Free State Yoga Festival


Explore One Day of Soul-Nourishing Authentic Connection through Yoga in Nature!

7.27.24

The 3rd Annual Free State Yoga Festival, is on July 27, 2024, at the Chihowa Retreat Center just north of Lawrence, KS, welcoming all with many outdoor healing activities. From yoga, meditation, and breathwork to wellness discussions, and a 5K fun run, the festival provides a diverse array of engagements. Additionally, participants can peruse the free yoga clothing and gear swap shop, visit different local health & wellness vendors, indulge in body services, and relish a variety of food options catering to various diets.

We 💙LOVE💙 Festival Swag!!!

All Students receive a Free State Yoga Festival Organic Cotton Yoga Mat Bag, Festival Wellness Guide & Workbook, & One-Class Pass to Supporting Studios

Giveaways Valued Over $100


2024 Yoga Fest Schedule


8:00 AM – Opening Ceremony

Call the Winds & Partner Stretching Workshop

Rukmani & Jessica and Dre Cannon

8:30 AM – One Mile to 5K Fun Trail Run or Walk

Paced by Shawn Lillig

10:00 AM – Live Music Community Yoga

Lead by Leanna Henning & Sound by Jeremy Denham & Yvette Smith

11:30-6:30 PM – Pick Your Adventure

Session Offerings Below | Scroll Down

7:00 PM – Sunset Meditation & Breath Work with Sound Bath

Facilitated by Alyce Walter & Sound by Jeremy Denham & Yvette Smith

SEVA | Park Clean Up

Get involved in Yoga Fest 2024!

Apply Below!


Presenters

Apply to teach a Yoga Fest Break-Out Session. All healing modalities are encouraged to apply!


Health & Wellness Partners

Aligning with Yoga Studios and Professional and Health & Wellness Businesses and Professionals for Vendors’ Markets


Energy Exchange Volunteers

Event Set Up Volunteers


Breakout Session Schedule

Breakout Session I | 11:30-12:30 PM

Wellness Chat | Summer Ayurvedic WisdomSandy Chapman
Buti Yoga Bethany Harness
Kundalini Yoga & Sound HealingRukmani
Bowspring YogaGreg Fox
Pranayama & MeditationKelli Chop
SUP YogaBailey Stuart

Breakout Session II | 1:00-2:00 PM

Workshop | Flower Essences* Jamalla Zablow-Moloney
Wellness Chat | Cultivating a Sustainable Yoga PracticeSummer Standish
Yoga HikeLeanna Henning
Ashtanga YogaShawn Lillig
House DanceDemarco Williams
SUP YogaKrystal Denham
*Additional Cost

Breakout Session III | 2:30-3:30 PM

Flow. Breathe. SoundJanna Fackrell
Arm Balance YogaDebonie Lewis
Acro YogaDanielle & Matt Hass
Whim Hoff BreathworkDavid Klick
SUP YogaFree State of Mind SUP Yoga

Breakout Session IV | 4:00-5:00 PM

Yoga with TreesShannon Gorres
Yoga & Hula HoopingLindsey Meyer
Healing Circle & Cacao Ceremony*Rukmani
Wellness Chat | Quantum ManifestationMelissa Saubers
SUP YogaFree State of Mind SUP Yoga
*Additional Cost

Breakout Session V | 5:30-6:30 PM

Workshop | Partner StretchDre & Jessica Cannon
Light Souce MeditationJamalla Zablow-Moloney
Reiki Infused Gentle Yoga & Sound HealingYvette Smith
Tai ChiJonathan Riley
SUP YogaFree State of Mind SUP Yoga

2024 Supporting Studios

All students receive a one-class pass to Supporting Studios


Our Cause


Giving back is a fundamental responsibility for the success of our community. 10% of ticket proceeds will go to local Non-Profit Just Food.

In 2022 & 2023, we contributed to over 40,000 meal distributions in DGCo!

Our 2024 goal donation goal is $1000!

2024 Health & Wellness Partners Coming SOON!!!

Apply to Vend Your Fare!


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