as needed to support you during the flow. 

Drum Circle | Everyone’s Welcome | Eagle's Nest (Outside)

Join us for a lively, heart‑opening drum circle where everyone is invited to add their own beat to the collective rhythm. Bring a drum, shaker, or any instrument you love—this is a shared musical experience built from the sounds we create together. Or just come and find rhythm in and with your body! The vibe is warm, communal, and deeply grounding. As the rhythms build and blend, you’ll feel the energy rise, inviting connection and creativity. A beautiful way to unwind, express, and sync with the community through sound.

Yoga Asana - Slow Down your mind to connect to the Earth + Yourself | Amanda Carlin | Happy Trails Under the Trees (Outside)

A gentle, grounding practice designed to help you soften your pace and reconnect with what’s beneath your feet and within your heart. Surrounded by the beauty of the trees, Amanda guides you through slow, intentional movement that encourages presence, ease, and a deeper sense of belonging to the Earth and to yourself.

This class carries a calm, reflective vibe—an invitation to settle, breathe, and let your mind unwind as your body moves with purpose and simplicity. A peaceful way to root into your transformative weekend.

Origami | Michael Taber of Astro Taber| Crafter's Dream Booth in Creator's Village (Outside)

Join Michael for a reflective and inspiring origami experience that turns simple folds into meaningful moments. This class blends creativity with reflection and contemplation, inviting you to slow down, dedicate your attention to each step, and notice how intention shapes the outcome. As the paper transforms with affirmations in your hands, you’ll explore your unfolding greatness—how patience, presence, and small movements can open new pathways in our lives. Gentle, meditative, and deeply uplifting, this session offers a beautiful space to create, reflect, and be inspired. All welcome, supplies provided.

2-3:45pm

Writing to Heal | Vanessa Poster | Creators Village (Outside)

Small Group - Maximum 6 people. Please bring a journal.

3:30-4:45pm

Chant Camp: An Introduction to Mantra | Leeza Villagomez of YogaDen | Front Hall (Inside)

Discover the ancient practice of mantra and experience how the power of sound can quiet the mind, open the heart, and elevate your energy. In this welcoming introduction, you'll explore the meaning behind several traditional Sanskrit mantras, learn simple pronunciation, and experience the joy of chanting together in a supportive and uplifting environment. No previous experience or singing ability is required—just an open heart and a willingness to explore. What to Expect:

A fun, interactive, and heart-opening experience that includes the history and purpose of mantra, guided chanting, breath awareness, meditation, and the opportunity to experience the profound effects of sacred sound and vibration.

Voice Of Love: Channeling the Treasures & Pleasures of Your Unconditional Life | Dr. Robin Bradley | Wagon Wheel Atrium (Inside)

Experiencing & Expressing Your Unified Voice & Vision via Inspiration, Illumination Meditations & Dialogue Journaling.

Sacred Circle | Katie Felt | Happy Trails Under the Trees (Outside)

Special Mini Journals | Allison | Crafter's Dream Booth in Creator's Village (Outside)

Pure Release | Jeannette Ali | Meet at Hike and Yoga - Boulders (Outside)

Healing yoga class with poses for the throat and vocalizations to release and open up the throat.

Angel Painting Experience | Janet Grace | Creators Village (Outside)

Celebrate your unique light through a heart-centered Angel Painting experience. Guided step by step, you’ll create a beautiful angel that reflects your inner strength, wisdom, and spirit. No artistic experience is needed—just an open heart and a willingness to explore your creativity. You’ll leave with a meaningful keepsake that serves as a gentle reminder of your worth, your journey, and the light you bring to the world.

Temple Bhajan Band | Eagle’s Nest (Outside)

How to Surf the Tsunami of Societal Change | Rachel Heslin | Picnic Area (Outside)

We're all familiar with the Serenity prayer, where we ask for the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference. However, it can be hard to live by its tenets when the world is so full of chaos. In this presentation, Rachel will show how you can use physiology, grief, and curiosity to regain both a sense of control over your life and faith in the future. As challenging as things are right now, we are more powerful than we realize. Together, we can "surf the tsunami," guiding our paths toward a more compassionate and collaborative world.

5-5:45pm

Gentle Flow & Let It Go Yoga | Robbie B of Carin Yoga | Happy Trails Under the Trees (Outside)

Kundalini Yoga to Awaken the Throat Chakra | Melissa Warwick (Dass Akal) | Wagon Wheel Atrium (Inside)

Awaken and balance your throat chakra through the practice of Kundalini Yoga. This class begins with a pranayama (breathwork) practice, followed by gentle warm-ups and a Kundalini Kriya designed to activate and support the throat chakra through mindful movement, breath, and sound. We will conclude with a relaxing sound bath during Savasana and finish with a mantra meditation to help cultivate clarity, authentic expression, and inner connection. What to expect: This is a gentle, all-levels class. Participants will spend most of the class on their yoga mat, with some standing postures incorporated throughout the Kriya. The class will end with a short period of lying down during the sound bath before closing in seated meditation. Modifications will be offered throughout the class, and students are encouraged to honor their own bodies by practicing at a pace that feels supportive for them. Handouts will be provided, including accommodations for Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants. This class is welcoming for practitioners of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced.

Decorate a Hat | Conni | Crafter's Dream Booth in Creator's Village (Outside)

This hands-on creative session invites participants to transform an ordinary hat into a wearable piece of personal art. Whether you arrive with a favorite sunhat, a cozy beanie, or a simple cap, you’ll explore how color, texture, symbolism, and playful embellishments can turn it into a reflection of your inner world. We’ll provide a variety of decorative materials—ribbons, paints, charms, natural elements, fabric markers, and more—so you can design a hat that speaks to you. This class is about joyful expression, intuitive creativity, and giving yourself permission to be bold, whimsical, subtle, or anything in between. Bring a hat if you choose, or select one from our supply. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece you can proudly wear throughout the festival, a reminder that art isn’t just something you make—it’s something you live and is self-expression.

Gentle Heart Chakra Flow with Live Handpan Music | Tara Swoboda and Music by Sergio Arellano | Eagle's Nest (Outside)

Elevation and Vibrational Alignment | Kirpal | Creators Class Space

Kirpal will guide both novice and experienced students through a series of spinal exercises. This straightforward nervous system adjustment enables practitioners to attain a more profound spiritual state. Kirpal is a highly experienced Kundalini Yoga Teacher with over 50 years of experience. He received direct instruction from Yogi Bhajan.

Sitting by the Fire: From Asana to Sacred Space | Healing Queen | Picnic Area (Outside)

To sit by the fire is to remember how we gather, listen, move, and tend to space with care. In this workshop, we explore how asanas can become a pathway into sacred space through presence, pacing, and intention. Designed for yoga teachers and practitioners, this session offers a grounded approach to creating classes that feel more cohesive, connected, and meaningful without performance or added complexity.

Drawing from my workshop Sitting by the Fire, you’ll learn how to:

• open a class in a way that helps people arrive
• guide movement with clarity and rhythm
• hold the room’s energy without over-directing
• transition into stillness with intention
• close in a way that feels complete

We’ll also touch on how the arc of a yoga practice mirrors circle holding, offering a practical way to approach teaching as a form of space holding. You don’t need to add more to your teaching, learn how to hold what is already there becoming a practitioner to crafts intentional moments of renewal. This workshop is for yoga teachers and practitioners who want their classes to feel more intentional, grounded, and cohesive. It’s especially supportive for those who feel called to create spaces that are more reflective or ceremonial in their own way, without needing to add complexity or perform. No prior facilitation or ceremonial training is required.

Hike & Qigong Alchemy | Sherry Musolf Baily | Meet at Hike & Yoga (Outside)

Foraging: A Creative Yoga and Writing Experience | Michelle Dowd | Happy Trails Under the Trees

Celebration & Dedication

Two Options to Choose From!

5:30-9:30pm - Celebration & Dedication

Theater Stage: After Glow Yoga Dance Party

6-9pm - Evening Space for Relaxation & Meditation

Wagon Wheel Atrium