Love Shine Play Festival 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to the beautiful Appalachian Mountains!

7:00am EDT

Sunrise Meditation

LIMITED

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT

House of Joy

Limited Capacity seats available

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 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Morning Meditation

LEVEL All Levels

2:00pm EDT

Community Dharma Circle ~ Sensing Source Together with Carol Hart

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

Umbrella Canopy

Join us for a circle of truth sharing and listening held by local Asheville women. These circles cultivate inspiration, education, healing and connection. Hosted by When Women come to Pray.

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Umbrella Canopy Near the Fountain, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

Free Community Event

2:00pm EDT

Sacred Sound Sessions

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

House of Joy

Join us in Mountain Air Market for live music ~ you will have the pleasure of seeing some festival favorites as well as local Asheville talent. Pick up something tasty to eat from our food vendors, browse the booths, and then find a seat to enjoy the music. Dancing is highly encouraged!

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

3:30pm EDT

Sacred Sound Sessions

Friday July 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

House of Joy

Friday July 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

5:00pm EDT

Sacred Sound Sessions

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

House of Joy

Presenters

Sol Rising

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

6:00pm EDT

Drum Circle with Skinny Beats

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Umbrella Canopy

Presenters

Billy Zanski

Sound Facilitator, Percussionist, Skinny Beats Shop Shop - Owner

Billy Zanski has been immersed in music and creative expression since 1995. In 2001 he traveled to Guinea, West Africa, to study percussion and the culture in depth. That journey was a life-changing experience, with both challenges, deep learning, and personal growth.

Billy's m... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Umbrella Canopy Near the Fountain, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

Free Community Event, Live Music

7:00am EDT

Morning Meditation

LIMITED

Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT

House of Joy

Limited Capacity seats available

Free community meditation in the fresh air to start your morning.

Presenters

Khaki Martin

sound healer, reiki master, breathwork guide

Khaki Martin is a sound healer, reiki master, breathwork & meditation guide, and musician. Her powerful, nuanced and expertly-woven ceremonies are designed to nourish the nervous system and create the space for the body to surrender to its quiet rhythms and intuitive needs. Khaki’s... Read More →

Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Morning Meditation

Music Gentle (Live)
LEVEL All Levels
STYLE Sound Healing/Meditation

9:00am EDT

Free Community Class ~ The Art of Play: A Kids Yoga Experience

LIMITED

Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Umbrella Canopy

Limited Capacity seats available

Step into a world where movement, imagination, and creativity come alive. The work of childhood isn’t school-it’s play. And that’s exactly what we’ll honor in this class. The Art of Play is a joyful, high-energy kids yoga class designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and celebrate the magic of being fully present. Through playful yoga poses, storytelling, games, music, and creative expression, children will explore how movement can be both fun and empowering. Kids will explore yoga as a powerful (and fun!) tool to feel both strong and relaxed. This class invites children to move freely, connect with their bodies, and tap into the magic of play, where confidence grows, energy flows, and relaxation comes naturally. Rooted in the belief that play is a powerful form of learning, this class encourages children to move freely, express themselves authentically, and discover the joy of being in their bodies.

Perfect for ages 4-10. No prior yoga experience needed-just come ready to play!
Come ready to move, laugh, and play.

Presenters

Ruth Ingram

BA, E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Ruth Ingram is a full-time yoga and movement educator with over a decade of teachingexperience. Since earning her first 200-hour certification in 2013, she has guided thousands ofclasses, known for her dynamic, intelligently sequenced flows and deeply engaging presence.She completed... Read More →

Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Umbrella Canopy Near the Fountain, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

Free Community Event, Kids Yoga

LEVEL All Levels

10:00am EDT

Panel Discussion ~ The Journey From Mat to Manuscript

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

House of Joy

This will be an intimate and inspiring conversation with some of the most influential as well as inspiring teachers of our time, each of whom has contributed their unique voice to the landscape of yoga literature. This is a panel of seasoned teachers who have traversed the space between teaching on the mat and writing on the page. Whether they have written books on philosophy, anatomy, restorative practices, or memoir, these authors have deepened their teaching mission by sharing their wisdom through the printed word. In this panel discussion, moderated by Sierra Hollister, panel guests will share the vulnerability and dedication required to bring their teachings to a wider audience, exploring how writing can be an extension of the teaching role.

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 →

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 →

Faith Hunter

Founder, Spiritually Fly™

Faith Hunter is a global yoga and meditation instructor, wellness philanthropist, movement motivator, healing guide, and music head. She is the architect of Spiritually Fly™, a life philosophy that awakens the brilliance within the soul, and uses the ancient technologies of breath... Read More →

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 →

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 →

Tara (Rebecca) Eschenroeder

500 hour E-RYT, RCYT, YACEP, CTA Certified Coach, and self-published author

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 →

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 →

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event

12:00pm EDT

Sacred Sound Sessions

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

House of Joy

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

2:00pm EDT

Community Dharma Circle ~ Sacred Sexuality with Margaret Kirschner

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Umbrella Canopy

Join us for a circle of truth sharing and listening held by local Asheville women. These circles cultivate inspiration, education, healing and connection. Hosted by When Women come to Pray.

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Umbrella Canopy Near the Fountain, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

Free Community Event

2:00pm EDT

Sacred Sound Sessions

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

House of Joy

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 →

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

3:30pm EDT

Sacred Sound Sessions

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

House of Joy

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

5:00pm EDT

Sacred Sound Sessions

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

House of Joy

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

6:30pm EDT

Sacred Sound Sessions

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

House of Joy

Take a break from your classes to enjoy some live music in the Mountain Air Market. Grab some food, browse the vendor booths, grab a seat, or put on your dancing shoes! It's guaranteed to be a good time!

Presenters

DJ Drez

Artist & Sound Ambassador

DJ Drez transforms the vibe of any scene his sound is set upon. Rooted in underground Hip Hop, Drez applies precise turntable skills to a cutting-edge vision for truly universal music, intelligently integrating elements of hip-hop, world music, soul, funk, jazz, and reggae into his... Read More →

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

7:00am EDT

Morning Meditation

Sunday July 26, 2026 7:00am - 7:00am EDT

House of Joy

Presenters

Gota Cebrero

E-RYT 500 , Shiatsu practitioner

Born in Argentina and shaped by a deep love for exploration, Gota’s yoga journey has taken him across more than 25 countries since his early twenties. Each culture, teacher, and landscape has expanded his understanding of the subtle body and the energetic currents that connect us... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 7:00am - 7:00am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Morning Meditation

9:00am EDT

Free Community Class

LIMITED

Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Umbrella Canopy

Limited Capacity seats available

A free class in the cool shade of the Umbrella canopy at Mountain Air Market! Open to the Public. All levels!

Presenters

Erin Horton

500 RYT and 200 E-RYT

Erin Horton is a lover of all things yoga, a forever student and teacher. A certified 500 RYT and 200 E-RYT, she began her yoga journey in 2014. What she discovered in the healing benefits for her body and mind surpassed anything she could have imagined. Yoga ignited a spark and a... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Umbrella Canopy Near the Fountain, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

Free Community Event, Yoga

LEVEL All Levels

10:00am EDT

Sonic Sanctuary

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

House of Joy

Through harmony, rhythm, poetry, and song, Luna, Madelyn, and Lumin will guide a relaxed, interactive experience that includes simple breathing and grounding practices, qigong, songs from world wisdom and spiritual traditions, easy sing-alongs, and original music and poetry.

Presenters

Madelyn Ilana

Blending musical performance, education, somatic healing, and herbal medicine, I offer a holistic approach where music carries healing energy, and healing treatments harmonize the body's vibrations.

Luna Ray

I am an SEP (Somatic Experience Practitioner), a yoga teacher, and have a BA degree in Community Studies. I am a musician, an international recording artist, and an activist for conscious and empowered community collaboration. Over the last two decades, I have lead a variety of... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
House of Joy Brick Terrace, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801, USA

Free Community Event, Live Music

11:00am EDT

Community Dharma Circle ~ Ancestral Healing with Kathryn Bleu

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Umbrella Canopy

Join us for a circle of truth sharing and listening held by local Asheville women. These circles cultivate inspiration, education, healing and connection. Hosted by When Women come to Pray.

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Umbrella Canopy Near the Fountain, Upper Pack Square Park, Asheville 28801

Free Community Event