Love Shine Play Festival 2026: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Remembering, together, that our body is a living temple, our breath is a sacred gift perpetually inviting us to both witness and experience the holy now.
Just as architecture relies on a considered foundation, balance, integrity, and intentional design ~ so too does our practice. Weaving grounding postures into vinyasa flow, allowing feeling to express with ease as we warm and open our bodies, preparing for a kriya to experience the divinity within. Moments of stillness and reflection are woven throughout, encouraging presence at the edges where intention takes form.
This is physical and spiritual, this is structural support and ever-expanding joy ~ this is the reminder that the treasure we seek is within.

Presenters

Sierra Hollister

E-RYT500, YA CE Provider, Author

Teaching since 1992, Sierra delights in the physical: yoga, running, digging into the soil, traversing curvatures, and chanting mantra. Here, she finds perpetual awakening, in love-struck wonder, to the deep interconnectedness of all life. "Interbeing," as Thich Naht Hahn would s... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Yoga Class, Kundalini

Music Gentle (recorded)
LEVEL All Levels

8:00am EDT

Superflow: Ocean-Inspired Movement

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EDT

Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

Limited Capacity seats available

The ocean is never rigid. It is powerful, fluid, and endlessly adaptable. In this workshop, we explore movement inspired by the qualities of water—strength without stiffness, flow without force, and the ability to move seamlessly from one shape to the next. Superflow invites you to move with rhythm, intelligence, and ease, cultivating what we might call flow state fitness.

This practice blends yoga, functional mobility, calisthenics, and elements of Tai Chi into a continuous, wave-like movement experience. Rather than stopping to stretch or isolate muscles, we explore how to increase your range of motion while in motion—building strength, mobility, and coordination at the same time.

Through spirals, transitions, and fluid sequences, you’ll learn how to generate power without tension and stability without rigidity. As the body learns to move more fluidly, the mind often follows, dropping into the focused, effortless awareness we recognize as flow state.
Superflow is not about perfect poses. It’s about rediscovering your natural movement rhythm so you leave feeling strong, open, energized, and connected to the joy of moving like the ocean.

Presenters

Eoin Finn

Blissology, Blissology

Eoin Finn, globally celebrated yogi, surfer, thought leader, and founder of Blissology, has been carving his unique path through the worlds of yoga, philosophy, physiology, and movement since 1989. Known for blending soulful science with yogic wisdom, Eoin’s teachings are deeply... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Masonic Temple (Ballroom) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Yoga Class, Blissology Vinyasa

8:00am EDT

Build to Last

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

The Solarium at Restoration

Limited Capacity seats available

Strong is good. Sustainable is better.

This class is about building a body that actually holds up. We’ll focus on strength, mobility, and joint integrity, slowing things down where it matters so you can move better, not just more.

Instead of chasing intensity, we’ll refine the fundamentals that support everything else you do, whether that’s yoga, lifting, or daily life.

This is the work most people skip… and the reason things eventually break down.
You’ll leave feeling more connected, more capable, and with a clearer understanding of how to train your body for the long game.

Presenters

Danni Pomplun

Danni is a Yoga Educator and Mentor. He is the fearless owner of Haum SF, an LGBTQ+ owned Yoga Studio in San Francisco, California. He has worked with One Love which raises funds for underserved youth populations. Danni has also been an inspiration for both mental health and HIV advocacy... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Yoga Class, Somatic Movement

Music Gentle (recorded)
LEVEL All Levels

8:00am EDT

Gospel of the Breath- Super Soulful Vinyasa Flow

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

The Venue (Mezzanine)

Limited Capacity seats available

Gospel of the Breath
A Super Soulful Vinyasa Experience
Wake up your body, lift your spirit, and let the breath lead the way.
Gospel of the Breath is a powerful morning Vinyasa flow infused with rhythm, mantra, and heart. This soulful practice blends intentional breath, fluid movement, and uplifting music to create an experience that feels more like a celebration than a class.
Expect dynamic, breath-driven sequences that build heat and freedom in the body, woven together with moments of chanting and collective energy that elevate the room. Spirit-filled beats and soulful soundscapes guide the flow as we move, breathe, and rise together.
Rooted in the power of **prana—the life force carried through the breath—**this practice invites you to tap into something deeper: joy, vitality, and connection.
Come ready to move, chant, sweat, and awaken your inner light.
Leave feeling charged, inspired, and radiant for the weekend ahead.
All levels welcome. Just bring your breath and your beautiful spirit.

Presenters

Tymi Howard Bender

International Yoga Teacher, 500 E-RYT & Holistic Health Coach

Sol Rising

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Venue (Mezzanine)

Yoga Class, Bhakti

Music Gentle (recorded)
LEVEL Intermediate

10:00am EDT

Handstand: The 4 Secrets

LIMITED

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

Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

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

12:00pm EDT

Slow Burn, Power Flow

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

Ella

Limited Capacity seats available

A powerful vinyasa experience that ebbs and flows - melting into slow, gooey movement before rising into rhythmic heat, and power. Expect a blend of strength and softness, challenge and ease, all woven together in a balanced flow that honors sthira sukham asanam - steadiness and ease in each posture.

Presenters

Kirra Michel

Kirra Michel is a yoga and meditation instructor known for her high-energy, yet grounding classes that blend yogic philosophy with modern psychology. Kirra is an Aussie, based in New York City and teaching at Peloton. She helps students move with intention, dive deep, and connect... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ella 49 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Yoga Class, Vinyasa

Music Active (Recorded)
LEVEL Intermediate

12:00pm EDT

The Balance Myth

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

The Venue (Balcony)

Limited Capacity seats available

True balance isn’t a static destination you reach; it is a dynamic, ever-shifting dance that requires your steady presence. Rather than a fixed point of perfection, it is a continuous process of tiny adjustments and mindful refinements in response to life's movement. By exploring physical postures that test this steadiness, we will learn to embody this fluidity and practice the real-time corrections needed to stay connected to your center.

Presenters

Adam Whiting

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

Yoga Class, Vinyasa, Yin

Music Gentle (Live)
LEVEL Beginner

2:00pm EDT

Arm Balances: Unlock Your Potential

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

Limited Capacity seats available

Arm balances are some of the most fun, exciting, and challenging poses of the yoga practice. They can also be intimidating and discouraging without the proper technique and guidance. This workshop will provide you with a step-by-step approach to build your confidence and help you focus on the key points that will unlock a wide range of arm balances. Each technique provided will be shared with the utmost attention to detail, providing you with the highest level of clarity.

Presenters

Matt Giordano

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Masonic Temple (Ballroom) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Yoga Class, chromatic yoga

Music Active (Live)
LEVEL Beginner/Intermediate

2:00pm EDT

Kripalu Vinyasa: Breathe, Feel, Flow

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

The Solarium at Restoration

Limited Capacity seats available

Join Coby Kozlowski, creator of Kripalu Vinyasa, in this heartfelt and compassionate meditation in motion (with no chaturanga). This slow-flowing class is infused with intention, breath awareness, and creative sequencing that honors the intelligence of consciousness. Kripalu Vinyasa offers the opportunity for you to listen and respond to your body’s inherent wisdom with kindness and curiosity.

Presenters

Coby Kozlowski

Coby Kozlowski, M.A., is a senior faculty member and presenter at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and a longtime presenter at Esalen Institute. She is a TEDx speaker, contemporary yoga and meditation educator, and the author of One Degree Revolution: How the Wisdom of Yoga Inspires... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Yoga Class, Kripalu

Music Gentle (recorded)
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Kripalu

2:00pm EDT

Free your Hips and Hamstrings

LIMITED

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

Ella

Limited Capacity seats available

Tight hips and hamstrings are among the most common complaints in the human body — and among the most misunderstood. What we experience as stiffness or discomfort is often the result of years of accumulated tension, postural imbalance, and unaddressed trigger points that no amount of stretching alone will resolve. This is why your yoga sometimes doesn't help, like at all.

This hands-on, results-oriented workshop teaches you how to actually get into the tissue — using self-myofascial release and targeted trigger point techniques — so that the yoga that follows can land somewhere new.

We'll work systematically through the hip flexors, glutes, hamstrings, and surrounding structures to address:

Hip flexor pain and chronic tension — the hidden driver behind low back pain
Common hip and glute complaints — including piriformis tension
Pelvic stability and balance — because a well-released pelvis is a well-supported pelvis, and that foundation changes everything above and below it

We'll close with a yoga sequence designed to integrate and deepen the release work, so your body can actually receive and hold the openness you've created.
You will leave with a clear self-care protocol you can use at home — and very likely, hips that feel like they belong to a different body.

Presenters

Cat Matlock

Cat Matlock expertly guides her students and clients through simple practices to regain control of their nervous systems, get out of pain, and take their lives back. For 30 years, Cat has worked in the field of healing chronic pain and suffering as a Trauma Informed Yoga Therapist... Read More →

DJ Tigress

Tigress is an Asheville-based DJ, licensed massage therapist, and founder of Trillium Dance Company. Her work is a natural progression from a lifetime in movement—beginning as a dancer at age three and evolving through choreographer and event production into DJ.Blending tribal rhythms... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ella 49 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Yoga Class, Somatic Movement

Music Gentle (recorded)
LEVEL All Levels

2:00pm EDT

Unlocking the Secrets to Mind-Blowing Happiness®️: A Journey of Rest, Reflection & Chakra Alignment for a Radiant YOU

LIMITED

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

The Venue (Balcony)

Limited Capacity seats available

Join Trish Ahjel Roberts—transformational coach, yoga and meditation instructor, energy healer, and 4x author—for a soulful and restorative workshop designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself from the inside out.
Through a nourishing blend of restorative and yin yoga, breathwork, guided journaling, visualization, meditation, and inspirational readings from her acclaimed book 12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happiness, Trish will guide participants through practices that support emotional healing, nervous system regulation, inner clarity, and sustainable joy.
This immersive experience invites you to release stress, realign your energy centers, and cultivate greater peace, authenticity, and intention as you move forward into the second half of the year. Participants are encouraged to bring a journal and a pen for reflection and integration. Handouts will be provided.

Presenters

Trish Ahjel Roberts

Transformational Coach | Book and Business Mentor | Founder | Retreat Leader, Mind-Blowing Happiness®️

Trish began her yoga journey in NYC in 2000 in a yoga class for moms-to-be. She received her Reiki certification in 2015, began teaching meditation in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition in 2016, earned her 200-hour teaching certification in 2019, and obtained her yoga nidra certification... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

Yoga Class

Music Active (Recorded)
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

Seane Corn

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Solarium at Restoration 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Yoga Class, Vinyasa

Music none
LEVEL All Levels

4:00pm EDT

Begin AGAIN

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

Masonic Temple (Ballroom)

Limited Capacity seats available

How to start where we are. Begin now. Now. And now, again. A journey into stepping into presence so we may see the moment clearly and slough off old patterns, habits, thought loops, and greet what is exactly here in front of us.

Presenters

Janet Stone

BHAKTI • FLOW • BREATH

Janet Stone teaches yoga as a way of staying human in complex times. Her work blends strong, intelligent movement with bhakti, mythology, music, and reflection—inviting students to meet real life with steadiness, courage, and heart.

@janetstoneyoga

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Masonic Temple (Ballroom) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Yoga Class, Bhakti Vinyasa

Music Gentle (recorded)
LEVEL All Levels

4:00pm EDT

Holosomatic Breathwork Journey

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

The Venue (Balcony)

Limited Capacity seats available

Leave with a clearer mind, a lighter body, and a deeper connection to yourself.

This is a space to go inward. To listen, feel, and let something move.

Holosomatic Breathwork uses conscious connected breathing and music to shift your state of awareness. Over the course of three hours, we create a grounded, intentional container that supports you in exploring what lives beneath the surface.

We begin by arriving. The first hour is about setting the space, learning the technique, and understanding how to navigate your experience so you feel supported as you go deeper.

From there, you’ll move into a 60-minute active breathing phase. The music builds. Tribal, rhythmic, immersive. Loud enough to help you drop out of the thinking mind and into something more instinctual. This is where the experience opens.

People often describe this as a drug-free psychedelic experience. It can bring emotional release, clarity, connection to past experiences, or a sense of expansion that’s hard to name but easy to feel.

During the breathwork, you’ll be lying down on a yoga mat. You may want to bring an eye mask, a blanket or towel to cover up, or wear non-restrictive clothing. None of this is required, but it can support your experience. You will likely work up a sweat during the active phase.

The final portion of our time is dedicated to integration. This is where things begin to land. You’ll have space to rest, reflect, and, if you choose, share what came up. Integration is a key part of the process. It’s not something we rush.

This work can support nervous system reset, release stored tension, and bring awareness to patterns that usually stay out of reach. Many leave feeling more open, more grounded, and more connected to themselves and others.

We ask that you stay for the full session and help keep this space confidential. That’s part of what makes it safe enough to go there.

Please note: This practice is not recommended for those who are pregnant, have a history of seizures, cardiovascular conditions, severe asthma, recent surgery, or are currently experiencing acute mental health conditions. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out or consult with a medical professional before attending.

Adi Westerman is a certified Holosomatic Breathwork facilitator with over 20 years of experience teaching various styles of yoga and embodiment practices. She leads retreats internationally and owns El Nido, a retreat center in Costa Rica, where she hosts gatherings and welcomes others to bring their own groups.

Presenters

Adi Westerman

Adi Westerman is a yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and retreat leader based in Costa Rica, where she lives full-time while continuing to run Hot Yoga Asheville, now in its 18th year.
She is also the creator of El Nido Uvita, a boutique jungle retreat center where she hosts h... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Venue (Balcony)

Yoga Class, Breathwork

LEVEL All Levels

4:00pm EDT

Psoas: The Spirit Muscle

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

Masonic Temple (Theater)

Limited Capacity seats available

An anatomically informed lunar practice focused on the psoas- the body’s deepest core muscle and a key mediator of stress response. Through supported postures and subtle breathwork, we restore pelvic stability, soften habitual gripping, and invite the nervous system into a tranquil rest state. This practice blends embodied anatomy, trauma-informed insight, and subtle energetics for deep restoration.

Presenters

🕉️ Kali Basman

“Kali is a teacher you only come across once in a lifetime.”

Kali Basman, founder of Kali Durga Yoga, is an internationally acclaimed teacher of teachers, Internal Family Systems–informed therapist, and death doula whose work interweaves yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Zen Buddhism into a living contemplative methodology she calls... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Masonic Temple (Theater) 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Yoga Class, Somatic Movement