The OM Festival: Full Schedule

12:00pm EDT

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

"In this class you will have the opportunity to breathe, move, and feel. Movement with presence is a form of mindfulness practice, inviting you to slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with the wisdom of your body. Through guided exploration, you will discover how awareness, sensation, and expression come together to create a deeply connected and nourishing experience.
You will explore the nuances of embodiment and a full range of movement textures, from subtle and meditative to expansive and dynamic. The class emphasizes curiosity and exploration, allowing you to move at your own pace while cultivating greater ease, resilience, and aliveness. Carefully curated music will serve as inspiration, creating an atmosphere that supports both reflection and play.
There will be opportunities to move in groups, in duets, as well as on your own, offering different ways to connect with yourself, with others, and with the collective energy in the space. These varied structures encourage both personal discovery and a sense of community, while honoring individual choice and comfort.
No movement experience is necessary. All bodies, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome. Whether you come to release stress, deepen self-awareness, or simply enjoy moving, this class offers a supportive environment to explore, express, and reconnect with the vitality that is alive in you."

Facilitators

🕉️ Padma Gordon

"Padma Gordon, M.Ed. is a Transformational Coach, mindfulness teacher, movement educator, author, mother, and lover of life who has been assisting people on their evolutionary journeys for more than 30 years. Her work is grounded in the understanding that healing and growth arise... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
The Hive

Yin Yoga, The Art of Embodied Presence

⭐ Featured Teacher ⭐

11:30am EDT

Yummy Yin

Friday July 31, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT

The Hive

Laughter Yoga is a unique kind of mind-body exercise, which combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Anyone can laugh without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. Laughter is initially simulated as a physical exercise while maintaining eye contact with others in the group and promoting childlike playfulness. In most cases this soon leads to real and contagious laughter. Science has proven that the body cannot differentiate between simulated and real laughter. Laughter Yoga is the only technique that allows adults to achieve sustained hearty laughter without involving cognitive thought. It bypasses the intellectual systems that normally act as a brake on natural laughter.
Scientifically, it has been proven that twenty minutes of laughter is sufficient to develop full physiological and psychological benefit. Some of the proven health benefits of Laugher Yoga include: Reduced stress levels; Boosting of the immune system; Reduced pain; Elevated mood; Happy brain chemistry; Improved circulation; & Greater feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love.
Laughter Yoga is an easy, fun and super-effective way to release stress while inviting more joy into one’s life. It is appropriate for children of ALL ages and all levels of fitness. No prior experience is necessary. Come see for yourself why there are over 10,000 Laughter Clubs in over 120 countries around the world!

Yin Yoga offers a profound journey into relaxation and rejuvenation. Focused on holding passive poses for extended durations, Yin targets the deep connective tissues. In this workshop, we will focus on the hips and back. This deliberate approach cultivates flexibility, releases tension, and stimulates a profound sense of well-being.
Deep stretches held for an extended period go beyond the superficial muscles, delving into the fascia and ligaments. As the body settles into each shape, the breath becomes a guide, fostering mindfulness and a tranquil connection between mind and body. The sustained postures encourage surrender, inviting practitioners to explore the edges of comfort with patience and acceptance.
The magic of Yin lies in its ability to unlock stored energy and promote the free flow of life force throughout the body. This not only alleviates physical discomfort but also nurtures a serene mental landscape.
Embrace the stillness, invite serenity into your hips and back, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal through the beautiful practice of Yin Yoga.

Artists

Dana Kaplan

Kirtan & Bhakti Performers

Dana’s passion is to bring people together in love & joy. She practices & teaches several forms of yoga to create unity. As an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, Dana specializes in teaching traditional Hatha Yoga for beginners and more advanced students. Her Hatha classes focus on proper... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
The Hive

Yin Yoga, Yummy Yin