Love Shine Play Festival 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Learning to handstand is a process, abundant with discovery and amazement. Whether this is your first inversion workshop or you are well versed in the art of handstands, brace yourself as we delve into alignment, work toward mastery of the shoulder girdle, and explore acrobatic principles so you can build confidence and manifest a greater sense of balance. You will learn exercises that unify body and mind to create a solid foundation for a lifetime of standing on your hands. As a group we will create a safe and transformative space that will be appropriate and for all levels of practice. Take your handstand practice to the next level!

Presenters

Matt Giordano

Driven by deep passion for yoga, Matt teaches from his experience and profound knowledge bio-mechanics. He provides a technique driven, anatomy informed practice that is education and transformative yet uniquely light hearted and joyful. Matt has a unique way of providing students... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Masonic Temple (Ballroom) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Yoga Class, chromatic yoga

Music none
LEVEL Beginner/Intermediate

10:00am EDT

Prana, Presence & Prayer

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Masonic Temple (Theater)

Limited Capacity seats available

This immersive workshop weaves together the subtle wisdom of marma therapy, the transformative power of pranayama, and the heart-opening grace of bhakti-infused movement. Designed as a holistic journey inward, the experience invites participants to reconnect with their inner vitality, balance the nervous system, and cultivate a deep sense of devotion and presence.

The session begins with guided pranayama led by Mitesh Raichada, who will skillfully introduce breath practices to regulate energy (prana), calm the mind, and create a grounded, receptive state. Through intentional breathing techniques, participants will awaken subtle awareness and prepare the body for deeper energetic work.

Sneha Raichada will then guide an exploration of marma points—vital energy centers in the body rooted in Ayurvedic tradition. With gentle touch and mindful attention, participants will learn how to stimulate and balance these points to support physical, emotional, and energetic harmony.

Building on this awakened state, Seán Johnson will lead a gentle bhakti vinyasa sequence designed to open the heart and invite a sense of devotion and connection. Infused with music, mantra, and fluid movement, this creative practice encourages participants to move from the inside out with love and intention.

Together, these three modalities create a deeply nourishing and integrative experience—one that harmonizes breath, body, and spirit, and leaves participants feeling centered, uplifted, and connected to the heart.

Moderators

Mitesh Raichada

AyurPrana

Mitesh Raichada is the Co-Founder of AyurPrana. The AyurPrana Village includes The Ayurvedic Institute, Asheville Yoga Center, The AyurPrana Listening Room, the SoHum Mountain Healing Resort, and The AyurPrana+ Streaming App.

Mitesh’s passion for Ayurveda was first cultivated while studying to become a certified practitioner under Vasant Lad. An enthusiastic and unyielding seeker of knowledge, Mitesh studied Indian philosophy at the Tattvajnana Vidhyapeeth in India at an ashram for 2 years. Jyotish

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Sneha Raichada

Ayurvedic Institute

Sneha shares her enthusiasm and inspiration about Āyurveda in the classroom and the clinic with the students as an instructor and clinic supervisor, as well as in the Pañcakarma Department with clients. She continues to practice through integration of Physical Therapy, Yoga, and... Read More →

Presenters

Seán Johnson

Seán is a respected musician, yoga teacher, and community leader who teaches at festivals and conferences around the country.

Seán is the director of The Asheville Yoga Center and curator of AYC's "Teaching From The Heart" 200 Hour Teacher Training and "Kindling The Flame" 300 H... Read More →

Sponsors

Ayurvedic Institute

AyurPrana provides a modern approach to personal wellness. Inspired by the ancient sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga, we offer practices specific to your mind/body type and in support of your personal health - so you can flourish into your full self-expression!
This is how we raise co... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Yoga Class, Bhakti Vinyasa

Music none
LEVEL All Levels

10:00am EDT

Revolution Within

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

The Venue (Mezzanine)

Limited Capacity seats available

Awaken your inner power in this transformative class designed to ignite change from the inside out. Through dynamic yoga sequences, empowering reflection, and guided exploration of limiting beliefs, you’ll break free from the stories and patterns that hold you back. Revolution Within is about stepping into your strength, reclaiming your voice, and embracing the fullness of who you are. This class is both a physical and emotional journey that will leave you feeling empowered, energized, and ready to embody your truest self.

Presenters

Seane Corn

Seane Corn (she/her) is an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, author, and public speaker who has been at the forefront of yoga, activism, and community service for 30+ years. Known for her social activism and impassioned teaching style, Seane is raw, honest, articulate, and spiritually... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

Yoga Class, Vinyasa Flow

Music none
LEVEL All Levels

10:00am EDT

The Serpentine Spine

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ella

Limited Capacity seats available

Serpentine movements help us move in whole body patterns so that every section of the body awakens in relation to the central axis. In this class, we will follow a consistent natural flow of postures working with wave patterns of movement, breath, and mind to facilitate a feeling of openness, elongation, and strength in the entire spine as a means of awakening internal energy and organic rhythms of intelligence that keep movements integrated, free, and joyful.

Presenters

Richard Freeman & Mary Taylor

Richard Freeman has been a student of yoga since 1968. He spent nine years in Asia studying yoga āsana, prāṇāyāma, Sufism, Sanskrit language, and Indian philosophy. He has studied asana with B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois and has worked with numerous Buddhist teachers to... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ella 49 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Yoga Class, Ashtanga

Music none
LEVEL All Levels

2:00pm EDT

Maitrī Meditation

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Masonic Temple (Theater)

Limited Capacity seats available

Maitrī: Loving Kindness Meditation is a powerful way to increase the frequency of positive emotions and feelings of connection, improve immune function, increase gray matter in key areas of the brain, and increase gamma waves for learning, memory, attention, and complex cognitive processing. There are many ways that one can learn to practice and become competent at this technique: somatic, cognitive, verbal, non-verbal, with or without visualization, etc. In this session, I will guide you through three rounds of gentle postures to prepare for sitting or lying down in stillness for 15 minutes per round.

Presenters

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson is a life-long student and practitioner of yoga. He has been a full-time instructor for over 20 years, teacher trainer since 2003, advanced teacher trainer since 2007 and now offers in-depth month long courses on Yoga, Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Meditation, Philosophy... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Sound Healing/Meditation

Music none
LEVEL All Levels

4:00pm EDT

Align With Source

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

The Solarium at Restoration

Limited Capacity seats available

This class is a deep dive into the practice of spiritual alignment, inviting you to connect with your inner wisdom and the divine source that flows through all life. Through mindful movement, meditation, and breathwork, you’ll learn to quiet the noise of the mind and cultivate a sense of trust, intuition, and flow. Whether you’re seeking clarity, balance, or spiritual renewal, this class provides the tools to tap into your higher self and live with greater authenticity, presence, and alignment with your soul’s purpose.

Presenters